A candid conversation about late-diagnosed ADHD, burnout, and the hidden cost of overachievement—featuring author and former academic Adva Shaviv. What does it cost to live for decades with undiagnosed ADHD—especially when you’re a high achiever?

In this episode of ADHD Eavesdrop, I’m joined by author and former academic Adva Shaviv, joining me from the Netherlands, for a deeply honest conversation about late-diagnosed ADHD, burnout, and the unseen toll of overcompensating for years.

We talk about growing up feeling “different,” pushing through higher education without support, parenting while neurodivergent, and why so many people with ADHD appear successful on the outside while quietly burning out on the inside.

Our conversation weaves through journaling, block scheduling, sensory needs, creativity, h ...