Do You Have ADHD? | Dr. Mark Bertin

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<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p>The difference between ADHD and human distractibility, and strategies for managing ADHD that can improve your focus, even if you don't have it.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Today's guest is Dr. Mark Bertin, a developmental pediatrician who specializes in ADHD and developmental disorders. He's the author of <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/How-Children-Thrive-Practical-Independent/dp/1683640209" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>How Children Thrive</em></a>, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-Parenting-ADHD-Cultivating-Reducing/dp/1626251797" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Mindful Parenting for ADHD</em></a>, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Mindfulness-Self-Compassion-Teen-ADHD-Self-Confidence/dp/1684036399" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Teen ADHD</em></a>, and <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Family-ADHD-Solution-Scientific-Maximizing/dp/023010505X" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Family ADHD Solution</em></a>, which integrates mindfulness into pediatric care. For more information, please visit his website at <a href= "http://www.developmentaldoctor.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.developmentaldoctor.com</a>.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>The difference between ADD and ADHD, and the subcategories: hyperactive and inattentive.</li> <li>Whether ADHD is a new condition brought on by the distractions of a modern world, or one that's always been around. </li> <li>The difference between being human and distractible, and having ADHD.</li> <li>Strategies for managing ADHD that can be used even if you <em>don't</em> have ADHD.</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Episodes Mentioned:</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/kristin-neff" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kryptonite for the Inner Critic | Kristin Neff</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/kristin-neff-360" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Self Compassion Isn't Always Soft | Kristin Neff</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/chris-germer-310" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Scientific Case for Self Compassion | Chris Germer</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Join Dan: LIVE!</strong></p> <p>Dan will be in upstate New York at the Troutbeck hotel on Sunday, November 17 — it's a Q and A and live guided meditation, and it's gonna be a great time. You can buy tickets and get more details here: <a href= "https://troutbeck.com/culture/troutbeck-x-dan-harris/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://troutbeck.com/culture/troutbeck-x-dan-harris/</a> </p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/mark-bertin" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/mark-bertin</a> </p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Additional Resources:</strong></p> <p>Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: <a href= "https://10percenthappier.app.link/install" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://10percenthappier.app.link/install</a></p>