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The ADHD Social Playbook

The ADHD Social Playbook

Written by: Caroline Maguire M.Ed
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 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.

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Episodes
  • Autism & ADHD in Adults: The Cost of Not Knowing Sooner with Patrick Casale [Part 2]

    Autism & ADHD in Adults: The Cost of Not Knowing Sooner with Patrick Casale [Part 2]
    May 5 2026

    In this powerful conversation, Patrick Casale shares his experience of being diagnosed with autism and ADHD later in life and the years of loneliness, confusion, and self-doubt that came with it. From feeling “broken” to struggling with identity, burnout, and belonging, this episode dives deep into the emotional reality of undiagnosed neurodivergence.
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    25 mins
  • ADHD & Friendship: Why It Feels So Hard with Jessica McCabe [Part 2]

    ADHD & Friendship: Why It Feels So Hard with Jessica McCabe [Part 2]
    Apr 28 2026

    If you’ve ever felt this way, you’re not alone. In this episode, we unpack the emotional side of ADHD and friendships, including rejection sensitivity, people-pleasing, and the tendency to take on all the blame.
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    28 mins
  • ADHD Truths No One Talks About with Jessica McCabe [Part 1]

    ADHD Truths No One Talks About with Jessica McCabe [Part 1]
    Apr 21 2026

    Have you ever walked away from a friendship feeling like you’re the problem?

    In this deeply honest conversation, Caroline Maguire sits down with Jessica McCabe (creator of How to ADHD) to talk about something that doesn’t get said out loud enough: what it actually feels like to struggle with friendship when you’re neurodivergent.

    Jessica shares what it was like growing up believing she wasn’t a “good friend,” always feeling like other people outranked her, and how that shaped the way she showed up in relationships. Together, Caroline and Jessica unpack the hidden gap between understanding ADHD and knowing how to connect with people.

    They also share how their friendship has impacted each other in both meaningful and critical ways. This video is one you don't want to miss. It’s a real conversation about self-worth, social blind spots, people-pleasing, and why friendship can feel confusing even when you’re doing your best.

    If you’ve ever felt like you’re missing something everyone else seems to just “get,” this episode will resonate.

    Get your copy of Caroline's new book here: https://www.amazon.com/Friendship-Skills-Neurodivergent-Adults-Distracted/dp/1538773082

    Get your copy of Jessica's book How To ADHD here: https://www.amazon.com/How-ADHD-Insiders-Working-Against/dp/0593578945

    Want more from Caroline?

    Listen to The ADHD Social Playbook Podcast:

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2rm4vdyRflRoAmQvy5fqWw

    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adhd-social-playbook/id1810263678

    And subscribe for more conversations about ADHD, friendship, and building real connection.
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    25 mins
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