Heart Rate Variability Podcast Dr. Lynda Thompson Discusses the Synergy between HRV Biofeedback and Neurofeedback
Jul 31, 2025
Dr. Lynda Thompson, a psychologist and co-founder of the ADD Centre, shares her journey in non-drug ADHD treatments. She dives into her recent research on the synergy between HRV biofeedback and neurofeedback, emphasizing their combined benefits in mental health treatment. Lynda discusses the complexities of ADHD and how lifestyle factors influence therapy outcomes. She addresses parental concerns about medications, advocating for tailored, non-drug approaches that enhance emotional regulation through techniques like breathing exercises.
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Founding the ADD Center
- Lynda Thompson and her late husband founded the ADD Center in 1993 focusing on ADHD using neurofeedback and biofeedback.
- Their interest sparked from a brochure about non-drug ADHD treatments and early workshops with pioneers in the field.
ADHD's High Heritability
- ADHD is highly heritable with a heritability estimate around 0.7, similar to height.
- Environment and lifestyle factors such as sleep also influence ADHD symptom severity.
Training Oscillatory Systems Matters
- Both neurofeedback and HRV biofeedback train oscillatory systems, which enables longer-lasting effects.
- Training these oscillatory loops resets neural setpoints unlike tonic systems that require continuous effort.
