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From The Heart, Inspiring Stories told by Inspiring Women In this heartfelt episode, Katie sits down with Jordyn, a remarkable individual whose resilience and determination have led her to overcome significant challenges and achieve great success. Diagnosed with depression and ADHD as a child, Jordyn faced bullying, mislabeling at school, and struggled with low self-esteem throughout her formative years. Despite these obstacles, she has risen above them to become a successful business owner and a loving mother in Queen Creek, AZ. Join us as Jordyn shares her inspiring story of perseverance, self-discovery, and growth. She opens up about her early struggles, the impact of her diagnoses, and how she navigated the tough terrain of her childhood and adolescence. Jordyn's journey is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of self-belief. In this episode, you'll hear about: - The challenges Jordyn faced growing up with depression and ADHD - Her experiences with bullying and being mislabeled in school - The turning points that helped her rebuild her self-esteem - How she transformed her life to become a successful entrepreneur Whether you're looking for inspiration to overcome your own challenges or simply want to hear a powerful story of triumph, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to hear how Jordyn's journey can inspire and empower us all to rise above adversity and achieve our dreams. Connect with and follow Jordyn here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086540915989 Follow MOMnation and connect with all of our podcasts here: https://direct.me/momnationusa Brought to you by Team EvoAZ at eXp Realty. Music and Lyrics by Susan Goyette. Have a topic you want us to cover? Comment below to share your idea! http://MOMnationUSA.com

Sarah Brown is a New York City based podcast producer and editor. She has worked on shows such as Minority Korner, Get on Up, #Matter and Fixing the Future. She also produces her own show called The Queerience, which is a podcast all about the LGBTQIA+ community. Sarah has a genetic condition called Fragile X syndrome that manifests in her as ADHD. On this episode, Sarah talks about:  What Fragile X syndrome is, and what it was like for her growing up with Fragile X and ADHD Her podcasting work, and the types of topics and guests she has on her podcast, The Queerience How she uses routines and other strategies to manage her life with ADHD How neurodiversity has helped her understand herself more, and find communities of people with similar experiences Follow Sarah and her podcast, The Queerience, on Instagram at @sbrownsays and @thequeeriencepodcast and on Twitter @thequeerience. Watch the video of this interview on YouTube. Read the episode transcript. Follow the Beyond 6 Seconds podcast in your favorite podcast player! Subscribe to the FREE Beyond 6 Seconds newsletter for early access to new episodes! Support this podcast at BuyMeACoffee.com/Beyond6Seconds and get a shout-out on a future episode! *Disclaimer: The views, guidance, opinions, and thoughts expressed in Beyond 6 Seconds episodes are solely mine and/or those of my guests, and do not necessarily represent those of my employer or other organizations.*

After working as a gifted education teacher, Emily Kircher-Morris became a clinical mental health counselor who supports gifted and twice-exceptional (gifted + neurodivergent) children. She is also the host of The Neurodiversity Podcast and the author of several books, including "Teaching Twice-Exceptional Learners in Today's Classroom" and the revised edition of "A Parent's Guide to Gifted Children." She has three neurodivergent children and is neurodivergent herself. During this episode, Emily talks about: What her life was like as a twice-exceptional student (gifted and ADHD)   Her experience as a teacher of gifted and twice-exceptional children, and why she decided to become a clinical mental health counselor The importance of neurodiversity-affirming therapy, and what it looks like in practice What inspired her to start The Neurodiversity Podcast The story behind the books that she wrote Find out more about Emily and her work at these links: Twitter: @EmilyKM_LPC The Neurodiversity Podcast Neurodiversity University Her books: Teaching Twice-Exceptional Learners in Today's Classroom and Raising Twice-Exceptional Children: A Handbook for Parents of Neurodivergent Gifted Kids Watch the video of this interview on YouTube! Subscribe to the FREE Beyond 6 Seconds newsletter for early access to new episodes! Support this podcast at BuyMeACoffee.com/Beyond6Seconds and get a shout-out on a future episode! Read the episode transcript. *Disclaimer: The views, guidance, opinions, and thoughts expressed in Beyond 6 Seconds episodes are solely mine and/or those of my guests, and do not necessarily represent those of my employer or other organizations.*

