Recovery isn't just about quitting something. These days, people are in recovery from burnout, abuse, sexism, invisibility, systemic harm, and so much more. Recovery is a rite of passage. An initiation most of us never received. And it might just be the key to changing everything.

In this episode, I explore why a better future comes from fast-thinking, curious-questioning, pattern-loving ADHDers. If you’ve ever felt “too much” for the old systems, good news: they’re crumbling. And we’ve got better questions.

In this episode, I explore how habits form, why they stick, and how we can rewrite old patterns without shame.

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In this episode, we explore how restlessness, boredom, and daydreaming can be signs of deep awareness—not dysfunction. From hidden library pages to early critical thinking, Ellen shares how High Perceivers are wired to notice what others overlook—and why that difference matters.

Many people with ADHD aren't just highly perceptive—they're deeply sensitive to injustice. In this episode, we explore how unacknowledged anger often fuels anxiety, depression, and burnout. When understood, that anger becomes a clarifying force—not just for ADHDers, but for all humans.

If you've ever been told you're too sensitive or that you're overreacting, this episode is for you. I explore what it means to be a High Perceiver—my term for ADHD. We’ll talk about the toll of being highly attuned in a world that favors numbness, how gaslighting erodes self-trust, and why many of us turned to substances not to escape—but to quiet the noise.

Join author Ellen Archer on Recovery and the ADHD Advantage to discover how rejection can both wound and energize us, while learning to lose the "Kick-Me" Sign.

ADHDers are often told we lack executive function—but what if the real issue is a system that misunderstands how we naturally operate? In this episode, I challenge that tired phrase and celebrate the mind-body intelligence at the heart of how we get things done.