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ADHD: Millions Don’t Know They Have It & Blame Themselves for Years | Heal Thy Self w/ Dr. G # 430
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Episode Description:
So many adults are living with undiagnosed ADHD and they think the problem is them. Lazy. Scattered. Unfocused. Not living up to potential. Dr. G thought that about himself for decades… until at 41, he discovered he actually has ADHD. Suddenly the lost keys, unfinished projects, chronic lateness, sensory overwhelm, and shame all made sense.
In this intimate solo episode, Dr. G breaks down the neuroscience of adult ADHD, the trauma-based model Gabor Maté teaches, why the default mode network hijacks focus, how stimulant medications impact dopamine long term, and the lifestyle + supplement strategies backed by research.
In This Episode:
• How ADHD shows up in adults (and why it gets mislabeled as character flaws)
• Why high-functioning people go decades without knowing they have ADHD
• What the brain science actually reveals about focus, motivation & time perception
• The Gabor Maté trauma model — ADHD as adaptation vs disorder
• The stimulant conversation: benefits, risks, and dependency realities
• Lifestyle anchors that support the ADHD brain (sleep times, routines, movement)
• Research-backed supplements that can help support attention
Key Takeaways:
✅ ADHD isn’t laziness — it’s neurodevelopment + nervous system wiring
✅ Trauma in childhood shapes time perception and attention patterns
✅ Medication can help, but informed consent is essential
✅ Exercise, structure, breathwork, and key nutrients truly support regulation
✅ Compassion — not shame — is what actually unlocks change
Timestamps:
0:00 - Discovering I Have ADHD at 41
1:04 - My Entire Life Suddenly Made Sense
2:39 - The Idyllwild Moment: How I Found Out
4:45 - Everyone Knew But Me
7:31 - The Real Science Behind ADHD
13:56 - Childhood Signs I Missed
17:31 - What ADHD Actually Is (Not Laziness)
19:33 - Gabor Maté: ADHD as Adaptation to Stress
22:39 - Breaking Free from Shame
24:03 - The Truth About Adderall & Stimulants
26:49 - Natural Tools That Actually Help
28:15 - My Action Plan Moving Forward
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Sponsored By:
→ Cornbread Hemp | For an exclusive offer go to cornbreadhemp.com/drg and use promo code DRG for 30% OFF your first order!
→ Tonum | For an exclusive offer go to tonum.com and use promo code HEALTHYSELF for 10% OFF!
→ JASPR | For an exclusive offer go to jaspr.co/DRG and get $200 OFF for a limited time.
Sign up for our newsletter! https://drchristiangonzalez.com/newsletter/
Episode Description:
So many adults are living with undiagnosed ADHD and they think the problem is them. Lazy. Scattered. Unfocused. Not living up to potential. Dr. G thought that about himself for decades… until at 41, he discovered he actually has ADHD. Suddenly the lost keys, unfinished projects, chronic lateness, sensory overwhelm, and shame all made sense.
In this intimate solo episode, Dr. G breaks down the neuroscience of adult ADHD, the trauma-based model Gabor Maté teaches, why the default mode network hijacks focus, how stimulant medications impact dopamine long term, and the lifestyle + supplement strategies backed by research.
In This Episode:
• How ADHD shows up in adults (and why it gets mislabeled as character flaws)
• Why high-functioning people go decades without knowing they have ADHD
• What the brain science actually reveals about focus, motivation & time perception
• The Gabor Maté trauma model — ADHD as adaptation vs disorder
• The stimulant conversation: benefits, risks, and dependency realities
• Lifestyle anchors that support the ADHD brain (sleep times, routines, movement)
• Research-backed supplements that can help support attention
Key Takeaways:
✅ ADHD isn’t laziness — it’s neurodevelopment + nervous system wiring
✅ Trauma in childhood shapes time perception and attention patterns
✅ Medication can help, but informed consent is essential
✅ Exercise, structure, breathwork, and key nutrients truly support regulation
✅ Compassion — not shame — is what actually unlocks change
Timestamps:
0:00 - Discovering I Have ADHD at 41
1:04 - My Entire Life Suddenly Made Sense
2:39 - The Idyllwild Moment: How I Found Out
4:45 - Everyone Knew But Me
7:31 - The Real Science Behind ADHD
13:56 - Childhood Signs I Missed
17:31 - What ADHD Actually Is (Not Laziness)
19:33 - Gabor Maté: ADHD as Adaptation to Stress
22:39 - Breaking Free from Shame
24:03 - The Truth About Adderall & Stimulants
26:49 - Natural Tools That Actually Help
28:15 - My Action Plan Moving Forward
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