This week, I get real with Sheeva Rouhani-fard. Sheeva is an amazing functional medicine and holistic health coach who has truly uncovered the secrets of natural living. In this episode, we talk all about... • Her struggles with anxiety, depression, and ADHD • How she overcame 17 years of prescribed adderall • How to gear nutrition to help with ADHD • Her journey with breast implants • The importance of following your intuition and putting yourself first The amount of knowledge and wisdom Sheeva has is incredible and I feel so lucky to have had this conversation with her. I can't wait for you to listen to this episode and stay tuned for our How-To Minisode on Thursday! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Tracy as she welcomes Miriam Schulman to Ep. 136 of her podcast ADHD for Smart Ass Women. So for all these reasons, I am delighted to introduce you to Miriam Schulman, artist and founder of The Inspiration Place. Through her online classes, business coaching programs, and popular podcast, she's helped thousands of artists around the world develop their skill sets and sell more art. Miriam is a graduate of Dartmouth College and M.I.T. who has been featured in major publications including Forbes, The New York Times, Art of Man, Professional Artist magazine, and Art Journaling magazine. Her artwork has also been featured on NBC's “Parenthood” and the Amazon series “Hunters” with Al Pacino. Her forthcoming book with HarperCollins Leadership on how to make it as an artist is scheduled to be released in October 2022.    Miriam shares:  Her and her family's experience with ADHD Her challenging first year in college Why originality is so important to her Her observations on the link between creativity and ADHD What it means to be a lifelong learner Why she started The Inspiration Place The difference between selling art online or in person The ADHD traits that she regularly sees in artists What artists tend to struggle with The importance of practicing your creative The ADHD traits that she feels are responsible for her success? The key to living successfully with ADHD is? Her number one ADHD workaround?    Resources: https://www.schulmanart.com/The Inspiration Place Podcast, Artists and ADD: Creatively Distracted, with Tracy Otsuka  

Join Tracy as she welcomes Rebecca Brianceau to Episode 124 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women. Rebecca is an autodidact artist and an international mindfulness art teacher who hails from Toronto, Canada. Rebecca has lived in Dubai, the UAE, London, England, Zurich, Switzerland and São Paulo, Brazil. She spent 15+ years in the music industry where she worked with multi-platinum selling and indie recording artists in hiphop, soul and RnB, as well as with producers, video directors, DJs, and fashion designers.  In 2011 she left a successful career in the music world to launch her art career. Her Ocean Soul Series of stunning ocean paintings has been exhibited in galleries and art shows throughout Canada and Mexico. She now lives in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.   Rebecca shares: The story of what inspired her to create her beautiful resin ocean paintings Her ADHD diagnosis Her ADHD symptoms What changed once she was diagnosed How she fell into the music industry and traveled all over the world as a band manager The ADHD traits that she feels are responsible for her success The key to living well with ADHD Her number one workaround Information about her Ocean Soul Series, Riviera Maya art exhibit in Playa Del Carmen   Resources: Rebecca's Instagram: @rebeccabrianceauart Rebecca's Ocean Soul Series Riviera Maya art exhibit in Playa Del Carmen   Music: Taj & Director Director X Hamdan Al Abri Kamal Musallam, creator of Arabic/Jazz Fusion Kamal's created a new guitar "the glissentar" that allowed him to play oud guitar sounds on a more comfortable guitar face  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbTqZp4KFDE

