In this Episode: 

2:27 – Welcome Caroline

2:45 – What is ADHD and how is it diagnosed?

5:55 – ADHD in children versus adults

8:06 – Flipping the way ADHD is viewed and focusing on positive traits, rather than deficits

9:47 -  How ADHD presents in women vs men

11:03 – Psychiatric conditions that mask ADHD in women

12:32 – Neurotransmitters implicated in ADHD

14:18 – Nutrition and diet considerations  in ADHD

15:50 – Considering the role of toxicity in ADHD

18:36 – Essential nutrients

22:32 – The importance of treating the person and not the diagnosis – not everyone will present the same way

23:15 – Tailoring herbs to the presentation

27:20 – Calming vs stimulating herbs and when to use them

31:05 – Assisting with compliance

34:25 – Common conditions that co-exist with ADHD/the impact of the modern world on neurodivergent people

37:45 – Other neurological conditions diagnosed alongside ADHD e.g. bipolar

40:50 – Children with sympathetic nervous system dominance who are often misdiagnosed with ADHD

42:00 – Thank you Caroline

Bio: Caroline Kennedy is a Naturopath who has been diagnosed with autism and ADHD. This diagnosis reshaped her understanding of herself and the world around her. Working in clinical practice as “The Neurodivergent Naturopath”, she advocates for the understanding of ADHD not as a disorder but as a unique adaptation of human neurological development. Caroline's clinical focus is on supporting neurodivergent individuals in achieving a better quality of life, addressing challenges in mental and physical regulation and all things in between. She sees people from all walks of life who often come to see her to connect with another neurodivergent person. As a mother to two teenage boys on the spectrum, Caroline is deeply empathetic to the struggles of neurodivergent individuals and their families.