ADHD isn’t a defect— it’s a brilliant survival strategy.Heather McKean and co-host Kent dive into the neuroscience (dopamine, DMN, hyper-vigilance), childhood ACEs, and school-system pressures that wire an “ADHD brain.” Then they show how Mind Change tools re-route those patterns—no shame, no labels.Inside this conversation:🧠 Why a hyperactive brain is often a hyper-vigilant brain 🍭 The difference between dopamine “hunger” and true connection 🏫 How compliance-based classrooms can amplify emotional and behavioral symptoms 🔁 Rewiring steps that transform coping mechanisms into genuine superpowersHit ▶︎ to rethink everything you were told about ADHD—and grab the free resources at mindchange.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mind-change-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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