I Have ADHD Podcast

Kristen Carder started this show back in 2018 and has built something genuinely special — a podcast that feels less like a clinical lecture and more like a pep talk from a friend who actually gets it. With nearly 400 episodes and a 4.8-star rating from over 2,800 listeners, she's clearly struck a nerve. Kristen is a dually certified coach who's been working with ADHD adults since 2012, and she also runs FOCUSED, a global group coaching community for people with ADHD. That coaching background shows up in every episode. She doesn't just explain what ADHD does to your brain — she walks you through how to work with it instead of beating yourself up about it. The format mixes solo episodes where Kristen breaks down specific topics (procrastination, rejection sensitivity, executive function struggles) with interview episodes featuring ADHD experts and authors. Episode lengths vary a lot — some are quick 11-minute check-ins, others run over an hour when she's really getting into something meaty. New episodes drop weekly. What sets this apart from other ADHD podcasts is the emphasis on self-acceptance as a foundation for change. Kristen has a direct, sometimes blunt style that cuts through the noise. She'll call out unhelpful patterns without making you feel terrible about having them. Verywell Mind named it one of the 10 best ADHD podcasts, and the listener reviews back that up — people keep coming back because the advice is practical and the tone is warm without being saccharine. If you've been recently diagnosed or have known for years but still feel stuck, this one's a solid starting point.