You’re Not a Disaster, You Just Have ADHD (And Here’s the Help You Need) | Clutterbug Podcast #328

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Education, Leisure, Self-improvement, How To, Home & Garden

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🗓️ 1 June 2026

⏱️ 68 minutes

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Hey Clutterbugs! Are you struggling with ADHD as an adult? You’re not alone. I’m right there with you. ADHD is one of the most underdiagnosed and misunderstood conditions in adults, and in this episode, we’re shining a light on what it really looks like to live with an ADHD brain. I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Kristin Carothers, a clinical psychologist and ADHD specialist, who shares her personal journey with ADHD and explains the three different types of the condition--predominantly inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, and combined. Even if you don’t have ADHD, you might recognize some of these traits in yourself or your loved ones--especially if you’re feeling overwhelmed, disorganized, or stuck in chaos. Dr. Carothers is sharing tools and hacks can help anyone who struggles with focus, procrastination, or staying organized. We’re diving into the challenges of late diagnosis, how ADHD impacts everything from time management to relationships, and why so many adults are just now realizing they’ve been living with ADHD their entire lives. So grab your headphones, take action while you listen, and let’s explore how to embrace your unique brain, ditch the shame, and create systems that help you live your best life. And you’re not allowed to just listen! Whether it’s packing a summer "go bag," flipping your home for the season, or organizing your closet with easy summer outfits, I’ll share simple tips to help you feel more in control and ready to enjoy the season. You’re not broken; you just think differently, and that’s your superpower! Want to get organized? Learn 6-Step The Clutterbug Method: https://clutterbug.thinkific.com/courses/Clutterbug-Method For more from Dr. Kristin Carothers: https://www.instagram.com/drkristinjoy/ https://www.carothersconsultinggroup.com/ Dr. Carothers's resource on Getting Organized & Getting It Done: https://irp.cdn-website.com/6fb99831/files/uploaded/Keeping+It+Real+with+Organizational+Skills.pdf You can find more Clutterbug content here: Main YouTube Channel: @Clutterbug Website: http://www.clutterbug.me TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutterbug_me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clutterbug.Me/ Cas's Summer Fun Bucket List: https://clutterbug.me/products/summer-fun-bucket-list Cas's Summer Hacks That Work video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uAw-cnmeuk #clutterbug #podcast #ADHD #AdultADHD #ADHDLife #ADHDHacks #ADHDTips #ADHDHelp #ADHDSymptoms #ADHDStruggles #ADHDOrganization #ADHDStrategies #ADHDParenting #ADHDInAdults #ADHDManagement #ADHDProductivity #ADHDSupport #TimeManagementTips #OvercomingProcrastination #DeclutterYourLife #OrganizingTips #SummerOrganization #ADHDSuperpower #ADHDWomen #MentalHealthAwareness #ADHDCommunity #ADHDResources #ADHDandRelationships #FocusHacks #ADHDBrain #ADHDCoach #ADHDLifeHacks #ADHDWellness #DrKristinCarothers #Psychologist #ClinicalPsychologist #Stuck #HelpWithADHD #clutterbugpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	I am annoying. That's the thing I've been called my entire life. And I'm so aware of my
0:07.9	annoyingness that I think it has turned into social anxiety. I avoid social situations. Not that I
0:15.7	don't love being around people, but I don't love the embarrassment, the shame, and the regret that comes afterwards.
0:23.8	I say dumb stuff. I interrupt people. I let my ADHD brain run a little wild. I mean, she
0:31.6	can't be controlled, even if I tried, if I'm being honest. But it has really negatively affected my relationships, my self-worth,
0:41.6	and, yeah, how I interact in the world. Today, we are talking with psychologist Dr. Kristen Carruthers.
0:52.0	She is an ADHD specialist. She's actually a child clinical psychologist
0:56.9	that now is working more with adults because as the parents bring in the kids and they're like,
1:03.2	what's wrong with my child? She's seeing that the parents are having a lot of the same issues.
1:10.4	They're just not aware. And I love this,
1:13.2	and I'm so excited to talk to her because I think adult aid DHD is so underdiagnosed.
1:19.3	It's under recognized. And I love that she's shining a light on this. And hopefully,
1:24.0	while listening to this podcast, not only are you getting stuff done, but you
1:28.9	might see some of these traits in yourself and find real solutions to help you finally live
1:37.4	the life that you deserve. While you're listening to this interview, I want you to think maybe
1:42.8	about yourself and if you're recognizing any of
1:45.8	these traits in yourself or a spouse or a child, any loved one. And even if you don't have ADHD,
1:52.9	a lot of these traits, we mimic, especially if we're overwhelmed, stressed, just living in chaos and clutter, we can still
2:03.5	behave in a way that looks a lot like ADHD. So the strategies we're talking about the tools
2:10.7	and the way to help overcome some of these traits, I know you're going to find effective
2:15.5	in today's podcast. But before we get started, do you ever
2:20.9	feel like the summer just goes by in an instant? And you have a million things you wanted to do,
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