Behind the Impact: How Briana Berry is helping users feel connected

Briana Berry got her start in visual storytelling for Fortune 500 companies. Her favorite work was always helping brands address societal issues like bullying or gender inequality. So she jumped at the chance to join Understood and help address the challenges that stand between neurodivergent people and a thriving life at work and home.

In a 2025 ADDitude survey, 89% of young adults with ADHD reported feeling lonely even when living or working with others. Why? Likely because their life experience can seem so different from that of other people.

Briana Berry, podcast lead at Understood, knows the unique power podcasts have to help people overcome loneliness and find a sense of community. As an avid podcast listener, she understands that shared stories can create connections. And that can help individuals feel seen, heard, and supported.

Understood’s podcast team and the show hosts and guests play an essential role. “Each of our shows is shaped by the real voices, stories, and passions of our hosts and guests,” says Briana. “By sharing their authentic experiences, our hosts create connections that resonate with the experiences of our listeners, making them feel understood and part of a powerful community.” 

And that makes a big difference. In fact, 91% of ADHD Aha! and MissUnderstood listeners would recommend these shows to someone they know. Listener comments often reference the real-life experiences shared by hosts as the reason they feel these shows are so helpful.

86% of women with ADHD who listen to ADHD Aha! and MissUnderstood say that listening to these podcasts has given them hope for their future.

So, what’s next? Our goal is to continue meeting the needs of our audience. In our latest show, Everyone Gets a Juice Box, real parents who get it explore the realities of raising kids who learn differently. 

As our listeners’ experiences evolve, our podcasts will grow with them. There’s no limit to where these journeys may take us.

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