Episode #316: Productivity, People-Pleasing, and ADHD: What We Need to Unlearn with Dr. Ari Tuckman
I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Ari Tuckman to talk about one of the most layered and misunderstood topics in the ADHD world: productivity—and how it’s tangled up in our relationships, our childhoods, and the expectations we carry from society.
Episode #315: Why ADHD Feels So Shameful (and How to Fight Back)
If you’ve ever felt like your struggles with ADHD make you “less than”—this one’s a must-listen. We’re diving deep into Shame Resilience Theory and unpacking why ADHDers are especially vulnerable to toxic shame. Spoiler: It’s NOT because you’re lazy or broken (even if you’ve been made to feel that way).
Episode #314: Two Things Can Be True (and Also… I’m Apparently Racist Against White Men?)
Today we’re talking emotional flexibility, why black-and-white thinking is holding you back, and how one tiny phrase (borrowed from parenting wisdom!) can radically change how you relate to yourself and others: “Two things can be true.”
Episode #313: Rejection Sensitivity Is Real (But I Reject RSD)
Rejection hurts—especially when you have ADHD. For years, the term Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) has helped many of us put language to that experience. But in this episode, I explain why I’m no longer using that term—and what I’m saying instead.
Episode #312: Autism, ADHD and AuDHD: Understanding the Overlap with Dr. Robert Naseef
Dr. Robert Naseef dives deep into what it means to live with both autism and ADHD (AuDHD), how traits overlap, and why self-acceptance is a game changer. Kristen and Dr. Naseef unpack masking, diagnostic myths, and the unique challenges in social experiences and sensory life. This episode is powerful if you’ve ever wondered, “Is it just ADHD, or is there more?”
Episode #311: 10 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About ADHD
I’m breaking down 10 surprising truths about ADHD that most people (even professionals!) get wrong. From misunderstood symptoms to powerful treatment outcomes, we’re going deep—but keeping it real, relatable, and research-backed.
Episode #310: ADHD & Friendships, Part 2: The ADHD Friendship Mistakes No One Talks About
Friendship as an adult is hard—and when you have ADHD, it can feel almost impossible. The impulsivity, the overthinking, the struggle to set boundaries or trust your gut… it’s a lot. But you can build strong, supportive friendships—and it starts with knowing what to look for (and what to avoid).
Episode #309: ADHD & Friendship, Part 1: Red Flags, Green Flags, and How to Make Real Connections
Friendship as an adult is hard—and when you have ADHD, it can feel almost impossible. The impulsivity, the overthinking, the struggle to set boundaries or trust your gut… it’s a lot. But you can build strong, supportive friendships—and it starts with knowing what to look for (and what to avoid).
Episode #308: Raising Kids While Being a Hot (ADHD) Mess
In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to be a good enough parent, even when ADHD makes it hard. You’ll learn the 5 essential building blocks every ADHD parent needs (hint: perfection is not one of them), and how to model one of the most powerful relationship skills there is: repair.
Episode #307: SOS: What to Do When Life (or You) Get in the Way of Getting Sh*t Done
Following through is hard enough when everything goes right—but what about when life happens? When motivation was there, the plan was solid, and then… BAM. A curveball knocks you off track. If you have ADHD, you know how hard it is to re-engage after a disruption. So how do you recover without spiraling into guilt and frustration?