Oh, the lies you’ve been told about your brain…
Today’s guest challenges the traditional description of ADHD, viewing it not as a disorder, but as a unique collection of traits that showcase different ways of thinking and experiencing emotions.
Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist, audiologist, and clinical and cognitive neuroscientist specializing in psychoneurobiology and metacognitive neuropsychology. Her passion is to help people see the power of the mind to change the brain, control chaotic thinking, and find mental peace. She shares her profound knowledge and insights on how the mind can shape and transform the brain, offering hope and practical strategies for finding mental peace in our daily lives.
We dove into everything from habit formation, ADHD brain scans, the difference between the mind and the brain, self-reflection and self-management, and tools to manage our messy minds. This episode is a beautiful blast of science sprinkled with well-earned mothering experience.
Her latest book, How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess: A Guide to Building Resilience and Managing Mental Health, is available now.
Learn more about Dr. Leaf at:
Her website – https://drleaf.com/
Instagram – @drcarolineleaf
Facebook – Dr. Caroline Leaf
Twitter – @DrCarolineLeaf
Let’s dive into our messy minds, mama.
Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-209-adhd-lies-cleaning-up-you-and-your-childs-mental-mess-building-habits-neurocycle-caroline-leaf
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E154: Igniting Conversations that Bring ADHD Women Together: BIPOC ADHD Trailblazers at the ADDA Women's Town Hall July 2022 Part 2
E153: Igniting Conversations that Bring ADHD Women Together: ADHD Trailblazers at the ADDA Women's Town Hall July 2022 Part 1
E152: My Arriving Home Routine: Easy Routines for Moms with ADHD for Calm Evenings and Smooth Mornings - "Top Tips" Encore
E151: Get Ready for the First Day of School: Transitioning Back to School for ADHD Moms & Kids - "Top Tips" Encore
E150: How to be Less Late: An ADHD Guide for Improving Timeliness When You Are Time Blind - "Top Tips" Encore
Bonus: Rest is Different than Recovery - Behind The Scenes Summer Update 3
Bonus: That Time I Got “Let Go” - Behind The Scenes Summer Update 2
Bonus: No, You’re not a B*tch! Confidently Say You’re Amazing and Shine! - Behind The Scenes Summer Update 4
Bonus: ADDA Global Gathering - Behind The Scenes Summer Update 1
E149: Do You Have ADHD? How to Get an Adult ADHD Diagnosis and Find the Right Doctor to Help You - "Top Tips" Encore
E148: Stop the Summer Chaos! 5 Simple Steps to creating a flexible summer schedule for the ADHD family - Q&A Session: "Top Tips" Encore
E147: What I Wish I Knew Before Taking ADHD Medication: Your Questions Answered!
E146: 10 ADHD Medication Myths Busted: Honestly Discussing the Truth about Stimulant ADHD Medicines
E145: Stimulants and Non-Stimulants, Common Side Effects, and Squashing Rumors: An Introduction to ADHD Medication with Dr. Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells
E144: Overcoming the Shame, Fear, and Embarrassment of ADHD Medication For Your Best Treatment Plan - Because Parenting with ADHD is a Different Ball Game! with Dr. Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells
E143: Should You Take ADHD Medication? How to Make the Difficult Decision to Try ADHD Medicine for Your Child or Yourself with Psychotherapist Christina Crowe
E142: Why I Choose to Take ADHD Medication and My Journey for the Best ADHD Treatment Plan
E141: How to Succeed when You're Leading Your Family On Your Own - 5 Single Moms with ADHD Share: Ask The Experts Roundtable
E140: What Does ADHD Look Like in Women? When to get an Adult ADHD Diagnosis with Dr. Sasha Hamdani
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