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I Have ADHD Podcast

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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 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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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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English


Episodes
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357 BITESIZE | Your Brain Is Too Loud—This Trick Turns the Volume Down

12/4/2025
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #321: The 5-Minute ADHD Hack That Can Change Your Life Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE. Watch this episode on YouTube Want help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED! Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343 Hang out with Kristen on Instagram and TikTok See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:15:34

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356 Tech Jobs + ADHD Minds: How David Made It Work

12/2/2025
In this episode, I sit down with David—a long-time FOCUSED member turned coach—to talk about what it really looks like to work in tech with an ADHD brain. David shares how he found his way into the tech world, the challenges he faced behind the scenes, and the systems he built to survive (and eventually thrive). We explore: You’ll also hear a bit about his move from England to the U.S., how cultural differences shaped his ADHD experience, and how stepping into a coaching role helped him grow in unexpected ways. Watch this episode on YouTube Want help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED! Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343 Hang out with Kristen on Instagram and TikTok See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:51:18

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355 BITESIZE | What to Do When Someone Says “Everyone Has ADHD”

11/27/2025
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #320: Rapid-Fire Adult ADHD Q&A 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.

Duration:00:11:08

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354 Why Even Your Own To-Dos Feel Like an Attack: The Explosive Reality of Adult PDA

11/25/2025
If you’ve ever thought, “No one can tell me what to do… not even me,” this episode might feel like someone finally turned the lights on. This week, Kristen sits down with Kendahl Damashek — parent coach, Director of Content and Curriculum for At Peace Parents, and a PDA Autistic mom of four PDA kids — for a groundbreaking conversation about Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in adults. Together, they explore: How PDA actually shows up in adultsnopenervous systemwith If you’ve struggled with “self-sabotage,” shutdowns, avoidance spirals, or a lifelong pattern of resisting pressure — even your own — this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and a completely different way forward. Follow Casey Ehrlich on Instagram and be sure to check out At Peace Parents Watch this episode on YouTube Want help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED! Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343 Hang out with Kristen on Instagram and TikTok Go to drinkag1.com/ihaveadhd to get a FREE Welcome Kit with an AG1 Flavor Sampler and a bottle of Vitamin D3 plus K2, when you first subscribe! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:11:48

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353 BITESIZE | Why You Can't Start Until The Last Minute: Unlocking ADHD & Motivation

11/20/2025
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #319: “Why Can’t I Just START?!” – ADHD + Task Initiation 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.

Duration:00:12:34

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352 The Kids Who Can’t Be Told What to Do: PDA & Low-Demand Parenting (with Casey Ehrlich)

11/18/2025
What if your child’s resistance, meltdowns, or refusal to do “simple” things isn’t defiance—but a nervous system response? In this conversation, Kristen talks with Casey Ehrlich, founder of At Peace Parents and one of the leading voices on Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). Casey is a researcher, parent coach, and mom of two PDA kids who helps families understand the intersection of ADHD, autism, and PDA through a lens of compassion and nervous system science. Together, they explore what PDA really is, why it shows up so often in ADHD families, and how traditional parenting strategies often backfire when a child’s need for autonomy is being misunderstood as opposition. Follow Casey Ehrlich on Instagram and be sure to check out At Peace Parents Watch this episode on YouTube Want help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED! Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343 Hang out with Kristen on Instagram and TikTok Go to drinkag1.com/ihaveadhd to get a FREE Welcome Kit with an AG1 Flavor Sampler and a bottle of Vitamin D3 plus K2, when you first subscribe! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:17:17

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351 BITESIZE |

11/13/2025
Title: 351 BITESIZE | ADHD & Clutter: Why You Know What to Do But Can’t Get Yourself to Do It Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #318: The Real Reason You Can’t Get Organized (And What To Do About It) 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.

Duration:00:12:00

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350 From Cemetery Shifts to a Career That Fits: Matt’s ADHD Comeback Story

11/11/2025
If you’ve ever wondered “Will it ever happen for me?” this episode is your proof of yes. A year after sharing his story of unemployment and underemployment (Ep. 291), listener favorite Matt Cicarelli is back with the update we all needed: he landed a job he loves—at a human, trust-based agency that actually gets ADHD—and he’s sharing how it happened. What you’ll hear The zig-zag path to “the right job”Why environment is everythingADHD at work, for realEmotional regulation in the wildGrowth without perfectionWhy you’ll love it This is the episode that makes you exhale. Matt’s story is honest, funny, and deeply relatable—especially if you’ve faked it at work, white-knuckled through interviews, or wondered if you’ll ever find a place where you can be yourself and still thrive. Press play now! Watch this episode on YouTube Want help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED! Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343 Hang out with Kristen on Instagram and TikTok Go to drinkag1.com/ihaveadhd to get a FREE Frother with your first purchase of AGZ. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:59:32

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349 BITESIZE |Stop Making Everyone Else Comfortable: Waking Up to Unequal Relationships

11/6/2025
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #317: From Barely Coping to High-Functioning: 10 ADHD Game-Changers 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.

Duration:00:13:25

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348 Too Bored to Function: Why ADHD Brains Would Rather Do Anything Than Be Bored

11/4/2025
Ever felt so bored you’d rather do anything — even something you’ll regret — just to avoid that restless, agitated feeling? In this episode, Dr. Marcy Caldwell breaks down why boredom feels like torture, what’s really happening in the brain and body, and why ADHDers crave stimulation (even the bad kind sometimes). We dig into: Dr. Caldwell brings her signature mix of neuroscience and real-world wisdom to help us understand — and work with — our restless, stimulation-seeking brains. Watch this episode on YouTube Want help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED! Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343 Hang out with Kristen on Instagram and TikTok Go to drinkag1.com/ihaveadhd to get a FREE Frother with your first purchase of AGZ. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:01:48

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347 BITESIZE | ADHD, Internalized Shame, and the Pep Talk from Kristen You Need NOW

10/30/2025
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #315: Why ADHD Feels So Shameful (and How to Fight 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.

