ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast
Dr Ned Hallowell: Words of ADHD Wisdom and why we're prone to negative spiralling
Sep 6, 2023
Dr Ned Hallowell, an expert on ADHD and its impact on wellbeing, joins Kate on The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast. They discuss understanding the default mode network (DMN), the importance of connection for the ADHD brain, finding 'your right difficult,' serving your purpose, forgiving yourself for the lack of executive function, having a purpose that lights you up, the power of connection, and more.
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Quick takeaways
- Understanding the default mode network (DMN) and how to work with it to overcome negative thought patterns in individuals with ADHD.
- Reframing ADHD as a trait and embracing its positive aspects to cultivate self-acceptance and resilience for thriving with ADHD.
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Understanding the Impact of the Default Mode Network on ADHD
The podcast episode explores the concept of the default mode network (DMN) and its influence on individuals with ADHD. The DMN is responsible for expansive and imaginative thinking, allowing for innovation and creative connections. However, for those with ADHD, the DMN can also become a source of negative thoughts, self-criticism, and rumination. The episode emphasizes the importance of recognizing the power of the DMN and learning to redirect attention to more positive and productive thoughts. Practical tools such as gratitude, journaling, and EFT tapping are discussed as ways to shift focus and find equilibrium between the DMN and the task positive network (TPN) for better overall wellbeing.
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