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Why This Season Feels Like a Mental Marathon and 7 Strategies to Survive It
The back-to-school season is here, and if you have ADHD (or love someone who does), you might already feel that familiar cocktail of excitement, dread, and complete me...
Impulsive, Confused, Regretful? You Might Be Missing This Key ADHD Skill
Ever found yourself blurting something out, making a random decision, or spiraling into shame after a hyperfocus bender — only to ask yourself later, “What was I even ...
The Clock is Ticking: Understanding ADHD Time Anxiety
Summary: Ever feel like you're running late to your own life? Same. In this hilariously honest episode, Carmen dives headfirst into the whirlwind world of ADHD time an...
ADHD & Self-Awareness: Understanding Your Unique Brain
Quick overview: In this episode, I’ll explain why ADHD makes self-awareness hard (from executive functions to time blindness), how that struggle feels (frustration, se...
ADHD and Executive Functions: Neuroscience, Struggles, and Coping Skills pt. 1
In this 2 part journey, Carmen kicks things off by defining “executive functions” — those behind-the-scenes brain processes that help us plan, prioritize, switch tasks...
ADHD and Headaches: It's really NOT all in your head BONUS EPISODE
Published through Substack | Available on all platformsHey ADHDers—ever canceled plans because your brain gave you a headache? (Yeah, same.)In this BONUS episode of Au...
Why We Ghost: ADHD, Social Avoidance & the Neuroscience Behind Ghosting
In this episode of Authentically ADHD, we dive deep into a behavior that many ADHDers know all too well: ghosting. Whether it's avoiding difficult conversations or dis...
BONUS EPISODE: Love on a Roller Coaster, The ADHD Guide to Spotting Toxic Partners
Show notes and Links: https://open.substack.com/pub/carmenauthenticallyadhd/p/bonus-episode-love-on-a-roller-coasterr=1t66iw&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelco...
ADHD and Emotional Intelligence: Why Feelings Can Feel Like Fireworks in a Windstorm
Welcome back to Authentically ADHD, where we turn emotional chaos into curious exploration. In this episode, Carmen dives deep into one of ADHD’s most misunderstood ch...
Dopamine Dilemma: Understanding the ADHD Reward System
In this episode we talk about, this vicious cycle of avoidance, guilt, and stress is not your fault — it’s rooted in the neurobiology of ADHD. But understanding this g...
ADHD, Self-Trust, and Breaking Free from External Validation
In this episode of Authentically ADHD, host Carmen explores the complex relationship between ADHD, self-confidence, and the constant need for external validation. For ...
7 Types of Rest You Didn’t Know Your ADHD Brain Desperately Needs
In this enlightening episode of Authentically ADHD, host Sunny Sparks takes us on a whimsical journey into the science and art of rest—especially tailored for those of...
Understanding ADHD and Anhedonia
If you’ve ever asked yourself this, you’re not alone. Many people with ADHD struggle with something called anhedonia—the inability to feel pleasure or joy, especially ...
ADHD Burnout: More than just exhaustion
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Hyperfocus vs. Burnout: Finding Balance with an ADHD Brain
Many ADHD listeners love deep dives into hyperfocus, but they also struggle with burnout. This episode will discuss how to harness hyperfocus while avoiding exhaustion...
Advocacy and Autonomy with ADHD
In this episode of Authentically ADHD by Podcaster Carmen Irace, we dive into the empowering concepts of advocacy and autonomy for individuals with ADHD. Explore why s...
Planning and Prioritizing: Navigating Life’s Goals with ADHD
In this episode of Authentically ADHD, host Carmen Irace explores how to navigate planning and prioritizing when living with ADHD. Drawing insights from the book Unapo...
Your Window Of Tolerance: The ADHD Nervous System
In this episode of Authentically ADHD, host Carmen Irace dives into the concept of the Window of Tolerance and how it uniquely affects individuals with ADHD. Drawing i...
Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of ADHD
In this episode of Authentically ADHD, host Carmen Irace dives into the emotional complexities of living with ADHD. From intense primary emotions like anger and joy to...
Active Minds: How ADHD brains learn best
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating ways ADHD brains are wired to learn, grow, and thrive. Discover why traditional learning methods often fall short for ind...
