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I Have a Secret to Tell You
Manage episode 405788997 series 3373922
Ever wondered how screen time affects ADHD and dopamine levels? In this episode of An ADD Woman, Lacy Estelle shares a personal secret and discusses her decision to get rid of her family's gaming system in an effort to help her son struggling with ADHD. Lacy dives into the neuroscience of ADHD, the impact of screens on dopamine production, and how reducing screen time may help re-sensitize the brain's reward centers. Join Lacy as she shares her insights and experiences, and stay tuned to hear how this decision unfolds for her family.
Resources:
Healing ADD (Revised Edition): The Breakthrough Program that Allows You to See and Heal the 7 Types of ADD, by Dr. Daniel Amen
Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. The Decision to Remove the Gaming System (00:00:32)
3. The Impact of Dopamine on ADHD (00:03:09)
4. Struggles in School and Consideration of Homeschooling (00:05:36)
5. Reflecting on Personal Experiences and Influences (00:07:22)
6. Revisiting Dr. Daniel Amen's Book on ADHD (00:08:05)
7. The Effect of Screens and Activities on ADHD (00:11:58)
8. The Allure and Impact of Video Games (00:14:40)
9. Balancing Dopamine Levels and Potential Solutions (00:17:33)
10. Considering Pursuing a Degree in Neuropsychiatry (00:18:17)
56 episodes
Manage episode 405788997 series 3373922
Ever wondered how screen time affects ADHD and dopamine levels? In this episode of An ADD Woman, Lacy Estelle shares a personal secret and discusses her decision to get rid of her family's gaming system in an effort to help her son struggling with ADHD. Lacy dives into the neuroscience of ADHD, the impact of screens on dopamine production, and how reducing screen time may help re-sensitize the brain's reward centers. Join Lacy as she shares her insights and experiences, and stay tuned to hear how this decision unfolds for her family.
Resources:
Healing ADD (Revised Edition): The Breakthrough Program that Allows You to See and Heal the 7 Types of ADD, by Dr. Daniel Amen
Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. The Decision to Remove the Gaming System (00:00:32)
3. The Impact of Dopamine on ADHD (00:03:09)
4. Struggles in School and Consideration of Homeschooling (00:05:36)
5. Reflecting on Personal Experiences and Influences (00:07:22)
6. Revisiting Dr. Daniel Amen's Book on ADHD (00:08:05)
7. The Effect of Screens and Activities on ADHD (00:11:58)
8. The Allure and Impact of Video Games (00:14:40)
9. Balancing Dopamine Levels and Potential Solutions (00:17:33)
10. Considering Pursuing a Degree in Neuropsychiatry (00:18:17)
56 episodes
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