ADHD Nerds

Jesse J. Anderson created ADHD Nerds as a companion to his broader ADHD advocacy work, which includes the book "Extra Focus: The Quick Start Guide to Adult ADHD" and a popular weekly newsletter that reaches over 60,000 subscribers. Diagnosed with ADHD at age 36, Jesse brings the perspective of someone who spent most of his adult life not understanding why his brain worked differently. The podcast ran for one season of 20 episodes, wrapping up in January 2023 with an announcement of an extended hiatus. Despite the small episode count, it holds an impressive 4.9-star rating from 35 listeners. Each episode features Jesse in conversation with another adult who has ADHD, exploring their personal stories, diagnosis journeys, and the strategies they've developed for managing daily life. Episodes typically run 30 to 45 minutes, and Jesse's interview style is warm and curious without being pushy. He asks good follow-up questions and clearly listens rather than waiting for his turn to talk. The conversations feel genuine — more like two friends comparing notes on their ADHD experiences than a formal interview. The show is currently inactive, but the existing episodes hold up well. They cover a range of experiences — from late diagnosis to navigating careers, relationships, and self-identity through an ADHD lens. If you enjoy Jesse's writing style in Extra Focus or his social media presence (@adhdjesse, where he's been featured in Today and HuffPost), the podcast is a natural extension. Short, focused, and human — it's just a shame there aren't more episodes.