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Understanding ADHD, Anxiety, and Nervous System Regulation with Jenna Free
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- Mar 16, 2026
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Summary
In this episode, Jenna Free shares her insights on ADHD, highlighting the importance of nervous system regulation, the role of mindset, and practical tools for managing symptoms. Whether you're diagnosed or self-diagnosed, this conversation offers compassionate, science-based guidance to help you find balance, increase productivity, and enjoy life more fully. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to Jenna Free and the focus on ADHD and nervous system regulation 02:19 - Differentiating ADHD from anxiety and overwhelm 02:36 - Brain differences in ADHD and retraining the brain 03:16 - How a neurodivergent brain navigates a neurotypical world 04:17 - The relationship between dysregulation, fight or flight, and ADHD symptoms 05:10 - Personal experiences with regulation work and ADHD paralysis 06:44 - Medication use and regulation work as complementary strategies 08:52 - How dysregulation affects focus, attention, and energy 10:19 - Heart coherence and emotional regulation strategies 11:14 - Living in potential versus reality and grounding exercises 13:15 - The impact of thoughts, beliefs, and regulation on neurodivergent brains 14:20 - External stress, capitalism, and regulating inside regardless of external circumstances 15:37 - Parenting with regulation, handling stress at home, and modeling calm 16:42 - Genetic predisposition and family influence on ADHD 18:38 - Tools for nervous system regulation: physical, mental, and behavioral approaches 20:57 - Recognizing signs of dysregulation and how to interrupt rushing and hyperactivity 22:10 - City life, stress, and the importance of body awareness 23:16 - Managing black-and-white thinking and cultivating nuanced, flexible perspectives 24:51 - The connection between regulation, intuitive heart-led decision making, and psychological fl…