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I Have ADHD Podcast
The I Have ADHD Podcast is a clear, concise, and FUN podcast for adults with ADHD. 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.
Host Kristen Carder is a dually certified coach who has supported thousands 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…
Episodes
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334 Feeling Stuck? Awkward Relationships? Listen to Kristen's Coaching in Action
Ever wondered what it’s really like inside FOCUSED? In this special episode, you’ll get a front-row seat to an actual coaching call. You’ll hear me coach Bob…
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333 Want to Stay Behind Forever? Keep Ignoring Your Capacity
Think your problem is poor time management? Think again. If your color-coded calendar keeps failing you, the missing piece isn’t another app, planner, or…
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332 Stop 🛑 Adding to the Planner Graveyard: One Tool to Improve ADHD Time Blindness NOW
You’ve tried planners and reminders, but time still slips through your fingers. This episode explains why ADHD makes “now vs. not now” so hard—and what to do…
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331 ADHD Medications: What’s Fact, What’s Fiction, and Why They’re Not “Basically Meth”
Think ADHD meds are “basically meth”? Afraid they’ll turn you into a zombie? Wondering if you really need them—or if they’re even safe during pregnancy? In…
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330 ADHD-Proof Your Life: Real Tips from Real ADHD Brains
Medication is great. Therapy is powerful. But is your life ADHD-friendly? In this episode, we explore how your environment can make or break your progress —…
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329 ADHD 101 for Neurotypicals: Why Your Loved One Struggles with the ‘Easy Stuff'
This one’s for the ADHDers and the people who love them. In today’s episode, I do the heavy lifting of explaining ADHD—what it is, why it matters, and what it…
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328 Did You Waste Your Summer? Here's Your 'August Panic' Survival Guide
Hey ADHDer, summer isn’t over over… and you haven’t wasted it. In this gentle, reflective episode, we’re talking about the emotional soup of August: regret…
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327 We Threw Out the Rulebook: How We’re Raising Our Neurodivergent Kids with Greg Carder
I’m joined again today by my favorite human—my husband, Greg! Together, we pull back the curtain on what it’s really like to raise neurodivergent kids, how our…
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326 ADHD Nearly Broke Us — How We’re Still Standing After 21 Years with Greg Carder
What does it look like to stay in love and on the same team when one partner has ADHD and the other doesn’t? In this episode, I’m joined by my husband Greg—my…
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325 ADHD Burnout Is REAL: What A Physician With ADHD Wishes She Knew Sooner
Smartass ADHDer alert! Kerry Shea, an OBGYN physician and beloved FOCUSED member, is here to share her journey as a doctor with ADHD. In this heartwarming…
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324 Why You Keep Failing at Goals (and How to Finally Stop)
Ever made a huge, life-changing plan… and then totally ghosted it a week later? Welcome to the ADHD goal-setting struggle. If you’ve ever set a massive goal in…
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323 Emotional Regulation: The ADHD Skill You Can’t Afford to Ignore
If you’ve ever snapped at something harmless, gotten lost in a scroll spiral, or felt way too much over a tiny text, this episode is for you. We’re diving into…
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322 Mini Emotional Regulation Practice (10-Minute Guided Reset)
Feeling "off" and need a reset? This short episode is here for you. In just 10 minutes, I’ll guide you through a simple emotional regulation practice to help…
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321 The 5-Minute ADHD Hack That Can Change Your Life
Ever feel like your brain is a messy closet with the light off? In this episode, we flip the switch. I break down the simple but powerful practice of thought…
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320 Rapid-Fire Adult ADHD Q&A
Buckle up, because this episode is a fast-paced, wide-ranging Q&A where I answer as many of your ADHD questions as I possibly can! These questions were…
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319 “Why Can’t I Just START?!” - ADHD + Task Initiation
Ever sat on the couch knowing you “should” do something… but just couldn’t? Welcome to the ADHD task initiation struggle. It’s real—and no, it’s not laziness…
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318 The Real Reason You Can’t Get Organized (And What To Do About It)
Struggling to get organized? You’re not broken — you’re just an ADHDer with a real, overwhelmed brain. In this episode, we’re ditching the shame spiral and…
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317 From Barely Coping to High-Functioning: 10 ADHD Game-Changers
Feeling like you're stuck in survival mode? Can’t keep up with the laundry, your inbox, or... your life? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. This episode…
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316 Productivity, People-Pleasing, and ADHD: What We Need to Unlearn with Dr. Ari Tuckman
In this episode of the I Have ADHD podcast, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Ari Tuckman to talk about one of the most layered and…
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315 Why ADHD Feels So Shameful (and How to Fight Back)
If you’ve ever felt like your struggles with ADHD make you "less than"—this one’s a must-listen. We’re diving deep into Shame Resilience Theory (thanks, Brené…
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314 Two Things Can Be True (and Also… I’m Apparently Racist Against White Men?)
