EPISODE · May 27, 2024 · 12 MIN
S1 E14 - ADHD and music: why it hits me so hard.
from Glitchy Switch: What ADHD feels like to an adult. · host Martin Gale
This week, we're diving into a topic I’ve been eager to share—music. In this episode, I reflect on how ADHD has shaped my musical tastes and experiences, and explore the deep emotional and technical connections that make music so powerful for me. In this episode: How "edgy" music provides a buzz of adrenalin without getting into trouble. Why house music's style and structure are perfect for the ADHD brain. How the mix of "tension and release" plays its part. Why soulful music registers so particularly. Vindication through the number of ADHD DJs. Support Glitchy Switch: Instagram 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/3Tumtaq LinkedIn 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/3wK0pzz Facebook 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/4avKVOB Note: This podcast is shared purely as first-hand experiences to help others and should not be considered medical advice. Listeners should seek proper guidance if they have concerns or questions of a medical nature.
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This week, we're diving into a topic I’ve been eager to share—music. In this episode, I reflect on how ADHD has shaped my musical tastes and experiences, and explore the deep emotional and technical connections that make music so powerful for me. In this episode: How "edgy" music provides a buzz of adrenalin without getting into trouble. Why house music's style and structure are perfect for the ADHD brain. How the mix of "tension and release" plays its part. Why soulful music registers so particularly. Vindication through the number of ADHD DJs. Support Glitchy Switch: Instagram 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/3Tumtaq LinkedIn 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/3wK0pzz Facebook 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/4avKVOB Note: This podcast is shared purely as first-hand experiences to help others and should not be considered medical advice. Listeners should seek proper guidance if they have concerns or questions of a medical nature.
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