Gina Pera's Adult ADHD Roller Coaster
You have questions about Adult ADHD? I work hard to provide answers. — Reliable answers honed over 20 years of primary research, writing books, blogging, presenting at major conferences, and leading support groups. — Preeminent ADHD experts including Russell Barkley, PhD, endorse my work. — These podcasts share readers' most popular posts from my award-winning ADHD Roller Coaster blog—the second and oldest website of any kind on Adult ADHD. — Founded in 2008. — My long-awaited online courses are available NOW — For individuals, couples, and professionals. — Thanks for listening—and subscribing — Gina Pera, author and educator: "Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.?" and "Adult ADHD-Focused Couple Therapy: Clinical Interventions" — Blog: https://ADHDRollerCoaster.org — Training site: https://adhdsuccesstraining.com/adult-adhd-solving-the-four-essential-puzzle-pieces-consumers/
Gina Pera's Adult ADHD Roller Coaster
ADHD Physical Strategies: Why Sleep, Medication & More Are Essential—Not Optional
Too often, ADHD is treated as “just” a mental issue. But what about the body? In this episode, I unpack what I call Physical Strategies—a foundational corner piece in solving the ADHD puzzle. We’re talking about the real-world effects of poor sleep, poorly managed medication, erratic eating, and neglected exercise. Each one can amplify ADHD-related struggles—and make other solutions harder to access.
I also explain why getting these basics in place can be a complete game-changer—not just for the individual with ADHD but for the whole household.
💡 Highlights include:
• Why optimizing sleep is harder—but more critical—with ADHD
• The overlooked science of stimulant medications (and why results vary so much)
• How ADHD disrupts appetite regulation, nutrition, and even hydration
• Why movement—not necessarily exercise—is an essential piece of the puzzle
This is part of my ongoing series based on my self-paced online training, Solving Your Adult ADHD Puzzle. Specifically: the second of four “corner pieces” that support everything else.
🎧 Listen now and share with anyone trying to find steadier footing in daily life with ADHD.
🧩 Learn more about the full course:
https://GinaPera.ADHDsuccessTraining.com
🔗 Full blog post version:
https://adhdrollercoaster.org/adhd-medication/adhd-physical-strategies-podcast/
READY TO GO DEEPER — AND ACTUALLY MAKE PROGRESS?
💬 I love helping you better understand the complexity of ADHD as it applies to you, not a stereotype!
My online training program walks you through everything step-by-step:
Solving Your Adult ADHD Puzzle
For adults with ADHD and their partners. Includes expert video lessons and optional peer Q&A Zooms.
Learn more: https://ginapera.adhdsuccesstraining.com/
Podcast listener discount: Use code POD15 at checkout for 15% off any course.
Thanks for listening!
—Gina Pera
🔗 About My Work: https://adhdrollercoaster.org/about-gina-pera/