Today on Episode 120 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy invites Dr. Elizabeth Sanchez to her podcast. Dr. Sanchez earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois, Chicago and will join Adventist Health White Memorial (Los Angeles, CA) as a Family Medicine resident. While working with many underserved communities in Chicago and Los Angeles, Elizabeth found her niche in primary care where she integrates her passions of caring for underserved communities, public health advocacy, research and mentorship for the next generation of doctors.    Prior to medical school, Dr. Sanchez spent over 5 years working in translational and clinical research at the UCLA School of Medicine, Department of Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, and later at UC Irvine, School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesia. Most recently, Dr. Sanchez worked as medical data manager for COVID-19 testing at a San Jose medical start up called Work Health Solutions. She also is dedicated to mentoring medical students with adult ADHD and eliminating the stigma within the medical community.   Dr. Elizabeth Sanchez shares: Her ADHD story and the circumstances surrounding her diagnosis?  Her experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)  How her ADHD challenged her in medical school Her struggle with the NBME board and being denied additional time for the USMLE exams How socioeconomic status can affect a person’s ability to succeed with ADHD in medical school The importance of mentoring underrepresented minority medical students The key to living successfully with ADHD Her number one ADHD workaround?    Resources: Anki : https://apps.ankiweb.net/ How to use anki in medical school: https://www.yousmle.com/5-keys-rock-usmle-step-1-anki-spaced-repetition/ Peloton Desk Accessory:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088D88FP8/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_A5FT6FQDMTHXNSSQEDSE?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1   My email: drelizabethkeller@gmail.com Pema Chodron The Podcast Index Our Podcast Page

Join Tracy as she welcomes Dr. Diana Mercado to Episode 111 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women. Dr. Mercado is the daughter of Mexican immigrant workers. She graduated from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry, earned her medical degree from the University of Texas and did her residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Diana became a family medicine physician so that minority patients would have a physician who “looks like them.” Today Dr. Diana Mercado is a Nurse Practitioner mentor, Clinic Medical Director and was just elected Chief Medical Officer for Jackson County Hospital in Texas.   Diana shares with us: Her struggles in medical school The circumstances surrounding her ADHD diagnosis Her symptoms in childhood What changed once she was diagnosed Her struggle with imposter syndrome The medication that works best for her The ADHD traits that make her a better doctor? What she believes to be the key to living successfully with ADHD Her interest in coaching   Resources: Brooke Castillo, The Life Coach School Mydais Medication Dr. Diana Mercado's email: overachievewithadhd@gmail.com

In this episode of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy introduces you to 21 year-old, Mikayla Kee. Mikayla is currently a senior, finishing her bachelor’s degree at The Evergreen State College in Washington. She will be entering the Master’s in Teaching program next. Mikayla also volunteers as a para educator at a local elementary school and, in true ADHD fashion, Mikayla has been doing all of this while working as a semi professional soccer player for the past three years.    Mikayla shares: The circumstances surrounding her ADHD diagnosis Her ADHD symptoms Her struggles during her first year in college How collegiate athletics is the perfect ADHD compliment to her education  When she connected soccer as a workaround for her ADHD How her college addresses different learning styles and why this works so well for her ADHD brain  How important trust is in dealing with emotional dysregulation What has changed since she was diagnosed The ADHD traits that she feels are responsible for her success The key to living successfully with ADHD Her number one ADHD workaround   Resources: Instagram - @mikaylakfit John Ratey's book Spark    

In Episode 102 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy welcomes Dr. Melody Kuphal. Dr. Kuphal has a bachelor’s in Special Education with a minor in music, a Master’s in Educational Administration, and a Doctorate of Worship Studies. She currently works as Adjunct Professor at Judson University, is a member of the Teaching Faculty of IWS teaching research writing, works full-time as Music Director at Hosana Church, teaches private music lessons,and is a recording artist who records at least one new album per year.    Melody shares: Her own ADHD story The circumstances surrounding her ADHD diagnosis RSD and her struggle with the emotional aspects of ADHD Her experience with medication The Qb-test and what she learned about herself Advice on better reading and note taking for ADHD students pursuing higher education Advice on better writing for ADHD students pursuing higher education The key to living successfully with ADHD Her theory of leaving life with empty pockets   Resources: Melody's Website: melodysmusic.com Tracyotsuka.com/podcastindex  

