ADHD is commonly misunderstood. Learn about the cutting-edge world of brain mapping and neurofeedback with Dr. Giancarlo Licata, founder of Vital Brain Health. Forget the oversimplified ADHD label—here, we reveal how stress and experience rewire your prefrontal cortex and amygdala, driving behaviors often mistaken for attention deficits. We’ll also examine how collective trauma alters neural networks and why relationships are the unsung heroes of brain plasticity. Backed by peer-reviewed science, this conversation offers actionable reframes and strategies to optimize your brain’s potential—whether you’re a parent, a professional, or simply curious about what’s under the hood. Expect rigorous insights, practical tools, and a fresh perspective on how to harness your neurobiology for focus, resilience, and connection.

[0:00] Brain mapping and neurofeedback: Decoding the brain’s hardware

[2:15] The neurology of ADHD-like focus issues: Prefrontal cortex, amygdala, and beyond

[12:30] Shared trauma’s impact: How collective stress rewires neural networks

[22:45] Relationships and brain wiring: The social synapse and mirror neurons

[35:00] Strategies for change: Reframing focus and leveraging neurofeedback

[45:20] Unlocking your brain’s potential with science and connection

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