I Have ADHD Podcast
561 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2.4K ratingsThe I Have ADHD Podcast is a clear, concise, and FUN podcast for adults with ADHD.
Host Kristen Carder is a dually certified coach who has supported thousands of of people with ADHD worldwide. Kristen's extensive experience working with ADHDers began in 2012, and she now leads a global community of adults with ADHD in her coaching program, FOCUSED.
Listen to learn about how ADHD impacts every area of your life...from the boardroom to the bedroom...and how you can begin to overcome your symptoms by accepting who you are, flaws and all.
Whether you're officially diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or just curious about ADHD, you're going to love this podcast...guaranteed or your money back!
****OBVIOUSLY the content in this podcast is not meant to be a substitute for medical advice. Kristen Carder is not a medical professional.
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271 The Ex Good Girl: A Recent ADHD Diagnosis, Perimenopause, and How to Stop Avoiding Difficult Conversations with Sara Fisk
July 09, 2024 09:00 - 59 minutes - 41.3 MBIn today’s episode, I’m joined by the woman who trained ME as a coach, the incredible Sara Fisk. Sara helps people pleasers stop avoiding difficult conversations, and let me tell you, we GET INTO IT on this episode. From understanding ADHD symptoms in adulthood to dealing with perimenopause, this conversation covers it all. We also explore the concept of being an “ex good girl,” focusing on self-care and moving away from people-pleasing behaviors. Sara shares her reflections on her Mormo...
270 Alcohol Use and ADHD: My Journey and "Local Sober" Approach
July 02, 2024 09:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBSpecial shoutout to @adhdwithjennafree on IG for the term 'local sober'. Research shows that people with ADHD are at high risk for alcohol dependence. In this episode, I open up about the struggle of using alcohol as a nightly aid to combat insomnia, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm, only to realize the negative consequences it had on my sleep and overall well-being. Reflecting on my experience during Dry January, I discovered the extent of my cravings and how they misaligned with my val...
269 Stop Exploding! How to Master Emotional Regulation in Relationships
June 25, 2024 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBWhat if mastering your emotions could radically improve your relationships? Join me as we explore the powerful impact of emotional regulation on our personal and professional connections. Living with ADHD often means dealing with intense feelings that can lead to explosive reactions, affecting how we relate to those around us. By becoming more self-aware and learning to self-soothe, we can reduce conflicts and develop healthier and more fulfilling relationships. We'll discuss how underst...
268 The Relationship Hack That Will Change Your Life Forever
June 18, 2024 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBDiscover the distinct difference between neurotypical and ADHD brains in terms of ranking priorities, and understand why learning to prioritize relationships can drastically improve your social life. Navigating relationships with ADHD requires a strategic approach. Imagine categorizing your relationships into three tiers to better manage your emotional and social capacity—that's exactly what we'll discuss. I'll share my experience in identifying the top five mutual relationships that dese...
267 Why Are Relationships SO DANG HARD for Adults with ADHD?
June 11, 2024 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBLiving with ADHD can often feel like navigating a minefield, especially when it comes to relationships. Impulsivity, distractibility, memory issues, and struggles with self-reflection can create a myriad of obstacles. In this episode, I share personal anecdotes to illustrate how these ADHD symptoms impact our ability to build and maintain strong connections. One key takeaway is the importance of understanding our unique brains. By doing so, we can improve our relationships by fostering de...
266 Breaking Free from Masking: ADHD and Authenticity in Relationships
June 04, 2024 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBIn this episode, we’ll explore what masking is, how it impacts our relationships and self-perception, and why it’s so crucial to create spaces where we can be our authentic selves. For those of us with ADHD, masking often means hiding or downplaying our symptoms to fit societal norms or meet others’ expectations. This behavior is frequently learned from caregivers who, sometimes with the best intentions, teach us to conform. But while masking might help us navigate certain social situation...
Travel Smarter: 5 Essential Tips for ADHD-Friendly Vacations
May 28, 2024 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBWelcome to the episode where we dive into making vacations enjoyable and low-stress, especially if you have ADHD. Today I’m sharing my personal experiences and practical advice on how to manage ADHD during your travels. Here’s what we cover: 1. The Importance of Rest and Planning Ahead Learn why it’s crucial to balance relaxation with careful planning. Tips on making decisions in advance to minimize stress in unfamiliar environments. 2. Avoiding Overload Discover strategies to avoid sen...
