Reassessing ADHD: Personality Traits vs. Medical Diagnosis

Is ADHD truly a disorder, or a personality and natural response to our fast-paced, tech-filled world?

In this myth-busting episode, Dr. Josh Axe shares his personal ADHD story and the latest science on improving concentration without medication.

You’ll learn:

- How overdiagnosis and misconceptions shape the ADHD conversation

- Simple fixes to minimize distractions and laser focus

- Lifestyle factors that destroy productivity

- Foods and supplements to support attention and focus

Discover a strengths-based approach for thriving with ADHD tendencies. Arm yourself with practical strategies to accomplish meaningful work and live your best life.

Tune in as Dr. Axe reveals the truth about tapping into your gifts, honoring your neurodiversity, and maximizing your potential—with or without an ADHD diagnosis.

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