How to Go From Underwater to Thriving With ADHD | Dr. Laura Gouge

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Aug 5, 2024

Dr. Laura Gouge, a naturopathic physician and experienced advocate for ADHD, discusses her insights on this often misunderstood neurodiverse condition. She explores how ADHD can manifest differently across genders and life stages, reframing it as an 'interest-based nervous system.' The conversation addresses time blindness, hyper-focus, and effective strategies for navigating ADHD challenges. Laura also emphasizes the importance of dietary choices and self-compassion, tying the conversation to managing emotional well-being and nurturing one's unique strengths.

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Intro

00:00 • 4min

Understanding ADHD: Challenges and Strengths

04:02 • 19min

Navigating ADHD: Balancing Energy and Focus

22:49 • 9min

Navigating ADHD: Strategies for Balance and Focus

31:36 • 24min

Understanding Capacity: Balancing Time and Energetic Resources

55:31 • 2min

The Power of Boundaries: Embracing 'No' with Confidence

57:25 • 2min

Reconnecting with the Self

59:08 • 15min

Nourishing the Mind: Integrative Approaches to ADHD

01:13:56 • 14min

Ep 127. What does ADHD *really* look and feel like – and does it manifest differently for women and men? Is it truly a lack of attention, or an “interest based nervous system,” where you have the ability to also hyperfocus where you’re truly passionate? Dr. Laura Gouge, a naturopathic physician, dives into both her own lived experience with ADHD and expert insights on how to support ADHD symptoms both physically and emotionally. This episode is a real "put the pieces together" moment for anyone looking to understand their own sensitive nervous system to create a more balanced life. We explore a ton of juicy topics, including ADHD as an adaptation, the pain-pleasure pendulum swing, and why we create chaos in our lives to trigger brain stimulation. Laura beautifully outlines why ADHD can often manifest as a streak of genius and why folks with ADHD can so easily hyperfocus on what they love.

HERE’S THE JUICE:

How symptoms of ADHD can vary quite a bit between childhood and adulthood
The TRUE reason why time blindness is such an obstacle for folks with ADHD and identifying tools to help
Why people with ADHD oscillate between hyper-productivity and struggling to get anything done & how to find the middle ground
Tangible ways to build up your nervous system
Why dopamine plays such an essential role in interest-based nervous systems
The idea that ADHD is actually an adaptation
How to support ADHD symptoms through diet and managing histamines
Why the liver plays a key role in ADHD symptoms

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