Join Tracy as she welcomes Michelle Nickel to Episode 97 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women. Michelle earned a degree in liberal arts and followed that up with an MBA. She went to work for a major brokerage firm at the age of 25.  Along the way she earned AAMS (Accredited Asset Management Specialist) and CFP (Certified Financial Planner) designations and also holds series 7, 63 and 66 Securities Licenses.  Working in a small town, Michelle did everything from making sure little old ladies didn’t run out of money, designed retirement plans, set up college savings accounts and everything in between.  Her favorite thing to do is to take a giant pile of financial statements and data and turn it into a comprehensible and workable plan for her clients.    Michelle learned how to manage investments from her company, but managing day to day finances was harder, because of her ADHD. After 23 years working as an advisor, Michelle was able to retire at 48. Michelle lives with her husband and two teenage boys, both of whom have ADHD, in Alabama.    Michelle shares with us: The circumstances surrounding her ADHD diagnosis Her ADHD symptoms How to save The importance of automating everything you can How to save if we’re self-employed What we should do with credit cards How to pay bills How to budget The importance of cash The ADHD traits that Michelle feels are responsible for her success The ADHD traits that Michelle still struggles with Her key to living successfully with ADHD Her number one ADHD workaround What it means to make decisions in advance Her future plans for “retirement”   Resources: Michelle's Blog Raymond James Edward Jones The Automatic Millionaire by David Bach

Join Tracy as she welcomes Jaimie Harris to Episode 94 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women. Jaimie is from Essex, just outside of London. She is 29 and was a paparazzi for a decade. She now works for celebrity magazines as a picture researcher, a job which she absolutely loves.  In this podcast, Jaimie shares: The circumstances surrounding her ADHD diagnosis Her childhood symptoms  How she felt different her entire life How she ended up working as a paparazzi? Why this career was very ADHD friendly How her ADHD makes her very good at her job The ADHD traits that Jaimie feels are responsible for her success? Her key to living successfully with ADHD Her number one ADHD workaround Jaimie's Instagram: @whatjamiedid @diaryofagirlpap Resources: Website: www.tracyotsuka.com Waitlist: www.tracyotsuka.com/waitlist Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/1541724249266515

Join Tracy as she welcomes guest Isabelle Baker to Episode 92 of her podcast ADHD for Smart Ass Women. Tracy interviewed Isabelle as one of four students who completed her Your ADHD Brain is A-OK! program. That episode aired last week but Tracy didn’t include Isabelle because she felt that Isabelle needed her own episode. In this episode Isabelle talks about trauma, never fitting in, giving up, thinking it was too late for her because she was too old. She also talks about AOK and ultimately falling in love with her ADHD brain.  Isabelle Baker is from Lakeland, FL. With over 25 years of business development, C-suite partnerships, and enterprise training; Isabelle is now her own CEO. Today she combines her professional experiences along with her love of problem solving, listening to understand, and relentlessness, to serve her clients whom she loves to see succeed. Some of her best successes are personal though: she is passionate about helping children in the foster care system and looks forward to being a coach to those who age out. Isabelle shares: Her childhood trauma Her struggle with school Her struggle with social problems and always feeling different Her discovery of ADHD Her experience going through the A-OK! Program Her new found love and appreciation of her ADHD gifts The key to living successfully with a non-linear brain Her number one workaround Resources: Sign up for Your ADHD Brain is A-OK! here ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Ep. 76, Your ADHD Brain is A-OK!, My 6-Step System  Isabelle’s Email

In Episode #89 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy talks about how she gets so many emails and DMs from young women with ADHD who have been positively affected by this podcast. This makes her want to have more young women on the podcast because the younger we start to see our ADHD brains for the brilliant brains that they are, the better. Tracy wants them to hear stories of young, inspiring women who are just like them so in this episode, she introduces you to Jade Le Quesne who just turned 23 yesterday. Jade is from the U.K. and was diagnosed with ADHD at the beginning of the year. Jade struggled through school, was always behind her classmates academically but since childhood she had a dream. Her dream was to attend college in the U.S. Jade did just that and graduated in 2019 with a bachelor’s in International Studies from the University of Tampa.  Jade is currently back in the U.K. studying nutrition and fitness which she uses as a way to manage her symptoms. She believes that mental and physical health are intrinsically linked and looks forward to starting her own business very soon.  In this podcast Jade shares: Her life-long battle with anxiety and emotional dysregulation The circumstances surrounding her ADHD diagnosis How she always felt different than others Her interest in motorcross What has changed for her since being diagnosed Why she decided to write for ADDitudeMagazine The ADHD traits that she feels are responsible for her success How she manages her ADHD symptoms The link between empathy and emotional dysregulation The key to living successfully with ADHD Her number one ADHD workaround Resources: https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-women-missed-signs-low-self-esteem/ https://www.instagram.com/jadeeatsfit/

