The I Have ADHD Podcast is a clear, concise, and fun podcast for adults with ADHD. Host Kristen Carder, a dually certified coach, shares insights on how ADHD impacts every area of life and how to overcome symptoms by embracing who you are. The podcast has supported thousands of people worldwide through its coaching program, FOCUSED.
Episodes
454 Dr. Ari Tuckman Interviews Me on My Own Damn Podcast
You’re Not in Trouble is OUT NOW! Purchase your copy HERE.For the first time ever, I’m in the hot seat on my own podcast! And the person asking the questions? Dr. Ari Tuckman, whose books I read long before I became an ADHD coach and who I now get to call my friend. (How cool is that?!)Ari interviews me about my new book, You’re Not in Trouble: The ADHD Guide to Building Healthy, Connecte
453 BITESIZE | IADHD & Family: Why Setting Boundaries Feels So Hard
You’re Not in Trouble is OUT NOW! Purchase your copy HERE.Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #408: I Surveyed Over 2,100 Adults with ADHD—Here’s What Broke My HeartListen 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.
452 Paris Hilton Didn't Invite Me. I Have Thoughts.
You’re Not in Trouble is OUT NOW! Purchase your copy HERE.Paris Hilton threw an ADHD Summit, invited 200 creators to her house…and I wasn't one of them.And y'all, I had FEELINGS. 😂First, I felt left out. Then came the rejection sensitivity. Then the jealousy. And before I knew it, I was finding ALL kinds of reasons to be annoyed with the entire event.But after talking to people who actual
451 BITESIZE | Is ADHD Genetic or Caused by Trauma? A Neuroscientist Explains
You’re Not in Trouble is OUT NOW! Purchase your copy HERE.Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #408: I Surveyed Over 2,100 Adults with ADHD—Here’s What Broke My HeartListen 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.
450 ADHD vs. Trauma: A Neuroscientist Explains What Really Causes ADHD
You're Not in Trouble is OUT TODAY!!! Purchase your copy HERE.Is ADHD genetic, or could childhood trauma be responsible for some of what we're experiencing?This week, I'm joined by cognitive neuroscientist and author Ludovico Saint Amour di Chanaz for a fascinating conversation about the science behind ADHD—and some of the questions I've been wrestling with personally.We're digging into w
449 BITESIZE | ADHD? Stop Trying to Do Everything Yourself!
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #406: No Meds, No Shame. Here’s How I’d Support My ADHD Without an RxListen 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.
448 Why ADHDers Sabotage Their Own Success
What if you're not actually afraid of failing…you're afraid of succeeding?My book, You're Not in Trouble, is officially out in the UK, and I should be feeling on top of the world, right?Well…not exactly. 😂Instead, I'm feeling vulnerable, uncomfortable, and honestly? A little desperate to hide from everyone.In this episode, I'm getting REAL about why success can feel so terrifying for adul
447 BITESIZE | Improve ADHD For FREE
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #406: No Meds, No Shame. Here’s How I’d Support My ADHD Without an RxListen 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.
446 You Can’t Productivity-Hack Your Way Out of Overwhelm (Do THIS Instead!)
If you have ADHD, you probably know the feeling: you’re overwhelmed, so you make a giant list, try to get more productive, and tell yourself you’ll feel better once you finally catch up.Except…you never actually catch up.In this episode, I’m breaking down why overwhelm is not a productivity problem. It’s a mismatch between what your ADHD brain can realistically carry and what you believe
445 BITESIZE | Is It ADHD—or Is Your Nervous System Stuck in Fight-or-Flight?
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #404: There’s No Rush: Getting Out of Fight-or-Flight with Jenna FreeListen 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.
444 When They Don’t Believe Your ADHD Diagnosis
Have you ever told someone you have ADHD…only for them to question whether you really do?In this episode, I’m talking about what happens when our diagnoses, experiences, emotions, and even our own understanding of ourselves are repeatedly invalidated.I recently learned about traumatic invalidation—when your environment repeatedly communicates that your emotions, experiences, or characteri
443 BITESIZE | Why You Always Feel Behind With ADHD
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #404: There’s No Rush: Getting Out of Fight-or-Flight with Jenna FreeListen 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.
442 Hey ADHDer, You’re Not Bad at Boundaries. You’re Ignoring Your Limits.
What if the problem isn’t that you need better boundaries…but that you keep pretending you don’t have limits?In this coaching conversation, I’m talking with Claire, a children’s book illustrator who has spent years saying yes to too much, working nights and weekends, relying on hyperfocus to get everything done, and eventually burning herself out.We unpack why ADHD hyperfocus isn’t always
441 BITESIZE | Stop Trying to Control Your ADHD Kid—Try This Instead
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #402: When Traditional Parenting Fails: Raising Strong-Willed KidsListen 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.
