Did you know managing ADHD isnât about trying harder but about seeing whatâs actually happening with more clarity and less judgment?
In this episode of the Attention Different Podcast, Stephen Tonti and Aaron Smith sit down with developmental pediatrician ðð«. ððð«ð€ ððð«ðð¢ð§ to talk about the realities of ADHD care, mindfulness, medication, and the inner critic. Dr. Bertin explains how mindfulness can help us notice our thoughts and habits without immediately judging them, especially when ADHD has left us carrying years of criticism and expectations about what we âshouldâ be able to do.
They also take a closer look at ADHD medication and why finding the right treatment can require trial and error. Dr. Bertin shares why the goal isnât to change who you are, but to find support that helps you feel like yourself while better directing your attention and actions.
âšHighlightsâš
âïž Why mindfulness isnât about clearing your mind
âïž How the inner critic becomes intertwined with ADHD
âïž Why negativity bias can make difficult moments feel bigger
âïž How mindfulness can support emotional regulation
âïž The judgment and misinformation surrounding ADHD medication
âïž Why finding the right medication can require trial and error
âïž What effective ADHD medication management should actually look like
âïž Practical ways to begin mindfulness when your brain wonât sit stillÂ
âððð¢ ðððâð¡ ðâðððð ðððŠ âðððð¡ ð€ðð¡âðð¢ð¡ ðððð ð¡ ðððððð€ððððððð ðð¡âð ð¡âððð.â  â ðð«. ððð«ð€ ððð«ðð¢ð§
ð¬ Whatâs one ADHD âshouldâ youâre trying to let go of? Let us know in the comments below. ðÂ
Whether youâre navigating a new ADHD diagnosis, trying to figure out medication, struggling with your inner critic, or simply looking for a different way to relate to your ADHD brain, this conversation offers practical ideas for moving forward without constantly fighting yourself.
ð§ðµð² ðððð²ð»ðð¶ðŒð» ðð¶ð³ð³ð²ð¿ð²ð»ð ð£ðŒð±ð°ð®ðð ð§ð²ð®ðº:
- Hosts: Stephen Tonti, Aaron Smith & Devin Pitts-Rogers
- Producer: David Grabowski
- Editors: Ian Lopez & Luis Paulo de la Fuente
- Sound Mix & Theme Music: David Grabowski
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