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College Is Fine, Everything's FineAuthor: Dr. Sarah Olivo and Dr. Liz Seidler
College can be...really social, and pretty lonely. A time of amazing freedom, and a total pressure cooker. The best years of your life, except when it's not. We're Dr. Sarah Olivo and Dr. Liz Seidler, two clinical psychologists who've helped students navigate the highs and lows of college for over a decade. In this podcast, we listen to your stories and use them as our guide. Hear us give actionable advice to students just like you who are trying to balance work and fun, manage the pressures of school, and feel at home in the dorm. This podcast is a reminder that you're not alone. We all need a bit of help tuning out the noise, finding humor in the struggle, and doing the hard work of living "the best four years of your life."Follow us for episode announcements on Tik Tok and Insta: @collegeisfinepodcast Language: en-us Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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#77 Is Your Brain On Shuffle: Surviving ADHD in College
Tuesday, 2 December, 2025
In this episode, Rae Jacobson, an expert on ADHD, shares her personal journey with ADHD and learning disabilities. She discusses the challenges she faced in college, the importance of finding the right educational environment, and the value of self-awareness and support systems for students with learning differences.Keywords:ADHD, learning disabilities, college, self-awareness, support systemsTakeaways:ADHD diagnosis can be life-changing.Finding the right college fit is crucial.Support systems are essential for success.Self-awareness helps in managing ADHD.Executive functioning skills are vital.College isn't a cure-all for learning issues.Peer support can be incredibly beneficial.Professors can be valuable resources.Mental health services are important.ADHD affects more than just academics.Rae Jacobson, MS, is the lead of insight at Understood and host of the podcast Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson. She is a writer, ADHD expert, and former senior editor at the Child Mind Institute. Her work has appeared in New York Magazine, the Daily Beast, Rolling Stone, Parenting, American Girl, and more.To hear more from Rae, make sure to check out her podcast Hyperfocused, brought to you by Understood.org. Both are amazing resources for college students with learning differences. Link: https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/hyperfocus/welcome-to-hyperfocus-with-rae-jacobson Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. Insta: @collegeisfinepodcastTik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcastEmail: collegeisfinepodcast@gmail.comMusic is Deadbeats by Rex Banner
