I Have ADHD Podcast 30 ADHD and Neuroplasticity
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Oct 25, 2019 The host shares their personal journey with ADHD, emphasizing the resilience required to navigate challenges like brain fog. They discuss the importance of embracing imperfection, highlighting that 'B minus work' can still make a difference. The transformative power of neuroplasticity is explored, showcasing powerful success stories from a cognitive development perspective. Listeners learn how altering thoughts and routines can lead to positive changes, encouraging perseverance and professional support for personal growth.
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Showing Up Imperfectly
- Kristin shares her struggle to record due to brain fog and her decision to show up anyway.
- She frames imperfect consistency as valuable and models B-minus work for listeners.
Adult Brains Keep Changing
- Neuroplasticity means the adult brain can form new neural pathways and remap functions.
- This capability allows learning, recovery, and change well into adulthood.
Learning Center Success Story
- Kristin describes running a learning center that uses brain training to improve memory, processing, and attention.
- She shares a 16-year-old student's dramatic gains to show neuroplasticity in action.