Duration:00:17:05

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346 Voicemails from the ADHD Trenches: Marriage, Faith, Regret, and Rage (Yep, We’re Going There)

10/28/2025
You called. I answered. In this episode, I’m diving into listener voicemails about all the messy, beautiful, complicated parts of life with ADHD — hating your workouts, losing jobs, marriage struggles, faith questions, resentment, regret, and everything in between. If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only one barely holding it together… you’re not. Watch this episode on YouTube Want help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED! Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343 Hang out with Kristen on Instagram and TikTok Go to drinkag1.com/ihaveadhd to get a FREE Frother with your first purchase of AGZ. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:01:29

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📣 I Need to Tell You Something About This Podcast (Don’t Skip This One!)

10/24/2025
After six years nearly ad-free, I’m sharing an important update about the future of this podcast. Starting November 1, you’ll begin hearing ads — a necessary change to keep the show sustainable. In this short episode, I explain why this decision matters, what it means for you, and how you can support the podcast moving forward. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:08:05

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345 BITESIZE | The Life I Could’ve Lived: Grieving a Late ADHD Diagnosis

10/23/2025
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #314: Two Things Can Be True (and Also… I’m Apparently Racist Against White Men?) 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.

Duration:00:12:49

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344 Living in a Dumpster Fire: Systems That Actually Work for ADHD Families

10/21/2025
If you’re a parent with ADHD trying to hold it all together, this episode is for you. Kristen sits down with Amy Marie Hann, author of Master the Mundane, to talk about what it’s really like to run a home, raise kids, and manage your own ADHD brain — all at the same time. Amy was diagnosed back in the 80s (as a girl, no less!) and now has a family full of ADHD brains. She’s walked the walk, lived the chaos, and found systems that actually work. You’ll hear: youMaster the MundaneThis one’s warm, funny, real, and full of hope. Whether your house feels like a tornado zone or you’re just trying to get dinner on the table, you’ll feel seen, understood, and inspired. Find Amy at @amymariehann or amymariehann.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:03:34

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343 BITESIZE | Bullied and Kicked Out of the Lunch Table: My Story of Rejection Sensitivity

10/16/2025
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #313: Rejection Sensitivity Is Real (But I Reject RSD) 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.

Duration:00:17:50

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342 Love on the Spectrum’s Kaelynn Partlow on Autism, ADHD, and Why She Refuses to Use the Term “AuDHD”

10/14/2025
If you’ve ever binge-watched Love on the Spectrum (let’s be honest—who hasn’t?), you already know and love Kaelynn Partlow — the sharp, funny, and deeply insightful advocate whose story stole our hearts in season 1. In this episode, Kristen sits down with Kaelynn for an unforgettable, no-filter conversation about Autism, ADHD, identity, and what it’s really like to live life on the bridge between two neurotypes. Kaelynn opens up about: Life on the BridgeThis isn’t a conversation about labels — it’s about living boldly in the in-between. Kaelynn’s honesty and humor will challenge everything you think you know about Autism, ADHD, and what it means to belong. Follow Kaelynn on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook. Life on The Bridge Watch this episode on YouTube Want help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED! Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343 Hang out with Kristen on Instagram and TikTok See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:02:30

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341 BITESIZE | Unlocking Motivation: The ADHD Perspective

10/9/2025
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #284: Overcoming ADHD Productivity Challenges with Dr. Ari Tuckman 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.

Duration:00:12:49

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340 Ready to Reclaim Your Attention? ADHD Professor Reveals Brand New ADHD Accountability Cycle

10/7/2025
In this episode, our returning guest expert (and favorite friend of the podcast!) Dr. Nacchi Felt joins us to unveil the brand-new Cycle of Accountability—the life-direction loop that helps ADHD brains point their power at the right targets. Inside the loop: Alignment — Name your values (think truth, responsibility, gratitude) so decisions stop feeling random. Accountability — Drop the “shoulds.” Hold yourself to what you care about. Attention — Your attention is your presence. Reclaim it as your birthright. Attachment — Safe relationships supercharge the loop and keep you present. But here’s the deeper truth: safety and acceptance are the foundation that make this loop possible. Being “safe” means you can be fully seen and still contained—someone can sit with you in your hardest moments without pulling away. That’s a rare experience for many ADHDers, and therapy or coaching can provide a version of that safety while you learn to build it yourself. From playful co-regulation with a child to a friend’s honest reassurance, relationships that combine honesty and containment create fertile ground for growth. When you experience that kind of attachment, it not only soothes your nervous system—it also strengthens your alignment with your values and makes accountability feel natural, not forced. You're not going to want to miss this episode! More from Dr. Felt here! Clearheaded: The ADHD Guide for Turning Overwhelm into Clarity, Calm, and Control Watch this episode on YouTube Want help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED! Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343 Hang out with Kristen on Instagram and TikTok Go to drinkag1.com/ihaveadhd to get a FREE Frother with your first purchase of AGZ. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:07:33

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339 BITESIZE | Struggling with Parenting Regrets? Here's How to Make it Right

10/2/2025
Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #308: Raising Kids While Being a Hot (ADHD) Mess 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.

Duration:00:11:20