I Have ADHD Podcast

Kristen Carder
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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.

  1. 2D AGO

    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.

    14 min

  2. 4D AGO

    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 I Missed This on Understood. Erik is her co-host on Catie and Erik’s Infinite Quest: An ADHD Adventure and the brilliant mind behind the viral ADHD Crafting Challenge on TikTok. Together, they wrote The ADHD Field Guide for Adults, a smart, hilarious, deeply validating, actually-accessible guide that fills the massive info gap so many of us experience after diagnosis. And friends… this conversation is a ride. We talk about: 🔥 What ADHDers are struggling with right now 🔥 The loudest themes in their DMs 🔥 ADHD internet culture — what’s helping and what’s… not 🔥 Self-diagnosis, identity, and taking responsibility without self-blame 🔥 Relationships, intimacy, and rejection sensitivity There is so much laughter. So many “OH MY GOSH YES” moments. And the core message that comes through again and again: You are not broken. You are not lazy. You are not a f*ckup. This episode feels like sitting at the cool ADHD table with people who get it. The ADHD Field Guide for Adults Cate Osborn on TikTok Erik Gude on TikTok 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.

    48 min

  3. FEB 26

    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.

    9 min

  4. FEB 24

    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 negative food experiences (like choking or vomiting). If you or someone you love: forgets to eat to eatlives off a small list of “safe foods”feels overwhelmed by textures, smells, or food prephas been called a “picky eater” your whole life…this episode might feel like a huge lightbulb moment. We’re talking about: what ARFID actually is (and why it’s not just picky eating)how sensory issues, anxiety, and interoception play a rolethe real physical and emotional impactswhy it shows up so often in neurodivergent peoplehow support and treatment actually workI’m also sharing personally — because learning about ARFID made me look at my own life and my kids in a completely new way. If this episode resonates, please share it with someone who needs to hear: https:///www.ihaveadhd.com/10things Equip Health 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.

    50 min

  5. FEB 19

    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-Up 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.

    12 min

  6. FEB 17

    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 outcomes • ADHD comorbidities (because ADHD rarely travels alone) • What responsible journalism should look like • Why treating ADHD is often the beginning of understanding someone’s full mental health picture—not the start of doom • The reality of diagnosing very young kids (and the privilege conversation around that) • What effective ADHD therapy would actually need to include (hint: the whole family) If you’ve felt confused, scared, frustrated, or just exhausted by the ADHD discourse online lately… this episode will help you take a breath. As always, nuance > panic. Reel from WSJ that I break down in this episode 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.

    53 min

  7. FEB 12

    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 Capacity 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.

    11 min

  8. FEB 10

    376 When ADHD Looks Like Freeze: You’re Not Lazy, You’re Overwhelmed

    In today’s episode, we’re talking about ADHD that looks like overwhelmed and under-functioning: when your brain gets so flooded that it can’t prioritize, and instead of choosing a next step… it shuts down. You’ll learn what overwhelm really is in the context of ADHD (total cognitive, emotional, and/or sensory flooding), why “freeze” can be a very real nervous system response, and how this pattern often develops especially for those who grew up criticized, emotionally unsafe, unsupported, or chronically overwhelmed. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m not hyper—I’m stuck,” this episode is for you. We’ll break down the common pattern: Overwhelm → Freeze → Underfunctioning Not because you don’t care, but because your system can’t handle the load. Then we move into gentle, practical ways to “thaw” without bullying yourself: Name it and accept it (without shame)Use safe, doable movement to activate your systemShrink the cognitive load (two essentials, tiny timers, one-minute starts)Borrow someone else’s brain (ask for help, then obey)Reduce decisions wherever possiblePractice deep self-compassion as the pathway to change Finally, we talk about when to get extra support—especially trauma-informed therapy and nervous-system-based approaches like EMDR or somatic work. 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.

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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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  • Creator
    Kristen Carder
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    393
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © © 2025 I Have ADHD Podcast
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