095 Kristen Carder | Why Calling ADHD A “Superpower” Can Be Harmful

Want To Watch Entrepreneurs In Recovery?Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/@jesseharless In this episode, I sit down with ADHD coach and podcast host Kristen Carder for a deeply honest conversation about adult ADHD, self-regulation, addiction, and why calling ADHD a “superpower” can actually be harmful. Kristen shares her personal journey, the science behind ADHD treatment, and how mislabeling symptoms leads to shame, burnout, and substance use.This episode offers clarity, compassion, and hope for anyone who’s ever wondered why they’re capable—but still struggling.About our guest:Kristen Carder is a certified ADHD coach and host of the I Have ADHD podcast. She helps adults stop blaming themselves and start supporting their brains.Understand WHAT the symptoms mean: https://shorturl.at/n2Vbn Connect With Kristen: https://ihaveadhd.com/ Moments From The Show03:30 – Kristen’s ADHD diagnosis and early struggles05:50 – Realizing ADHD symptoms aren’t character flaws06:15 – Why she started the I Have ADHD podcast08:25 – Writing a book with ADHD and self-compassion11:10 – Medication, anxiety, and self-medication16:10 – Why ADHD is not a “superpower”21:35 – Shame, identity, addiction risk33:15 – Perfectionism and rejection sensitivity38:55 – High achievement at a hidden cost48:00 – ADHD, trauma, and nervous system healing54:50 – Risks of ADHD becoming a trend01:03:20 – How to explore an ADHD diagnosis10 Essentials for Psychedelic Preparation & Integration: https://shorturl.at/jEJG3 My Book - If Not You, Then Who? https://www.amazon.com/dp/1733531610My Coaching Program https://www.jesseharless.com/coaching Submit To The Show Your Questions, Challenges, Issues, Share Your Storyhttps://form.jotform.com/242276390225051 Life Saving Routines With Hal Elrod | Entrepreneurs In Recovery Ep 030 https://youtu.be/I2bjdgIkL0I Connect With JesseWebsite: https://www.entrepreneursinrecovery.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JesseHarless222Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/JesseHarless22Links To More: https://linktr.ee/jesseharless222 Psychedelic Concierge https://www.jesseharless.com/experienceGet Your Genome Report https://thednacompany.com/jesseharless  Save $90 Apollo Wearables. Use code ENTREPRENEURSINRECOVERY at https://apolloneuro.com/entrepreneursinrecovery The Entrepreneurs in Recovery podcast is for those interested in finding healing from addictions, trauma, and attachments that hold them back from sharing their authentic voice and message with the world. We showcase a wide variety of guests specializing in holistic health, mental health, wealth, addiction, trauma, spirituality, habit change, entrepreneurship, psychedelics, integration, and more. Hosted by Jesse Harless, interviewing individuals who overcame tremendous odds in order to find their innate greatness within and share their endeavors with the world. You’ll hear helpful tools, ideas, vulnerability, synchronicities, and inspiring stories that will impact your mind, body, and soul.  #EntrepreneursInRecovery #addiction #podcast