I Have ADHD Podcast

Smartass ADHDer alert! Kerry Shea, an OBGYN physician and beloved FOCUSED member, is here to share her journey as a doctor with ADHD.  In this heartwarming episode, we discuss Kerry's ADHD diagnosis, experiences in medical school, the impact of early education, and the challenges of balancing professional success with personal chaos.  The conversation delves into the stigma surrounding ADHD, the struggles with self-perception, chronic pain, and the importance of community support for individuals with ADHD. You can find Kerry at www.beautifulmessyself.com [https://www.beautifulmessyself.com] and on Instagram HERE [https://www.instagram.com/beautiful_messy_self].  Watch this episode on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@I.have.adhd.podcast] Want help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED [https://ihaveadhd.com/focused/?internal-link]! Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343 Hang out with Kristen on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/i.have.adhd.podcast/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@i.have.adhd.podcast?_t=8q1HUBkkYE9&_r=1] Cozy Earth [https://cozyearth.com/]

Ever made a huge, life-changing plan… and then totally ghosted it a week later? Welcome to the ADHD goal-setting struggle. If you’ve ever set a massive goal in a moment of motivation—only to burn out fast—you’re not alone. This episode is your permission slip to dream big and start small (like, really small). This episode is for you if you’ve: 1. Gone all-in on a goal… and crashed hard 2. Felt like realistic goals are boring 3. Lost trust in yourself because you keep quitting We’ll break down: 💥 Why ADHD brains love fantasy goals 🎯 How to set actually doable goals (with zero shame) 🏁 Why slow, steady, and sustainable wins the race (yes, even with ADHD) You’ll learn: 1. The 5 rules of ADHD-friendly goal-setting 2. How to start way smaller than you think 3. What to do when your brain screams: “THIS ISN’T ENOUGH!” Hit play and walk away with a goal you can actually stick to this week. Watch this episode on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@I.have.adhd.podcast] Want help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED [https://ihaveadhd.com/focused/?internal-link]! Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343 Hang out with Kristen on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/i.have.adhd.podcast/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@i.have.adhd.podcast?_t=8q1HUBkkYE9&_r=1] AG 1 by Athletic Greens [http://athleticgreens.com/ihaveadhd]

If you’ve ever snapped at something harmless, gotten lost in a scroll spiral, or felt way too much over a tiny text, this episode is for you. We’re diving into emotional regulation—what it is, why it’s so hard for ADHD brains, and how to actually get better at it. In this episode, you’ll learn: 1. What’s happening in your brain during an emotional meltdown 2. The SURF Method: a simple, four-step tool to help you ride the wave instead of getting pulled under 3. Why regulating emotions is the key to changing your behavior You don’t need to feel good all the time—you just need to know how to feel. Practice is the path. Let’s get into it. Watch this episode on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@I.have.adhd.podcast] Want help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED [https://ihaveadhd.com/focused/?internal-link]! Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343 Hang out with Kristen on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/i.have.adhd.podcast/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@i.have.adhd.podcast?_t=8q1HUBkkYE9&_r=1] Cozy Earth [https://cozyearth.com/]

Feeling "off" and need a reset? This short episode is here for you. In just 10 minutes, I’ll guide you through a simple emotional regulation practice to help you pause, reconnect with your body, and calm your nervous system. Whether you're overwhelmed, stuck in a scroll spiral, or just need a moment of grounding—this is your space to breathe and feel. Come as you are. No perfection required. Just press play. Watch this episode on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@I.have.adhd.podcast] Want help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED [https://ihaveadhd.com/focused/?internal-link]! Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343 Hang out with Kristen on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/i.have.adhd.podcast/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@i.have.adhd.podcast?_t=8q1HUBkkYE9&_r=1]

Ever feel like your brain is a messy closet with the light off? In this episode, we flip the switch. I break down the simple but powerful practice of thought downloads—what they are (and aren’t), why they’re crucial for ADHD minds, and how they help you build self-awareness, emotional regulation, and clarity. This isn’t journaling. It’s not a productivity hack. It’s mindfulness for your messy, magical brain. You’ll learn: 1. Why “thinking about your thinking” is hard with ADHD (and what to do about it) 2. The difference between a brain dump and a thought download 3. How to start a thought download (even when you “don’t know what to write”) 4. Prompts to get you unstuck and curious 5. The surprising way this 5-minute practice can change everything Grab a pen. It’s time to meet your mind. Watch this episode on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@I.have.adhd.podcast] Want help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED [https://ihaveadhd.com/focused/?internal-link]! Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343 Hang out with Kristen on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/i.have.adhd.podcast/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@i.have.adhd.podcast?_t=8q1HUBkkYE9&_r=1] AG 1 by Athletic Greens [http://athleticgreens.com/ihaveadhd]