In this episode, the host reflects on their struggles and challenges, including the difficulty of being human, the fear of success, and the tendency to self-sabotage. They also discuss their experience with giving up alcohol for a month and emphasize the importance of sharing our stories and experiences.
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The challenges and hardships of being human are universal, regardless of external factors, and it is important to normalize the difficulties we face.
Individuals with ADHD may fear success more than failure due to uncertainty, self-doubt, and a lack of familiarity with maintaining success.
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The Difficulty of Being Human
# The Difficulty of Being Human
In this podcast episode, the host reflects on the challenges and hardships of being human. The speaker emphasizes that regardless of wealth, success, or fame, life is difficult for everyone. While external factors like oppression or financial stability can impact the level of difficulty, nobody escapes the universal struggles of being human. The speaker encourages listeners to normalize the hardships they face and acknowledges that even when things are going well, life can still be hard. The recognition that everyone faces difficulties, regardless of their circumstances, serves to validate and bring understanding to the human experience.
Fear of Success for Individuals with ADHD
# Fear of Success for Individuals with ADHD
The speaker explores the idea that success can be scarier and more uncomfortable for individuals with ADHD than failure. They suggest that individuals with ADHD are familiar with failure and have developed coping mechanisms for it, but they lack familiarity with success. The fear of success stems from uncertainty about being able to meet expectations, deliver on promises, and maintain the newfound success. The speaker shares personal experiences of feeling overwhelmed and self-sabotaging when faced with unexpected success. They also discuss the importance of self-trust and how it can challenge individuals with ADHD as they navigate the discomfort of success.
Navigating Relationships and Loneliness in Adulthood
# Navigating Relationships and Loneliness in Adulthood
The speaker delves into their own experiences of navigating relationships and the challenges of making new friends as an adult. They express a desire for authentic connections and share the difficulties they face in finding and maintaining relationships. The speaker mentions the impact of their ADHD diagnosis on their relationships and how it has influenced their journey towards emotional and relational health. They highlight the importance of creating intentional connections and express the need for hobbies or activities, such as yoga, to help foster relationships. The speaker also addresses feelings of loneliness and isolation and seeks community and support from their listeners.
If you’ve ever wanted a look inside the brain of Kristen Carder, this episode is for you. Buckle up, it’s going to be a bumpy ride. Maybe it’s the fact that I’ve been sick or that I’ve just got things I want to say that don’t fit into a topic we’ve covered on the podcast lately… but this episode is going to be me dumping the contents of my brain for all to see (or…hear?!). So, find a comfy spot on the couch, grab your beverage of choice, and let’s chat! In this episode, I’m sharing about…How it’s so dang *hard* to be human.
The actual meltdown I had after a crazy successful FOCUSED launch last month
Why success is scarier for us ADHDers than failure. See point #1.
The struggle happening in my mind after working for years to stop overcommitting
Whether I’ll actually commit to going to yoga classes this year… tbd
All the things I learned from Dry January and the takeaway that surprised me most
This episode is no-holds-barred. If you like a structured podcast episode, you may want to check out one of the other 249 I Have ADHD Podcast episodes.