Sleep Disorders

“How Your Circadian Rhythm Shapes Energy, Focus, Productivity and Cognitive Functioning” [Video Replay & Podcast #595]

Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#595), download the slide presentation, and learn how to get a certificate of attendance for this ADHD Experts webinar originally broadcast on February 11, 2026.

ADHD Expert: Jamie M. Zeitzer, Ph.D. Updated on February 18, 2026
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Episode Description

Sleep problems are common among people with ADHD, and their impact may hit harder. Struggles with focus, concentration, and productivity may become even more acute with chronic sleep disruptions. When sleep falters, energy levels plummet, attention becomes harder to maintain, and performance suffers.

If you’re doomscrolling or watching social media reels into the early hours, your circadian rhythm, or body clock, may be working against you. Learn how you can modify your circadian rhythm with interventions that include light exposure, therapy, and behavioral approaches for best results.

In this webinar, you will learn:

  • About the latest research involving circadian rhythm and how it tends to differ in adults with ADHD compared to the general population
  • About examples of sleep disruptions vs. when is it pathological
  • Why circadian rhythm disruptions are particularly impactful in people with ADHD, causing worsening core symptoms like inattention and executive dysfunction
  • About the consequences of a disrupted circadian rhythm in adults at work and students in school
  • About interventions to optimize your circadian clock, including how to use light (and dark), the latest research into melatonin use, and other approaches.

Watch the Video Replay

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Natural Cycles and Circadian Rhythm : Resources

Obtain a Certificate of Attendance

If you attended the live webinar on DATE, watched the video replay, or listened to the podcast, you may purchase a certificate of attendance option (cost: $10). Note: ADDitude does not offer CEU credits. Click here to purchase the certificate of attendance option »

Meet the Expert Speaker

Jamie M. Zeitzer, Ph.D., is Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Co-Chair of the Center for Sleep and Circadian Sciences at Stanford University. An internationally recognized authority in sleep and circadian science, he has authored more than 150 peer-reviewed publications, including papers in PNAS, JAMA, Sleep, and Nature-family journals. His work integrates neurobiology, light exposure, wearables, and clinical trials to advance sleep health across the lifespan, alongside a long-standing commitment to interdisciplinary mentorship and public engagement.

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