331 ADHD Medications: What’s Fact, What’s Fiction, and Why They’re Not “Basically Meth”
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.This Episodes Recourses:The Clinical Pharmacokinetics of Amphetamines Utilized in the Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Drug Fact Sheet: Methamphetamine ADHD Medication and the "Zombie Effect" Stimulant ADHD medication and risk for substance abuseMethylphenidate and Atomoxetine in Pregnancy and Possible Adverse Fetal Outcomes Long-Term Outcomes of ADHD: Academic Achievement and PerformanceWatch 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 TikTokCozy Earth
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330 ADHD-Proof Your Life: Real Tips from Real ADHD Brains
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.Episode Recourses:Take the ADHD + Relationships Research Survey HereWatch 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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329 ADHD 101 for Neurotypicals: Why Your Loved One Struggles with the ‘Easy Stuff'
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 knewThe top 3 things they need from youWhat it means when someone with ADHD shares this episode with youWhether 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.🧠 Research of the Week: www.ihaveadhd.com/research📞 Voicemail shoutouts included!This Episodes Recourses:Take the ADHD & Relationships Survey HereWatch 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 TikTokCozy Earth
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328 Did You Waste Your Summer? Here's Your 'August Panic' Survival Guide
BE A PART OF ADHD RESEARCH! Take the ADHD Relationships Survey. 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 scrambleTalk about why transitions feel so hard for ADHD brainsLook ahead to fall with intention, not panicADHD 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 HealthAssociations Between Exposure to Nature and HealthWatch 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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327 We Threw Out the Rulebook: How We’re Raising Our Neurodivergent Kids with Greg Carder
I’m joined again today by my favorite human—my husband, Greg! Together, we pull back the curtain on what it’s really like to raise neurodivergent kids, how our parenting style has evolved over the years, and why we’ve chosen a low-demand, emotionally supportive approach in our home.We talk candidly about:When we decided to get our kids evaluated (and how we did it)Whether or not we medicate—and whyWhat low-demand parenting looks like in real lifeHow we navigate screen time (without losing our minds)Our journey of regulating ourselves so we can show up for our kidsHow we accommodate and support each of our unique kids, especially those with PDA traitsThis is a vulnerable, honest, and hopeful conversation between two very imperfect parents figuring it out as we go—and choosing connection over control as much as possible.Whether you're raising neurodivergent kids or just want a peek into our home life, we hope this episode leaves you feeling seen, supported, and a little less alone.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 TikTokCozy Earth
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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