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Ep 48: How to Identify and Regulate Stress and ADHD Symptoms for a Healthier Lifestyle
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Have you ever found yourself endlessly scrolling on your phone, procrastinating on your to-do list, or feeling completely drained after work, and chalked it up as the usual side effects of adulthood and overwhelm? There might be something bigger going on. In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I am joined by Jenna Free, an ADHD therapist and coach (who lives with ADHD), to unpack the reality of adult ADHD and mental dysregulation, especially as it shows up in dental clinicians.
Jenna shares her refreshing, beyond-medicine approach to ADHD that focuses on nervous system regulation, stress management, and redefining what it means to function well both in and outside of the operatory. In our discussion, we unpack what ADHD really is (beyond the stereotypes), why many people, especially women, aren’t diagnosed until adulthood, and the telltale signs of ADHD.
We unpack the concepts of what it means to be in “fight or flight” mode, survival mode, and dysregulation, and give you actionable advice for an ADHD reset through nervous system, thought/ belief, and behavior regulation. Beyond technique and diagnosis, we explore how this dysregulation can show up as physical pain, emotional reactivity, and unhealthy habits like doom-scrolling.
Regardless of whether you have an ADHD diagnosis or are just feeling overwhelmed, learning to regulate your stress response will make you a better clinician, colleague, and human. Making small changes today can add up, allowing you to take control over your well-being.
About Jenna:
Jenna Free is a therapist for ADHD with ADHD. She specializes in getting ADHDers out of fight or flight (which is the thing making life so hard, not just ADHD) and into a life that is more productive and, most importantly, more enjoyable.
Connect with Jenna:
ADHD with Jenna Free Podcast (Apple Podcasts)
ADHD with Jenna Free Podcast (Spotify)
To watch on YouTube, click here!
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Polished Posture. The information shared in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for any health concerns or before making significant lifestyle changes.
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Chapters
1. Introduction of Jenna Free (00:00:00)
2. Getting Diagnosed with ADHD As an Adult (00:04:28)
3. What is ADHD? (00:09:40)
4. How ADHD Presents Itself (00:13:50)
5. How Fight-or-Flight and Dysregulation Relate to ADHD (00:16:07)
6. Medication for ADHD (00:20:20)
7. What is Regulation? (00:22:13)
8. Regulation Tools for Dental Clinicians (00:29:47)
9. Regulation is Possible (No Matter Your Age) (00:33:32)
10. Physical Pain with ADHD for Dental Clinicians (00:36:15)
11. Operatory Tips for Managing Symptoms (00:38:22)
12. Where Does Dysregulation Come From? (00:44:44)
13. How Long Until You Feel The Effects of Self-Regulation (00:48:48)
14. Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms (00:52:26)
15. How to Connect with Jenna (00:56:22)
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