The Catalyst Library
Books & Podcasts for:
Neurodivergent & Mental Health
Driven to Distraction - Edward Hallowell & John Ratey
A foundational ADHD book that still holds up.
A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD - Sari Solden & Michelle Frank
Practical tools and compassion for living authentically with ADHD.
Your Brain’s Not Broken - Tamara Rosier
Understanding emotional regulation, motivation, and ADHD patterns.
The ADHD Advantage - Dale Archer
Reframing neurodivergence as strength, not deficit.
Divergent Mind - Jenara Nerenberg
Exploring neurodivergence (especially in women) with nuance and care.
The Body Keeps the Score - Bessel van der Kolk
Understanding trauma, healing, and the connection between body and mind.
Podcasts that feel like support groups (but funnier):
ADHD Experts Podcast - ADDitude Magazine: Real advice for ADHD life
The Hilarious World of Depression - John Moe: Mental health, but make it funny
Mental Illness Happy Hour - Paul Gilmartin: Honest stories about mental health
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