The ADHD Social Playbook

About The ADHD Social Playbook

Hosted by author, coach, and social skills expert Caroline Maguire, M.Ed, The ADHD Social Playbook is a heartfelt and practical podcast for neurodivergent adults who want real connection but often feel stuck, misunderstood, or overwhelmed. This show is for adults with ADHD and anxiety who struggle with making and keeping friends, managing emotional overwhelm, or constantly replaying social interactions. It’s for anyone who’s been told they’re “too much” or “too sensitive,” who feels behind socially, or who masks their true self just to fit in. Whether you were diagnosed with ADHD as a kid or just uncovered it as an adult, this podcast will help you untangle the social knots and start building the connections you deserve. Each episode features honest conversations with experts, advocates, and real people who get what it’s like to feel out of sync. Together, we explore how to build relationships that feel safe, show up with confidence, and recover from the bumps along the way. If you'...

Publisher

Caroline Maguire, M.Ed

Category

education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 May 2025

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

53 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026

   Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria in ADHD with Catherine Mutti-Driscoll

   In this episode, Caroline is joined by Kathryn Mutti-Driscoll, executive function coach, therapy intern, and author of The Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Workbook: Skills for ADHD, Autistic, and Neurodivergent Adults to Heal from Rejection, Build Resilience, and Thrive.

2. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Coping Skills for Adults with Janine Halloran

   In this interview, Janine explains why coping skills aren't one-size-fits-all and why you don't have to love breathing exercises, meditation, or journaling to become better at managing your emotions. From taking a mindful drink of cold water and moving your body to journaling, music, play, grounding, sensory strategies, and setting boundaries, there are countless ways to find what works for you.

3. 

   28 Sept 2026

   Learning Self-Compassion & Self-Acceptance with Suzanna Sophos (Part 1)

   For Suzanne Sophos, one of the biggest gifts of diagnosis was self-compassion. Before understanding her neurodivergence, struggles could feel like personal or character flaws. After diagnosis, she was able to understand those experiences through a different framework and extend herself the same grace she had always given her son. In this conversation, Suzanne and I explore what happens after an ADHD or autism diagnosis and why finding the right kind of support matters.

Who has been a guest on The ADHD Social Playbook

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dr Jessica Ching
• Brendan Mahan
• Janine Halloran
• Dr Ari Tuckman

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

152,058

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 69 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

91

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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