265 Travel Smarter: 5 Essential Tips for ADHD-Friendly Vacations
May 28, 2024 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBWelcome to the episode where we dive into making vacations enjoyable and low-stress, especially if you have ADHD. Today I’m sharing my personal experiences and practical advice on how to manage ADHD during your travels. Here’s what we cover: 1. The Importance of Rest and Planning Ahead Learn why it’s crucial to balance relaxation with careful planning. Tips on making decisions in advance to minimize stress in unfamiliar environments. 2. Avoiding Overload Discover strategies to avoid sen...
264 Feeding the Mind: Debunking the Diet-Only ADHD Management Myth
May 21, 2024 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBToday we delve deep into the complex and often misunderstood relationship between diet and ADHD symptoms. I’m bringing you a topic that’s close to my heart, sparked by my own journey and curiosity about the potential of nutrition in managing ADHD. But, as we’ll explore, it’s not as straightforward as it may seem. I’ve always been fascinated, and admittedly a bit skeptical, about how what we eat impacts our mental health, especially when it comes to ADHD. With a rise in functional medicine p...
263 Everything On My Mind Lately No. 2
May 14, 2024 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBI’m back with another “everything but the kitchen sink” podcast episode. Honestly, I was struggling with my capacity to create content for the podcast. So, I’m honoring the capacity I have. Because ADHD is all about meeting yourself where you’re at, right? If you’re looking for tips and tricks on improving your life with ADHD, I might steer you to the other 250 podcast episodes we’ve recorded. This one is more of a wild look into my mind at the moment. So, buckle up. I’m sharing some hot...
262 How Coaching Can Change Your Life with Brooke Schnittman
May 07, 2024 09:00 - 55 minutes - 38.6 MBIn this episode, the incredibly amazing Brooke Schnittman joins us. Brooke is one of my favorite colleagues and I'm so happy to introduce her to you. She’s the founder of Coaching With Brooke, an ADHD & executive function coaching company for students and adults. Brooke and her team help kids and teens with ADHD by educating them on the 'why' behind their struggles and providing executive function coaching. Coaching made a huge difference in Brooke's life, so much so that she decided to ...
261 The Episode All About Sleep
April 30, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBThis episode is going all in on a spicy topic. That’s right, we’re talking about sleep. Or for some of you ADHDers, lack of sleep. Do we know it helps us live a healthy life? Of course. But the practicality of getting ourselves to bed at a reasonable time is so hard. Before we can figure out HOW to improve our sleep though, we need to understand WHY sleep is hard for us. Trouble sleeping isn’t a symptom of ADHD, but the symptoms of ADHD (impulsivity, hyperactivity, time blindness, etc.) m...
260 How to Use The 7-Minute Principle to Get Sh*t Done
April 23, 2024 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBWhat if you could change your life in 7 minutes? I’m here to tell you it’s possible. In fact, I’m doing it myself. It’s called The 7-Minute Principle, and it’s the idea you can do anything for 7 minutes. Here’s an example. A former student of mine had drama around doing the dishes. For years and years, she HATED doing them. One day, she decided to time herself. It took her 7 minutes. All of the drama dropped immediately because - let’s be honest, you can do anything for 7 minutes and it’s ...
259 You're Not the Problem, Part 2: The Impact of Narcissism and Emotional Abuse with Helen Villiers and Katie McKenna
April 16, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBThey are baaaaaaack! Everyone’s favorite psychotherapists, Helen Villiers, and Katie McKenna, are back to finish the conversation on emotionally abusive behaviors they see in parent-child relationships. They quite literally wrote the book on this topic. These two brilliant ladies co-authored You're Not the Problem: The Impact of Narcissism and Emotional Abuse and How to Heal. In this podcast episode, we’re diving even deeper into the impact of narcissistic parents and the role past trauma ...
258 Overcoming Adversity with Dr. Layne Norton @biolayne
April 09, 2024 09:00 - 53 minutes - 37.2 MBWe’ve had some truly amazing guests on the podcast lately, and our most recent guest is no exception. Dr. Layne Norton is an evidence-based nutrition coach and self-proclaimed 'nerd who lifts heavy things.' He has a Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences, 4 USA Power Lifting National Titles, and 1700 clients in his coaching program. His resume is stacked, to say the least. But being diagnosed with ADHD at age 6, Layne has had to overcome some serious challenges both in his personal and professional...