Today we're talking emotional flexibility, why black-and-white thinking is holding you back, and how one tiny phrase (borrowed from parenting wisdom!) can…
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313 Rejection Sensitivity Is Real (But I Reject RSD)
Rejection hurts—especially when you have ADHD. For years, the term Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) has helped many of us put language to that experience…
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312 Autism, ADHD and AuDHD: Understanding the Overlap with Dr. Robert Naseef
In this episode of the I Have ADHD podcast, I have the absolute pleasure of sitting down with autism expert and clinician Dr. Robert Naseef to explore the…
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311 10 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About ADHD
Think you know ADHD? Think again. In this solo episode, I’m breaking down 10 surprising truths about ADHD that most people (even professionals!) get wrong…
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310 ADHD & Friendships, Part 2: The ADHD Friendship Mistakes No One Talks About
Making and keeping friends as an adult with ADHD can be really hard. We tend to move fast—bonding quickly, oversharing early, and sometimes getting burned. In…
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309 ADHD & Friendship, Part 1: Red Flags, Green Flags, and How to Make Real Connections
Friendship as an adult is hard—and when you have ADHD, it can feel almost impossible. The impulsivity, the overthinking, the struggle to set boundaries or…
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308 Raising Kids While Being a Hot (ADHD) Mess
If you’re parenting with ADHD, you already know—it’s a lot. The meltdowns (sometimes yours), the forgotten school forms, the overstimulation, the guilt spiral…
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307 SOS: What to Do When Life (or You) Get in the Way of Getting Sh*t Done
Following through is hard enough when everything goes right—but what about when life happens? When motivation was there, the plan was solid, and then… BAM. A…
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306 The Truth About ADHD Hyperfocus: Superpower or Sabotage?
Ever been so locked into a task that the world around you fades away? That’s hyperfocus, one of the most misunderstood aspects of ADHD. Some call it a…
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305 Boredom is the Price of Success—Are You Willing to Pay It?
In this solo episode of the I Have ADHD podcast, we’re covering a little bit of everything—because, let’s be honest, ADHD brains thrive on variety! First up…
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304 ADHD at Work: Should You Spill the Beans to Your Boss? How to Thrive in Any Job!
Struggling to keep up at work with ADHD? Wondering if you should tell your boss? 😬 We’ve got you covered! In this episode, I sit down with ADHD coach Meghan…
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303 Boredom Feels Like PAIN?! The ADHD Brain Explained with Dr. Marcy Caldwell
In this must-listen episode, Dr. Marcy Caldwell joins us for a deep dive into the wild and sometimes frustrating world of ADHD. We’re breaking down what ADHD…
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302 One Year SOBER(ish): My Story Plus the Surprising Link Between ADHD and Alcohol Dependency
In this raw and personal episode, I open up about my journey with alcohol dependency—how I struggled with moderation, what finally pushed me toward sobriety…
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301 I SPOKE ABOUT ADHD AT SPACEX!?!?
Y’ALL. This is wild. I had the insane honor of speaking at SpaceX (yes, the rocket-launching SpaceX!!) about ADHD, and I have so much to tell you. In this…
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300 Last-Minute Magic: Why ADHD Teachers Shine Under Pressure
300th EPISODE, BABY!!!! Today, I’m sitting down with Maddie Novy, a teacher who also has ADHD, to talk about what it’s really like to juggle the demands of a…
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299 The Follow-Through Formula: ADHD-Friendly Tips That Actually Work!
It’s just me today, y’all, and you know what that means—it’s going to be a wild ride! Buckle up, because in this solo episode of the I Have ADHD Podcast, I’m…
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298 ADHD, Autism, and The Hidden Struggles in Women You Didn't See Coming
Ever feel like the world just doesn't get what’s happening inside your brain? In this episode of the I Have ADHD Podcast, I sit down with my client and…
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297 Parenting with ADHD? Here's the #1 Mindset Shift You Need!
In this episode, I sit down AGAIN with the amazing Dr. Jessica McCarthy to dive into the wild, messy, and beautiful world of parenting with ADHD. We’re getting…
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296 Subtitles Saved My Life: ADHD and Auditory Processing Explained
THIS WEEK ONLY: Use code FOCUSED75 for $75 off your first month in FOCUSED! A few months ago, I shared an Instagram reel about the struggle ADHDers have when…
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295 The Truth About ADHD and Avoidance Behaviors (It’s Not Laziness!)
