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I Have ADHD Podcast

288 "I Thought Taking Medication Was Cheating!" Self-Motivation & Task Initiation For Adults With ADHD

I Have ADHD Podcast

Kristen Carder

Self-improvement, Health & Fitness, Education, Mental Health

4.82.8K Ratings

🗓️ 5 November 2024

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

Liz Poggi went from what her doctor labeled as "the worst case of undiagnosed ADHD I've ever seen" to someone who helps people with ADHD achieve to their goals on a daily basis. Our discussion will address societal skepticism about ADHD and the clarity that a diagnosis brings. Together, Liz and I explore the role of medication, community support, and structured routines that incorporate mindfulness and movement to boost motivation. We’ll tackle misconceptions linking ADHD with laziness and ad...

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0:00.0

Welcome to the I Have ADHD podcast, where it's all about education, encouragement, and coaching for adults with ADHD.

0:13.8

I'm your host, Kristen Carter, and I have ADHD. Let's chat about the frustrations, humor,

0:20.0

and challenges of adulting, relationships,

0:22.8

working, and achieving with this neurodevelopmental disorder. I'll help you understand your unique

0:28.8

brain, unlock your potential, and move from point A to point B. Hey, what's up? This is Kristen

0:36.0

Carter, and you've tuned in to the I have ADHD podcast. I am

0:40.0

medicated, caffeinated, regulated, and ready to roll. I'm here today to talk with my dear friend

0:47.1

and client, Liz Pogie, and we're going to talk all about task initiation, self-motivation, the difficulties that ADHDers have, getting ourselves up and moving

0:58.7

and started and going, even on things that we actually do want to do. It is so difficult,

1:05.4

it is so hard. But before we get started, I want to remind you, listen, if you like the show, if you love the show,

1:12.1

if I have given you anything in these podcasts, like, share, subscribe, follow, do all the things,

1:19.3

leave a comment. As we're having this conversation, I would love to hear your thoughts and what

1:24.3

you struggle with or if you relate to what Liz and I are saying, leave a

1:28.3

comment on YouTube. It's such a huge dopamine boost when we get the comments and the likes

1:33.7

and the shares. So go ahead and do that for us. And let's get started. Let's talk about task

1:38.6

initiation, self-motivation, and how ADHDers can get up off of their sweet behind and get moving on the things

1:46.1

that they want to do. So Liz, my friend, my dear client, I believe you've been in

1:51.2

focused for four years. Yes. And I had the privilege of training you as a coach. So welcome to

1:58.3

the podcast. Oh, thank you. And I'm excited to be here and it's a huge honor.

2:03.1

So it's always one of my goals.

2:04.6

And so to be here is amazing.

2:06.9

Yeah.

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