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 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.
Episodes
321 episodes
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 deeply personal and complex relationship between autism and ADHD. Together, we r...
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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. From misunderstood symptoms to powerful treatment outcomes, we’re going d...
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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 this episode, I’m sharing two powerful (and practical!) skills that can help...
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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 trust your gut... it’s a lot. But you can build strong, supportive frie...
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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 after snapping at your kid… and then the vow to do better next time.
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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 curveball knocks you off track. If you have ADHD, you know how hard it is to ...
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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 superpower—but is it really? In this episode of the I Have ADHD Podcast, I brea...
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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: BOREDOM. Ugh. It’s uncomfortable, frustrating, and makes us want...
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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 Brown-Enya to tackle the real challenges of navigating ADHD in the workplace—...
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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 really is (spoiler: it’s NOT just about being distracted), why self-regulation is so t...
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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, and the surprising ways it transformed my ADHD experience. If you've ever wondered abo...
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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 episode, I’m sharing:✨ What it was like to speak at SpaceX (...
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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 classroom while managing this unique brain.Maddie shares her story, including:...
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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 diving into the juicy (and sometimes chaotic) topic of following through<...
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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 colleague Dr. Priyanka Rao, and we dive headfirst into the wild, twisty worl...
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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 real about emotional regulation (for us and our kids), that constan...
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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 it comes to hea...
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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!Today's episode dives into the c...
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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 discuss the struggles he's faced as a late-diagnosed ADHDer. We dive into the challenges o...
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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 Columbia University where he teaches Psychopathology and co-directs the Cognition an...
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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 importance of finding the right clinician, and the steps involved in obtaining an ADHD ...
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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 as an unemployed father of 3. A few months ago Matt decided he needed to do w...
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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 within ADHD families, the challenges of rejection sensitivity, and the importance ...
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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 mistakes over and over? That's in part because of lack of self-awareness. Feel ...
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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 on a daily basis. Our discussion will address societal skepticism about ADHD...
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