They Were Told They Were Lazy. The Real Problem Was Their Brain. | Judith Richardson-Mahre

The Thought Atlas Podcast · Sep 8, 2026 · 40m

What if the behavior you’ve been judging is actually a brain difference you’ve never understood?

In this episode of Thought Atlas, I’m joined by Judy R-M, a licensed marriage and family therapist, ADHD coach, parent coach, and speaker who has spent more than 14 years working with neurodiverse individuals, couples, parents, and families.

Judy’s understanding of ADHD is both professional and deeply personal. She is the parent of four neurodiverse children and the partner of a neurodiverse husband. Her own family’s experience ultimately led her from mechanical engineering into clinical work…