Stop Trying To Fix Me: ADHD and the Myth of "Normal"
In this episode of Just Healing, Dr. Debra sits down with Dr. Josh Wyner - founder of Willow Family Health, program chair of Marriage & Family Therapy at the Chicago School, and specialist in working with neurodivergent families—to unpack the realities of ADHD beyond the stereotypes.
Instead of framing ADHD as just “attention deficit” or “hyperactivity,” Dr. Josh explains it as a difference in emotional tagging—the way our brains assign value to choices and stimuli. Together, they dive into how ADHD overlaps (and differs) from trauma and PTSD, why misdiagnosis is common, and what true acceptance of neurodivergence looks like for individuals, couples, and families.
✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:
Why ADHD is less about “attention” and more about emotional regulation
How trauma can mimic or mask ADHD—and why misdiagnosis happens
The difference between demoralization and depression in ADHD clients
Practical ways partners and loved ones can support neurodivergent people
Why embracing ADHD as a different way of being is more powerful than “fixing” it
🌱 Key takeaway:
“ADHD isn’t broken attention—it’s a different way of being in the world. The problem is not the person, it’s often the structures around them.”
🔗 Connect with Dr. Josh Wyner:
Website: joshuawyner.com
Email: [email protected]
TikTok: @drjoshuawyner
Instagram: @drjoshuawyner
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