What if your child’s resistance, meltdowns, or refusal to do “simple” things isn’t defiance—but a nervous system response?

In this conversation, Kristen talks with Casey Ehrlich, founder of At Peace Parents and one of the leading voices on Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). Casey is a researcher, parent coach, and mom of two PDA kids who helps families understand the intersection of ADHD, autism, and PDA through a lens of compassion and nervous system science.

Together, they explore what PDA really is, why it shows up so often in ADHD families, and how traditional parenting strategies often backfire when a child’s need for autonomy is being misunderstood as opposition.

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Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #318: The Real Reason You Can’t Get Organized (And What To Do About It)

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If you’ve ever wondered “Will it ever happen for me?” this episode is your proof of yes. A year after sharing his story of unemployment and underemployment (Ep. 291), listener favorite Matt Cicarelli is back with the update we all needed: he landed a job he loves—at a human, trust-based agency that actually gets ADHD—and he’s sharing how it happened.

What you’ll hear

1. The zig-zag path to “the right job”: grocery store shifts, cemetery work, and the random roadside sign that led to a warm intro and a great offer.
2. Why environment is everything: from walking on eggshells to being trusted, asking “basic” questions without shame, and dropping the exhausting mask at work.
3. ADHD at work, for real: how a boss who understands neurodiversity changes productivity, confidence, and day-to-day calm.
4. Emotional regulation in the wild: Matt’s 30 years as a basketball referee, what happens when emotions are contagious, and the skills he’s practicing to not “take the bait” at home.
5. Growth without perfection: self-trust, defensiveness dialed down, and the slow, steady GPS moving in the right direction.

Why you’ll love it

This is the episode that makes you exhale. Matt’s story is honest, funny, and deeply relatable—especially if you’ve faked it at work, white-knuckled through interviews, or wondered if you’ll ever find a place where you can be yourself and still thrive. Press play now!

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Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #317: From Barely Coping to High-Functioning: 10 ADHD Game-Changers

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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:

1. The two types of boredom — apathetic vs. agitated
2. What the “optimal stimulation zone” actually means
3. Why boredom spikes stress hormones like cortisol
4. And 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.

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Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #315: Why ADHD Feels So Shameful (and How to Fight Back)

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You called. I answered. In this episode, I’m diving into listener voicemails about all the messy, beautiful, complicated parts of life with ADHD — hating your workouts, losing jobs, marriage struggles, faith questions, resentment, regret, and everything in between.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only one barely holding it together… you’re not.

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After six years nearly ad-free, I’m sharing an important update about the future of this podcast. Starting November 1, you’ll begin hearing ads — a necessary change to keep the show sustainable. In this short episode, I explain why this decision matters, what it means for you, and how you can support the podcast moving forward.

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Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #314: Two Things Can Be True (and Also… I’m Apparently Racist Against White Men?)

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If you’re a parent with ADHD trying to hold it all together, this episode is for you. Kristen sits down with Amy Marie Hann, author of Master the Mundane, to talk about what it’s really like to run a home, raise kids, and manage your own ADHD brain — all at the same time. Amy was diagnosed back in the 80s (as a girl, no less!) and now has a family full of ADHD brains. She’s walked the walk, lived the chaos, and found systems that actually work.

You’ll hear:

• Amy’s best tips for managing home life — including her simple “Daily Three” system that keeps laundry, meals, and clutter in check
• How to support ADHD kids when you have ADHD
• What perimenopause did to Amy’s brain (and how she’s adapting!)
• The message behind her new book, Master the Mundane — and why thriving as an ADHD mom might just be the best gift you give your kids

This one’s warm, funny, real, and full of hope. Whether your house feels like a tornado zone or you’re just trying to get dinner on the table, you’ll feel seen, understood, and inspired.

Find Amy at @amymariehann or amymariehann.com

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