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Welcome to Thriving with ADHD dear ADHD community. We have a fantastic speaker in this episode - one of Animo Sano’s amazing physician assistants, MacKenzie Kirchner. She will be sharing her knowledge on the topic she is very passionate about and that’s Dopamine Detox. 

Tune in as we explore:

1. What exactly is a dopamine detox and how did the concept come about?
2. How dopamine affects our brain and behavior?
3. How can an overload of dopamine affect our daily life and mental health?
4. What sort of activities or habits lead to an increase in dopamine that may require a detox?
5. What are some practical strategies for managing dopamine levels day-to-day?

Thank you for listening to Thriving with ADHD. This show is produced by Animo Sano Psychiatry. For more information about our clinic, please visit animosanopsychiatry.com. 

Animo Sano Psychiatry is constantly looking for the talent in behavioral health. If you are a psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or mental health therapist, we'd love to hear from you. Visit our Careers pages to learn more about the available positions. https://animosanopsychiatry.com/careers/ 

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This is a part two of our episode on Living with Inattentive  ADHD with our incredible guest speaker Cynthia Hammer, MSW.

Since her youth, Cynthia Hammer was aware of her struggles with attention, concentration, and retaining information, yet it was only at the age of 49 when she was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD. While the revelation initially crushed her, it eventually allowed her to come to terms with the realities of her situation. She learned new ways to reduce the negative effects of the condition through new behaviors and habits. 

Today, she embraces life with a newfound vibrancy, even discovering a sense of humor and positive aspects in living with ADHD.

To learn more about Cynthia and her work here are some useful links:
Cynthia's LinkedIn Profile
Inattentive ADHD Coalition Website

Thank you for listening to Thriving with ADHD. This show is produced by Animo Sano Psychiatry. For more information about our clinic, please visit animosanopsychiatry.com. 

Animo Sano Psychiatry is constantly looking for the talent in behavioral health. If you are a psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or mental health therapist, we'd love to hear from you. Visit our Careers pages to learn more about the available positions. https://animosanopsychiatry.com/careers/ 

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Welcome to Thriving with ADHD dear ADHD community. This time we have a special guest, outside of our Animo Sano team. It’s our pleasure to introduce you to Cynthia Hammer, MSW, Author of Living with Inattentive ADHD and Executive Director of Inattentive ADHD Coalition.

Since her youth, Cynthia Hammer was aware of her struggles with attention, concentration, and retaining information, yet it was only at the age of 49 when she was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD. While the revelation initially crushed her, it eventually allowed her to come to terms with the realities of her situation. She learned new ways to reduce the negative effects of the condition through new behaviors and habits. 

Today, she embraces life with a newfound vibrancy, even discovering a sense of humor and positive aspects in living with ADHD.

Because Cynthia was so generous with sharing her knowledge and experiences, we decided to make two parts out of this episode. All we can say now is that you are in for a real treat.

Thank you for listening to Thriving with ADHD. This show is produced by Animo Sano Psychiatry. For more information about our clinic, please visit animosanopsychiatry.com. 

Animo Sano Psychiatry is constantly looking for the talent in behavioral health. If you are a psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or mental health therapist, we'd love to hear from you. Visit our Careers pages to learn more about the available positions. https://animosanopsychiatry.com/careers/ 

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Welcome to Thriving with ADHD, dear ADHD community. We are honored to have a special guest in this episode. His name is Dr. Caleb Whiteneck, a psychiatrist who joined Animo Sano's team recently and whose specialty is TMS treatment for depression and OCD. As our listeners certainly know, ADHD as a condition is not usually present alone.

People with ADHD have approximately 50 percent chance of having another associated psychiatric condition or comorbidity, and depression and OCD are some of them. TMS as a treatment modality is a proven method in helping treatment resistant depression and OCD. And we are delighted to have Dr. Whiteneck in our team, who will be able to provide more information about this type of treatment.

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Thank you for listening to Thriving with ADHD. This show is produced by Animo Sano Psychiatry. For more information about our clinic, please visit animosanopsychiatry.com. 

Animo Sano Psychiatry is constantly looking for the talent in behavioral health. If you are a psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or mental health therapist, we'd love to hear from you. Visit our Careers pages to learn more about the available positions. https://animosanopsychiatry.com/careers/ 

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Welcome back to Thriving with ADHD. This episode sees us engage in an important conversation with PA-C Stephanie Solomon from Animo Sano Psychiatry. Our focus? The significant impact of diet and nutrition on ADHD and associated conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD among others. 

Here are some of the topics we’ll be  talking about in this episode:

1. Can diet significantly influence ADHD and other comorbid conditions? If so, how does this tie into Nutritional Psychiatry? 
2. Stephanie will share her insights on critical vitamins and minerals that contribute to a healthy brain and vibrant mental health. What should we look out for, and in which foods can we find a hefty dose of these essentials? 
3. Which foods might aggravate ADHD and associated conditions, and why? Stephanie helps us understand these potential triggers.
4. We explore the fascinating connection between our gut and our brain, especially regarding our mental health. How does diet factor into this?
5. Are there differences in how various diets- from Mediterranean to Keto to vegetarian - impact our body and mental health?
6. To overcome barriers in accessing healthy food, what strategies can we employ? Stephanie offers some practical tips.

