Entrepreneurs in Recovery 095 Kristen Carder | Why Calling ADHD A “Superpower” Can Be Harmful
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In this episode, I sit down with ADHD coach and podcast host Kristen Carder for a deeply honest conversation about adult ADHD, self-regulation, addiction, and why calling ADHD a “superpower” can actually be harmful. Kristen shares her personal journey, the science behind ADHD treatment, and how mislabeling symptoms leads to shame, burnout, and substance use.
This episode offers clarity, compassion, and hope for anyone who’s ever wondered why they’re capable—but still struggling.
About our guest:Kristen Carder is a certified ADHD coach and host of the I Have ADHD podcast. She helps adults stop blaming themselves and start supporting their brains.
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Moments From The Show
03:30 – Kristen’s ADHD diagnosis and early struggles
05:50 – Realizing ADHD symptoms aren’t character flaws
06:15 – Why she started the I Have ADHD podcast
08:25 – Writing a book with ADHD and self-compassion
11:10 – Medication, anxiety, and self-medication
16:10 – Why ADHD is not a “superpower”
21:35 – Shame, identity, addiction risk
33:15 – Perfectionism and rejection sensitivity
38:55 – High achievement at a hidden cost
48:00 – ADHD, trauma, and nervous system healing
54:50 – Risks of ADHD becoming a trend
01:03:20 – How to explore an ADHD diagnosis
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The Entrepreneurs in Recovery podcast is for those interested in finding healing from addictions, trauma, and attachments that hold them back from sharing their authentic voice and message with the world. We showcase a wide variety of guests specializing in holistic health, mental health, wealth, addiction, trauma, spirituality, habit change, entrepreneurship, psychedelics, integration, and more. Hosted by Jesse Harless, interviewing individuals who overcame tremendous odds in order to find their innate greatness within and share their endeavors with the world. You’ll hear helpful tools, ideas, vulnerability, synchronicities, and inspiring stories that will impact your mind, body, and soul. #EntrepreneursInRecovery #addiction #podcast