On October 15, Paris Hilton opened her Los Angeles home for UNSTOPPABLE, a first-of-its-kind ADHD Creator Summit that brought together neurodivergent creators, advocates, and mental health experts for a day of connection, education, and celebration. Among the creators invited was Caitlyn Baer, known online as AuDHD Mama Baer on Facebook and TikTok. A self-described Whimsy Warrior, Caitlyn creates lifestyle and wellness content shaped by her late AuDHD diagnosis. She’s also a special education major, a wife, and a mom of three.
Joining her was her husband, Jon Baer, Director of Admissions and Community Outreach at Insight Recovery Mental Health in Winchester, Massachusetts.
What Was the UNSTOPPABLE ADHD Creator Summit?
UNSTOPPABLE was hosted by Paris Hilton through her nonprofit, 11:11 Media Impact, and held during ADHD Awareness Month. According to the official announcement on Business Wire, the daylong event brought together more than 200 neurodivergent creators with a combined audience reach of over 500 million people, along with advocates and experts.
The summit grew out of Hilton’s advocacy after she began speaking openly about growing up with undiagnosed ADHD. Its goal was to challenge misconceptions, share lived experiences, and help people embrace the way their minds work.
An Event Designed Around the ADHD Brain
Rather than a traditional conference, UNSTOPPABLE was built around how neurodivergent people experience the world. Guests moved through interactive, sensory, and creative activations designed to encourage movement, self-expression, connection, and calm.
The educational program featured voices in neuroscience, mental health, and neurodiversity from organizations including Understood.org, The Mental Health Coalition, and The Jed Foundation. Sessions focused on the science of ADHD, fighting misinformation, and how creators can share personal stories responsibly while pointing their audiences toward credible resources.
Hilton described her hope of creating a place where people feel “seen, supported, and celebrated for who they are.” The summit will also serve as the foundation for an upcoming public service announcement featuring creators reflecting on how ADHD has shaped their lives.
Why Caitlyn Baer’s Voice Matters
As AuDHD Mama Baer, Caitlyn shares her experiences as a neurodivergent woman, wife, and mother of three, blending lifestyle, wellness, and whimsy with honest reflections on receiving an AuDHD diagnosis later in life. Her background as a special education major adds depth to how she talks about neurodivergent minds. Her posts speak directly to people who have spent years being misunderstood, and that message is what earned her a place at UNSTOPPABLE.
Reframing “Zoning Out” as Dreaming
In a post reflecting on the summit, she challenged one of the most common criticisms neurodivergent people hear:
“For years, neurodivergent people get told our dreaming is just ‘zoning out,’ lack of focus, or living in fantasy land.”
She described how vividly imagining a future can help shift the nervous system out of fight-or-flight and toward a sense of possibility and resilience. In her words:
“When you hold that vision, you move out of dysregulated fight-or-flight and wire your brain for possibility, resilience, and genuine alignment. Action builds the house, but the dream drafts the blueprint.”
A Healing Moment
She also shared why she reached out to Paris Hilton in the first place, describing her as “the definition of an unstoppable dreamer who turns vision into advocacy and real change.” When Hilton responded, the impact went far beyond a kind reply.
“When she responded, it wasn’t just kind, it was healing. She reminded me that my dark past was never my fault, and that the things we survived don’t disqualify us from the futures we envision.”
For many people in recovery, that message is powerful. Shame about the past is one of the biggest barriers to seeking help, and hearing that your history doesn’t define your future can be life-changing.
“Having someone you look up to reflect your worth back to you is proof that dreaming isn’t an escape, it’s how we survive, heal, and rebuild.”
Her closing encouragement is one we share at Insight Recovery: “Hold onto your vision. Let yourself feel the reality of where you are going before the world catches up.”
How Are ADHD, Mental Health, and Addiction Connected?
Events like UNSTOPPABLE matter for the recovery community because ADHD rarely exists in isolation. ADHD affects attention, impulse control, and emotional regulation, and when it goes undiagnosed or untreated, many people turn to their own ways of coping.
ADHD and Co-Occurring Conditions
A systematic review of adults with ADHD found that substance use disorder was the most common co-occurring psychiatric condition, followed by mood and anxiety disorders. Looking at it from the other direction, a meta-analysis of people with substance use disorders estimated that about 21% also have ADHD.
Why Understanding Neurodivergence Improves Treatment
When treatment doesn’t account for how a person’s brain works, it can feel frustrating, shaming, or impossible to keep up with. Missed appointments, trouble following long sessions, and emotional overwhelm are sometimes mislabeled as a lack of motivation when they’re really signs of unmet neurodivergent needs.
