The ADHD Drug Dilemma

In this episode of The Med Free Mental Fitness Podcast, we expose the potential harms of ADHD medication and challenge the surge in ADHD diagnoses. Host Katinka Blackford Newman interviews Joseph Pack, founder of Drug-Free ADHD (https://drugfreeadhd.org/) who shares his personal journey with ADHD diagnosis and his decision to manage it without drugs. They discuss the long-term risks associated with ADHD medications, the impact of Big Pharma, and alternative management techniques such as breathing exercises, meditation, and cold exposure. Jo also questions the validity of the ADHD label and emphasises the importance of looking for empowering rather than limiting diagnoses.

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·       00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

·       00:24 Joseph Pack's Personal ADHD Journey

·       02:29 The Start of Drug-Free ADHD

·       02:42 Experiences with ADHD Medication

·       04:04 Concerns and Side Effects of ADHD Medication

·       08:15 Debating ADHD Medication Efficacy

·       16:48 Alternative Approaches to Managing ADHD

·       20:12 Questioning ADHD Diagnoses and Labels

·       22:18 Dealing with ADHD: Personal Experiences

·       23:31 Questioning the ADHD Label

·       24:48 Challenges of Coming Off Medication

·       25:04 Breathing and Meditation Techniques

·       25:49 Cold Water Therapy for ADHD

·       26:19 Time Blocking and Productivity Hacks

·       28:08 Chaos Planning and the Never Nothing Rule

·       30:46 The Surrender Experiment and Spiritual Journey

·       35:08 Critique of Big Pharma and ADHD Medication

·       36:55 ADHD Diagnosis in Children

·       38:13 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

Joseph Pack can be reached at https://drugfreeadhd.org/

If you want to have a conversation about life coaching, Katinka Blackford Newman can be reached through www.kbnlifecoaching.co.uk