348 Too Bored to Function: Why ADHD Brains Would Rather Do Anything Than Be Bored

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I Have ADHD Podcast

Kristen Carder

362 episodes

5 hours ago

The I Have ADHD Podcast is a clear, concise, and FUN podcast for adults with ADHD. Listen to learn about how ADHD impacts every area of your life from the boardroom to the bedroom...and how you can begin to overcome your symptoms by accepting who you are, flaws and all.

Host Kristen Carder is a dually certified coach who has supported thousands of people with ADHD worldwide. Kristen's extensive experience working with ADHDers began in 2012, and she now leads a global community of adults with ADHD in her coaching program, FOCUSED.

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348 Too Bored to Function: Why ADHD Brains Would Rather Do Anything Than Be Bored

I Have ADHD Podcast

1 hour 1 minute 48 seconds

2 weeks ago

348 Too Bored to Function: Why ADHD Brains Would Rather Do Anything Than Be Bored

Ever felt so bored you’d rather do anything — even something you’ll regret — just to avoid that restless, agitated feeling? In this episode, Dr. Marcy Caldwell breaks down why boredom feels like torture, what’s really happening in the brain and body, and why ADHDers crave stimulation (even the bad kind sometimes). We dig into: The two types of boredom — apathetic vs. agitatedWhat the “optimal stimulation zone” actually meansWhy boredom spikes stress hormones like cortisolAnd practical ways to manage boredom without blowing up your life for excitement Dr. Caldwell brings her signature mix of neuroscience and real-world wisdom to help us understand — and work with — our restless, stimulation-seeking brains. Watch this episode on YouTube Want help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED! Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343 Hang out with Kristen on Instagram and TikTok Go to drinkag1.com/ihaveadhd to get a FREE Frother with your first purchase of AGZ. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.