Join Tracy Otsuka as she welcomes Dr. Kristen Nicole to Episode 86 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women.  Always a feisty, fiery person who looks to be challenged to stay engaged, Kristen went to the Air Force Academy on a whim. After graduation, she left for Subsaharan Africa for a two-year stint in the Peace Corps. Deeply moved by this experience, Kristen went on to medical school in South Florida with the goal of responding to global humanitarian crises. She is also deeply passionate about the influence of lifestyle choices - food, rest, stress management - on one's ability to live a happy, productive life. Kristen has a health coaching business called Coach Kristen, MD.  In her "spare" time, she loves tennis, running, and her 3 dogs.   In this podcast, Kristen shares: The circumstances surrounding her ADHD diagnosis Her childhood experience of ADHD Her approach to mental health and pharmacology What she learned about herself at the Air Force Academy Her experience in medical school The ADHD traits that she feels are responsible of her success What she believes the key to living successfully with ADHD is Her number one ADHD workaround Resources: coachkristenmd.com mydayis.com Mini Phone Safe health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/the-gut-brain-connection hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/the-brain-gut-connection

In Episode #80 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy introduces you to Janet Murray who was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 45. Janet is a content marketing expert, author and international speaker who has built a multiple six-figure business with multiple streams of income (including a membership community, and online courses). She is also the creator of the Social Media Diary & Planner - a content planning tool for coaches, consultants and entrepreneurs. Over the past five years Janet has published over 400 podcast episodes, a book and thousands of words of email marketing copy - despite, in her words being one of the most disorganised people on the planet. How does she do it? She creates easy-to-follow systems and processes to help her stay productive (strategies that work for anyone who struggles to stay focused). Discover: The circumstances surrounding Janet’s diagnosis What Janet’s ADHD symptoms were/are How drivenness relates to ADHD How her ADHD presented in grade school, high school and college What has changed for Janet since her diagnosis? Janet and Tracy talk candidly about female friendships and ADHD.  Not knowing the rules of female friendships Why entrepreneurs are such a good fit for ADHD brains How interpersonal intuition can get in the way of relationships How intensity plays a roll in choosing relationships When to just walk away Janet shares: The ADHD traits that are responsible for her success The key to living successfully with ADHD Her number one and number two ADHD workarounds Resources: https://www.janetmurray.co.uk/ https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9qYW5ldG11cnJheS5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw/episode/YTY0NzhhNmItOWIwYS00NTA2LWJkMDctNTkxMTE2MWZhYjJh?hl=en&ved=2ahUKEwjznI__hMLqAhXHr54KHZeHA2YQjrkEegQICxAG&ep=6 https://www.onepeloton.com/shop/bike  

Join Tracy in Episode 77 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women where she introduces you to Jaklin Levine Pritzker (“Jak”):  Jak is a certified health/life coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She’s also an ADDCA trained ADHD coach. After graduating from law school and receiving her own ADHD diagnosis, Jak founded AuthenticallyADHD where she coaches, runs retreats and hosts a membership group for women and/or non-binary. Jak shares information about: Receiving her own ADHD diagnosis at the end of law school Her own struggle with anxiety, depression and panic attacks Self-medication Her other health challenges How she came to terms with walking away from the practice of law and instead found a new direction more suited to her Things she always wondered about but now sees as symptoms of ADHD Getting off medication when it doesn’t work for you and finding other workarounds How her ADHD diagnosis changed her life The key to living successfully with ADHD Her number one ADHD workaround Resources: www.authenticallyadhd.com https://www.instagram.com/authenticallyadhd/ https://www.facebook.com/authenticallyadhd/

