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Mar 2023
26m 52s

ADHD and Emotional Autopilot

Asher Collins and Dusty Chipura
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Ash and Cam continue to pull the thread on getting distance from the Adrenaline Response Cycle as they explore common emotional responses when faced with uncertainty and challenge. Today they share the concept of emotional autopilot. We can approach our days and plans in an autopilot fashion expecting our day to go off without a hitch. We can also set our em ... Show More
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