Welcome to the ADHD-ish ™ Blog
If you've ever Googled "why can't I just get my act together" at midnight, you're in the right place.
The ADHD-ish Blog is where business strategy meets brain science — written for entrepreneurs and small business owners who are tired of advice that wasn't designed for the way their minds actually work.
Whether you're officially diagnosed or just ADHD-adjacent, this is your no-fluff resource for building a business that works with your brain, not against it.
What You'll Find on the ADHD-ish ™ Blog
Every blog is grounded in 20+ years of clinical experience and real-world business strategy — not toxic positivity and generic productivity hacks.
Browse the blog for episodes, frameworks, and straight-talk insights on focus, decision-making, pricing, boundaries, and everything else nobody warned you about when you started your business.
New to the ADHD-ish Blog? Start anywhere. That's kind of our thing.
ADHD and Adult Diagnosis: Why Smart, Successful Women Get Missed Until Midlife
High-achieving women are often missed when it comes to ADHD diagnosis, only discovering it in adulthood or midlife when the weight of hidden struggles becomes undeniable. Therapists Diann Wingert and Lisa Lackey share their personal journeys of realizing they had ADHD after years of helping others, revealing how intelligence and adaptability can mask symptoms for decades. Their stories highlight how menopause and midlife often intensify ADHD challenges but also open the door to what Lisa calls the “second knowing”—a return to self, authenticity, and purpose.
This awakening is not just about diagnosis; it’s about transformation. By shedding perfectionism, embracing self-acceptance, and building community, women are redefining success on their own terms. As Lisa says, “You’re not unraveling or falling apart, you’re actually coming together.”