EPISODE · Mar 4, 2025 · 38 MIN
Ep 15. The ADHD Brain and Emotional Regulation: What You Haven’t Been Told
from Wildly Different · host Ana Urban
Right now, everyone is talking about emotions—how to process them, how to “master” them (whatever that means), and there’s a lot of noise out there. The root of everything we do comes down to emotional regulation. Your relationships? Your career? Your finances? Even what you eat for dinner—all influenced by how you handle your emotions.But, emotional regulation isn’t about shutting feelings down or pretending they don’t exist. It’s about knowing how to ride the emotional waves without letting them hijack your life. And trust me, I’ve got thoughts.This week, I’m breaking down emotional regulation into four simple parts and sharing insights from my own journey (and my work as a coach and teacher).In this episode, you’ll learn about:Emotional regulation is at the root of nearly every struggle people face (0:30)Four parts of emotional regulation: identifying emotions, allowing them without judgment, not identifying with them, and carrying on while feeling emotions (2:35)People with ADHD may experience emotional dysregulation more often (04:53)Prefrontal cortex may not communicate effectively with the limbic system in ADHD brains (6:25)ADHD brains may struggle with emotional inertia, making it harder to shift out of emotional states (7:58)Current ADHD research may not be as scientific or conclusive as often believed (10:18)Lack of research on ADHD individuals who grew up in supportive environments or developed coping strategies (14:23)Questions the impact of modern school systems on ADHD symptoms in children (16:37)Proposes rethinking how we define and approach ADHD (20:03)Challenges the narrative that ADHD brains are inherently worse at emotional regulation (22:55)Suggests that ADHD traits could potentially be emotional regulation superpowers (24:03)Explains emotional inertia as the time it takes to bounce back from a feeling (27:06)Enrollment for ADHD Untamed is now open! This transformative program is designed to help you embrace your ADHD with confidence, harness your strengths, and create a life that works for you. I’m offering expert guidance, practical tools, and a supportive community, to help you gain clarity, self-acceptance, and strategies to thrive. Don’t miss this opportunity to break free from overwhelm and step into your full potential. Sign up now to start your journey! https://www.anaurban.com/adhd-untamed🌱 Ready to stop second-guessing and start trusting yourself—no matter what emotions arise?🎟️ Save your seat for the live 2-day workshop: Rewire Your Brain for Emotional Resilience in Just 5 Minutes a Day🗓️ May 20 & 22 | Included for Untamed members💻 Grab your ticket today!Want to go even deeper? Join the Untamed coaching experience and build the emotional resilience, clarity, and confidence to create a life that aligns with your values.✨ Weekly live coaching with Ana✨ Emotional regulation & mindset tools✨ The Untamed Freedom Formula course✨ Live masterclasses & workshops every month plus our entire library of past classes on everything from decluttering to perfectionism✨ A wildly relatable, supportive community👉🏽 Join now at anaurban.com/adhd-untamed
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Right now, everyone is talking about emotions—how to process them, how to “master” them (whatever that means), and there’s a lot of noise out there. The root of everything we do comes down to emotional regulation. Your relationships? Your career? Your finances? Even what you eat for dinner—all influenced by how you handle your emotions.But, emotional regulation isn’t about shutting feelings down or pretending they don’t exist. It’s about knowing how to ride the emotional waves without letting them hijack your life. And trust me, I’ve got thoughts.This week, I’m breaking down emotional regulation into four simple parts and sharing insights from my own journey (and my work as a coach and teacher).In this episode, you’ll learn about:Emotional regulation is at the root of nearly every struggle people face (0:30)Four parts of emotional regulation: identifying emotions, allowing them without judgment, not identifying with them, and carrying on while feeling emotions (2:35)People with ADHD may experience emotional dysregulation more often (04:53)Prefrontal cortex may not communicate effectively with the limbic system in ADHD brains (6:25)ADHD brains may struggle with emotional inertia, making it harder to shift out of emotional states (7:58)Current ADHD research may not be as scientific or conclusive as often believed (10:18)Lack of research on ADHD individuals who grew up in supportive environments or developed coping strategies (14:23)Questions the impact of modern school systems on ADHD symptoms in children (16:37)Proposes rethinking how we define and approach ADHD (20:03)Challenges the narrative that ADHD brains are inherently worse at emotional regulation (22:55)Suggests that ADHD traits could potentially be emotional regulation superpowers (24:03)Explains emotional inertia as the time it takes to bounce back from a feeling (27:06)Enrollment for ADHD Untamed is now open! This transformative program is designed to help you embrace your ADHD with confidence, harness your strengths, and create a life that works for you. I’m offering expert guidance, practical tools, and a supportive community, to help you gain clarity, self-acceptance, and strategies to thrive. Don’t miss this opportunity to break free from overwhelm and step into your full potential. Sign up now to start your journey! https://www.anaurban.com/adhd-untamed🌱 Ready to stop second-guessing and start trusting yourself—no matter what emotions arise?🎟️ Save your seat for the live 2-day workshop: Rewire Your Brain for Emotional Resilience in Just 5 Minutes a Day🗓️ May 20 & 22 | Included for Untamed members💻 Grab your ticket today!Want to go even deeper? Join the Untamed coaching experience and build the emotional resilience, clarity, and confidence to create a life that aligns with your values.✨ Weekly live coaching with Ana✨ Emotional regulation & mindset tools✨ The Untamed Freedom Formula course✨ Live masterclasses & workshops every month plus our entire library of past classes on everything from decluttering to perfectionism✨ A wildly relatable, supportive community👉🏽 Join now at anaurban.com/adhd-untamed
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