About this episode

Dr. Steven Storage discusses effective daily habits to support an ADHD brain and how ADHD impacts memory and relationships.

Hey Heal Squad! We're back with Dr. Steven Storage and today we’re getting into the best ways to actually support an ADHD brain. In this episode, we unpack how ADHD shows up in ways you might not expect, like why what we often call “brain fog” is really about how the brain is taking in, organizing, and storing information, and once you understand that, everything starts to make more sense. We also dive into how trauma and chronic stress impact the brain, affecting focus, emotional regulation, and even showing up in relationships through things like fear of disappointing others or getting stuck in shame cycles. And one of the biggest mindset shifts in this conversation? ADHD isn’t something to fight, it’s something to learn how to work with. Dr. Storage breaks down five core habits that can truly support your brain: prioritizing sleep, moving your body daily, fueling yourself with the right nutrition, building smart structure (instead of relying on motivation), and creating external accountability. Because ADHD brains don’t thrive in isolation, they thrive with support systems in place.This episode is such a powerful reminder that your brain isn’t broken, it just works…

People in this episode

Host: Maria Menounos

Guest: Dr. Steven Storage

Topics covered

• ADHD
• memory
• relationships
• mental health
• daily habits
• trauma
• stress

Keywords

• ADHD
• brain fog
• memory
• relationships
• daily habits
• nutrition
• sleep
• movement
• emotional regulation

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Organizations: Heal Squad

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