Recognizing neurodivergence allows clinicians to adjust how care is delivered, such as using shorter, more interactive sessions, movement-based activities, clear structure, and practical skill-building. That’s why conversations like the ones at UNSTOPPABLE are so valuable: they help shift the focus from “what’s wrong with you” to “how does your mind work, and what helps it thrive?”
Jon Baer’s Perspective
Jon is a committed advocate and mentor with more than 13 years of personal experience in long-term recovery. His journey through the 12-step program helped him build a foundation of resilience and insight, which now informs his passionate support for individuals facing mental health challenges and life transitions. He has spoken publicly about his journey through trauma, addiction, and being diagnosed with AuDHD, and about how understanding his own brain became part of his healing. As Director of Admissions and Community Outreach at Insight Recovery Mental Health, Jon works closely with individuals and families seeking care, offering compassion, guidance, and a trusted point of connection. He collaborates with local organizations and community initiatives to reduce stigma, expand access to resources, and build bridges between people and the support they deserve. Known for his empathy and authenticity, Jon combines personal experience with professional outreach, inspiring others to pursue healing and rediscover hope.
How Insight Recovery Mental Health Supports Neurodivergent Adults
Insight Recovery Mental Health in Winchester, Massachusetts, provides outpatient mental health care for adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, life transitions, and co-occurring substance use. The team’s approach is grounded in compassion, lived experience, and evidence-based therapy.
Flexible Levels of Care
Insight Recovery offers several mental health treatment programs so care can fit each person’s needs and schedule:
- Day Treatment: Structured, intensive daytime support
- Half Day Treatment: Focused care that leaves room for other responsibilities
- Evening Treatment: Support for adults who work or attend school during the day
- Dual Diagnosis Treatment: Integrated care for co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns
Therapies That Meet You Where You Are
Insight Recovery uses a range of therapy approaches that can be tailored to neurodivergent clients. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) builds skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance, which are often areas of challenge for people with ADHD. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns. Mindful movement offers a body-based way to regulate the nervous system, and mindfulness-based therapy supports focus and self-awareness.
A Team That Understands
Many members of the Insight Recovery team, including Jon, bring personal experience with recovery to their work. That lived experience creates an environment where clients feel understood rather than judged, which is especially important for neurodivergent adults who may have felt dismissed in the past. You can learn more about the people behind the program on the Our Team page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the UNSTOPPABLE ADHD Creator Summit?
UNSTOPPABLE was a first-of-its-kind ADHD creator summit hosted by Paris Hilton and her nonprofit, 11:11 Media Impact, on October 15 in Los Angeles. It brought together more than 200 neurodivergent creators, advocates, and experts during ADHD Awareness Month to share experiences, challenge misconceptions, and learn from mental health professionals.
What does AuDHD mean?
AuDHD is a term many people use to describe having both autism and ADHD. People who identify as AuDHD often experience overlapping traits from both, which can shape attention, sensory processing, communication, and emotional regulation.
Is ADHD linked to addiction?
Yes. Research shows that substance use disorder is one of the most common conditions occurring alongside ADHD in adults, and about one in five people with a substance use disorder also has ADHD. Addressing both together can improve outcomes.
Can adults with ADHD get mental health treatment at Insight Recovery?
Insight Recovery Mental Health in Winchester, MA, provides outpatient treatment for adults dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and co-occurring substance use, using therapies like DBT, CBT, and mindfulness-based approaches that can be adapted to neurodivergent needs.
Who is Caitlyn Baer?
Caitlyn Baer is a neurodivergent content creator known online as AuDHD Mama Baer on TikTok and Facebook. A self-described Whimsy Warrior, she shares lifestyle and wellness content shaped by her late AuDHD diagnosis. She is a special education major, a wife, and a mom of three, and she was invited to Paris Hilton’s UNSTOPPABLE ADHD Creator Summit in 2026.
Who is Jon Baer?
Jon Baer is the Director of Admissions and Community Outreach at Insight Recovery Mental Health. He is a committed advocate and mentor with more than 13 years of personal experience in long-term recovery, and he works with local organizations to reduce stigma and connect individuals and families with care. He is married to creator Caitlyn Baer.
Your Mind Isn’t a Problem to Fix
Whether you’re navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, or recovery, you deserve care that honors the way your mind works. Contact Insight Recovery Mental Health today to learn how our compassionate team in Winchester, MA, can help you build the future you envision.