257 You're Not the Problem: The Impact of Narcissism and Emotional Abuse with Helen Villiers and Katie McKenna
April 02, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBYou might remember psychotherapists Helen Villiers and Katie McKenna from episode 200 where we talked about toxic relationships and their impact on ADHDers. You may also know their podcast called In Sight: Exposing Narcissism. Well, since we last visited, they’re ALSO co-authors of You're Not the Problem: The Impact of Narcissism and Emotional Abuse and How to Heal. I’m honored to have these two incredible ladies back on the podcast to discuss some of the emotionally abusive behaviors they...
256. 10 Ways to Be a Good Partner (Even When You Have ADHD)
March 26, 2024 09:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBI’ve been married to Greg Carder for almost 20 years years. This man is the only one for me! But when I tell you we couldn’t be more different... He's calm, steady, and methodical, and he doesn't mind mundane tasks like laundry. I mean, COME ON! Through a lot of trial and error combined with years of ADHD research on my end, we’ve learned a thing or two about how to be a good partner. More specifically — how to be a good partner to someone who’s neurotypical when you have ADHD. I’ve coac...
255 Your ADHD Questions, Answered
March 19, 2024 09:00 - 40 minutes - 28.3 MBEvery once in a while, I struggle to know what to do for a podcast. This was one of those episodes. So, I decided to take questions posted in the FOCUSED Slack by our community members and answer them publicly. And you know what? This ended up being so much fun. Because those of us with ADHD are very similar. We’re human beings with ADHD brains. And that is a common experience that just binds us together. So, I know reading these questions and answering them will be helpful for you. We’...
254 35 Years Old And Learning To Read With Oliver James
March 12, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBI’m beyond excited to share this episode with the one and only Oliver James. At 35 years old, Oliver is learning how to read for the first time. You might have seen him on TikTok, Good Morning America, The Rachael Ray Show, or NPR, where he’s shedding light on functional illiteracy. After being diagnosed with ADHD and OCD as a child, Oliver spent most of his life struggling to keep up both in and out of the classroom until a string of bad choices found him in prison. On the other side, O...
253 How to Acquire an ADHD Diagnosis in 2024
March 05, 2024 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBI was diagnosed with ADHD when I was in college. While I’d like to think that was like 5 years ago, it was actually a lot longer. It was much harder to get a diagnosis back then. In fact, the ADHD diagnosis process was different 5 years ago when I started my podcast. It’s 2024 now, and I’m thrilled to say it’s easier than ever before for adults to get an ADHD diagnosis. This isn’t me saying it’s easier to FOOL clinicians into falsely diagnosing you. I mean it’s easier for people who have ...
Introducing: I Have ADHD Podcast
February 29, 2024 17:00 - 2 minutes - 1.62 MBThe I Have ADHD Podcast is a clear, concise, and FUN podcast for adults with ADHD. Host Kristen Carder is an ADHD expert who has been supporting ADHDers for over a decade. Kristen began working with ADHD students in 2012 and transitioned to mindset coaching for ADHD adults in 2019. Let's just say she entered the ADHD field long before it was a trending topic on TikTok. Join Kristen to learn about how ADHD impacts every area of your life...from the boardroom to the bedroom...and how you can b...
252 How to Apologize (When You Have ADHD)
February 27, 2024 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBThis week, I blew up at my son. At the time, I felt justified (don’t cross mama’s boundaries) but the more I sat with the situation, I knew I was in the wrong. The whole thing made me feel ick and got me thinking about the “right way” to apologize. Note: These are tips for apologizing in a perfect world. If you’re activated, feeling defensive, or in self-judgment mode, it’s going to be way harder to put these into action. Here’s the thing: Being human is hard. We all want safe, connected...
251 The Importance of Autonomy as an ADHD Adult
February 20, 2024 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBI’ve got something incredible to share with you. As an adult, you don’t have to do anything you don’t want to do. Did you know this?! Pause. Breathe. Let that soak in. Many of us grew up in situations where we didn’t feel we had autonomy or the right to self-govern. We didn’t feel like we were in charge of our lives. So, in adulthood, we struggle to recognize that we have control over what we say yes and no to. Why is this a problem? Because, as adult ADHDers, it takes us so much mental an...
250 Everything On My Mind Lately
February 13, 2024 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBIf you’ve ever wanted a look inside the brain of Kristen Carder, this episode is for you. Buckle up, it’s going to be a bumpy ride. Maybe it’s the fact that I’ve been sick or that I’ve just got things I want to say that don’t fit into a topic we’ve covered on the podcast lately… but this episode is going to be me dumping the contents of my brain for all to see (or…hear?!). So, find a comfy spot on the couch, grab your beverage of choice, and let’s chat! In this episode, I’m sharing about…How...
