ADHD: Millions Don’t Know They Have It & Blame Themselves for Years | Heal Thy Self w/ Dr. G # 430

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• Why high-functioning people go decades without knowing they have ADHD

• What the brain science actually reveals about focus, motivation & time perception

• The Gabor Maté trauma model — ADHD as adaptation vs disorder

• The stimulant conversation: benefits, risks, and dependency realities

• Lifestyle anchors that support the ADHD brain (sleep times, routines, movement)

• Research-backed supplements that can help support attention Key Takeaways:

✅ ADHD isn’t laziness — it’s neurodevelopment + nervous system wiring

✅ Trauma in childhood shapes time perception and attention patterns

✅ Medication can help, but informed consent is essential

✅ Exercise, structure, breathwork, and key nutrients truly support regulation

✅ Compassion — not shame — is what actually unlocks change

Timestamps:

0:00 - Discovering I Have ADHD at 41

1:04 - My Entire Life Suddenly Made Sense

2:39 - The Idyllwild Moment: How I Found Out

4:45 - Everyone Knew But Me

7:31 - The Real Science Behind ADHD

13:56 - Childhood Signs I Missed

17:31 - What ADHD Actually Is (Not Laziness)

19:33 - Gabor Maté: ADHD as Adaptation to Stress

22:39 - Breaking Free from Shame

24:03 - The Truth About Adderall & Stimulants

26:49 - Natural Tools That Actually Help

28:15 - My Action Plan Moving Forward

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ADHD: Millions Don’t Know They Have It & Blame Themselves for Years | Heal Thy Self w/ Dr. G # 430

Heal Thy Self with Dr. G

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