In episode 75 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women Tracy talks about why she changed her introduction to her podcast. She shares her experience with coaching and why she didn’t believe that it worked. Since she’s always concerned with authenticity she felt she owed her community an explanation and wanted to tell you why she changed her mind and why she now believes that ADHD coaching is the best thing for anyone struggling with ADHD symptoms to try. Tracy shares: How she connected this need of hers to be crystal clear on her values and purpose with her ADHD Her constant quest around living to her full potential Her experience with regular life coaching  How developing a program to coach herself ultimately led her to create Coretography and Your ADHD Brain is A-OK! How her desire to learn more about ADHD and how to respond to women and help them get out of their victim mindset in her facebook group led her to consider ADHD coaching Why telling people with ADHD what to do never works Why regular life coaching doesn’t work for the ADHD brain How the ADHD coaching model needs to go much deeper than traditional life coaching to be effective How important prompts are to the ADHD brain What it means to charge neutral and why ADHD coaches can’t do this and be successful with ADHD clients Why the best coaches for ADHD people, are those coaches who also have ADHD The steps of the ADHD coaching model and why they’re so successful with ADHD clients Resources: https://addca.com/ Your ADHD Brain is A-OK!

Join Tracy in Episode #74 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women where she introduces you to Rachel Elliott. Rachel is a life-long resident of Washington, D.C., where she earned a BS in Biology at Salisbury University and will begin classes for her Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program at George Washington University. Rachel has been using Focusmate to conquer her short-term and long-term goals for over two years. She has more recently realized the power of Focusmate to maintain daily routines and now uses Focusmate for her morning routines and to meditate, practice yoga and finish those nagging projects that need to get done.  Rachel shares with us: The circumstances surrounding her ADHD diagnosis as a sophomore in high school. The symptoms that she always wondered about but now recognizes as clearly ADHD How Focusmate works How Focusmate revolutionized her life and increased her productivity Why Focusmate is so effective for her How she has made friends on Focusmate Tips for using Focusmate How 4-7-8 breathing can help with anxiety, panic attacks and focus The ADHD traits that are responsible for her success The key to living successfully with ADHD Her number one ADHD workaround Resources: Podcast Ep. 14: What's a Body Double and How Can it Help Me Get My Work Done ADHD for Smart Ass Women Focusmate Group Link Unlimited Focusmate sessions are free until July 28, 2020 using this link. Rachel’s E-mail: crush.all.your.goals@gmail.com  Internet + App Blockers  Freedom (Works across all browsers and devices) https://freedom.to/ Stay Focused Chrome Extension: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stayfocused&hl=es StayFocused App: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/stayfocusd/laankejkbhbdhmipfmgcngdelahlfoji?hl=es 4-7-8 breathing https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324417#how-to-do-it Rachel shared these additional Focusmate tips: Use two computers or a laptop + tablet or Chromebook ((Focusmate can take up a lot of CPU and drain your battery so many users have a main computer + a second device that runs Focusmate.) Use the recurring feature to set up Focusmate routines (Mouse over session on the FM calendar, then click on the pencil icon) Install an internet/app blocker. Turn off your phone or put it on airplane mode during the session. My phone has a “don’t interrupt feature” that automatically silences the phone for an hour.  My friend Meg puts her phone in her desk drawer during sessions.  Physically remove your phone from view- out of sight out of mind.  Share your screen for added accountability if you are getting off-track. I actually learned about 4-7-8 breathing from a Foucsmate partner Be honest with your partner. Share what worked and what didn’t, your partner may have suggestions. 

In this episode, Tracy decided to bring on a real member of her ADHD for Smart Ass Women Facebook Group so she put out the word. A lot of members responded but Tracy decided to invite 24-year-old Josie Bowman who was diagnosed in May.  Prior to her diagnosis, Josie was struggling but she didn’t understand how much she was struggling with everyday life. She thought everyone struggled like she did. If anything, she believed that her struggles were a result of her character flaws. It was her fault. But then her boyfriend came into the picture, told her what he observed and her life changed overnight.  Josie shares information about Her childhood Her ADHD symptoms in childhood Her ADHD symptoms in young adulthood Her college experience Her experience with medication How she manages her ADHD Her future plans and goals Learn what advice Josie would give to a young woman who really struggles and thinks she might have ADHD?

