I'm ADHD! No You're Not ADHD 101 with Rory Bremner
Sep 19, 2024
Rory Bremner, an impressionist and satirist, joins Dr. Mine and Paul Whitehouse to share his journey of being diagnosed with ADHD later in life while using his platform to raise awareness. They delve into the humorous aspects of ADHD, discussing everything from translating operas to the complexities of emotional regulation. Rory highlights the importance of understanding neurodiversity and shares personal anecdotes on managing impulsivity, all while advocating for better support and destigmatization of ADHD.
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ADHD As A Difference Not A Disorder
- ADHD is better described as a neurodevelopmental difference, not a disorder, because attention is spread across many stimuli rather than absent.
- Rory Bremner and hosts link ADHD to dopamine shortages and underconnected prefrontal regions causing impulsivity and hyperactivity.
Teach Co-Regulation And Self-Regulation Early
- Encourage co-regulation strategies in schools and families to strengthen prefrontal control and quiet the amygdala.
- Use visualization, meditation, yoga and movement alongside medication rather than defaulting to drugs alone.
Context Shapes Outcomes For Neurodivergent Minds
- Neurodivergent traits can drive both exclusion and exceptional success depending on context and support.
- Rory notes high representation of neurodiversity in prisons and among entrepreneurs, showing system fit shapes outcomes.