440 5 Reasons to Cancel Me Before My Book Comes Out
With You’re Not in Trouble getting ready to make its way into the world, I am feeling the vulnerability that comes with putting so much of myself into a book. So instead of waiting for people to “find her out,” I'm putting it all on the table.I share five things you may not know about me—from unconventional choices I've made to support my ADHD, to my Christian faith and complicated feelin
439 BITESIZE | Ari Tuckman on Your "Ball and Chain" To-Do List
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #400: Too Many Ideas, Not Enough Follow-Through? Listen to ThisListen 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.
438 ADHD Q&A: Your Questions Answered LIVE
What happens when you stop trying to force your ADHD brain to function like everyone else’s?In this live Q&A episode, Kristen answers listener questions about some of the messiest parts of life with ADHD: perfectionism, working memory, parenting, emotional regulation, self-forgiveness, relationships, burnout, and the pressure to “do it all.”Kristen explains why perfectionism can actua
437 BITESIZE | How Virgin River's Benjamin Hollingsworth Uses ADHD to His Advantage on Set
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #398: Virgin River’s Benjamin Hollingsworth Opens Up About ADHD for the First Time EverListen 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.
436 ADHD, AI, Money & the Things We Avoid
What happens when two ADHDers sit down with almost no agenda and start talking? You get a little bit of everything—and somehow, it all comes back to ADHD.Kristen is joined by longtime FOCUSED member Matt Ciciarelli for a candid conversation about the very real (and sometimes hilarious) ways ADHD shows up in everyday life.They get into using AI as an ADHD support tool, the difference betwe
Why You Can't "Push Through" ADHD Overwhelm (and What to Do Instead)
If overwhelm makes you want to shut down, hide, procrastinate—or somehow try to do everything at once—this episode is for you.Kristen breaks down why ADHD overwhelm isn’t simply a productivity problem and why “trying harder” or finally getting caught up usually doesn’t create the relief we’re looking for.You’ll learn how ADHD impacts your capacity, executive functioning, emotional regulat
435 BITESIZE | Using AI to Support Your ADHD
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #394: I Tried Using ChatGPT for My ADHD… Here’s What HappenedListen 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.
434 Why You Keep Breaking Your Own Rules
What if the reason you keep breaking your own boundaries isn’t a lack of discipline?In this episode, Kristen dives into Part 2 of the conversation on internal boundaries: the rules and limits we set for ourselves to protect the life we actually want.For many adults with ADHD, boundaries can trigger instant resistance. If rules, expectations, or authority were used to control, shame, or co
433 BITESIZE | ADHD & Dyslexia: The Overlap You Might Be Missing
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #396: Hidden Dyslexia Struggles (and Why ADHD Might Not Be the Whole Story)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.
432 Why You Keep Breaking Promises to Yourself
What if the reason you keep breaking promises to yourself isn’t because you’re lazy or undisciplined—but because some part of you still hears boundaries as control?In this episode, we dive into internal boundaries: the loving limits we set with ourselves to protect our health, energy, relationships, values, and future.For ADHD adults, these boundaries can be especially difficult to honor.
431 BITESIZE | ADHD & Shame: Release Yourself from Self-Loathing
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #396: Hidden Dyslexia Struggles (and Why ADHD Might Not Be the Whole Story)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.
430 This One Is for the Nerds: ADHD, Academia & the Research That Blew Our Minds
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jacoba Lilius, Associate Professor at Queen’s University, researcher, FOCUSED Certified Coach, and the research consultant for my upcoming book, You’re Not in Trouble: The ADHD Guide to Building Healthy, Connected Relationships.Jacoba was diagnosed with ADHD in 2019 at age 42, after building a successful career in academia while quietly struggling with c
429 BITESIZE | ADHD at Work: "I Feel Incompetent"
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #376: When ADHD Looks Like Freeze: You’re Not Lazy, You’re OverwhelmedListen 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.
428 ADHD in the Amish: A Conversation You Didn't Expect
Visit ihaveadhd.com/notintrouble to preorder your copy of my book AND get some amazing goodies immediately!What does it take to thrive in a career that's fueled by curiosity when your brain is constantly pulling you in a hundred different directions?In this episode, I'm joined by award-winning journalist, author, and storyteller Kevin Williams. Kevin has built an incredible career reporti
427 BITESIZE | Using AI to Reduce ADHD Cognitive Load
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #394: I Tried Using ChatGPT for My ADHD… Here’s What HappenedListen 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.
