Interview with Yvonne Joseph, Author of The ADHD Advantage

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The ADHD Advantage?

As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside so many individuals and families navigating the challenges and unique strengths that come with ADHD. What truly inspired me to write this book was witnessing how often my patients felt misunderstood or blamed themselves for the way their brains work. I wanted to create a resource that goes beyond the clinical setting. Something warm, practical, and deeply validating.

My goal was to blend evidence-based strategies with real-life stories, so readers feel seen and empowered, not broken or deficient. I believe ADHD can be an incredible asset when people learn how to work with their brains rather than constantly fighting them. This book is my way of extending the conversations I have in my office every day to anyone who needs hope, compassion, and concrete tools to thrive with ADHD.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of The ADHD Advantage, what would they be?

‘Good Grace’ – Hillsong UNITED.

‘You Say’ by Lauren Daigle.

‘Fear Is a Liar’ – Zach Williams.

‘Peace Be Still’ – Hope Darst.

What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

I’ve always loved reading Christian non-fiction, especially books that combine faith with real-life struggles and hope-filled encouragement. Books that remind us we’re not alone in the messiness of life. I’m drawn to authors who write honestly about mental health, parenting, or daily discipleship, anything that helps people feel seen and points them back to God’s unchanging grace. So yes, my favorite genre to read is definitely the same as what I love to write: practical, compassionate Christian books that bring light into hard places. For me, writing about ADHD through a faith lens means reminding people that they’re wonderfully made, not defined by a diagnosis and that God is present in their chaos and their quiet moments alike.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

Anxiety Workbook for Teens, Depression Workbook for Teens and Adults, and Living with Borderline Personality Disorder.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

Time Blindness and the ADHD Clock, Own Your Voice and The 20-Minute Life.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

I always have a cup of something warm nearby, usually peppermint tea or just plain hot water because it helps me slow down and settle my thoughts.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

I don’t promise perfection—I promise presence, patience, and progress.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

You don’t need more time. You need a better way to see it. When you start your day without structure, time tends to vanish, but with just 20 minutes of focus, you can create clarity, reduce overwhelm, and feel more anchored. This ritual is built for an ADHD brain, with low effort and high return, and is built on visual tools and quick wins.

Yvonne Joseph is the author of the new book The ADHD Advantage

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