249 Real-Life Examples of Building Self-Trust With ADHD
February 06, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBIf you’ve ever wanted a sneak peek at what happens inside FOCUSED, this podcast episode is for you. I recently added a new course to my group coaching program called How to Build Self-Trust Even with ADHD. It’s been so impactful I had to share a coaching call we had on the topic. Self-trust is hard for those of us with ADHD. If you feel alone, I encourage you to listen to this coaching call. It will help you understand yourself better. Whether you grew up with parents who interrupted you...
248 Stop Saying Sorry
January 30, 2024 10:00 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MBOn the latest podcast episode, I had the absolute honor of talking with my business and life coach, Breian Elliott, about the topic of saying sorry. We’re digging DEEP into why we feel the need to apologize so much when we should be saying sorry, and why it’s detrimental to constantly be in sorry mode. Spoiler alert: When you’re apologizing and haven’t done anything wrong, you’re actually putting the other person in an uncomfortable position. Brien’s breaking down the 6 different types of...
247 Living in ADHD Recovery with Jen Kirkman: Part 2 of My Interview with "My Most Famous Client"
January 23, 2024 10:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBWe get to enjoy the delicious Jen Kirkman on another episode of the podcast! The TV writer, comedian, New York Times best-selling author, podcaster, and FOCUSED member shared part 1 of her ADHD story. Jen’s story of misdiagnosis, navigating a career in the public eye, and figuring out how to use her diagnosis to help other people inspired so many of you. In part 2, we get to learn… How Jen found ADHD coaching (spoiler: it was listening to this very podcast) The different ways she uses ...
246 Interview with Jen Kirkman: Writer, Standup Comedian, and My Most Famous Client
January 16, 2024 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBToday's episode is part 1 of a 2-part interview with my dear client, Jen Kirkman. Jen is currently a writer/producer on the one-hour comedy Etoile for Amazon Prime. She was a writer/producer on 4 seasons of the The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon Prime). Jen hosts a weekly solo podcast, "You Are A Lot" (An ADHD Podcast) - which is about navigating life with ADHD. Jen is a New York Times Bestselling author of two books. She has toured the world as a stand-up comedian and has two critically accl...
245 Burn Your To-Do List
January 09, 2024 10:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBHow long is your to-do list right now? If you’re like most ADHDers, you’ve got a laundry list of things that you’ve been carrying around for years now — and it’s anchoring you down. It’s time to stop holding this never-ending to-do list over your head and feeling guilty about not accomplishing the things on it. This isn’t serving you. I want to help you remove this unnecessary pressure from your life. In this podcast episode, we’re walking through how to let go of that anchor weight so you...
244 A Beginner’s Guide to ADHD, Part 5: Busting ADHD Myths
January 02, 2024 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBWhen it comes to ADHD, there are a lot of myths out there. For instance, you may have heard (or believed) that ADHD is an excuse. I can’t tell you how often I see clients worry that they’re using it as an excuse while working to set their lives up for success. Look: ADHD is NOT an excuse. It’s an explanation. It’s an explanation of why certain things are hard for you, why your memory sucks, why you’re terrible with time management, why you have exposed emotions. Other myths like ADHD is ov...
243 Creating a (Doable) Vision for 2024
December 26, 2023 10:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBAs we look to a new year, most of us start to think about what we want to do over the next 365 days. What do we want to change from 2023? I’ve evolved a lot in my approach to goal planning over the past year. So I wanted to share a class I just taught in my group coaching program for this podcast episode because I think it will be validating for a lot of you as you look ahead. This is not a shame fest for the things you didn’t get done in 2023. And it’s not a hype fest for hustle as we mo...
242 How to Build Self-Trust Even with ADHD
December 19, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBWelcome to the second podcast episode of my series on self-trust. In episode one, we talked about how challenging it can be for someone with ADHD to trust themselves and the decisions they make. I highly encourage you to start there if you haven’t listened already, but if you only have 30 minutes, this episode will give you tangible takeaways that you can start applying today. First, I want to tell you that this is not a quick fix. This is deep work. It takes time. But it’s worth working...