426 Your Dream Isn't Too Big. You're Just Avoiding This One Feeling.
Preorder 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 bor
425 BITESIZE | Real or Perceived, Rejection Hurts the Same (Here's Why)
Preorder 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.
424 The Best Episode I Never Planned (An ADHD Pivot)
Well… 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
423 Why Weekends Feel So Hard When You Have ADHD
Love 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.
422 You're Not In Trouble | Book Launch Party!!
Preorder 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
421 BITESIZE | ADHD on the Weekend: DO NOT TAKE MED BREAKS (unless you have to)
Love 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.
420 I Cured My ADHD Revenge Bedtime Procrastination. Here's Exactly How.
Do 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 rela
419 BITESIZE |The Only Way To Be Consistent With ADHD
Love 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.
418 Tired of Feeling Tired? How to Rest When You Have ADHD
Rest 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 pract
417 BITESIZE | Take the Path of Least Resistance (How to Accommodate Yourself to Get Sh*t Done).
Love 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.
416 ADHD and Money: In This Economy?!
Money can feel hard when you have ADHD, especially these days. In this FOCUSED class, we talk about why managing money is so challenging for ADHD brains and how shame, avoidance, impulsivity, and overwhelm can keep us stuck.You'll learn simple, ADHD-friendly strategies to build a healthier relationship with money, make decisions that align with your values, and create systems that help yo
415 BITESIZE |"I Don't Feel Like Eating": ARFID Explained
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #380: What If It’s Not Just Picky Eating? ARFID In ADHD & Autism ExplainedListen 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.
414 Good Enough Parenting: What NOT to Do (with Dr. Lindsay Gibson)
What if raising emotionally healthy kids has less to do with perfect parenting and more to do with emotional maturity?In this powerful conversation, I sit down with psychologist and bestselling author Lindsay C. Gibson to discuss her newest book, How to Raise an Emotionally Mature Child.We explore what emotional maturity actually looks like, how to respond with empathy when your child see
413 BITESIZE
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #378: Sensational Headlines Vs. Science: ADHD Under Attack (Again)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.
412 How ADHD Steals Your Self-Trust and How to Get It Back with Dr. Russell Ramsay
What if the biggest obstacle in your life isn't ADHD? What if it's that you no longer trust yourself?In this episode, I sit down with ADHD psychologist and author Dr. Russell Ramsay to talk about one of the most painful and overlooked consequences of living with ADHD: the erosion of self-trust. After years of missed deadlines, abandoned plans, and broken promises to ourselves, many of us
411 BITESIZE | ADHD Freeze: Why You Know What To Do But Can't Do It
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #376: When ADHD Looks Like Freeze: You’re Not Lazy, You’re OverwhelmedListen 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.
410 The Exhaustion, The Book, and The People Who Are Mad at Me
This week’s episode is a personal catch-up on everything that’s been taking up space in my brain lately.My capacity feels low. My ADHD symptoms feel loud. I’m exhausted in that deep, bone-tired way that makes me want to spend the next two months under a blanket. Between the end-of-school-year chaos, parenting an emerging adult through graduation and next steps, writing a book, and navigat
409 BITESIZE | ADHD Parents: Your Child Doesn't Need a Perfect Parent
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #374: 10 Signs Of A Healthy, Functional Family (And How We Get There With ADHD)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.
408 I Surveyed Over 2,100 Adults with ADHD—Here’s What Broke My Heart
Last summer, I surveyed over 2,174 adults with ADHD about their relationships, and the results stopped me in my tracks.In this episode, I’m sharing the themes, patterns, and painful truths that emerged from those responses, and how they confirmed so many things I’ve observed over the last seven years coaching adults with ADHD.We talk about relational wounding, rejection, criticism, emotio
407 BITESIZE | 80% of People Diagnosed with ADHD Forgo Treatment in the First Year
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #366: Five Things Doctors Still Get Wrong About ADHDListen 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.
406 No Meds, No Shame. Here’s How I’d Support My ADHD Without an Rx
If I couldn’t, or didn’t want to, take ADHD medication, how would I support my brain?In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly how I’d approach ADHD treatment without meds. This is not anti-medication content. Medication helps me tremendously. But many people don’t have access, don’t tolerate it well, or simply don’t want to take it. You still deserve support.We’re talking about wh
405 BITESIZE | Walking on Eggshells in My Marriage
Love 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.
