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"Medication is the most powerful tool we have for ADHD that everyone is scared of." — Dr. Ed Hallowell

Episode 3 of our ADHD series tackles the topic everyone wants to know about but is afraid to ask: medication. Kelly Brändli breaks down the myths, the science, and what actually happens in your brain.

What You'll Learn:

1. Stimulants vs. non-stimulants: What's the actual difference? (Hint: it's about dopamine vs. norepinephrine)
2. Why giving a hyperactive kid a stimulant actually CALMS them down
3. The "Ferrari brain with bicycle brakes" analogy—and how meds give you brakes
4. Why 29 different ADHD medication options exist (everyone metabolizes differently!)
5. The 80/20 rule: 80% respond to stimulants, 20% need non-stimulants

Myth Busted: If medication changes your personality, it's the wrong dose, wrong medication, or wrong timing. You should still be YOU—just with better brakes.

The Three-Legged Stool of ADHD Management:

1. Medication
2. Coaching/Therapy
3. Lifestyle (sleep, exercise, diet)

Real Talk: Kelly's family tried 6-7 different medications before finding what worked. It's a process—don't give up after one try.

Coming Up: Episode 4 covers ADHD hacks and relationship tips!

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You've taken the online quizzes. You've seen yourself in every TikTok. You're 97% sure you have ADHD... but now what?

In Episode 2 of our ADHD series, Kelly Brändli breaks down the entire testing and diagnosis process—from self-assessment to sitting in the psychiatrist's office.

What You'll Learn:

1. First step: Take a proper self-assessment (Kelly recommends ADHD UK's website)
2. What separates "everyone loses their keys" from actual ADHD: the 96th percentile rule, 6+ months of symptoms, impact in 2+ life areas
3. Why wait times are brutal (9-18 months in Switzerland/UK)
4. The emotional rollercoaster of adult diagnosis: relief vs. "Why didn't anyone catch this?"
5. What testing actually looks like: questionnaires, cognitive exercises, clinical interviews

Real Talk: Megan realized at 39 she'd been self-medicating with caffeine for years. When she quit? Her brain went haywire. Danna cried at her diagnosis, remembering every time she was called "lazy."

Key Takeaway: Don't wait for official diagnosis to get help—you can work with an ADHD coach while you're on that 12-month wait list.

Coming Up: Episode 3 dives into medication!

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Wait, I Have THAT Too?! The Signs of ADHD Nobody Talks About ft. Kelly Brändli

Three women with ADHD walk into a podcast booth... and somehow actually finish recording an episode. 🎉

This is Episode 1 of our deep-dive ADHD series with Kelly Brändli, ADHD and relationship coach, mom of two ADHD boys, and partner to a late-diagnosed man. Kelly joins your favorite ADHD hosts (yes, both Megan AND Danna have it) to decode what ADHD actually is—and bust the myths you probably still believe.

What You'll Learn:

1. ADD vs. ADHD: There's literally no difference (and why they used to call it "minimal brain dysfunction"... ouch)
2. The three types of ADHD: inattentive, hyperactive, and combination
3. Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD): Why that email from your coworker feels like a personal attack
4. The eight areas of executive function—and why "you've met one person with ADHD, you've met ONE person"
5. Why women get diagnosed at specific life stages: university, after having kids, and menopause (hello, estrogen-dopamine connection!)

The Stuff Nobody Tells You: Beyond the classic "can't focus" narrative, Kelly breaks down the overlooked symptoms: emotional dysregulation that looks like anger issues, not noticing you're hungry until you're starving, being "clumsy" all the time, not realizing how loud you're talking, and that mental hyperactivity that means your brain NEVER shuts up (Danna has 10 voices in her head at all times—most of them negative).

Real Talk Moment: "ADHD is not about the things you know, but not doing what you know." — Dr. Russell Barkley (This one hit different.)

Rapid Fire Myth Busting:

1. ❌ Kids with ADHD can't focus → They hyperfocus on things they love (have you seen an ADHD kid game?)
2. ❌ No hyperactivity = no ADHD → Nope, inattentive type exists
3. ❌ ADHD is caused by bad parenting → It's genetic, proven by millions of participants in studies
4. ❌ Stimulant meds lead to addiction → Actually, UNtreated ADHD increases addiction risk

Coming Up in This Series:

1. Episode 2: Understanding Testing & Diagnosis
2. Episode 3: ADHD Medication Deep Dive
3. Episode 4: Hacking Your ADHD Superpowers

Visit https://sofrickinhealthy.com/episodes/kelly-brandli for more information and resources.

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In this episode of the So Frickin Healthy podcast, hosts Danna and Megan chat with Kelly Brändli, a scientific dating and relationship coach, and professional matchmaker.

Kelly discusses her journey from Vancouver to Switzerland, the end of her marriage, and how she found a fulfilling career helping others navigate relationships. Kelly shares stories of her extensive travels in Africa, her fascinating COVID love story, and why she had to go on 96 dates before finding 'the one.'

