Laugh Lines with Kim & Penn Holderness ADHD Is Awesome: Your Brain (Pt 1)
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Apr 11, 2024 Dr. Marcy Caldwell, a researcher for the book 'ADHD Is Awesome', discusses the challenges and strengths of ADHD. The podcast uncovers how metaphors and visual thinking can help individuals with ADHD manage their condition effectively. Topics include executive functioning, dopamine, default mode network, hyperfocus, sensory processing variability, and embracing the strengths of ADHD.
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The Conductor and the On/Off Switch
- The ADHD brain's executive function is like an orchestra conductor, managing various brain capacities.
- When the conductor tires, focus becomes more like an on/off switch, hindering multitasking but enabling intense focus on individual tasks.
Dopamine's Role and the Hunger for Stimulation
- Dopamine plays a crucial role in executive function and regulation for individuals with ADHD.
- ADHD brains often seek dopamine through external stimulation like food, sex, or adventure, leading to distractibility.
The Ever-Present Recess Brain
- The default mode network ("recess brain") stays active even during focused tasks for ADHD brains, making it hard to filter distractions.
- Neurotypical brains switch between the default mode network and the task-positive network, whereas ADHD brains experience both concurrently.