404 There’s No Rush: Getting Out of Fight-or-Flight with Jenna Free
This week on the podcast, I’m joined by ADHD counselor Jenna Free to talk all about emotional regulation, nervous system regulation, and why ADHDers need to stop rushing.Jenna is a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) who specializes in helping ADHD brains move out of fight-or-flight and into a state where they can function at their best—while honoring neurodivergence and individual needs.
403 BITESIZE | ADHD & Self-Loathing: “You’re Not Behind — You’re Under Supported”
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #362: The Science Of ADHD Sleep: Circadian Rhythms, Sunlight, And Why You’re So TiredListen 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.
402 When Traditional Parenting Fails: Raising Strong-Willed Kids
Strong-willed kids don’t respond to “normal” parenting—and that doesn’t mean you’re failing. In this episode, I’m joined by Kirk Martin, founder of CelebrateCalm.com and host of the Calm Parenting Podcast, to talk about what actually works with intense, demand-avoidant, emotionally reactive kids.Kirk shares the personal story behind his work, including his experience raising his son Casey
401 BITESIZE | "I Feel Like I'm in High School" My Story of Rejection Sensitivity
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #360: I Almost Lost A Huge Opportunity To Rejection Sensitivity (But Here’s How I Came Back)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.
400 Too Many Ideas, Not Enough Follow-Through? Listen to This
Today I’m joined by my friend Ari Tuckman, psychologist, ADHD thought leader, and author of The ADHD Productivity Manual, for a real, down-to-earth conversation about what it actually looks like to be productive with an ADHD brain.We kick things off by unpacking Ari’s idea that productivity is a mental game, and why that matters way more than whatever planner or app you’re using. We also
399 BITESIZE | "Trauma Math" and Changing Your Family's Legacy
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #372: 10 Signs You’re In A Dysfunctional FamilyListen 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.
398 Virgin River’s Benjamin Hollingsworth Opens Up About ADHD for the First Time Ever
Today on the podcast, I’m joined by Benjamin Hollingsworth, best known as Brady on Virgin River and from The Christmas Ring. While audiences feel like they know him from the screen, this conversation offers something much more personal: Benjamin opens up publicly for the first time about his ADHD.We dive into his diagnosis story: when he first realized his brain worked differently, what s
397 BITESIZE | The “Hire Help” Strategy That Changes Everything
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #358: The Day I Hired a Frontal Lobe: How Paying for Help Pulled Me Out of ADHD ChaosListen 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.
396 Hidden Dyslexia Struggles (and Why ADHD Might Not Be the Whole Story)
In this episode, I sit down with dyslexia expert Natalie Brooks for a powerful, eye-opening conversation about what dyslexia really looks like and how it often overlaps with ADHD in ways that can be confusing, frustrating, and deeply validating once understood.Whether you’ve been diagnosed, suspect you might have dyslexia, or love someone who does, this episode will help you connect the d
395 BITESIZE | ADHD in Adults: Why It Took Me 40 Years to Believe in Myself
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #356: Tech Jobs + ADHD Minds: How David Made It WorkListen 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.
394 I Tried Using ChatGPT for My ADHD… Here’s What Happened
Let’s talk about AI—because I know some of you are curious, some of you are already using it constantly, and some of you are like, “absolutely not.” All fair.In this episode, I’m sharing how tools like ChatGPT can actually support an ADHD brain in real life. Not as a replacement for your thinking, your relationships, or your treatment—but as something that can hold your thoughts, help you
393 BITESIZE | PDA in Adults: Why You Resist Even Your Own Plans
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #354: Why Even Your Own To-Dos Feel Like An Attack: The Explosive Reality Of Adult PDAListen 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.
392 The Weekend Trap: Why Free Time Sends ADHD Brains into a Spiral
“Why do I look forward to the weekend all week… and then completely fall apart when it gets here?”If your weekends start with hope and end with overwhelm, guilt, or total shutdown—welcome to the club!In this episode, I’m breaking down why unstructured time is uniquely challenging for ADHD brains… and how to create weekends that actually feel good (without turning them into a rigid, misera
Why ADHD Adults Feel “In Trouble” in Relationships (And How to Feel Secure)
Kristen hosted a live master class on Wednesday 4/1 and we thought you’d enjoy the replay! If you prefer to watch on youtube, you can do that here. Find the worksheet Kristen provided here. Join FOCUSED and save $100 on the relationships course in April here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
391 BITESIZE | Is My Child Trying To Manipulate Me or Do They Have PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance)?
