Episode #350: From Cemetery Shifts to a Career That Fits: Matt’s ADHD Comeback Story
A year after sharing his story of unemployment and underemployment, listener favorite Matt Cicarelli is back with the update we all needed: he landed a job he loves—at a human, trust-based agency that actually gets ADHD—and he’s sharing how it happened.
Episode #348: Too Bored to Function: Why ADHD Brains Would Rather Do Anything Than Be Bored
Ever felt so bored you’d rather do anything — even something you’ll regret — just to avoid that restless, agitated feeling? In this episode, Dr. Marcy Caldwell breaks down why boredom feels like torture, what’s really happening in the brain and body, and why ADHDers crave stimulation (even the bad kind sometimes).
Episode #346: Voicemails from the ADHD Trenches: Marriage, Faith, Regret, and Rage (Yep, We’re Going There)
You called. I answered. In this episode, I’m diving into listener voicemails about all the messy, beautiful, complicated parts of life with ADHD — If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only one barely holding it together… you’re not.
Episode #344: Living in a Dumpster Fire: Systems That Actually Work for ADHD Families
If you’re a parent with ADHD trying to hold it all together, this episode is for you. Kristen sits down with Amy Marie Hann, author of Master the Mundane, to talk about what it’s really like to run a home, raise kids, and manage your own ADHD brain — all at the same time.
Episode #342: Love on the Spectrum’s Kaelynn Partlow on Autism, ADHD, and Why She Refuses to Use the Term “AuDHD”
If you’ve ever binge-watched Love on the Spectrum (let’s be honest—who hasn’t?), you already know and love Kaelynn Partlow — the sharp, funny, and deeply insightful advocate whose story stole our hearts in season 1. In this episode, Kristen sits down with Kaelynn for an unforgettable, no-filter conversation about Autism, ADHD, identity, and what it’s really like to live life on the bridge between two neurotypes.
Episode #340: Ready to Reclaim Your Attention? ADHD Professor Reveals Brand New ADHD Accountability Cycle
In this episode, our returning guest expert (and favorite friend of the podcast!) Dr. Nacchi Felt joins us to unveil the brand-new Cycle of Accountability—the life-direction loop that helps ADHD brains point their power at the right targets.
Episode #338: From “Leaf in the Wind” to Coach: Sarah’s ADHD Glow-Up
Have you ever felt like a leaf in the wind—just being blown around by life instead of steering it? That’s exactly how Sarah described her life before finding ADHD coaching. Sarah opens up about what life was like before coaching—feeling passive, stuck, and like she wasn’t really in control. She shares the struggles that led her […]
Episode #336: Why the Bare Minimum Might Be Your Biggest Win Yet
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. 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.
Episode #334: Feeling Stuck? Awkward Relationships? Listen to Kristen’s Coaching in Action
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. 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!
Episode #333: Want to Stay Behind Forever? Keep Ignoring Your Capacity
Think your problem is poor time management? Think again. If your color-coded calendar keeps failing you, the missing piece isn’t another app or hack—it’s capacity. In this episode, we unpack why ADHD brains chronically overbook, underestimate, and push past limits, and how shifting from fantasy scheduling to realistic planning can transform the way you use your time. If you’re ready to stop chasing impossible days and start building a schedule that actually works, this conversation will change everything.
