303 Boredom Feels Like PAIN?! The ADHD Brain Explained with Dr. Marcy Caldwell

I Have ADHD Podcast

Kristen Carder

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

4.8 • 2.8K Ratings

🗓️ 18 February 2025

⏱️ 53 minutes

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In this must-listen episode, Dr. Marcy Caldwell joins us for a deep dive into the wild and sometimes frustrating world of ADHD. We’re breaking down what ADHD really is (spoiler: it’s NOT just about being distracted), why self-regulation is so tricky, and how masking can leave people feeling exhausted and unseen. Ever felt like you know what to do but just can’t seem to do it? Yep, we go there. We also tackle the unique ways ADHD shows up in women, the surprising pain of boredom, and the myths...

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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 brain,
0:29.7	unlock your potential, and move from point A to point B. Hey, what's up? This is Kristen Carter,
0:35.9	and you've tuned in to the I Have ADHD podcast. I am
0:39.4	medicated, caffeinated, regulated, and so ready to roll. Thanks for being here with me today.
0:47.1	This is going to be a great conversation. We are getting back to the basics of ADHD.
0:51.8	What does it mean to have ADHD? What should we be looking out for?
0:55.7	Whether you are a seasoned ADHD vet and you know all of the things, or you're just kind of
1:00.9	exploring the concept of like, what is this ADHD thing that I keep hearing about?
1:05.5	Because I kind of have been seeing TikToks that I really resonate with and it makes me
1:09.6	a little bit uncomfortable.
1:11.8	This episode is for you.
1:14.2	With me today is Dr. Marcy Caldwell.
1:17.2	She's a psychologist, a writer, illustrator, and proud wife and mother in a family full of ADHD.
1:23.3	With over 20 years of experience, she's a passionate advocate for those with neurodiverse
1:27.8	brains, focusing on helping craft systems and environments that nurture unique strengths.
1:33.6	As the founder and the director of the Center for ADHD, one of the nation's leading ADHD
1:38.7	clinics, which by the way is right here in Philadelphia, Dr. Marcy is committed to making a difference in the lives
1:45.0	of those impacted by neurodiversity. A nationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator,
1:51.4	Dr. Marcy shares her insights with Fortune 500 companies and prestigious publications like
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