New Podcast Episode: Managing ADHD Mood Swings & Emotional Dysregulation

Emotional dysregulation is one of the most overlooked — and most disruptive — aspects of adult ADHD. Mood swings, emotional overload, shutdowns, irritability, and intense reactions are often misunderstood as overreactions or personality flaws, when they’re actually rooted in how the ADHD brain processes stress, stimulation, and emotion.

In this new episode of ADHD Support Talk Radio, host Tara McGillicuddy and co-host Lynne Edris explore what’s really behind ADHD mood swings and why emotions often feel like they go from zero to sixty with little warning.

Rather than focusing on emotional “control,” this episode looks at emotional regulation from a practical, compassionate perspective — helping listeners understand what’s happening beneath the surface and why emotional reactions often build up over time.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why ADHD mood swings are rarely caused by just one thing

• How emotional buildup leads to shutdowns, blowups, or paralysis

• Common emotional triggers for adults with ADHD, including interruptions and boundary issues

• Physical and behavioral warning signs of emotional overload

• Why emotional dysregulation affects productivity, focus, and decision-making

• ADHD-friendly ways to pause, reset, and recover

• Why self-compassion is essential after emotional reactions

This episode is especially helpful for adults with ADHD who find themselves stuck in cycles of overwhelm, emotional exhaustion, or self-criticism — and want a clearer understanding of their emotional experiences without judgment.

🎧 Listen to the full episode below and join the ongoing conversation about adult ADHD, emotional regulation, and real-life support.

ADHD Support Talk Radio is one of the longest-running podcasts dedicated to adults with ADHD, offering practical conversations, professional insight, and real-world support.