Tune in and prepare for an informative session.

Thank you for listening to Thriving with ADHD. This show is produced by Animo Sano Psychiatry. For more information about our clinic, please visit animosanopsychiatry.com. 

Animo Sano Psychiatry is constantly looking for the talent in behavioral health. If you are a psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or mental health therapist, we'd love to hear from you. Visit our Careers pages to learn more about the available positions. https://animosanopsychiatry.com/careers/ 

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Welcome to the new season of Thriving with ADHD, dear ADHD community. We are delighted to be back.  Certainly, there is no better way to kick off our second season than having Animo Sano's PA-C, Maddison Henley with us.

Maddison and I are going to discuss ADHD in females - How to recognize it, how it presents differently compared to men, why is it often overlooked or misdiagnosed, and so much more.

Tune in as we discuss this very important topic.

Thank you for listening to Thriving with ADHD. This show is produced by Animo Sano Psychiatry. For more information about our clinic, please visit animosanopsychiatry.com. 

Animo Sano Psychiatry is constantly looking for the talent in behavioral health. If you are a psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or mental health therapist, we'd love to hear from you. Visit our Careers pages to learn more about the available positions. https://animosanopsychiatry.com/careers/ 

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In this special edition of the Thriving with ADHD podcast, we are bringing back Jennifer Street, the Collaborative Care Director at Animo Sano Psychiatry, to discuss the collaborative care model from a patient's perspective. 

Jennifer highlighted the benefits of this care model for behavioral health treatment, how it can make healthcare more accessible, and how patients can get referrals. She stressed the significance of educating oneself on the collaborative care model because it allows patients to receive care sooner, in a cost-effective way, eliminating the stigmas attached to accessing behavioral healthcare. 

She encouraged listeners to reach out for further information, or visit Animo Sano Psychiatry's website for more resources. 

Tune in to discover more about how the collaborative care model is offering a valuable and effective approach to behavioral healthcare.

Thank you for listening to Thriving with ADHD. This show is produced by Animo Sano Psychiatry. For more information about our clinic, please visit animosanopsychiatry.com. 

Animo Sano Psychiatry is constantly looking for the talent in behavioral health. If you are a psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or mental health therapist, we'd love to hear from you. Visit our Careers pages to learn more about the available positions. https://animosanopsychiatry.com/careers/ 

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Welcome to the new episode of Thriving with ADHD dear ADHD community. Today we are talking about The impact of ADHD on mental health and self-esteem our PA-C Stefanie Solomon.

Stefanie brings a unique combination of educational and clinical experience to her role as a Physician Assistant at Animo Sano Psychiatry. Her expertise includes management of chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, and mental health conditions, as well as evaluation and treatment of acute illnesses through telehealth platforms. 

Stefanie’s commitment to providing comprehensive and compassionate care is evident in all that she does and we are looking forward to this conversation with her.

Thank you for listening to Thriving with ADHD. This show is produced by Animo Sano Psychiatry. For more information about our clinic, please visit animosanopsychiatry.com. 

Animo Sano Psychiatry is constantly looking for the talent in behavioral health. If you are a psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or mental health therapist, we'd love to hear from you. Visit our Careers pages to learn more about the available positions. https://animosanopsychiatry.com/careers/ 

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Welcome to the new episode of Thriving with ADHD dear ADHD community. Today we are talking about Digital Tools as medicine for ADHD  with Dr. Scott Kollins, but also what the future holds for behavioral health care.

Dr. Kollins, is a renowned expert in ADHD, and deeply committed to enhancing patient care quality and accessibility. Dr. Kollins also serves as an advisor to Animo Sano Psychiatry so it is a special honor to have him as a guest speaker at our podcast.

Connect with Dr. Kollins on LinkedIn
Learn more about Akili and their EndeavorRx® tool

Thank you for listening to Thriving with ADHD. This show is produced by Animo Sano Psychiatry. For more information about our clinic, please visit animosanopsychiatry.com. 

Animo Sano Psychiatry is constantly looking for the talent in behavioral health. If you are a psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or mental health therapist, we'd love to hear from you. Visit our Careers pages to learn more about the available positions. https://animosanopsychiatry.com/careers/ 

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Welcome to the special edition of the Thriving with ADHD dear ADHD community. Today we are talking about Collaborative Care Model with our program director Jennifer Street.  In our mission to provide accessible care for all behavioral health patients, we are always looking into innovative solutions. 
Collaborative Care Model, is a relatively new concept that basically means providing behavioral health care treatment to patients in the primary care setting.  It allows for integrative care between primary care providers, care managers, behavioral health specialists, and patients. 
The best thing of all is it shortens waiting times, improves patient's outcomes and general well-being, reduces care cost, and physician burnout and turnover.
To us it sounds like a win-win situation for everyone.
Tune in to learn more.
Visit our website for more information: https://animosanopsychiatry.com/collaborative-care-model/

Thank you for listening to Thriving with ADHD. This show is produced by Animo Sano Psychiatry. For more information about our clinic, please visit animosanopsychiatry.com. 

Animo Sano Psychiatry is constantly looking for the talent in behavioral health. If you are a psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or mental health therapist, we'd love to hear from you. Visit our Careers pages to learn more about the available positions. https://animosanopsychiatry.com/careers/