The Rich Somers Report The Truth About ADHD, Anxiety Disorder, Alcohol Use & Mental Health | Dr. Dan Sullivan E398
Sep 13, 2025
Dr. Dan Sullivan, a naturopathic doctor specializing in ADHD and mental health, shares valuable insights on managing these often misunderstood conditions. He discusses how gut health, nutrient deficiencies, and lifestyle changes impact mental wellness. The conversation emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to mental health, integrating diet and exercise alongside traditional methods. Dr. Sullivan also offers practical strategies to improve focus, navigate anxiety, and embrace sobriety, highlighting the transformative effects these changes can have on relationships and personal growth.
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Three Drinks To Avoid
- Avoid alcohol, high-caffeine energy drinks, and sugary beverages if you have ADHD.
- These drinks worsen frontal-lobe function, overstimulate, and destabilize blood sugar and focus.
Sober Stint Transformed Performance
- Rich stopped drinking for 76 days and saw big gains in fitness, energy, sleep, and leadership.
- After two months of drinking he regressed, went back sober, and regained high energy and clarity.
Anxiety Is Fear Of The Future
- Anxiety is essentially fear of the future that activates the amygdala and fight-or-flight response.
- This inhibits frontal-lobe executive function and creates looping anxious thought patterns.