#16 — Mindfulness for ADHD | Amy Polly

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Meditation is THE most effective (drug free) tool for managing ADHD.

As Amy Polly rightly says it's not that you can't meditate. It's that you can't meditate, yet.

But with the advice in this podcast you will.

Meditation is much easier than you think. If you're struggling it's likely the teacher. Headspace and Calm weren't made for you. But Amy's teachings are.

So, if you have ADHD and want to manage drug free, this episode will teach you one of the three fundamentals tools for doing so.

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#16 — Mindfulness for ADHD | Amy Polly

Drug Free ADHD

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Meditation is THE most effective (drug free) tool for managing ADHD.

As Amy Polly rightly says it's not that you can't meditate. It's that you can't meditate, yet.

But with the advice in this podcast you will.

Meditation is much easier than you think. If you're struggling it's likely the teacher. Headspace and Calm weren't made for you. But Amy's teachings are.

So, if you have ADHD and want to manage drug free, this episode will teach you one of the three fundamentals tools for doing so.

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#Fitness #Mental Health #Joseph Pack

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