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 board...
291 Navigating ADHD Unemployment: The Tough Truth About Self-Worth and Career Identity!
I'm here today with FOCUSED member Matt Ciciarelli who lost his job as a Marketing Director in November of 2023 and has been navigating life for the last year as an unemployed father of 3. A few months ago Matt decided he needed to do whatever it took to help his family out financially, and he's been digging graves ever since. Matt shares his experiences from diagnosis to navigating family dynamics, employment challenges, and the impact of COVID-19 on his mental health. You're going to be so inspired by Matt's resolve and his determination to evolve into the man his wife and children need him to be. I am always impressed by my clients, and Matt is no exception. Watch this episode on YouTubeWant help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED!Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343Hang out with Kristen on Instagram and TikTokAG 1 by Athletic Greens
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290 The Truth About ADHD Families: How to Finally END the Drama with Dr. Tamara Rosier
MY HERO Dr. Tamara Rosier is here to discuss her new book, 'You, Me, and Our ADHD Family.' The conversation delves into the complexities of relationships within ADHD families, the challenges of rejection sensitivity, and the importance of understanding oneself to foster healthier connections. Dr. Rosier shares her insights on navigating family dynamics, the significance of cycle-breaking, and the distinction between safe and toxic relationships. The episode emphasizes the need for emotional regulation and transformational thinking in overcoming the struggles associated with ADHD. In this conversation, Kristen Carder explores the themes of survival versus transformational thinking, the importance of witnessing others' experiences, and the processes of reaching, repairing, and reconnecting within family dynamics, especially in the context of ADHD. She emphasizes the significance of understanding emotional boundaries and the journey of parenting, highlighting that it's never too late to make amends and grow from past experiences.Watch this episode on YouTubeWant help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED!Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343Hang out with Kristen on Instagram and TikTokAG 1 by Athletic Greens
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289 Self-Awareness (And Why People With ADHD Suck At It)
Self-awareness is one of our deficient executive functioning skills and it can REALLY hold us ADHDers back if we're not careful. Feel like you make the same mistakes over and over? That's in part because of lack of self-awareness. Feel like you don't know yourself, who you are, and what you want? Yeah, that's because your self-awareness isn't great. In this episode, my client Joe Corpus is here to discuss his path to self-awareness and the crucial role that acceptance played in the process. Joe was diagnosed with ADHD as a child but told by his mother that he was "fine" and "didn't need medication." What ensued was decades of feeling disconnected from others, but mostly disconnected from himself. Joe shares his journey of developing self-awareness and how this can only be done with a hefty dose of self-acceptance. And the pathway? Well, you may not like it (I sure don't!): GRIEF. We talk about it all...you're going to feel so nurtured by this episode, I just know it. Joe Corpus is from Houston Texas. He owns a small, full-service gardening company dedicated to the stewardship of a limited number of high-end residential properties. Joe has been a part of FOCUSED for 10 months. He was diagnosed with ADHD approximately two years before the pandemic.Watch this episode on YouTubeWant help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED!Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343Hang out with Kristen on Instagram and TikTok
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288 "I Thought Taking Medication Was Cheating!" Self-Motivation & Task Initiation For Adults With ADHD
Liz Poggi went from what her doctor labeled as "the worst case of undiagnosed ADHD I've ever seen" to someone who helps people with ADHD achieve to their goals on a daily basis. Our discussion will address societal skepticism about ADHD and the clarity that a diagnosis brings. Together, Liz and I explore the role of medication, community support, and structured routines that incorporate mindfulness and movement to boost motivation. We’ll tackle misconceptions linking ADHD with laziness and address the stigma of feeling unlovable due to past experiences.You're not going to want to miss this heartfelt episode! Follow Liz on Instagram - LizPoggiLiz's Website - LizPoggi.comWatch this episode on YouTubeWant help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED!Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343Hang out with Kristen on Instagram and TikTokAG 1 by Athletic Greens
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287 Is Your Life An ADHD Dumpster Fire?
I've got another solo show for you this week and as always you're going to need to strap in for the ride! First: I'll explain the concept of living in survival mode and help you to work your way out of the dumpster fire that is your ADHD life. Then, I answer YOUR questions! We discuss how to transition smoothly between tasks and how to advocate for yourself. Have a question for me? Call 1.833.281.2343I AM SUPER EXCITED ABOUT THE RESOURCE OF THE WEEK - so make sure to tune into that around minute 38:00. We discuss this research on sunlight helping us sleep better, and lastly, I share what triggered me (hint: my Instagram comments). We end on a spicy note, as usual. Watch this episode on YouTubeWant help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED!Hang out with Kristen on Instagram and TikTokAG 1 by Athletic Greens
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 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.