ADHD Tools: A Conversation with Ezra DeWolf
In this episode of Mental Notes with Matt, I sit down with Ezra DeWolfe, founder of ADHD Tools, a platform helping thousands of late-diagnosed adults reframe their ADHD not as a flaw to manage, but as a strength to harness.
Ezra’s work stands out because it goes beyond surface-level hacks and quick fixes. His mission is to help people with ADHD, especially entrepreneurs, creatives, and leaders, thrive by understanding the root causes behind their challenges and designing systems that truly work for their brains.
As someone who’s been on this journey myself, this conversation hit close to home. Ezra and I talk about the emotional roller coaster of getting diagnosed later in life, the myths and misconceptions that hold people back, and how to build a life that honors neurodiversity rather than fights it.
💡 In This Episode, We Explore:
The emotional highs and lows of a late ADHD diagnosis
Why “normal” is a myth — and how reframing it changes everything
The difference between symptom management and root cause work
Common learned behaviors that keep adults with ADHD stuck
Practical tools for building focus, reducing burnout, and working with your brain
How community, structure, and repetition can rewire the mind
Ezra’s one-minute focus exercise and his favorite daily tool: the humble stopwatch
🧭 Key Takeaway
ADHD isn’t just something to manage, it’s a lens that can reveal your most creative, strategic, and empathetic self. But thriving with it means doing the deeper work: learning, unlearning, and designing systems that fit you.
📚 Resources & Mentions
www.theadhdtools.com
Follow Ezra on Instagram: @adhd.tools
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