ADHD Case Files

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  The Beliefs Beneath ADHD: Breaking Shame, Overwhelm, and Old Identity Patterns — with DaLynn Moore 11.09.2026 47min

  How childhood ADHD experiences can become lifelong beliefs — DaLynn shares how an early school experience contributed to the belief that she was “dumb,” and how she eventually traced that identity back to its origin and began changing it. Why structure creates freedom for the ADHD brain — From raising seven children to managing her own ADHD, DaLynn explains how schedules and predictability helped move her from constant chaos and fight-or-flight toward greater peace of mind. Identify...
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  When Survival Becomes Your Superpower: Tami Forster’s Case File 04.09.2026 1t 9min

  Recognizing ADHD patterns without a formal diagnosis — Tami reflects on childhood activity, being known for talking too much, a mind that rarely shuts off, insomnia, hyper-focus, keeping countless computer tabs open, and recognizing similar patterns throughout her family.When adversity forces the brain into survival mode — Tami shares the deeply personal story of navigating more than 100 family-court hearings, losing access to her children, financial and emotional upheaval, and trying to func...
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  The Brother We Still Carry: The Myron Smith Case File 31.08.2026 29min

  In Memory of Frederick Myron Smith August 31, 2019 — Seven Years Later “There is a point past the pain, gentlemen.” Those were the words of one of my best friends, Frederick Myron Smith, while we trained together. At the time, it sounded like something Myron would say to push us through another set in the gym. But looking back, I realize Myron wasn’t just teaching us how to lift weights. He was teaching us how to live. Myron believed life could be unfair. It could be hard. It could hurt....
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  What If ADHD Wasn't The Whole Story? ~ Chris Stewart 28.08.2026 53min

  In this episode of ADHD Case Files, Chris Steindorf sits down with Chris Stewart for a candid conversation about ADHD, identity, self-understanding, and what happens when the labels we carry for years don't tell the whole story. Chris Stewart brings his own experiences and perspective into the conversation, offering an honest look at how ADHD can affect far more than attention or productivity. Together, Chris and Chris explore the impact of living without answers, the beliefs we develop about...
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  Who I'm Dedicating This Podcast To 26.08.2026 23min

  A son’s lifelong struggle to understand his father — The episode begins with the emotional absence you experienced and the childhood conclusion that followed: “I will not become my father.” How your ADHD diagnosis changed the evidence — Being diagnosed at 46 caused you to investigate not only yourself, but your father’s history, trauma, behavior, and what you believe was his undiagnosed ADHD. The two conversations at your father’s deathbed — First, the hurt teenager finally conf...
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  Meeting Myself for the First Time 21.08.2026 10min

  Rewriting 46 years of a false identity — How being diagnosed with ADHD forced you to question the belief that you were dumb, lazy, incapable, or somehow less than everyone else.Investigating the voice inside your own head — Recognizing that years of mistakes, forgotten appointments, unfinished projects, and struggles had become “evidence” for a verdict that was never actually true. Learning who you are after a late ADHD diagnosis — Your deep dive into ADHD, psychology, CBT, NLP, trauma...
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  The Moment My Case Was Finally Opened 21.08.2026 17min

  The Mental Health Crisis That Changed Everything — The emotional collapse that ultimately led to a three-day inpatient stay and the decision to seek help. How Lifelong Coping Patterns Affected My Relationships — How low self-worth, freezing under emotional pressure, and difficulty communicating followed from childhood into marriage and adulthood. The Nurse Who Helped Me Start Asking Different Questions — Meeting Lilly and experiencing what happened when someone finally gave me t...
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  I just got diagnosed with ADHD... now what? 21.08.2026 17min

  How childhood labels become lifelong beliefs — and how one person’s words can become a “verdict” we spend decades trying to prove. Living with undiagnosed ADHD and feelings of inadequacy — struggling with learning, confidence, imposter syndrome, and constantly wondering, “What’s wrong with me?”Being diagnosed with ADHD at 46 — the relief of finally having language, context, and understanding for struggles that had existed for decades. Why an ADHD diagnosis can be the beginning—not...
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  ADHD Case Files Trailer 20.08.2026 2min

  Welcome to ADHD Case Files. Hosted by Chris Steindorf, The ADHD Detective, this podcast investigates the patterns, questions, research, experiences, and stories surrounding ADHD—especially for adults trying to better understand themselves. Through conversations with experts, real-life experiences, and a willingness to follow the evidence wherever it leads, ADHD Case Files is about asking better questions before reaching conclusions. Bring your questions. Bring your experiences. Bring the thin...