Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast ADHD Duos • Break Free from Shame Spirals with James Ochoa, LPC & Dr. Nachi Felt
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Apr 10, 2025 James Ochoa, an ADHD pathfinder and author, joins Dr. Nachi Felt, a Columbia University ADHD specialist, to tackle the formidable force of shame in the context of ADHD. They explore how shame spirals can disrupt mental clarity and resilience, emphasizing the need for self-awareness and acceptance. With a blend of humor and expertise, they discuss the neurological underpinnings of shame and share strategies for emotional empowerment, making this conversation both enlightening and a call for self-compassion.
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Physiological Control
- Control your physiology during a shame spiral with breathwork.
- Practice straw breathing: inhale fully, sip more air, exhale slowly through pursed lips three times.
Present Focus
- Addressing shame doesn't require confronting past trauma initially.
- Focus on present awareness and self-regulation to interrupt the shame spiral.
Meta-Shame
- People with ADHD often experience "meta-shame," shame about feeling shame.
- This amplifies the negative impact of shame and makes it harder to escape the cycle.