Together, they delve into the science of healthy relationships, attachment styles, and the importance of self-love. If you've ever wondered how relationships impact your health, or how to navigate dating with emotional baggage, this episode is for you!

• Harvard study - Harvard study, almost 80 years old, has proved that embracing community helps us live longer, and be happier
• Facebook - Kelly Brändli
• Kelly Brändli Coaching

00:00 Introduction to the So Frickin' Healthy Podcast

00:11 Meet Kelly Brändli: Scientific Dating and Relationship Coach

00:56 Kelly's Journey from Canada to Switzerland

01:42 Adventures in Africa: Kelly's Travel Stories

05:10 The Love Story That Brought Kelly to Switzerland

06:44 From Heartbreak to Helping Others: Kelly's Career Shift

10:14 The Impact of Relationships on Health

16:58 COVID Love Story: Kelly and Renee

18:50 The 96 Dates Experiment

22:59 Attachment Styles and Dating

27:22 Working with Divorced and Single Clients

28:52 Navigating Post-Divorce Relationships

30:12 The Importance of Self-Discovery

32:57 Emotional Baggage and Moving On

37:02 Understanding Compatibility and Attachment

41:16 The Role of Love Languages

56:40 Final Thoughts

58:09 Outtakes and Fun Moments

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The Future of Psychedelic Medicine: Insights with Mark Haden

This comprehensive discussion delves into the world of psychedelics and their potential in therapeutic settings, particularly for treating mental health conditions like depression and PTSD.

Danna & Megan explore the work of Mark Haden, a prominent figure in psychedelic research, who shares his extensive experience and the promising results of using substances like MDMA, psilocybin, and ketamine in clinical trials.

Haden discusses the current legal landscape, the importance of set and setting in therapy, and the future of psychedelic therapy, including the idea of regulated access for both therapeutic and personal growth purposes.

The conversation also covers the stigma around psychedelics, their historical use, and the concept of microdosing. Additionally, Haden offers insights into how psychedelics could be integrated into society, touching on topics like spirituality, the impact on physical illnesses, and the potential to change the narrative around these substances.

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• Manual For Psychedelic Guides (Third Edition) – Mark Haden
• Mark Haden

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This episode dives into the intricate experiences of health coach and co-host, Danna, and her family's battles with various health crises including her son Sky’s diagnosis with an eating disorder, ARFID, resulting from a phobia.

The complex journey had a profound impact on the family's emotional, mental, and physical well-being along with Danna’s professional life, leading her to face burnout and fall into a depressive state. The episode covers the challenges of addressing mental health and Danna's own experience with medical marijuana.

Danna speaks about the transformative effect of medical marijuana use as a treatment modality and its potential to defy the stigma surrounding it. The story also touches on her future business plans, her decision to limit social media use, and the invaluable lessons learned from these life experiences.

• NEDA - AVOIDANT RESTRICTIVE FOOD INTAKE DISORDER (ARFID)

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Hey there! In this episode of the So Frickin' Healthy Podcast, we're diving into the transformative world of the Gokhale Method (pronounced Go-clay) with esteemed guests Esther Gokhale, L.Ac., Founder & CEO of the Gokhale Method, and Gokhale Method Teacher Julie Johnson. As founder of the Gokhale Method, Esther aims to empower individuals to reclaim their structural integrity, bid farewell to back pain and rediscover the inherent grace and strength within.

Are you tired of being plagued by persistent back pain caused by bad posture? Learn how the Gokhale Method offers a comprehensive solution to address and alleviate back pain, providing you with practical tools to make a remarkable difference in your daily life.

Through profound insights and gentle hands-on instruction, the Gokhale Method illuminates the fascinating evolution of our spine, transitioning from a S-shaped curve to the resilient and harmonious J-shaped form, offering the key to unlocking pain-free living. Discover how adopting this primal posture can be a life-changing experience, building strength, resilience and reducing compression, tension, and degeneration.

The episode delves into the realm of preventative care, exploring how you can actively safeguard your well-being by comfortably altering how you stand, sit, and move. Learn the art of returning to your primal posture, unlocking immediate effects that last a lifetime.

Curious to know if your back pain could be related to poor posture? Our guests highlight the link between back pain and posture, helping you understand the subtle nuances that often go unnoticed.

Perhaps you wonder why your back still hurts even with good posture. Esther and Julie unravel this mystery, explaining the potential underlying causes and how to address them effectively.

Adopting good posture doesn't have to be a painful process. Our guests reveal the secrets to easing into a new way of moving, making the journey to better posture a comfortable and gradual experience.

So, how long does it take to correct your posture? Is it too late to fix years of bad posture, especially for those in their 30s or 20s? Fear not, as the Gokhale Method has answers for you. Esther and Julie share their expertise on correcting posture, regardless of age, demonstrating that it's never too late to embrace change and invest in your well-being.

