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This Changes Everything with Sarah Rice

EP79: Unlocking Your ADHD Potential with Matt Raekelboom

Mar 28, 2024
Matt Raekelboom, a holistic ADHD advocate, shares his inspiring journey of embracing ADHD. He discusses the unique strengths of the ADHD brain and how to work with them, challenging common misconceptions. Listeners will learn practical strategies for enhancing focus, emotional regulation, and the significance of gut health. Matt also emphasizes self-accountability and exploring one's triggers to harness ADHD superpowers. His engaging insights aim to empower those with ADHD to thrive, making the conversation both enlightening and supportive.
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  • Matt Raekelboom emphasizes the importance of recognizing the unique strengths of the ADHD brain, advocating for a shift in perspective on concentration and focus.
  • He shares his personal journey through addiction and recovery, highlighting how exercise and self-discovery played crucial roles in his path to sobriety.

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ADHD Advocacy and Personal Journey

Matt Reichelboom, an ADHD advocate, shares his personal journey of being diagnosed at a young age and the challenges he faced in the education system. After throwing a chair at a teacher, he was placed in special education but felt this environment did not provide the tools he needed to thrive. The lack of appropriate accommodations and support left him struggling as he was given a laptop but instead became distracted by video games. His experiences shed light on the need for early ADHD interventions that go beyond mere diagnosis, to include effective coping strategies and accommodations.

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