I Have ADHD Podcast

Dec 17 2024 303 ep. 44 mins 2.2k

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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.

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294 The Emotional Toll of Procrastination

Dec 17 2024 58 mins

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 of procrastination, particularly in the context of ADHD. I've never met an ADHDer who didn't struggle with procrastination, so buckle up and

293 Self-Seduction: The Secret ADHD Strategy That ACTUALLY Works

Dec 10 2024 68 mins

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 and Neuroscience Research Lab. In this episode, Dr. Felt talks about the ADHD 'Cycle of Ambiguity,' and introduces his 'Felt Five' method for

292 ADHD Diagnoses EXPOSED: What Doctors Don’t Tell You!

Dec 03 2024 73 mins

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 diagnosis. Dr. McCarthy shares insights on how to navigate the often daunting assessment experience, emphasizing the need for a supportive a

291 Navigating ADHD Unemployment: The Tough Truth About Self-Worth and Career Identity!

Nov 26 2024 71 mins

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 whatever it took to help his family out financially, and he's been digging graves ever since. Matt shares his experiences from diagnosis to navigatin

290 The Truth About ADHD Families: How to Finally END the Drama with Dr. Tamara Rosier

Nov 19 2024 62 mins

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 of understanding oneself to foster healthier connections. Dr. Rosier shares her insights on navigating family dynamics, the significance of cycle-br

289 Self-Awareness (And Why People With ADHD Suck At It)

Nov 12 2024 57 mins

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 like you don't know yourself, who you are, and what you want? Yeah, that's because your self-awareness isn't great. In this episode, my client Joe C

288 "I Thought Taking Medication Was Cheating!" Self-Motivation & Task Initiation For Adults With ADHD

Nov 05 2024 52 mins

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 and the clarity that a diagnosis brings. Together, Liz and I explore the role of medication, community support, and structured routines that incorp

287 Is Your Life An ADHD Dumpster Fire?

Oct 29 2024 59 mins

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 mode and help you to work your way out of the dumpster fire that is your ADHD life. Then, I answer YOUR questions! We discuss how to transition smoothly between tasks and how to advocate for yourself. Have a question for me?

286 How Adults With ADHD Can Achieve Long-term Goals

Oct 22 2024 53 mins

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 impacts long-term goal setting due to prioritization issues and working memory deficits. I share personal strategies that have worked for me, such as creating urgency and seeking external motivation. A recent change in Apple�

285 Brain Scientist Says, This is The Root Cause Of ADHD

Oct 15 2024 44 mins

*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 do not agree with all of Dr. Mellilo's takes on ADHD. However, I think he makes some interesting points and brings up aspects of the conversation that I've never heard before. As someone who's had a lot of repetitive conversat