In this episode of Food, Success & Life for the Modern Woman, Julia Rucklidge talks about her trials in using micronutrients for the treatment of mental illnesses. She shares about the advances they have made in learning what can lead to reducing and eliminating symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, PMS, depression in both adults and children. Her research is quite astounding and she’s making waves to change the way we treat our illnesses with methods other than drugs.   In the trials they perform in her research lab, they take an approach where they give everyone the same micronutrients, and then test to see if and how that worked. It’s difficult to give everyone something different and pin point the trials that worked. They give people a broad spectrum of micronutrients, in levels that are higher than the average recommended allowances but in a safe level and within a therapeutic range.   They did trials with ADHD. Half went into micronutrient and half went into placebo groups, and those that were on the micronutrient group showed significant changes in their ADHD symptoms.   They also just completed a study to explore ceasing smoking. Now doing a study for women experiencing PMS symptoms, to treat women naturally and looking at women and depression, women with postpartum depression, helping people with insomnia, children with ADHD, etc.   What is the best way to spread the word and talk to practitioners about this? Disseminate results. Step 1 – Studies need to be submitted into a journal to have great impact and be taken seriously. Step 2- Media will be present to listen to results. They will help spread the word to the masses. Step 3- Julia is spreading the word, public speaking, interviews, podcasts, get the information to the public, and now trying to get the information to politicians. Step 4- Need to convince authorities that it’s better and cheaper than the alternative which is drugs. This is difficult because most drugs’ patents are coming to an end, so they are becoming cheaper. Gearing their research towards finding out if they can make micronutrients cheaper.   Bottom line is that it’s hard. There’s a monopoly on healthcare by pharmaceutical companies.   Use of nutrients to impact adults with ADHD Her lab did an amazing trial. It was only done for 8 weeks due to funds. It often takes several months to start to see a difference in a study. Despite that, they were still able to identify differences. They found that about 50% to 60% of people given micronutrients showed a great response during that period of time, 20% to 30% showed mild change over that period of time. And, a 20% to 25% of people don’t respond at all. This could be due to genetics, other diseases, other factors, etc. While they were targeting ADHD symptoms, they also noticed better response in terms of mood, sleep, calm, and reduction of panic attacks. And in terms of long term, people who stayed on the nutrients they no longer met criteria for ADHD. Those that did not continue on the nutrients, regressed back to where they started before the trial.   Dr. Rucklidge foresees her lab being in the company of the big researchers in 10-20 years from now, and hopes that the research being done will hit mainstream.   Let’s make noise and keep spreading the word!   15 Day Fat Loss Kick Start Ebook Download your FREE copy here!! DOWNLOAD!   Check your email. You will receive access for instant downloading. We respect your privacy- We will not rent, spam or sell your email. About Julia Rucklidge: Julia Rucklidge is a Professor of Clinical Psychology in the Department of Psychology at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand. Originally from Toronto, Canada, she did her undergraduate training in neurobiology at McGill University in Montreal. She then completed a Master’s and PhD at the University of Calgary in clinical psychology followed by a two year post-doctoral fellowship at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. In 2000, she joined the Department of Psychology where she teaches child psychology in the Clinical Psychology Programme and more recently, introduced the topic of Mental Health and Nutrition into the wider psychology program. Her interests in nutrition and mental illness grew out of her own research showing poor outcomes for children with significant psychiatric illness despite receiving conventional treatments for their conditions. In the last decade, she has been running clinical trials investigating the role of broad-spectrum micronutrients in the expression of mental illness, specifically ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, anxiety and stress and PTSD associated with the Canterbury earthquakes. Julia has over 100 publications and was the recipient of the Ballin Award 2015 from the NZ Psychologist Society, an award that recognizes notably significant contributions to the development or enhancement of clinical psychology in Aotearoa New Zealand. Links and Resources Follow Julia on Twitter @JuliaRucklidge, like her on Facebook and email her a rucklidge@canterbury.ac.nz.  To learn more about the studies of micornutrients on mental illnesses, also listen to our interview with Dr. William Walsh If you missed it, listen in on our last podcast episode: Fasting…Take a Lesson From the Pros with Megan Ramos, #47