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #352: The Kids Who Can’t Be Told What To Do: PDA & Low-Demand Parenting (With Casey Ehrlich)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.
390 Two Steps Forward, Three Steps Back (Why You Keep Self-Sabotaging and How to Finally Stop)
If you’ve ever set a goal, made a plan, felt excited… and then somehow done the exact opposite—welcome to the ADHD self-sabotage club.In this episode, I’m sharing a powerful class from inside my ADHD coaching membership, FOCUSED, all about self-sabotage—why it happens, what it actually means, and how to finally understand what’s going on in your brain.But before we get into it, a little c
389 BITESIZE | Self-Trust in the Workplace: Finding the Right Environment for Your ADHD Brain
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #350: From Cemetery Shifts To A Career That Fits: Matt’s ADHD Comeback StoryListen 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.
388 Money. Let’s Finally Deal With It.
Let’s be honest: money tasks are peak ADHD avoidance material.So instead of overthinking it…let’s just do it together.This episode is your guided money session—part strategy, part nervous system support, all designed to help you finally engage with your finances.We’ll work through the resistance, regulate your nervous system, and make money feel just a little bit more doable.Watch this ep
387 BITESIZE | 2 Types of ADHD Boredom (And Why One Feels Like Panic)
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #348: Too Bored To Function: Why ADHD Brains Would Rather Do Anything Than Be BoredListen 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.
386 A Very ADHD Episode: Deep Feelings and Random Reels
This episode is… very ADHD.We start with a quick revisit of ARFID after hearing from a listener who shared a powerful personal experience. Then we dive into your voicemails—covering everything from the heavy question of how to repair damage we worry we’ve done to our kids, to a very relatable struggle: emotional “doom piles.”And because no ADHD episode would be complete without a little d
385 BITESIZE | ADHD & Self-Trust: Stop Using Growth Tools Against Yourself
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #344: Living in a Dumpster Fire: Systems That Actually Work for ADHD FamiliesListen 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.
384 Do It the Easy Way (The Hard Way Is Keeping You Stuck)
What if the easiest version of the task is actually the smartest one?In this episode, we’re talking about the path of least resistance — and why for ADHD brains, it’s not laziness. It’s strategy.The path of least resistance is the version of a task that:Requires the least activation energyUses the least executive functionHurts the leastGets you moving the fastestNot the A+ version.Not the
383 BITESIZE | “You Don’t Look Autistic” — Why That’s Harmful (And What to Say Instead)
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #342: Love on the Spectrum’s Kaelynn Partlow on Autism, ADHD, and Why She Refuses to Use the Term “AuDHD”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.
382 You Are Not a F*ck Up with Cate Osborn and Erik Gude
Today’s episode is pure joy.I’m hanging out with old friends of the podcast Cate Osborn and Erik Gude, two of the most creative, thoughtful, and FUN voices in the ADHD world. And this conversation goes everywhere in the best possible way.Cate is a certified sex educator (yes, we go there) whose work has appeared in The New York Times and Cosmopolitan, and you probably know her from Sorry
381 BITESIZE | Grieving the Life You Could Have Had (Late-Diagnosed ADHD)
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #346: Voicemails from the ADHD Trenches: Marriage, Faith, Regret, and Rage (Yep, We’re Going There)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.
380 What If It’s Not Just Picky Eating? ARFID in ADHD & Autism Explained
In this episode, we’re diving into something I really wish I had known about sooner: ARFID — Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder.ARFID is a serious eating disorder that has nothing to do with body image or weight loss. Instead, it’s driven by things that are incredibly common for ADHD and autistic folks — sensory sensitivities, low appetite, lack of interest, anxiety, and fear of ne
379 BITESIZE | ADHD & Self-Trust: Stop Using Growth Tools Against Yourself
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #338: From “Leaf in the Wind” to Coach: Sarah’s ADHD Glow-UpListen 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.
378 Sensational Headlines vs. Science: ADHD Under Attack (Again)
BUCKLE UP! The next hour is going to be a little wild—in the best way.In today’s episode, I’m answering a couple of your voicemails, diving into emerging research on the link between ADHD and early perimenopause, and responding to a very fear-heavy Wall Street Journal reel about ADHD medication.We’re talking about:• The idea of a “drug cascade” and why extreme cases don’t equal common out
377 BITESIZE | Everyone Has ADHD? How to Respond to Dismissive, Ignorant Comments
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #333: Want to Stay Behind Forever? Keep Ignoring Your CapacityListen 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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