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Episode 99 – Hacking Your ADHD with William Curb

In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, Jami Shapiro sits down with fellow ADHD podcaster William Curb, host of Hacking Your ADHD, for a practical conversation about what it really looks like to work with an ADHD brain instead of constantly fighting against it.

William shares his experience of being diagnosed as an adult after all three of his siblings had already been identified with ADHD, and reflects on how understanding his brain changed the way he approached everyday challenges. Together, he and Jami discuss everything from clutter and decision fatigue to forgetting meals, travel mishaps, and why the right systems can make life dramatically easier.

Filled with relatable stories, actionable strategies, and plenty of laughs, this episode is a reminder that ADHD isn’t about trying harder – it’s about finding hacks that work for your brain.

What You’ll Learn

  • Why understanding your ADHD is the first step toward lasting change
  • Practical strategies for managing clutter and organization
  • How AI can be a helpful tool for tackling overwhelming tasks
  • Why decision fatigue keeps so many people stuck
  • Simple ways to build systems that reduce executive dysfunction
  • The importance of sequencing tasks to prevent forgetfulness
  • Why many adults with ADHD forget to eat and what to do about it
  • How self-compassion leads to better outcomes than self-criticism
  • Why acceptance is one of the most powerful ADHD tools

Why This Matters

Many adults with ADHD spend years trying to force themselves into systems that weren’t designed for how their brains work.

This episode offers a different approach: instead of asking, “Why can’t I do this?” ask, “What system would make this easier?” Small adjustments can remove unnecessary obstacles and make everyday life feel far more manageable.

The ADHD Button Question

Jami asks every guest:

If there were a button that could remove your ADHD forever, would you press it?

William’s answer is thoughtful: it depends on what pressing the button would change. While ADHD has created real challenges, it has also shaped the person he has become. Rather than viewing ADHD as purely a blessing or a curse, he reflects on the importance of accepting how his brain works and building a life around it.

About the Guest

William Curb is the creator and host of the award-winning podcast Hacking Your ADHD, where he shares practical, research-informed strategies to help adults better understand and manage ADHD. Diagnosed as an adult in 2011, William combines personal experience with evidence-based tools to help listeners work with their brains instead of against them. He lives in Washington State with his wife and two children.

About the Host

Jami Shapiro is an ADHD coach, speaker, author, and founder of Silver Linings Transitions. Through Grandma Has ADHD, she helps adults – especially women diagnosed later in life – better understand their brains, reduce shame, and build systems that make everyday life easier.

Resources

  • Hacking Your ADHD podcast
  • Hacking Your ADHD website
  • This Explains So Much by Jami Shapiro
  • National Association of Senior & Specialty Move Managers (NASMM): https://www.nasmm.org

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