Join us on this transformative journey as we explore the limitless potential of your body's design and the profound impact of the Gokhale Method in healing and revitalizing your life.

Tune in for a life-changing conversation that inspires you to unlock your body's natural grace and strength, paving the way to an active, pain-free, and fulfilling existence.

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This episode does not constitute medical advice; the thoughts and stories in this episode are for entertainment only. Always consult your healthcare provider when making decisions about your health and well-being.

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Hey, lovely listeners. Ever feel like you're stuck on the diet hamster wheel. It's time to hop off and start feeling amazing with a little help from yours truly. I'm Danna your soon to be favorite functional medicine, health coach. And I'm here to help you ditch those diet fads and finally thrive. Whether you're ready to say goodbye to those pesky sugar cravings, get your digestion dancing, or just love your body again. I've got your back. Working with me is like having a health coach who's part guru part bestie and all about keeping it real.

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You've heard about the physical symptoms of long COVID—the exhaustion, the brain fog, the feeling like you aged 40 years overnight. But what nobody talks about is the mental sh*t storm that comes with it. Arjanna van der Plas, leadership coach and mom of two, shares her raw experience navigating long COVID while running a business, parenting young kids, and confronting the hardest thing of all: asking for help.

What You'll Learn:

1. What long COVID actually looks like day-to-day (spoiler: it's not just being tired)
2. Why "independent woman syndrome" becomes your worst enemy when you get sick
3. The mental trap of feeling like a burden—and how to break it
4. What doctors actually tell you to do (do LESS than you think you can)
5. How illness can teach you about gratitude, boundaries, and self-care

Real Talk Moments: Arjanna opens up about napping on the couch while her kids watched iPads ("doesn't feel like the best parenting, but it works"), her husband literally sending her to bed, and the identity crisis of watching her business shrink while she couldn't show up. Plus, Danna draws powerful parallels between long COVID and depression—the mental exhaustion, the internal battle between what your brain wants to do and what your body allows.

Arjanna's Wisdom: "Other people have rough lives too, and they're also busy and they're also tired—so I cannot burden them with my needs." Sound familiar? Arjanna unpacks how this thinking kept her from getting the help she desperately needed.

Connect with Arjanna van der Plas: through Women's Hub or as part of her collaboration with business partner, Nele, at Clüver and van der Plas Coaching and Consulting.

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In this episode of So Frickin' Healthy , join us as we talk with Elia Fuster Rius, an Olive Oil Sommelier and Independent Business Owner at L’Atelier des Saisons (Switzerland), we talk about why olive oil can be so expensive, the difference between the different grades of olive oil, and busting the myth that you shouldn't cook with olive oil.

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Hey, lovely listeners. Ever feel like you're stuck on the diet hamster wheel. It's time to hop off and start feeling amazing with a little help from yours truly. I'm Danna your soon to be favorite functional medicine, health coach. And I'm here to help you ditch those diet fads and finally thrive. Whether you're ready to say goodbye to those pesky sugar cravings, get your digestion dancing, or just love your body again. I've got your back. Working with me is like having a health coach who's part guru part bestie and all about keeping it real.

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You've heard it a million times: just find your work-life balance! But what if that whole concept is setting you up to fail? Andrea Christo—four-time expat, serial entrepreneur, and founder of the No Hustle Club—burned out twice before she realized the truth: you can't balance two things that were never meant to be separate. In this episode, she shares why hustle culture is quietly wrecking founders' health and what "life-work integration" actually looks like in practice.

What You'll Learn:

1. Why the "work-life balance" myth keeps people stuck in guilt and exhaustion
2. How Andrea's burnout in China (running a healthy snack bar 18 months straight, 5am-11pm) forced her to rethink everything
3. The difference between hustle (push and struggle) vs. integration (aligned action)
4. Why managing your ENERGY matters more than managing your time
5. How to find your peak performance hours—and fiercely protect them

Real Talk Moments: Andrea opens up about her second burnout damaging her thyroid so badly she couldn't breastfeed her newborn for six weeks. Megan shares her "yes person" struggle with ADHD dopamine hits. Plus, Danna drops the "when you say yes to everyone, you're saying no to yourself" truth bomb.

Andrea's Wisdom: "Saying no is sexy. When you have strong boundaries, when you know what you're capable of doing, what you're willing to give—that boundary allows room for you to grow and allows others to exist within your space."

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 Ready to embrace a healthier, happier you say hello to Organilicious. Where our own functional medicine, health coach, Danna, helps women. Like you feel incredible in their own skin. Forget the quick fixes and confusing wellness trends. Danna's approach is all about real sustainable change that fits into your life. Whether you want to supercharge your metabolism, find peace with your plate or just get back to feeling like the rock star you are.

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