SuccessFULL With ADHD Diagnosing Your ADHD and Healing Your Biochemistry with Dr. LeGrand Peterson
In this episode, I have a conversation with Dr. LeGrand Peterson, a medical professional who himself has ADHD and dyslexia. Dr. Peterson shares his personal journey, his educational challenges, and how he manages his ADHD and dyslexia. He also discusses the importance of diagnosis, the limitations of questionnaires, the need for a change in the approach to mental health diagnosis and treatment, and the role of body chemistry and metabolism in managing ADHD symptoms.
[0:42] Introduction to Dr. LeGrand Peterson
[2:47] Dr. LeGrand's educational journey
[3:40] Challenges faced due to dyslexia and ADHD
[10:05] Managing ADHD and dyslexia as an adult
[22:54] Limitations of diagnosis through questionnaires
[24:17] Need for change in mental health diagnosis and treatment
[26:36] Dr. LeGrand's process after testing
[31:08] Importance of body chemistry in managing ADHD
[33:35] Role of metabolism in absorption
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