{"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":426,"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":"2026-09-20T02:18:54.580675+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985"},"episode":{"title":"Harvard Doctor Reveals: This Common Food is Quietly Rewiring ADHD Kids' Brains","slug":"harvard-doctor-reveals-this-common-food-is-quietly-rewiring-adhd-kids-brains","published_at":"2026-09-12T21:48:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985/harvard-doctor-reveals-this-common-food-is-quietly-rewiring-adhd-kids-brains","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN7886799243.mp3?updated=1776258296","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN7886799243.mp3?updated=1776258296","summary":"What if that morning meltdown isn't just your kid being difficult, but their gut bacteria sending distress signals to their brain? Adrian Wells sits down with Harvard research that's flipping everything we thought we knew about ADHD, autism, and the food on your dinner table. This isn't another \"eat your vegetables\" lecture. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why kids with ADHD have completely different gut bacteria patterns than other children • The shocking 70% stat about autism and digestive issues that doctors rarely mention • Which common food additives are literally rewiring developing brains (and how to spot them) • How your gut produces 90% of your mood-regulating serotonin 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners and anyone passionate about personal growth, especially parents wondering if there's more to their child's behavior than meets the eye. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Adrian Wells introduces the gut-brain revolution [01:45] Harvard's ADHD gut bacteria discovery [03:30] The autism-digestive connection nobody talks about [05:15] Food additives: the hidden brain disruptors [07:00] Serotonin's surprising birthplace [09:30] Practical steps you can take today [11:00] Key takeaways for better brain health This episode cuts through the wellness noise to show you actual research. No miracle cures, no expensive supplements. Just the science behind why changing what's on your plate might change what's in your head. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow First Principles on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: ADHD diet, autism gut health, Harvard research, brain food, neurodevelopment Find all episodes at First Principles -------------- Keywords: behavioral economics, business fundamentals, personal develo…","meta_description":"What if that morning meltdown isn't just your kid being difficult, but their gut bacteria sending distress signals to their brain? 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