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Sep 2022
19m 45s

It's not me, it's my ADHD (with Dr. Moni...

Monica Reinagel
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In this episode, psychologist Dr. Monica Johnson talks with Monica about the ways in which people with ADHD often struggle with various aspects of behavior change–whether that’s staying focused on the goal, following through on plans, or resisting impulses that lead them astray. 
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