I Have ADHD Podcast

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337 BITESIZE | How to Manage Life Interruptions (and Not See Them as FAILURE) Sep 25, 2025

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Love this clip? Hear the full conversation: Episode #307: SOS: What To Do When Life (or You) Gets In The Way Of Getting Sh*t DONE

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Following through is hard enough with ADHD—and when life throws interruptions, it can feel impossible. In this episode, I share how I handle setbacks, why self-compassion matters, and how to start again without shame.

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336 Why the Bare Minimum Might Be Your Biggest Win Yet Sep 23, 2025

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Do you skip over your wins like they don’t matter? Feel weird or embarrassed when people cheer you on? Yep, that sounds about right. Adults with ADHD often struggle to celebrate themselves… but it’s a skill worth learning.

In this episode, I’ll show you why celebration feels so uncomfortable—and why it’s actually essential for your mental health, motivation, and identity. We’ll unpack how to embrace positive emotions, honor your effort (even the “bare minimum”), and finally let yourself feel accomplished.

If you’re tired of living in hamster-wheel mode and ready to slow down long enough to say “look at me go”… this episode is for you.

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335 BITESIZE | ADHD, Work, and Civil Rights: Protecting Yourself Sep 18, 2025

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Love this clip? Hear the full conversation: Episode #304: ADHD At Work: Should You Spill The Beans To Your Boss? How to Thrive In Any Job!

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I know how overwhelming it can feel to decide whether to disclose personal information at work. In this conversation, I remind you that you deserve to feel safe while seeking the support you need.

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334 Feeling Stuck? Awkward Relationships? Listen to Kristen's Coaching in Action Sep 16, 2025

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Ever wondered what it’s really like inside FOCUSED? In this special episode, you’ll get a front-row seat to an actual coaching call.

You’ll hear me coach Bob through feeling stuck, and Heejung as she navigates awkward relationships with her coworkers. And here’s the thing—this isn’t just about seeing what FOCUSED is all about. You’ll walk away with insights you can apply to your own life (I mean, who doesn’t feel stuck or have awkward relationships, am I right?).

These conversations show how ADHD challenges run much deeper than quick-fix hacks—and why real coaching makes all the difference. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes peek!

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333 Want to Stay Behind Forever? Keep Ignoring Your Capacity Sep 09, 2025

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Think your problem is poor time management? Think again. If your color-coded calendar keeps failing you, the missing piece isn’t another app, planner, or hack—it’s capacity.

In this episode, we’re digging into why ADHD brains chronically overbook, underestimate, and run ourselves into the ground. You’ll learn:

The hidden reason productivity hacks don’t stick

Why “fantasy scheduling” feels so good (but always backfires)

How to spot your real mental, emotional, and physical limits

A simple shift that helps you build a schedule you can actually keep

If you’re tired of chasing unicorn days and shaming yourself when reality doesn’t match the plan, this conversation will change how you see time management forever. Hit play and start planning for real life—not the fantasy version of it.

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332 Stop 🛑 Adding to the Planner Graveyard: One Tool to Improve ADHD Time Blindness NOW Sep 02, 2025

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You’ve tried planners and reminders, but time still slips through your fingers. This episode explains why ADHD makes “now vs. not now” so hard—and what to do about it. In plain English, I break down the executive functions behind time blindness and share the quick story that shattered my own drama cycle (spoiler: the dishes took seven minutes).

Then I give you the one tool that can change your week fast: a shame-free Time Audit that replaces schedule fantasy with reality so you finally start (and finish) what matters. If you’ve ever felt “bad with time,” don’t miss this—your whole approach could shift in a single day. Grab the free template here, and literally improve your time blindness TODAY.

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331 ADHD Medications: What’s Fact, What’s Fiction, and Why They’re Not “Basically Meth” Aug 26, 2025

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Think ADHD meds are “basically meth”? Afraid they’ll turn you into a zombie? Wondering if you really need them—or if they’re even safe during pregnancy?

In this episode, I’m busting through the most common (and most damaging) myths about ADHD medication—fast. No fluff, just clarity. If you’ve ever felt confused, judged, or pressured when it comes to treatment, this one’s a must-listen.

By the end, you’ll know what’s fact, what’s fiction, and what might actually change your life.

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330 ADHD-Proof Your Life: Real Tips from Real ADHD Brains Aug 19, 2025

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Medication is great. Therapy is powerful. But is your life ADHD-friendly?

In this episode, we explore how your environment can make or break your progress — and share genius, real-life strategies from adults with ADHD who’ve been there. From food hacks and med routines to productivity tricks and travel tips, this episode is loaded with ADHD-tested, chaos-reducing gold.

You’ll leave inspired to set up your life in a way that actually works for your brain. No shame. No shoulds. Just smart, gentle support.

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329 ADHD 101 for Neurotypicals: Why Your Loved One Struggles with the ‘Easy Stuff' Aug 12, 2025

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This one’s for the ADHDers and the people who love them.

In today’s episode, I do the heavy lifting of explaining ADHD—what it is, why it matters, and what it really feels like to live with it—so you don’t have to.

If you’ve ever wished your partner, parent, friend, or co-worker just got it, this is the episode to send them.

Inside:

Why ADHD is so hard to explain (even for ADHDers)

The top 3 things people with ADHD wish their loved ones knew

The top 3 things they need from you

What it means when someone with ADHD shares this episode with you

Whether you’re an ADHDer or a neurotypical ally, this episode is all about building bridges, deepening connection, and fostering real, loving understanding.

🎧 Press play, then pass it on.

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📞 Voicemail shoutouts included!

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328 Did You Waste Your Summer? Here's Your 'August Panic' Survival Guide Aug 05, 2025

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Hey ADHDer, summer isn’t over over… and you haven’t wasted it. In this gentle, reflective episode, we’re talking about the emotional soup of August: regret over what didn’t get done, sadness that the magic is fading, dread of back-to-school chaos, and the last-minute urgency to squeeze it all in.

If you're feeling a swirl of emotions right now, this episode is your soft place to land.

We’ll:

Reflect on what actually did happen this summer (yes, even the tiny wins!)

Laugh together over my annual last-minute school supply scramble

Talk about why transitions feel so hard for ADHD brains

Look ahead to fall with intention, not panic

ADHD TIP: Your brain may want to fixate on what you didn’t do. But let’s pause and name what you did. Because it matters. You’re not behind. You’re not doing life wrong. You’re a beautifully wired human doing your best. Let’s mark this transition with grace, not guilt.

How Immersion in Nature Benefits Your Health

Associations Between Exposure to Nature and Health

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