“You Are A Lot” (an ADHD/AuDHD podcast)

Nov 11 2024 40 ep. 35 mins 104
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This is the “You Are A Lot” (an ADHD/AuDHD podcast) and I’m your host, Jen Kirkman. Has anyone ever said to you, "Um, you're kind of a lot?" If they have this podcast is your new favorite show. Welcome to You Are a Lot in ADHD, AuDHD podcast. I'm your host Jen Kirkman. On this show, I talk about my personal experience of my later in-life diagnosis as an AuDHD human. That is ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I discuss the latest research and I aim to create an affirming lesson from neurodivergent people, helping us all to feel less confused, more connected, and as a result, fully validated.

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EPISODE 31A “TAKING SOME TIME”

Nov 11 2024 16 mins  
In this episode: Jen talks about where she’s been, and what’s going on with the podcast after her new AuDHD diagnosis. Stay tuned! For bonus episodes, transcripts, videos, a private chat community and more - go GET A LOT on the podcast Patreon. Get your 7 day free trial today! Hang out for $6.99 a month and 15% off if you pay annually. Your Patreon 7 Day Free Trial Click here

EPISODE 31 "IMPOSTER SYNDROME"

Oct 07 2024 43 mins  
In this episode: Jen talks about the very real psychological issue of feeling like an imposter despite our accomplishments. While this can happen to neurotypicals as well, especially in a career context, ADHD humans walk around feeling this way consistently. We can feel like a secret failure at just LIFE itself, and since having ADHD erodes self-trust, we also feel like imposters i

A LITTLE A LOT POD 3

Sep 15 2024 13 mins  
This week Jen is treating you all with a Jen Chat that originally aired in June 2024 only for paid subscribers on Patreon. In this personal episode, Jen talks about how perfectionism sometimes keeps her from doing what she wants and needs to do. For exclusive podcast bonus episodes, transcripts, and more, join the You Are A Lot podcast at patreon.com/ALOTADHDPOD for just $6.99 a mo

A LITTLE A LOT POD 2

Sep 08 2024 3 mins  
In this episode: Jen checks in to recommend “You Are A Lot” podcast episodes to start with if you’re new to the show and how coming up - October is ADHD Awareness Month. For exclusive podcast bonus episodes, transcripts, and more, join the You Are A Lot podcast at patreon.com/ALOTADHDPOD for just $6.99 a month and 15% off if you pay annually. You can sign up for a 7 Day Free

A LITTLE A LOT POD

Sep 01 2024 13 mins  
This week: Jen talks about her recent ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) diagnosis making her officially AuDHD and what’s to come in October on the podcast! For exclusive podcast bonus episodes, transcripts, and more, join the You Are A Lot podcast at patreon.com/ALOTADHDPOD for just $6.99 a month and 15% off if you pay annually. You can sign up for a 7 Day Free Trial today! Click

EPISODE 30 "MAINTAINING FRIENDSHIPS"

Aug 25 2024 39 mins  
In this episode: Jen talks about how ADHD humans can withdraw from friendships due to our “out of sight, out of mind” brains despite loving our friends and gives advice on how we can maintain our friendships. For exclusive podcast bonus episodes, transcripts, and more, join the You Are A Lot podcast at patreon.com/ALOTADHDPOD for just $6.99 a month and 15% off if you pay annual

EPISODE 29 “HYPERFOCUS"

Aug 18 2024 36 mins  
In this episode: Jen talks about the pros and cons of hyperfocus. Pro: In a hyperfocus we are working at our optimal ability. Con: Too much hyperfocus and we’re neglecting our basic needs and the needs of people in our lives. Also, Jen talks about why she thinks that “flow” and “hyperfocus” are two different states of being. For exclusive podcast bonus episodes, transcrip

EPISODE 28 “MISUNDERSTOOD”

Aug 11 2024 43 mins  
This week: Jen talks about how being an ADHD Human comes with a lot of misunderstandings, from neurotypicals not understanding that ADHD traits aren’t moral failings, to not being able to understand ourselves after being labeled as “lazy” or “rude” for so long, and how ADHD itself is misunderstood even by the people who have this neuro-developmental disorder. For exclusiv

EPISODE 27 "INTEREST BASED NERVOUS SYSTEM"

Jul 21 2024 45 mins  
In this episode: Jen talks about the concept that ADHD Humans have an “Interest Based Nervous System” as opposed to Neurotypicals who have an “Importance Based Nervous System.” Basically, ADHD Humans are not motivated by the fact that they know that something is important to them or someone else, but they are motivated by their interest in a project or task, the novelty of

EPISODE 26 "IS IT ADHD OR ME?"

Jul 14 2024 28 mins  
In this episode: Jen answers a listener's email about a philosophical crisis of self. Is our personality, our interests, our attitudes and sense of self just ADHD? How can we tell the difference? For exclusive podcast bonus episodes, transcripts, a chat community and more, join the You Are A Lot podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/ALOTADHDPOD for just $6.99 a month and 15% off if yo