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I Have ADHD Podcast
Hosted by Kristen Carder · EN
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 ADHD in her coaching program, FOCUSED.
****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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426 Your Dream Isn't Too Big. You're Just Avoiding This One Feeling.
Yesterday00:42:25Summary readyPreorder You're Not in Trouble: USA or InternationalWhat if the biggest obstacle to your dream isn't ADHD? What if it's your unwillingness to feel uncomfortable?In this episode, I share the behind-the-scenes story of writing You're Not in Trouble and what it taught me about pursuing an "impossible goal" with ADHD. From years of waiting for the right season to months of writing through boredom, fear, vulnerability, and self-doubt, I learned that accomplishing meaningful goals isn't about finding motivation. It's about building enough support to tolerate discomfort.We'll explore the difference between waiting because you're afraid and waiting because you genuinely don't have the capacity yet, why immediate gratification gets in the way of long-term goals, and how self-compassion, not self-criticism, is what helps us follow through.If you've been carrying a dream that feels impossible, this episode will help you identify what's really standing in your way and encourage you to take one small step toward becoming the person who can accomplish it.In this episode, you'll learn:Why discomfort is the price of meaningful goalsThe difference between fear and lack of capacityHow to support yourself instead of shaming yourself into actionWhy your impossible goal may be closer than you thinkPreorder You're Not in Trouble: USA or InternationalWatch this episode on YouTubeWant help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED!Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343Hang out with Kristen on Instagram and TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Summary425 BITESIZE | Real or Perceived, Rejection Hurts the Same (Here's Why)
6d ago00:12:25Summary readyPreorder You're Not in Trouble: USA or InternationalLove this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #364: From Walking on Eggshells to Walking in Self-TrustListen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Summary424 The Best Episode I Never Planned (An ADHD Pivot)
1w ago00:42:43Summary readyWell… this episode wasn't the one I planned. My guest was a no-show, so we pivoted! Instead, I pulled a few listener voicemails and answered your questions live—and honestly, I loved how it turned out.We talk about what to do when you're stuck in an emotional spiral and can't seem to move forward, how to navigate a relationship when your partner refuses ADHD treatment, and why finding the motivation to clean can feel nearly impossible (and what actually helps).If you've ever felt emotionally overwhelmed, frustrated in your relationships, or completely frozen by everyday tasks, this episode is for you.Thanks for calling in. Keep those voicemails coming! Call 833.281.2343 and leave me a message.Watch this episode on YouTubeWant help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED!Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343Hang out with Kristen on Instagram and TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Summary423 Why Weekends Feel So Hard When You Have ADHD
2w ago00:17:31Summary readyLove this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #392: The Weekend Trap: Why Free Time Sends ADHD Brains Into A SpiralListen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Summary422 You're Not In Trouble | Book Launch Party!!
2w ago00:45:37Summary readyPreorder wherever you buy your books!USA preorder here.International preorder here. In this special episode, I'm officially introducing my book, You're Not In Trouble: The ADHD Guide to Building Healthy, Connected Relationships.You'll get the very first look at the cover, title, table of contents, and everything you need to know about preordering the book. I also share why I wrote it, who it's for, and what I hope it offers every ADHDer who has ever wondered, "Why do relationships feel so hard?"Whether you joined us live or you're listening later, I'm so grateful you're here to celebrate this milestone with me.Preorder the book now!! Thank you for being part of this community and for celebrating with me.Watch this episode on YouTubeWant help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED!Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343Hang out with Kristen on Instagram and TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Summary421 BITESIZE | ADHD on the Weekend: DO NOT TAKE MED BREAKS (unless you have to)
3w ago00:15:46Summary readyLove this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #392: The Weekend Trap: Why Free Time Sends ADHD Brains Into A SpiralListen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Summary420 I Cured My ADHD Revenge Bedtime Procrastination. Here's Exactly How.
3w ago00:51:34Summary readyDo you stay up way past bedtime, even when you're exhausted, because it's the only time that finally feels like yours?That's called revenge bedtime procrastination, and for many adults with ADHD, it isn't about poor discipline. It's about desperately trying to reclaim autonomy after a day full of demands.In this episode, I share the surprising mindset shift that completely changed my relationship with bedtime. Instead of trying to force myself to sleep earlier, I stopped making bedtime the only time I belonged to myself.We'll talk about why ADHD brains crave freedom at night, how boundaries and transitions changed everything, why I made my weeknights intentionally boring, and the powerful decision to let the clock—not my to-do list—decide when work is over.If your favorite part of the day is when everyone else is asleep, this episode might change the way you think about your evenings—and your life.Because maybe you aren't addicted to staying up.Maybe you're starving for freedomWatch this episode on YouTubeWant help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED!Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343Hang out with Kristen on Instagram and TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Summary419 BITESIZE |The Only Way To Be Consistent With ADHD
4w ago00:15:46Summary readyLove this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #384: Do It the Easy Way (The Hard Way Is Keeping You Stuck)Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Summary418 Tired of Feeling Tired? How to Rest When You Have ADHD
4w ago00:42:41Summary readyRest shouldn't be so hard... and yet, for so many adults with ADHD, it is.If you've ever felt guilty for slowing down, found yourself scrolling instead of actually recharging, or wondered why you still feel exhausted after a "day off," this episode is for you.You'll learn why rest can feel so uncomfortable with ADHD, the different types of rest your brain and body actually need, and practical, neurodivergent-friendly ways to recover without pressure or perfection.If you're tired of feeling tired, this episode is for you.Watch this episode on YouTubeWant help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED!Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343Hang out with Kristen on Instagram and TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Summary417 BITESIZE | Take the Path of Least Resistance (How to Accommodate Yourself to Get Sh*t Done).
Jul 200:19:33Summary readyLove this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #384: Do It The Easy Way (The Hard Way Is Keeping You Stuck)Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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