250. How to make mindfulness more “user-friendly” for parents with ADHD with Dr. Lidia Zylowska

In honor of ADHD Awareness Month, we're talking about how mindfulness can reduce symptoms of ADHD with Dr. Lidia Zylowska.

 

In this episode we explore:

 

- Does having ADHD make it harder to engage in mindfulness and meditation practices? (Spoiler: Yes, but there are things we can do about that!)

 

- What the research reveals about mindfulness in teens and adults with ADHD and the science of how a mindfulness practice strengthens neurological deficits in the brain.

 

- Parenthood requires so much executive functioning, sensory stimulation, and stress, so often this is when the strategies we’ve been using to manage symptoms of ADHD fall apart.

 

- Concrete strategies, like the best time of day, introducing aspects of physicality, and logistical considerations for how to incorporate mindfulness practice into your life when sitting still feels too difficult or daunting.

 

- Tips for identifying what helps you personally feel less flooded that can serve as your go-to’s when things start to feel scattered, stuck, or overwhelming.

 

- The importance of self-compassion in mindfulness and how this is an often overlooked, yet key piece of mindfulness practices.

 

If you're curious about how mindfulness can make a real difference for those with ADHD, this episode is a must-listen!

 

 

LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. LIDIA:

https://lidiazylowska.com/

 

READ LIDIA'S BOOKS:

📚 The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD: An 8-Step Program for Strengthening Attention, Managing Emotions, and Achieving Your Goals

 

📚 Mindfulness for Adult ADHD: A Clinician's Guide

 

WATCH LIDIA'S YOUTUBE VIDEOS:

💻 MindfulRxADHD

 

ADDITIONAL REFERENCES AND RESOURCES:

👉🏻 ADDitude

👉🏻 Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)

👉🏻 Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)

 

GET MORE SUPPORT:

👉🏻 Go to upshurbren.com if you're interested in resources for you or your child with ADHD, including individual, group, parenting support, and neuropsychological evaluation services tailored to your unique needs.

 

CHECK ADDITIONAL PODCAST EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE:

🎧 The benefits of mindfulness: How to use this practice for ourselves and our children with Diana Winston

 

🎧 The science of “mom-rage” and how to use mindfulness as a as a tool for being less reactive with Diana Winston

 

🎧 ADHD and attachment security: How to connect with and support your neurodiverse child with Dr. Norrine Russell

 

🎧 How do I help my child with ADHD utilize school support systems without feeling embarrassed or self-conscious?