Rethinking ADHD & Energetic Capacity with Wendy Perkins Shoef

About this episode

This episode explores the idea that ADHD may stem from a depleted system rather than a chemical imbalance, featuring insights from trauma-informed coach Wendy Perkins Shoef.

What if ADHD isn’t a chemical imbalance but a depleted system trying to survive on an empty tank? In this conversation, trauma-informed coach and researcher Wendy Perkins Shoef breaks down where ADHD symptoms often stem from, what’s really happening inside an ADD mind, and why traditional approaches frequently fall short. If you’ve ever wondered whether your brain works differently—or whether microdosing could support you—this episode will give you clarity, language, and tools to finally unde...

People in this episode

Host: Kayse Gehret

Guest: Wendy Perkins Shoef

Topics covered

• ADHD
• microdosing
• trauma-informed coaching
• mental health
• energetic capacity

Keywords

• ADHD
• microdosing
• mental health
• trauma-informed
• energetic capacity
• brain function
• traditional approaches

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