241 Why do ADHDers Struggle with Self-Trust?
December 12, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBOne thing that I’ve noticed in myself and other adults with ADHD that I coach is a massive lack of self-trust. We don’t trust ourselves to follow through. We don’t trust ourselves to make good decisions. We don’t trust ourselves to manage money wisely or to curb our impulsive spending habits. We don’t trust that we’re good parents or that we’re good at our jobs. We are never really sure if we’re doing “the right thing” or if we’re “on track” with where we’re supposed to be. For the averag...
240 A Beginner’s Guide to ADHD, Part 4: Relationship Dynamics
December 05, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBHave you noticed that your relationships look different than other people? Friendships and partnerships are harder for adults with ADHD, largely due to the fact that we’re highly sensitive to rejection. Research has shown that ADHDers have experienced more rejection than their neurotypical peers. This results in several relational tendencies that can lead to toxic dynamics. Because they know how awful it feels for people to be upset with them, they constantly say yes to other people, even ...
239 A Beginner’s Guide to ADHD, Part 3: Thriving With ADHD
November 28, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBOver the past three episodes, we’ve been talking about the basics of ADHD and how you can live your best life with this neurodivergent condition. It’s a great beginner ADHD series for anyone who needs a refresher or is curious to learn more. My stance is that ADHD is NOT a superpower, despite what you may have seen on social media or heard from well-respected people in the industry. On the contrary, it’s a massive privilege to thrive with ADHD. I believe people with ADHD are incredible a...
238 A Beginner’s Guide to ADHD, Part 2: ADHD is (NOT) a Gift
November 21, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBIs ADHD a superpower? Is it not a superpower? We’ll talk about that today, in our “Getting Back to Basics” series, part 2. If you’ve been around here a while, you know that my position is – NO! ADHD is not a superpower. It’s not a gift. It’s not awesome! When people say ADHD is a gift or a superpower, they point to traits like creativity, hyperfocus, and inventiveness. So sure, Simon Sinek, if you’re a rich, white, super smart, privileged man, you can look at some of the qualities that...
237 Going Back to the ADHD Basics (A Refresher on Adult ADHD)
November 14, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBHello, my friend. I’m so glad that you’re here and that you’re taking steps to live your best life while you’re on this ADHD journey. Today, we’re going back to the basics of ADHD — because sometimes the noise can cause us to forget what’s *actually* going on inside these beautiful brains of ours. 🧠 Those of us who were diagnosed with ADHD as adults often try to mask our symptoms and hide them from the outside world because we are so used to experiencing rejection as children. If we don’t g...
236 FOCUSED Member Chat: How Does Generational Trauma Impact Us?
November 07, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBWhen it comes to the way we function as adults, our family history plays a much larger role than many of us think. In this podcast episode, I’m talking with FOCUSED member CJ about generational trauma and its impact on adult ADHDers. Growing up, CJ's parents emotionally neglected her as they were dealing with their own emotional immaturity and symptoms of ADHD. Meanwhile, CJ was struggling with undiagnosed ADHD which caused her to act out without anyone to turn to. When she received an off...
235 The ADHDers Guide to Being Proactive (Even With a Reactive Brain)
October 31, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBFair warning: this episode brings the heat. This is a topic I’ve felt compelled to discuss a lot lately, and I’m not holding back. As adults with ADHD, our brains are reactive. This means that when there’s a stimulus (aka phone notification, a child calling for you, etc.), our brains are naturally triggered to react. We lack impulse control, so our instinct is to respond immediately. Someone who's proactive, on the other hand, will slow down first. They’ll take a breath and decide when it’...
234 The Unexpected Link Between Trauma & Your Messy Home
October 24, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBWhen I discovered Stacy Scott while scrolling through Instagram, I immediately knew I had to get her on the podcast. Stacy is an internationally known decluttering expert, feng shui practitioner, and occupational therapist with three wildly successful decluttering workshops. Unlike a lot of other organization and decluttering coaches, Stacy focuses on recognizing how trauma impacts your ability to clean so you can make your space your own. As someone who grew up in an energetically chaotic ...
233 One Year Sober: A Mom's Perspective on Weed and ADHD with Natalie Chien
October 17, 2023 09:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBWe have a unique episode this week, covering a topic I’ve honestly never known how to approach here: cannabis use for adults with ADHD. First things first, you need to know that this episode will be only one perspective on a subject I’d never pretend to be an expert in. Joining me is a very special guest, Natalie Chien, @Natalie.C.ADHD who is not only a member of my group coaching program FOCUSED, but she’s also completed my ADHD coaching program! Natalie was formerly addicted to recreation...
