Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD

Practicing kindness to ourselves as an adult with ADHD

Apr 27, 2024

Tara Cousineau Ph.D., author of The Kindness Cure, discusses the importance of self-compassion for adults with ADHD. She delves into how self-compassion can impact executive functions, the science behind it, and practical ways to implement kindness in our daily lives. The conversation also touches on the physical toll of stress and lack of self-compassion, offering insightful questions for self-reflection.

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Practicing self-compassion can enhance executive functions, benefitting individuals with ADHD.

Kindness and empathy require regular exercise to strengthen neural networks, promoting positive brain changes.

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Practicing Kindness Towards Ourselves

Implementing kindness towards ourselves is crucial, especially for individuals navigating adult ADHD and burnout. Often, we are overly critical and beat ourselves up, leading to questions like 'Why am I like this?' and 'Why can't I do XYZ?'. Dr. Tara Casino, author of The Kindness Cure, emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and kindness. By showing ourselves kindness, we can navigate difficulties better and cultivate a more positive self-image.

Introduction

2min

Exploring Self-Kindness and Achieving Balance with Dr. Tara Kuzano

3min

Exploring the Roots of Kindness and Empathy Amidst Cultural Turmoil

4min

Neuroscience of Compassion and Self-Regulation in ADHD

5min

Exploring the Effects of Burnout and Stress on the Body

3min

Embracing Self-Compassion and Kindness

19min

Adults with ADHD need to practice more kindness to ourselves and be intentional about self compassion.

But how do we do it?

This podcast episode is dedicated to helping busy adults with ADHD fine ways to be more kind to ourselves and help us understand the science of self compassion.

Tara Cousineau PhD is the author of the book the Kindness Cure, a meditation teacher and perfectionism coach.

Tara first discusses why she wrote the book, the Kindness Cure, what prompted her and what she wanted to accomplish by having people read about kindness.

She discusses with Dave how self-compassion can directly affect executive functions and how stress can deactivate our compassion network.

She discusses the overall lessons of kindness that we need to implement in our lives and why it is so critical, especially for adults with ADHD.

Dave and Tara discussed the physical challenges that can result from a lack of self compassion and stress.

And Tara discusses kindness in practice with some questions we can all ask ourselves at any time of the day to put a more positive aspect on our lives.

You can find Tara Cousineau here at her website. https://www.taracousineau.com/book/

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Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD

Practicing kindness to ourselves as an adult with ADHD

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Practicing Kindness Towards Ourselves

Enhancing Compassion through Practice

The Impact of Kindness on Executive Functions

Creating a Supportive and Positive Social Network

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts