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If you have ADHD or Autism and deal with chronic pain, migraines, IBS, or unexplained fatigue, your doctors may be missing a critical connection that could finally explain why nothing seems to work.

For years, people with ADHD and autism have been told their chronic pain is "just normal" or "all in their head." But there's a neurological link between ADHD, autism, and conditions like fibromyalgia, migraines, and IBS that most doctors aren't trained to recognize. In this episode, Dr. Michael Lenz explains why these connections are overlooked, how to advocate for proper diagnosis when your symptoms aren't being connected, and what comprehensive treatment actually looks like when both your ADHD and chronic pain are managed together.

• Why stimulant medication can actually help with pain tolerance
• The diagnostic gap keeping patients stuck in fragmented care
• How to write your medical story so doctors finally listen
• Why "normal pain" is actually zero pain

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WHERE TO FIND US
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For Melissa:
🎙 Work with Melissa: https://likemindcoaching.com/

For Brianna:
🎙 Work with Brianna: https://understandingadhd.ca/


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ABOUT THE GUEST
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Who is Dr. Michael Lenz?
Dr. Michael Lenz is a dual-trained pediatrician and internist who has been diagnosing and treating ADHD in children since 1996 and in adults since the early 2000s. His expertise extends to chronic pain conditions, including fibromyalgia, migraines, IBS, and autoimmune disorders. He is the author of Conquering Your Fibromyalgia and hosts a podcast by the same name, where he explores the overlooked connections between neurodivergence and chronic pain.

Where to find Dr. Michael Lenz:
🌐 Website: https://www.conqueringyourfibromyalgia.com/
📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@cqrfibromyalgia
🎙 Podcast: Conquering Your Fibromyalgia

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Book: Conquering Your Fibromyalgia by Dr. Michael Lenz

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🎙 MEET YOUR HYPERCAST HOSTS
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🔹 Melissa Llewellyn Snider — ADHD Coach, Educator & EP of Hypercast
Melissa helps overwhelmed adults with ADHD build systems for life and work that actually work for them.
📍 https://likemindcoaching.com/

🔹 Brianna Morton — ADHD Coach, Educator & Therapist
Brianna blends ADHD education with mental health support and practical tools for everyday life.
📍 https://understandingadhd.ca/

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LISTEN & CONNECT
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🎧 Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3MulbTZUpGtJtYPgiogGQd?si=YdXDIqUJTpWJ68kEaJFHIg

🍎 Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hypercast-an-adhd-podcast/id1745350643

🌍 Website:
https://www.hypercastpod.com/

📸 Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/hypercast.podcast/

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Disclaimer:
This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider regarding medication or treatment decisions.

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From time to time, we may share affiliate links. If you choose to use them

Melissa's Contact:
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Brianna's Contact:
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Ever been in therapy and wondered, “Is this actually helping?”
This episode breaks down what ADHD-informed/ Neuro-affirming therapy is supposed to look like—and why so many ADHDers feel stuck or blamed instead.

If therapy hasn’t helped your ADHD the way you hoped, it might not be you—it might be a mismatch. In this episode, therapist Justin Lamb explains what ADHD-informed and neuro-affirming therapy actually looks like, how to tell if it’s working, and when it’s okay to question or change therapists. You’ll walk away with clearer expectations, red and green flags to watch for, and language to advocate for what your brain actually needs.


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For Melissa:
🎙 Download Melissa’s Burnout Reset Guide — a 5-step toolkit for ADHD burnout recovery
https://www.likemindcoaching.com/free-download
For Brianna:
🎙 Learn more about Brianna’s work at
https://understandingadhd.ca/

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1:00 Intro — Why ADHD therapy often doesn’t work
3:50 How ADHD diagnosis changed Justin’s life
5:00 What ADHD-informed/ Neuro-affirming therapy should actually look like
9:45 “Doing the work” — what that really means
14:30 Therapist fit: why connection matters more than credentials
17:30 Green flags and red flags in ADHD therapy
25:30 Therapy as maintenance vs crisis support
29:45 The one question that changes how you experience therapy


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Who is Justin Lamb, LLPC?
Justin Lamb is a licensed therapist who works with adults navigating life transitions and ADHD. He brings both professional training and lived experience to his work, helping clients understand how their brains function and how therapy can actually support that.
Where to find Justin Lamb:
http://www.justinlamblpc.com

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🎙 MEET YOUR HYPERCAST HOSTS
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🔹 Melissa Llewellyn Snider — ADHD Coach, Educator & EP of Hypercast
Melissa helps overwhelmed adults with ADHD build systems for life and work that actually work for them.
📍 https://likemindcoaching.com/
🔹 Brianna Morton — ADHD Coach, Educator & Therapist
Brianna blends ADHD education with mental health support and practical tools for everyday life.
📍 https://understandingadhd.ca/

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LISTEN & CONNECT
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🎧 Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3MulbTZUpGtJtYPgiogGQd?si=YdXDIqUJTpWJ68kEaJFHIg
🍎 Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hypercast-an-adhd-podcast/id1745350643
🌍 Website:
https://www.hypercastpod.com/
📸 Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/hypercast.podcast/

📺 YouTube:
https://youtu.be/woFFLChKHH0

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Disclaimer:
This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider regarding medication or treatment decisions.
Affiliate Disclosure:
From time to time, we may share affiliate links. If you choose to use them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Melissa's Contact:
Email: melissa@likemindcoaching.com
www.likemindcoaching.com

Brianna's Contact:
Email: info@understandingadhd.ca
www.understandingADHD.ca

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Why does momentum just die when you have ADHD—right when things start going well?
In this grounded, real-talk episode of Hypercast, Melissa and Brianna unpack why ADHD follow-through collapses around the 80% mark, and what actually works when motivation runs out.

👉 If you’re tired of being told to “just try harder,” this conversation will feel like a reset.

💬 In this episode

-Why ADHD momentum disappears even when you care

-The 80% wall: when interest fades and shame kicks in

-How to find “finishers” who complement your strengths

-The 4 pillars of sustainable follow-through: Novelty, Passion, Urgency, Challenge

-How to work with your interest-based nervous system instead of against it

-Real stories, lived experiences, and the systems that actually help ADHDers get things done
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🚀 Free Resource

👉 Download Melissa’s Burnout Reset Guide – your 5-step toolkit for ADHD burnout recovery: https://www.likemindcoaching.com/free-download

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👥 Co-Hosts

Melissa Llewellyn Snider – ADHD & Neurodiversity Coach & Educator
Website → https://likemindcoaching.com

Brianna Morton – Neuro-affirming Therapist & ADHD Coach
Website → https://understandingadhd.ca

Melissa's Contact:
Email: melissa@likemindcoaching.com
www.likemindcoaching.com

Brianna's Contact:
Email: info@understandingadhd.ca
www.understandingADHD.ca

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