Breathwork for the Busy ADHD Brain

About this episode

This episode discusses the benefits of breathwork for managing adult ADHD with expert Kurtis Lee Thomas.

Have you ever tried breath work to manage your adult ADHD? In this episode of Overcoming Distractions , Dave sits down with Kurtis Lee Thomas , a corporate mindfulness trainer and founder of Breathwork Detox . They explore the critical importance of "hitting the pause button" in a world that demands constant digital engagement. Kurtis shares his personal journey from suffering a mysterious, debilitating stomach condition to discovering a powerful somatic breathing technique that provided a miracle cure when Western medicine could not. The conversation dives deep into why high-achieving entrepreneurs and professionals, especially those with ADHD, often struggle with chronic stress and how breathwork can provide immediate relief. Managing adult ADHD through breath work. The Power of the Pause: Why professionals and those with ADHD must incorporate intentional breaks to maintain mental clarity and performance. Breathwork vs. Meditation: Understanding the "umbrella term" of breathwork and why active breathing can be more accessible for chaotic minds than traditional silent meditation. Stress and the Body: How the body acts as a "living library" for trauma and stress, often…

People in this episode

Host: David A Greenwood

Guest: Kurtis Lee Thomas

Topics covered

• breathwork
• ADHD management
• stress relief
• mindfulness
• entrepreneurship

Keywords

• breathwork
• ADHD
• stress management
• mindfulness
• entrepreneur
• mental clarity
• digital engagement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Breathwork Detox

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