{"podcast":{"title":"First Principles","slug":"first-principles-7708985","podcast_index_feed_id":7708985,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN4765221373","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/06eebd2a-0779-11f1-826e-37926ac18342/image/fca7c8febd1441fc3b0d54084418b06d.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Adrian Wells","episode_count":324,"summary":"First Principles isn't another business podcast recycling the same startup stories. Adrian Wells takes the fundamentals that actually matter and breaks them down like you're having coffee with the smartest professor you ever had. Wells spent twelve years teaching philosophy and critical thinking before ditching the lecture hall for the microphone. Turns out, the same principles that help you think clearly about ancient Greek ethics also work pretty well for modern business decisions. Who knew? Every episode strips away the latest trends and buzzwords to focus on the core ideas that don't change. How to actually evaluate evidence when everyone's throwing around statistics. Why most \"revolutionary\" business advice is just old wine in new bottles. The thinking patterns that separate smart decisions from lucky guesses. You won't get hyped-up success stories or flavor-of-the-month strategies. Instead, you'll learn how to think through problems the way philosophers have for centuries, applied to the stuff that matters in your work and life right now. Multiple new episodes drop daily, so there's always something fresh when you need it. Follow now if you're ready to think better, not just…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T16:19:48.696188+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985"},"episode":{"title":"Brain Doctor Drops ADHD Bombshell on Steven Bartlett After Scanning 250,000 Brains","slug":"brain-doctor-drops-adhd-bombshell-on-steven-bartlett-after-scanning-250-000-brains","published_at":"2026-07-10T16:12:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985/brain-doctor-drops-adhd-bombshell-on-steven-bartlett-after-scanning-250-000-brains","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN8095971245.mp3?updated=1776258326","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN8095971245.mp3?updated=1776258326","summary":"What if a brain doctor who's scanned 250,000 minds could spot ADHD just by looking at your scan? Dr. Daniel Amen claims he can, and he just told Steven Bartlett he has ADHD based on brain patterns alone. In this episode, Adrian Wells breaks down the explosive debate around brain imaging for ADHD diagnosis and what it means for how we understand attention disorders. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why Dr. Amen's SPECT scan approach divides the medical community (and costs $5,000 per scan) • The specific brain patterns that show up in ADHD scans versus traditional diagnosis methods • How 250,000 brain scans changed one doctor's approach to mental health treatment 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners and anyone who's wondered if there's more to ADHD than checking boxes on questionnaires. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Adrian Wells introduces the brain scan controversy [02:15] What SPECT scans actually show in ADHD brains [04:30] Why most psychiatrists don't use brain imaging [06:45] The $5,000 question: do expensive scans work better? [08:30] What traditional ADHD diagnosis gets wrong [10:15] Key takeaways about brain-based medicine The American Psychiatric Association doesn't recommend brain scans for ADHD. Insurance won't cover them. So why does Dr. Amen's clinic stay booked solid? The answer reveals everything about how we think we understand the brain versus what we actually know. Whether you're questioning your own ADHD diagnosis or just curious about the cutting edge of neuroscience, this episode cuts through the hype to show you what the evidence actually says. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow First Principles on Spotify and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: ADHD diagnosis, brain scans, neuroscience, SPECT imaging, mental…","meta_description":"What if a brain doctor who's scanned 250,000 minds could spot ADHD just by looking at your scan? 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