232 Your Brain's Not Broken with Dr. Tamara Rosier
October 10, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBTamara Rosier, Ph.D., has joined me for a discussion on my absolute favorite sections of her book, Your Brain’s Not Broken. Tamara is a fellow ADHD coach and the founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan. We waste no time at all diving into her personal journey to an ADHD diagnosis at 40 years young and what living day-to-day with this neurodivergent disorder has looked like throughout her life. You’ll notice a common theme in being her authentic self while simultaneously working through ...
Your Brain's Not Broken with Dr. Tamara Rosier
October 10, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBTamara Rosier, Ph.D., has joined me for a discussion on my absolute favorite sections of her book, Your Brain’s Not Broken. Tamara is a fellow ADHD coach and the founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan. We waste no time at all diving into her personal journey to an ADHD diagnosis at 40 years young and what living day-to-day with this neurodivergent disorder has looked like throughout her life. You’ll notice a common theme in being her authentic self while simultaneously working through ...
231 Acquiring ADHD Medication: Why Is This Process SO DANG HARD?!
October 03, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBI’m going to be very honest. This episode is a dedicated “b**** fest” on how hard it is to get the medication prescribed for ADHD. If any of you adults out there have been through this, sometimes it’s therapeutic just to let out all the frustration and feel seen and heard and commiserated with, and that’s what this episode is for. You all should know by now that I take ADHD medication, but you may not know that I have two kiddos who take medication for ADHD as well. We each are unique and n...
Acquiring ADHD Medication: Why Is This Process SO DANG HARD?!
October 03, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBI’m going to be very honest. This episode is a dedicated “b**** fest” on how hard it is to get the medication prescribed for ADHD. If any of you adults out there have been through this, sometimes it’s therapeutic just to let out all the frustration and feel seen and heard and commiserated with, and that’s what this episode is for. You all should know by now that I take ADHD medication, but you may not know that I have two kiddos who take medication for ADHD as well. We each are unique and n...
230 Racial Identity, Trauma, and ADHD with Annahid Dashtgard
September 26, 2023 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBMy colleague and friend, Annahid Dashtgard, really elevates the podcast this week with a specialized look at racialization within the mental health space. I love that we’re able to broach this topic together as Annahid is so well-versed in creating safe places for people to have hard conversations. Annahid is the CEO and Co-Founder of Anima Leadership, a consulting firm that helps organizations with everything EDI from diversity basics to advanced belonging. Annahid has a special and uniq...
Racial Identity, Trauma, and ADHD with Annahid Dashtgard
September 26, 2023 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBMy colleague and friend, Annahid Dashtgard, really elevates the podcast this week with a specialized look at racialization within the mental health space. I love that we’re able to broach this topic together as Annahid is so well-versed in creating safe places for people to have hard conversations. Annahid is the CEO and Co-Founder of Anima Leadership, a consulting firm that helps organizations with everything EDI from diversity basics to advanced belonging. Annahid has a special and uniq...
229 ADHD at 74: It's Never Too Late with ADHDer & FOCUSED Member Ellen
September 19, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBMost of Ellen's life was spent feeling like a whirling dervish without direction. Everything was a struggle, from school to maintaining a job to arriving anywhere on time. She learned how to use her big, bold personality to fake it and make it through, even though she regularly battled feelings of inadequacy, shame, and judgment. Life, as it often does, hit Ellen hard with challenges through her young adulthood, and she found herself battling depression for decades. In hindsight, she now...
ADHD at 74: It's Never Too Late with ADHDer & FOCUSED Member Ellen
September 19, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBMost of Ellen's life was spent feeling like a whirling dervish without direction. Everything was a struggle, from school to maintaining a job to arriving anywhere on time. She learned how to use her big, bold personality to fake it and make it through, even though she regularly battled feelings of inadequacy, shame, and judgment. Life, as it often does, hit Ellen hard with challenges through her young adulthood, and she found herself battling depression for decades. In hindsight, she now...
228 How to Create a Picture & Take Charge of Your Life
September 12, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBToday's episode is all about how to be PROactive not REactive. ADHDers spend so much time putting out fires and reacting to everything happening around us. But if we're going to truly make forward progress on our own dreams and goals, we're going to need to put down the fire hose and start making some purposeful decisions. BUT HOW? Tune in how to find out: How to create a vision even if you can't picture things in your mind's eye How to make a plan, even if it's only for the next hour ...