Dr. John Kruse is a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and author with 25 years of experience specializing in adult ADHD. He earned his MD and PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Rochester. Dr. Kruse is known for his book, "Recognizing Adult ADHD: What Donald Trump Can Teach Us About Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder," and focuses on helping patients understand and manage ADHD through various therapeutic approaches.

In our conversation we discuss:

(00:00) - Defining ADHD and DSM criteria

(01:44) - How adult ADHD is diagnosed

(03:36) - ADHD vs. other mental conditions

(06:10) - Executive function and brain chemistry

(08:32) - Biological markers and group overlap

(11:38) - ADHD diagnosis trends and underdiagnosis

(15:18) - ADHD increase during COVID explained

(18:06) - Why adult ADHD went unrecognized

(21:24) - Misdiagnosis and long-term consequences

(27:17) - Genetics and shared mental health traits

(31:01) - Trauma vs. genetic origins of ADHD

(39:02) - Life impacts of untreated ADHD

(46:19) - Interest-driven attention and hyperfocus

(50:05) - ADHD strengths in entrepreneurship

(01:11:38) - First steps and treatment options

Learn more about Dr. John Kruse:

YouTube Channel: youtube.com/9

Reddit Subreddit: reddit.com/r/DrJohnKruse/

Medium Articles: https://www.google.com/search?q=dockruse.medium.com

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Marc Brackett, Ph.D., is the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and a professor in the Yale Child Study Center. He is the author of the bestselling book Permission to Feel. His research focuses on how emotions influence learning, decision-making, relationships, and mental health. Marc also developed RULER, a widely used program for teaching emotional intelligence in schools.

In our conversation we discuss:

(00:00) - Definition of emotional intelligence

(01:26) - IQ vs. EQ

(04:54) - Quantifying EQ

(11:30) - 5 key benefits of emotional intelligence

(22:28) - EQ is malleable and learnable

(32:01) - The role of ‘Uncle Marvin’

(38:14) - Suppression vs. regulation

(43:25) - Consequences of suppressing your emotions

(47:46) - You can be the Uncle Marvin

(56:59) - Understanding emotions

(01:01:32) - Dealing with imposter syndrome

(01:05:23) - AI and emotional support

(01:11:00) - Final takeaways

Learn more about Dr. BrackettWebsite - https://marcbrackett.com/

Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Brackett

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marc.brackett/?hl=en

App - https://howwefeel.org/

New Book - https://www.amazon.com/Dealing-Feeling-Your-Emotions-Create/dp/1250329590

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Dr. Terry Wahls is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa and a pioneer in functional medicine and nutrition-based therapy. She is best known for developing the Wahls Protocol, a diet and lifestyle program that helped her reverse the symptoms of progressive multiple sclerosis. Once confined to a wheelchair, Dr. Wahls regained her mobility through her science-backed approach to mitochondrial health. Her work focuses on using food as medicine to manage autoimmune and chronic diseases. She is also a bestselling author and speaker, inspiring millions with her personal story and clinical research.

In our conversation we discuss:

(00:00) – Dr. Terry Wahls being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis

(8:30) – Focusing on mitochondria

(10:45) – Genetic factors vs. lifestyle

(18:25) – Hunter-gatherer diet

(24:09) – Effects of being born via C-section on health

(28:00) – How to make kids eat healthy

(30:32) – What are the best organs to eat?

(33:17) – Is there an animal that has the most nutrition?

(35:10) – Nutritional benefits of eating testicles

(36:22) – Supplements

(40:18) – Consuming more protein after age 50

(42:18) – The Wahls Protocol

(43:50) – What are nightshade vegetables?

(47:41)– How chronic stress impacts brain health

(51:37) – The rise of environmental toxins

Learn more about Dr. Wahls

Website : https://terrywahls.com/

Instagram: @drterrywahls

Patient Registry : https://terrywahls.com/trials

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