370. Attention Deficit: the Superpower! with Dr. Edward Hallowell
Neurodiversity encapsulates the idea that we experience and interact with the world differently. There is no one "right" way of thinking, learning, and behaving. Therefore, being neurodivergent is not a disability. According to my guest, Dr. Ned Hallowell, to call it a disorder is a huge mistake. It's a trait that, if managed well, becomes a superpower. In this episode, Dr. Ned describes ADHD as having a brain with a Ferrari engine and bicycle brakes. Although it's tricky to navigate and maneuver, modern psychiatry and medicine have opened new and better ways for neurodivergent people to deal with their daily lives more easily. Dr. Ned and I talked more in detail about neurodiversity, ADHD vs. ADD, dyslexia and the best approaches for parents and diagnosed individuals. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/370.