Sign up for my free class HERE! In it, we'll dive into WHY your to-do list is broken, and how to fix it. I can't wait to see you there on Monday December 30!…
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294 The Emotional Toll of Procrastination
Today we're talking all things ADHD and procrastination. Longtime FOCUSED member and certified FOCUSED ADHD Coach, Steev, joins me to share his story and…
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293 Self-Seduction: The Secret ADHD Strategy That ACTUALLY Works
Dr. Nachi (Michael) Felt, Ph.D. is an ADHD & Executive Functioning specialist who has lectured at Yale University School of Medicine, and is a professor at…
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292 ADHD Diagnoses EXPOSED: What Doctors Don’t Tell You!
Dr. Jessica McCarthy, a licensed clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist specializing in ADHD assessments is here to discuss the assessment process, the…
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291 Navigating ADHD Unemployment: The Tough Truth About Self-Worth and Career Identity!
I'm here today with FOCUSED member Matt Ciciarelli who lost his job as a Marketing Director in November of 2023 and has been navigating life for the last year…
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290 The Truth About ADHD Families: How to Finally END the Drama with Dr. Tamara Rosier
MY HERO Dr. Tamara Rosier is here to discuss her new book, 'You, Me, and Our ADHD Family.' The conversation delves into the complexities of relationships…
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289 Self-Awareness (And Why People With ADHD Suck At It)
Self-awareness is one of our deficient executive functioning skills and it can REALLY hold us ADHDers back if we're not careful. Feel like you make the same…
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288 "I Thought Taking Medication Was Cheating!" Self-Motivation & Task Initiation For Adults With ADHD
Liz Poggi went from what her doctor labeled as "the worst case of undiagnosed ADHD I've ever seen" to someone who helps people with ADHD achieve to their goals…
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287 Is Your Life An ADHD Dumpster Fire?
I've got another solo show for you this week and as always you're going to need to strap in for the ride! First: I'll explain the concept of living in survival…
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286 How Adults With ADHD Can Achieve Long-term Goals
I've got a solo show for you today and you know what that means - buckle up because it's a rollercoaster of ADHD madness! In this episode, I explore how ADHD…
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285 Brain Scientist Says, This is The Root Cause Of ADHD
*Friendly Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of the host, I Have ADHD podcast, or FOCUSED. In case you are wondering: I…
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284 Overcoming ADHD Productivity Challenges with Dr. Ari Tuckman
Psychologist, author, and ADHD expert Dr. Ari Tuckman is here to talk about the unique productivity challenges faced by adults with ADHD. Dr. Tuckman and I…
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283 Solo Show! Dr. John Delony's Wrong About This, Answering Listener Questions, and the Latest Research on Trauma & ADHD
I'm trying out a new solo show style this week, and I hope you love it! I've got a bunch of fun segments for you: First, I tell you all about my trip to Oxford…
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282 Navigating Difficult Family of Origin Relationships with Whitney Goodman @sitwithwhit
Psychotherapist Whitney Goodman is here today to talk about a crucial topic for many of us: navigating family-of-origin relationships as an adult with ADHD. We…
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281 The Bully in Your Brain: How ADHDers Can Quiet Their Inner Critic
This episode is personal for me. Over the past six months, I’ve explored the ADHDer's inner critic intensively, drawing insights from influential books like…
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280 Do I have ADHD? Breaking Down 10 Symptoms & Common Misconceptions
In this episode we are diving deep into the world of adult ADHD, addressing common misconceptions, and highlighting the unique characteristics that make adult…
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279 "I drained my retirement account because of FOMO" How Folks with ADHD Can Stop People-Pleasing with Adrienne Himelright
Meet my sister, Adrienne Himelright. In this episode, we dive deep into our shared experiences with ADHD and the all-too-familiar challenges of…
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278 You're Allowed to be Messy!! Interview with Stacy Scott
Stacy Scott is a feng shui practitioner and decluttering expert who has so much wisdom to share about how our environments impact our self-concept and personal…
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277 Conquering Your Email Inbox and Using ChatGPT for the ADHD Brain with Paula Engebretson
Join me in welcoming my friend and colleague, Paula Engebretson! In this episode, we dive into productivity strategies, managing emails, and how tools like…
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276 From Self-Sabotage to Brave Expression: A Conversation with Africa Brooke
I’m thrilled to share a deeply insightful conversation with my mentor, Africa Brooke. Africa’s latest book, “The Third Perspective,” dives into the complex…
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275 Marriage, ADHD, and Growth: A 20-Year Journey with Kristen and Greg
I'm celebrating my 20th wedding anniversary with my husband Greg by having him on the podcast today! We’ll be diving into the ups and downs of our…