I Have ADHD Podcast

Today’s episode is part one of a two-part series on dysfunctional families and ADHD.

I’m sharing this from a very real place. The last few weeks have been heavy with extended family drama, and when things feel overwhelming, I name it and bring it into the light. As someone writing a book on healthy relationships for adults with ADHD, I want you to know I come by this work honestly.

When I look at my own family tree, I see generations shaped by abuse, addiction, emotional neglect, and unaddressed mental health struggles. I refuse to despise my lineage—but I also refuse to continue these patterns. It stops with me.

If you have ADHD, there’s a strong chance your family system shaped how safe it feels to have needs, set boundaries, and regulate emotions. This episode isn’t about blame or shame—it’s about clarity.

You’ll learn:
Why dysfunction can exist even when there was love
How emotional neglect often goes unnoticed
Why guilt shows up when you set boundaries
10 common signs of a dysfunctional family system

Awareness is how cycles are interrupted. In Part Two, we’ll explore what healthy families actually look like and how to move toward that—without burning it all down.
Episode Resources:
Toxic Family Test
Patrick Teahan YouTube

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Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #330: ADHD-Proof Your Life: Real Tips from Real ADHD Brains

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This is one of the most downloaded episodes of the I Have ADHD Podcast—and for good reason.

In this powerful conversation, Kristen sits down with Dr. Patricia Quinn, a leading expert on ADHD in women and girls, to unpack the missing link so many of us were never taught about: estrogen and the ADHD brain.

If you’ve ever felt like your ADHD symptoms fluctuate wildly throughout the month, worsened during pregnancy or postpartum, or suddenly became unmanageable in your late 30s or 40s—this episode explains why. Dr. Quinn breaks down how hormonal changes directly impact neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, and what that means for focus, mood, emotional regulation, and medication effectiveness.

Even though this episode was recorded a few years ago, the information is timeless—and still deeply validating for women navigating ADHD across different life stages.

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Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #329: ADHD 101 For Neurotypicals: Why Your Loved Once Struggles With The 'Easy Stuff.'

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My guest today is Dr. Lindsay Gibson, author of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents and Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents.

You probably saw Dr. Gibson everywhere in 2025...even on Oprah...but LET THE RECORD SHOW: you heard her here first!

This interview originally aired in March 2023, and I’m bringing it back because her work continues to resonate deeply with adults with ADHD.

In this episode, we explore why so many ADHD adults grew up feeling physically cared for—but emotionally alone. This is not a parent-shaming conversation. It’s about clarity, compassion, and naming invisible dynamics so you can stop blaming yourself for struggles that were never yours to fix.

What You’ll Learn
Why emotional loneliness is a defining experience for many adult children
What “emotional immaturity” actually looks like in parents
How people-pleasing, caretaking, and guilt develop as survival strategies
Why setting boundaries often triggers backlash—and how to respond
How guilt can be a sign of emotional coercion, not wrongdoing
What it means to emotionally disengage and reclaim space for yourself

If you’ve ever felt like you’re the problem in your family, struggled with guilt around boundaries, or exhausted yourself managing other people’s emotions—this episode is for you.

Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents — Dr. Lindsay Gibson
Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents — Dr. Lindsay Gibson
drlindsaygibson.com

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