If you’ve ever watched a child (or yourself) struggle with focus, motivation, or follow-through and thought, “They know what to do—so why can’t they do it?”—this episode will change how you see ADHD.

Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Michael McLeod, speech pathologist and founder of GrowNOW ADHD, to explore a powerful shift in understanding: ADHD is less about attention and more about performance under pressure, deeply tied to emotional regulation and inner safety.

In this eye-opening conversation, they explore:

• Why emotionally sensitive kids often shut down—not act out
• How typical ADHD strategies miss the emotional root
• What to do before you try reward charts or productivity hacks
• Simple mindset shifts that help children build internal trust
• Why "connection before correction" leads to lasting growth
• Whether you're a parent, teacher, or adult navigating ADHD yourself, this episode will give you tools, validation, and a fresh path forward.

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Ever feel like your brain is just... fried? You’re not alone—and it’s not a personal failure. It’s your nervous system trying to keep up in a world that never shuts off. In this solo episode of The Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein breaks down why we get stuck in emotional loops of anxiety, fatigue, and self-doubt—and how to interrupt them with one small, research-backed shift. If you're stuck in overthinking, checking your inbox 100 times a day, or constantly bracing for what's next—this episode is your reset. Dr. Goldstein shares: What “anxious loops” really are (and how they form) The neuroscience of burnout and identity fusion Why naming your loop can instantly give you more space and choice A 3-step daily reset grounded in behavioral science to rewire calm, clarity, and control These are tiny shifts that build real momentum—and might just save your brain from the burnout spiral.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why Your Brain Feels Fried
• The Anxiety Loop Explained
• When Preparation Becomes Obsession
• Identity Fusion and “I’m Just an Anxious Person”
• The Tiny Shift That Breaks the Loop
• How to Practice the Reset Daily

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You don’t need to get rid of your anxiety to feel better.

In today’s solo episode of The Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein challenges the myth that anxiety is a problem to fix—and shows you how to see it for what it really is: a protective, human process that you can learn to live with, not fear.

This episode will help you:

• Understand the real purpose of anxiety (and why it’s not a flaw)
• Spot when anxiety becomes harmful—and how to stop it from running your life
• Defuse from the “I’m just an anxious person” identity
• Practice 3 research-backed tools to create space from anxiety and reclaim your sense of agency
• Learn the bus driver metaphor to remember: anxiety may be along for the ride, but you’re still in control

If you’ve ever thought, If I could just get rid of this anxiety, everything would finally feel better, this episode is your wake-up call. You don’t have to be free from anxiety—you can be free with it.

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