EP. 53: Neuroplasticity, Mindfulness, Meditation and ADHD

Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here : https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup ___ In Episode #53 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy tackles the science behind meditation, specifically neuroplasticity. Tracy introduces the book Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD, An 8-Step Program for Strengthening Attention, Managing Emotions and Achieving Your Goals* by Lidia Zylowska, MD. Learn: what neuroplasticity is and how it affects not only our ability to learn but also the brain’s ability to change and adapt, when neuroplasticity occurs in our lifespan, several interesting examples of neuroplasticity, what one key factor is in neuroplasticity, how the concept of neuroplasticity has completely changed the thinking around meditation, what long-term meditators' brains look like in regions related to attention, self-monitoring, and emotional regulation, what long-term meditators' brains look like as they age, what attentional blink is and how it is affected by meditation, how long you must meditate in order to start seeing its benefits, what areas of the brain are enhanced by mindfulness or meditation training and why this is important to those of us with ADHD, and why meditation is especially important to those of us with inattentive ADHD, especially those suffering from Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. ______________ Resources: The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and the Adult ADHD Brain Mindfulness Meditation Training for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Adulthood Your Child’s Brain on Mindful Meditation Send a Message: Your Name | Email | Message If this podcast helps you understand your ADHD brain, Shift helps you train it. Practice mindset work in just 10 minutes a day. Learn more at tracyotsuka.com/shift Instead of Struggling to figure out what to do next? ADHD isn’t a productivity problem. It’s an identity problem. That’s why most strategies don’t stick—they weren’t designed for how your brain actually works. Your ADHD Brain is A-OK Academy is different. It’s a patented, science-backed coaching program that helps you stop fighting your brain and start building a life that fits. 👉 Learn more here : https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/aok-academy Learn more by connecting with Tracy through Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn , Pinterest , or visit adhdforsmartwomen.com . Are You Ready to Discover Your Brilliance? Order Now: https://tracyotsuka.com/book2 Visit our website: https://tracyotsuka.com