Episode 36 The Neuroscience of ADHD - Interview with Dr Miguel Mateas

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What happens in the brain of someone who has ADHD?
How is an ADHD brain different from an non-ADHD brain?
What can you do to support the ADHD brain, what is and isn't helpful?
In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the what happens in the brain of a person with ADHD.
There can be a lot of misunderstanding, confusion and misinformation around ADHD and this can create stigma, shame and fear.
The field of neuroscience researches how the brain works and this information is vital to people living with ADHD so they can understand what is going on up there.
In this episode I'm joined by Dr Miguel Mateas. He is a neuroscientist, applied microbiologist, and nutrition practitioner with a multifaceted career spanning over two decades. As a researcher, clinician, author, and advocate, he has developed a unique expertise in neurodivergence, mental health, and the intricate world of the gut microbiome. This comprehensive skill set has guided him through a remarkable journey across the diverse landscapes of science, biotechnology, and human experience, collectively shaping the professional I am today. Miguel also has ADHD himself!
We discuss together ADHD as two mental health professionals (a psychologist and a neuroscientist) who treat this condition.
We explore how ADHD develops, what happens in an ADHD brain, how food impacts ADHD and what you can do to support your ADHD brain.
This episode is essential listening for anyone who is living with ADHD. Understanding how your ADHD brain works is vital to living with ADHD and managing it instead of it managing you.

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