I Have ADHD Podcast
Kristen Carder
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.
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Mar 31, 2020 • 23min
50 Get Out of the Funk: Generating Positive Emotion
Explore the power of emotions and how they influence our actions. Discover the agency you have in choosing your feelings, rather than letting them control you. Learn how recognizing your thoughts can help break negative spirals and foster positive emotions. Celebrate the joy of community as the hosts reflect on their journey together. This insightful discussion invites listeners to embrace a full spectrum of emotions and use self-awareness as a tool for personal growth.
Mar 24, 2020 • 33min
49 Emotions ALWAYS Lead to Our Actions [or Our Inaction]
Emotions always lead to our actions. So…want to stop avoiding? Wish you could stop procrastinating? Sick of getting stuck on social media? The secret is to learn how to feel and process your negative emotion. Also - we chat about the 3 types of emotions. Which ones are useful and which are indulgent. www.ihaveadhd.com/focused for coaching for adults with ADHD.
Mar 19, 2020 • 33min
48 ADHD & Shame (again)
Shame is something that all of us with ADHD experience. It’s the feeling of contempt that we have for ourselves when we fail to meet our own expectations. And. It’s. Paralyzing. Here’s how you can experience shame and still get into action.
Mar 10, 2020 • 33min
47 Life is 50/50 (and why this is good news)
Life is 50% positive emotion and 50% negative emotion. This means that when you feel awful, nothing has gone wrong…you’re normal. Want to stop procrastinating? Learn how to process and allow negative emotion. Take the work deeper: Join Focused! It’s my monthly coaching membership where I teach you how to tame your wild thoughts and create the life you’ve always wanted. www.ihaveadhd.com/focused for more info. See you inside.
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Mar 3, 2020 • 42min
46 Thoughts and Emotions are the KEYS to Action
In this episode, ADHD coach Jessica Heimsoth chats with Kristen about the importance of managing our thoughts and FEELING our emotions. I wanted you to hear it from someone else...I'm not the only ADHD coach saying it! www.ihaveadhd.com/focused for info on coaching!
Feb 24, 2020 • 33min
45 ADHD + Setting [Realistic] Goals
Dive into the struggles of setting realistic goals when you have ADHD. Discover how balancing commitments can lead to more achievable objectives. Learn about overcoming perfectionism through practical strategies and personal anecdotes. Find out how breaking larger goals into smaller, manageable steps can reduce feelings of overwhelm and lead to success. Join a community that supports your journey while trying to tame those wild thoughts!
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Feb 18, 2020 • 37min
44 ADHD + Time Blindness
Explore the challenges of time management from a personal ADHD perspective. The host shares a relatable wedding planning experience, illustrating the struggle with time blindness. Discover the dichotomy of impulsivity versus long-term planning and gain insights into overcoming procrastination. You'll find practical strategies to enhance life organization and tackle the complexities of balancing immediate tasks with future goals.
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Feb 11, 2020 • 37min
43 ADHD + When Something Always Comes UP
The host shares a hilarious roller skating trip, revealing sensory challenges faced by those with ADHD. They discuss the importance of embracing failure as a learning tool and share personal anecdotes. Practical strategies are presented for tackling distractions and prioritizing personal goals. The conversation emphasizes the need for accountability and boundaries, turning interruptions into focused action. Overall, it’s about overcoming procrastination and achieving success, all wrapped in relatable humor.
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Feb 4, 2020 • 32min
42 ADHD and Schedule Fantasies
Dive into the world of 'schedule fantasies' that many individuals with ADHD experience. Discover the stark contrast between our ideal visions and the reality of daily tasks. Learn practical strategies for setting achievable goals and embracing the discomfort of productivity. This discussion encourages moving from procrastination to meaningful progress, empowering listeners to take action and turn their dreams into reality.
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Jan 28, 2020 • 31min
41 ADHD and Decision Making
Challenges of decision-making for adults with ADHD, the fear of making the wrong choice, tips for empowering decision-making, the first steps in making great decisions, making powerful decisions and the importance of pivoting.
