EPISODE · Oct 28, 2024 · 42 MIN
Vagus Nerve Magic: How ADHD brains can find calm
from The ADHD Skills Lab · host Skye Waterson
What do you know about the Autonomic Nervous System and its connection to ADHD? In this week’s episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, we welcome resident expert Abbie J. for a bite-sized yet powerful breakdown of how the ANS impacts emotional regulation in ADHD.Curious about what's inside?Discover the different nervous systems at play, explained in a simple, digestible wayWhy "we’re meant to be dysregulated"—and how to shift out of itWhat micro-moments are and how they can change your dayLearn to be seaweed—a grounding technique that uses the slowest, most subtle movements to reset your nervous systemThanks for being here! Until next time,Sarah Russell (Podcast Producer)P.S. Skye here—email me "GROUNDING" at [email protected] or DM me on IG, and I’ll send you my free article on grounding techniques for ADHD!ReferencesDysregulation of the autonomic nervous system in adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A systematic reviewAn Individualized, Data-Driven Biological Approach to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) HeterogeneityIs autonomic nervous system function atypical in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? A systematic review of the evidenceHeart rate variability, prefrontal neural function, and cognitive performance: the neurovisceral integration perspective on self-regulation, adaptation, and healthLooking for more content? Want to get in touch?We would love to hear from you!IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisationYT: Unconventional Organisation ADHD P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
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What do you know about the Autonomic Nervous System and its connection to ADHD? In this week’s episode of The ADHD Skills Lab, we welcome resident expert Abbie J. for a bite-sized yet powerful breakdown of how the ANS impacts emotional regulation in ADHD. Curious about what's inside? Discover the different nervous systems at play, explained in a simple, digestible wayWhy "we’re meant to be dysregulated"—and how to shift out of itWhat micro-moments are and how they can change your dayLearn to...
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