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Kristen Carder: ADHD Explained — Psychology, Perception, Behavior, Causes, Tools, and More | Episode 50
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In this episode, we have a fun conversation with Kristen Carder, the host of the I Have ADHD podcast and a coach specializing in working with adults who have ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). We dive deep into various aspects of ADHD, including its psychology, behavior, biology, risks, treatments, tools, and more.
Topics discussed:
- The subjective experience of having ADHD
- Exploring whether ADHD can be seen as a superpower
- Identifying the problems and dangers associated with ADHD
- Kristen's personal journey after being diagnosed and starting medication
- A closer look at the symptoms of ADHD
- The impact of one's environment and spatial design
- How individuals with ADHD perceive and manage time, along with time management tools
- Navigating relationships when one or both partners have ADHD
- The role of rejection in the ADHD experience
- Behavioral tools and strategies for living and thriving with ADHD
- Debunking common misunderstandings and myths about ADHD
- Understanding the potential causes of ADHD
- The influence of trauma on the condition
- The overlap between ADHD and other mental health conditions
- The role of dopamine and its relation to ADHD
- Addressing the higher risk of addiction, substance misuse, and risky behavior in people with ADHD
- ... and more!
Whether you have ADHD or are looking to understand and support someone who does, you'll find valuable insights in this conversation.
RESOURCES
BOOKS
- Finish by Jon Acuff
- More Attention, Less Deficit by Ari Tuckman
- Rethinking Adult ADHD by J. Russell Ramsay
- Scattered Minds by Gabor Mate
- Taking Charge of Adult ADHD by Russell Barkley
- The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
- What Happened to You? by Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey
- Your Brain's Not Broken by Tamara Rosier
PEOPLE
- Ari Tuckman
- Bessel van der Kolk
- Bruce Perry
- Gabor Mate
- J. Russell Ramsay
- Jon Acuff
- Russell Barkley
- Tamara Rosier
***CONNECT WITH KRISTEN***
website: ihaveadhd.com
coaching program (FOCUSED): ihaveadhd.com/focused
podcast (I Have ADHD): ihaveadhd.com/podcast
Instagram: @i.have.adhd.podcast
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