ADHD with Jenna Free

EP. 2: The MISUNDERSTOOD Truth About ADHD & Your Nervous System: Why Traditional Regulation Methods Are FAILING You | ADHD with Jenna Free

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Apr 7, 2025
Discover how nervous system regulation plays a crucial role for those with ADHD. Learn about the detrimental effects of chronic fight or flight responses and why identifying dysregulation is key. The conversation introduces the innovative ADHD Reset approach, offering practical strategies to interrupt dysregulation. Tune in for insights on coping mechanisms that can lead to a more enjoyable and productive life with ADHD, emphasizing patience and practice in the journey to regulation.
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ADVICE

Interrupting Dysregulation

  • Practice in-the-moment nervous system regulation to manage dysregulation effectively.
  • Identify and interrupt dysregulation as it arises.
ANECDOTE

Yoga Studio Safety

  • Regulating only in specific environments, like yoga, reinforces the idea that other places are unsafe.
  • Train your body to relax in all environments for lasting change.
INSIGHT

ADHD Reset Approach

  • The ADHD Reset approach involves nervous system regulation, thought regulation, and addressing avoidance/urgency cycles.
  • It also focuses on boundaries and reducing people-pleasing tendencies.
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