About this episode
Ep 127. What does ADHD *really* look and feel like – and does it manifest differently for women and men? Is it truly a lack of attention, or an "interest based nervous system," where you have the ability to also hyperfocus where you're truly passionate? Dr. Laura Gouge, a naturopathic physician, dives into both her own lived experience with ADHD and expert insights on how to support ADHD symptoms both physically and emotionally. This episode is a real "put the pieces together" moment for anyone looking to understand their own sensitive nervous system to create a more balanced life. We explore a ton of juicy topics, including ADHD as an adaptation, the pain-pleasure pendulum swing, and why we create chaos in our lives to trigger brain stimulation. Laura beautifully outlines why ADHD can often manifest as a streak of genius and why folks with ADHD can so easily hyperfocus on what they love. HERE'S THE JUICE: How symptoms of ADHD can vary quite a bit between childhood and adulthood The TRUE reason why time blindness is such an obstacle for folks with ADHD and identifying tools to help Why people with ADHD oscillate between hyper-productivity and struggling to get anything done & how to find the middle ground Tangible ways to build up your nervous system Why dopamine plays such an essential role in interest-based nervous systems The idea that ADHD is actually an adaptation How to support ADHD symptoms through diet and managing histamines Why the liver plays a key role in ADHD symptoms Connect with Laura: IG: @ drlauragouge Website: Laura Gouge Connect with Olivia: Organic Olivia's IG Olivia's personal IG Organic Olivia's TikTok Read Olivia's blog posts Shop my full line of herbalist-formulated medicinal blends: HERE LINKS MENTIONED: The Man Who Sits with Death on Why Relationships Make a Life | Sah D'Simone ARE YOU ADDICTED TO DOPAMINE? - how to feel human again in a world full of overstimulation + choosing pain as much as pleasure with Dr. Lembke