Navigating ADHD Through Regulation with Jenna (Part 2)

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In this episode of the Mindful Megs podcast, host Megs dives into organizing an ADHD brain through regulation and mindfulness. Megs shares her personal journey of managing ADHD and interviews Jenna Free on effective techniques for staying present and regulated. They explore the significance of understanding and harnessing ADHD as a superpower, discuss ways to manage daily tasks without feeling overwhelmed, and highlight the importance of slowing down to achieve a sustainable pace in life. Listeners will gain valuable insights into using mindfulness to tackle dysregulation, managing temper tantrums, and overcoming the societal pressure of being perpetually busy. Jenna Free also shares resources for those looking to deepen their understanding of ADHD management.

Jenna Free is a Certified Canadian Counsellor and ADHD coach with her Master’s in Counseling Psychology. Jenna also has ADHD  and her unique approach to working with ADHD has quickly connected with people worldwide. Jenna helps ADHDers through workshops, groups and on social media.

Free Guide: www.adhdwithjennafree.com/adhdguide

Groups: www.adhdwithjennafree.com/groups

ADHD @ WORK Workshop: www.adhdwithjennafree.com/adhd@work

02:40 Practical Techniques for Staying Present

03:15 Teaching Mindfulness to Children

04:35 Owning ADHD and Thriving

04:47 Addressing Common Misconceptions About ADHD

05:16 The Importance of Regulation

07:08 Daily Routines and Mindful Practices

10:39 In-the-Moment Regulation Techniques

13:42 Handling Dysregulation and Stress

15:17 Rewiring the Brain for Calmness

17:43 Dealing with Grief and Dysregulation

18:38 Understanding Primal Survival Instincts

19:33 Recognizing Compulsive Behaviors

21:08 Steps to Address Dysregulation

22:48 Building Regulation Skills

25:13 ADHD as a Superpower

27:58 Navigating ADHD Diagnosis and Symptoms

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