ADHD & Friendships

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Welcome to Thriving with ADHD, the podcast where we share practical, everyday tips to help adults with ADHD live well—brought to you by Animo Sano Psychiatry, North Carolina’s leading behavioral health and ADHD clinic. Hosted by Nada Pupovac.

In this episode, Nada is joined by Lauren Easley, Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Animo Sano Psychiatry, for an honest and inspiring conversation about ADHD and friendships. Lauren blends compassion, expertise, and personal insight to explore how ADHD can both enhance and complicate social connections—for kids and adults alike.

Listen in as they discuss:

• The unique strengths people with ADHD bring to friendships (curiosity, engagement, and more)
• Common challenges, from time management to feeling overwhelmed, and why consistency can be hard
• The critical role friendship plays in mental health—especially for those with ADHD, who are at higher risk for depression and anxiety
• Practical tips and real-life strategies for making and maintaining friendships, including routines, setting reminders, and communicating ADHD-related behaviors with honesty and compassion
• Personal success stories that show how small changes can lead to lasting relationships

Whether you’re looking to deepen existing connections or build new ones, this episode offers real-world advice and uplifting encouragement for anyone navigating friendship with ADHD. As Nada and Lauren remind us: those with ADHD have so much to offer—and everyone benefits when we build inclusive, understanding communities.

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