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Ep. 62: Is ADHD Just Anxiety? w/ Chloe & Cody

S2 E62 • Aug 28, 2025 • 28 mins

In Today’s Episode: Is ADHD Just Anxiety? Join us as hosts Cody Isabel and Chloe dive deep into the overlap between ADHD, anxiety, and nervous system regulation. Together, they share raw stories, science-backed insights, and practical tools for understanding focus, self-talk, and presence. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: -Why ADHD and anxiety are often rooted in nervous system dysregulation -How presence, self-talk, and identity shape focus and mental health -Practical tools like EFT tapping, breathwork, and meditation to rewire safety and attention Questions We Answer in This Episode: -How are ADHD and anxiety connected through the nervous system? -What role does identity and self-talk play in focus and motivation? -Can presence and regulation truly be learned and trained?

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Chapters

0:00	Introduction and overview with surprise announcement
0:20	Benefits of new podcasting equipment and setup
1:13	Understanding anxiety and its common causes
3:25	Exploring the connection between ADHD, focus, and anxiety
5:01	Recognizing signs and symptoms of nervous system dysregulation
7:12	The role of the enteric nervous system in focus issues
9:14	Improving conversation skills and presence with ADHD
11:19	Techniques for regulating the nervous system
12:02	The challenges of dissociation and being present
15:29	Learning from infants about presence and focus
17:25	The impact of self-talk and supportive networks on mindset
20:03	The role of identity in personal growth and behavior change
24:26	Introducing the Neuromagnetic accelerator and financial incentives
27:13	Closing call to action and subscription reminder

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