In this episode, I explain how medications such as Adderall, Ritalin, Vyvanse and other stimulants work to increase focus and treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). I explain the brain circuits involved in focus and the key roles dopamine and norepinephrine play in their regulation. Then I explain how stimulants such as Adderall and Vyvanse c ... Show More
Yesterday
The Mental Frame & Specific Daily Actions to Succeed | Andy Stumpf
Andy Stumpf is a retired Navy SEAL, world-record-holding wingsuit BASE jumper, martial artist, and author. We discuss the mental framework and moment-to-moment decision-making process that can allow anyone to build discipline and resilience and better navigate both everyday life ... Show More
2h 55m
Jun 8
Eating for Better Sleep & Foods that Improve Metabolic Health | Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge
Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge, PhD, is a professor of nutritional medicine at Columbia University School of Medicine and an expert on the bidirectional relationship between nutrition and sleep. We discuss how even moderate sleep loss increases appetite, changes hunger-related hormones ... Show More
1h 57m
May 2024
504- How Cannabis Use Affects ADHD Symptoms and Sleep in Adolescents
<p>Mariely Hernandez, Ph.D., helps caregivers understand the effects of infrequent and frequent cannabis use on cognition and sleep health in teens with ADHD, as well as how to engage youth in reducing problematic cannabis use.</p> <p><strong>Teens with ADHD, Sleep, and Substance ... Show More
59m 32s
Oct 2023
Do You Have ADHD? | Dr. Mark Bertin
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p>The difference between ADHD and human distractibility, and strategies for managing ADHD that can improve your focus, even ... Show More
1h 3m
Feb 2024
491- How to ADHD: An Insider's Guide to Working with Your ADHD Brain (Not Against It!) with Jessica McCabe
<p>YouTube Powerhouse Jessica McCabe will discuss themes from her book, How to ADHD, including navigating a world not built for the neurodivergent brain, the economic cost of not treating ADHD, how she's learned to pay attention to time, and more.</p> <p><strong>Living with ADHD: ... Show More
1h 4m