Dr. Sasha Hamdani: The Truth About ADHD

In this week's episode, Tay sits down with Board-certified psychiatrist and ADHD clinical specialist Dr. Sasha Hamdani! Dr. Sasha shares her background and what inspired her to write her new book Too Sensitive. She breaks down why ADHD is more of a disorder of regulation than a deficit of attention, how someone can be completely hyperfocused on something interesting while unable to complete a simple everyday task, and what differences in the ADHD brain actually look like during emotionally charged moments like criticism, conflict, or embarrassment. She explains why people with ADHD tend to feel emotions more intensely, what rejection sensitivity really is, and why ADHD symptoms can feel more intense during your menstrual cycle. Dr. Sasha also gets into what happens in the nervous system when someone perceives rejection or conflict as a social threat, what people can do when they recognize themselves in these patterns, and clears up the most common misconceptions about how stimulant medication works in an ADHD brain. She wraps up with the biggest thing she hopes people take away from Too Sensitive! 0:00-3:36 Welcome & Intro 3:36–6:23 Citrus Got Real 6:23–9:38 Who Is Dr. Sasha Hamdani 9:38–20:08 Common Misconceptions and the Current State of ADHD 20:08–24:51 The Science Behind ADHD in the Brain 24:51–33:05 ADHD During Menstrual Cycles 33:05–35:09 What Happens in the Brain During “Social Threats” 35:09–48:52 Tools and Medication Used to Aid ADHD 48:52–50:38 What Sasha Wants People to Learn From Her Book Be sure to follow Dr. Sasha on   / thepsychdoctormd  ! Get your copy of Too Sensitive here: https://msha.ke/thepsychdoctormd/?utm... To email us your questions or share your story, you can reach out to lautner.thesqueezepodcast@gmail.com Be sure to rate, review, and follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode! Plus, follow us on all of our socials: The Squeeze Instagram:   / thesqueeze   TikTok:   / thesqueezepodcast   Tay Lautner Instagram:   / taylautner   TikTok:   / mrstaylautner   Amazon Storefront https://urlgeni.us/amazon/FDXj7 To learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow   / lemonsbytay   and visit https://lemonsbytay.com Episode Sponsors: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/SQUEEZE! #squarepod For a limited time, Tempo is offering my listeners 60% OFF your first box! Go to TempoMeals.com/squeeze. Use code SQUEEZE at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Head to ladder.fit/SQUEEZE and take a quick quiz to find your perfect Ladder plan. Use my link and get a free 7-day trial with NO credit card, and $10 off your first month if you join. Whatever brings you joy, find it at Target.com MB014GJJJKQV82R