426 Your Dream Isn't Too Big. You're Just Avoiding This One Feeling.
426 Your Dream Isn't Too Big. You're Just Avoiding This One Feeling.  
Podcast: I Have ADHD Podcast
Published On: Tue Aug 04 2026
Description: Preorder You're Not in Trouble: USA or InternationalWhat if the biggest obstacle to your dream isn't ADHD? What if it's your unwillingness to feel uncomfortable?In this episode, I share the behind-the-scenes story of writing You're Not in Trouble and what it taught me about pursuing an "impossible goal" with ADHD. From years of waiting for the right season to months of writing through boredom, fear, vulnerability, and self-doubt, I learned that accomplishing meaningful goals isn't about finding motivation. It's about building enough support to tolerate discomfort.We'll explore the difference between waiting because you're afraid and waiting because you genuinely don't have the capacity yet, why immediate gratification gets in the way of long-term goals, and how self-compassion, not self-criticism, is what helps us follow through.If you've been carrying a dream that feels impossible, this episode will help you identify what's really standing in your way and encourage you to take one small step toward becoming the person who can accomplish it.In this episode, you'll learn:Why discomfort is the price of meaningful goalsThe difference between fear and lack of capacityHow to support yourself instead of shaming yourself into actionWhy your impossible goal may be closer than you thinkPreorder You're Not in Trouble: USA or InternationalWatch this episode on YouTubeWant help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED!Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343Hang out with Kristen on Instagram and TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.