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ADHD is often misunderstood as a simple "lack of attention." But in this episode of Being Well, Forrest and Dr. Rick are joined by ADHD pioneer Dr. John Ratey to explore the true nature of this complex condition. They debunk common misconceptions, explore how ADHD works in the brain, and discuss its surprising strengths and vulnerabilities. You\u2019ll learn how to thrive with ADHD by applying effective interventions, including social connection, mindfulness practice, medication, and exercise.\nAbout our Guest: Dr. John Ratey is associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and the author of eleven books including Spark and the Driven to Distraction series with Dr. Ned Hallowell. Their newest book in the series is the fantastic ADHD 2.0\nWatch the Episode: Prefer watching video? You\xa0can watch this episode on YouTube.\nKey Topics:\n0:00: Introduction\n2:00: Some of the biggest misconceptions about ADHD\n3:35: The advantages of having ADHD\n5:55: De-pathologizing, skillful means, and the problem of \u201cfit\u201d\n9:25: The variety of presentations\n12:10: A trait, not a disorder\n13:55: The task-positive network, and the default mode network\n18:20: Three ways to turn off the default mode network\n22:20: The importance of social connection\n25:35: Feeling like an outsider, and being punished for having ADHD\n28:45: Deliberate internalization of beneficial experiences\n31:40: Why exercise and movement is particularly useful for ADHD\n34:45: Dance as an ideal form of exercise\n39:50: Jump rope, and right amount of exercise\n41:15: Nature and the afflictions of civilization\n44:25: Medication\n51:15: Recap\nRumination Workshop from Rick! Join Rick on April 22nd for a 1-day, live online workshop where you'll learn how to identify rumination when it comes up and get out of negative cycles in your head compassionately and effectively. Use coupon code BeingWell20 for 20% off!\nSponsors:\nThis podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp, and you can join over a million people using the world\u2019s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month!\nWant to sleep better? Try the Calm app! Visit calm.com/beingwell for 40% off a premium subscription.\nConnect with the show:\n\nSubscribe on iTunes\n\nFollow Forrest on YouTube\n\nFollow us on Instagram\n\nFollow Forrest on Instagram\n\nFollow Rick on Facebook\n\nFollow Forrest on Facebook\n\nVisit Forrest's website