Podcasts
The Complex
The Complex
Informed and inspired by James Ochoa’s book - Focused Forward: Navigating the Emotional Storms of Adult ADHD
Written by Robin Chotzinoff and Jules Ochoa
Produced by Jules Ochoa
The Complex is a genre-bending audio drama set in an apartment building full of fictional adults with ADHD--all of them in therapy with the very real ADHD therapist James Ochoa, who plays himself. Voiced by some of the finest actors in Austin, Texas, The Complex features captivating, creative storylines as well as “afterthoughts” episodes, in which James and his son Jules discuss aspects of ADHD in depth.
Credits:
John Brickley as Krispy
Marina DeYoe-Pedraza as Amanda
Tom Doyal as Bernard
Noel Gaulin as Ramon (aka Genius Boy)
Jenny Larson as Jessica (season 1)
Robin Grace Desoto as Jessica (season 2)
Renna Larson as Jade
Jules Ochoa as Jules Anthony
James Ochoa as himself
What participants say
“I can’t say enough about how much this podcast series has helped me learn to deal with my ADHD. This is one of maybe three top favorites. It is so well done and so funny, with good sound quality.”
“A very clever way to help people who suffer from Adult ADHD to feel less alone. The characters in this podcast really came alive for me.”
“Give it a listen if you even suspect you are one of us. You will most certainly learn something.”
“I listen to multiple podcasts about ADHD and The Complex has been a great change in format and perspective. The serial nature of the storyline was fun to follow and created anticipation for the next episode. I feel pretty knowledgeable about ADHD and I learned new information, new strategies and saw the traits and actions of ADHD in fun yet concrete examples through the characters at the complex. Thanks so much for producing this series, and can we please have a Season 2? I need to know what happens!”
Shiny Shorts
ADHD Storm Stories written by the community
Produced by Jules Ochoa
The Shiny Shorts podcast, a spin-off inspired by the Afterthoughts episodes of The Complex, is a collection of real-life stories told by adults with ADHD. Topics are all over the map--much like ADHD itself! A discussion with James Ochoa follows each episode.
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