ADHD is “Get-out-of-able”: An Interview with Dr. Ned Hallowell, the Godfather of ADHD

On his 70th birthday, Edward (Ned) Hallowell, M.D. shares his unflinchingly positive outlook about adults with ADHD and the gift it can be in our lives.Dr. Hallowell's 1994 best-selling book Driven to Distraction remains one of the single most important books about adults with ADHD ever written. His latest book, V.A.S.T., argues that ADHD is an outdated name and that Variable Attention Stimulus Trait is a much better one.Finally, Dr. Hallowell shares his belief that ADHD is "get-out-of-able." That diagnosing, treating, and learning to harness ADHD's gifts puts an end to the suffering it can bring. Learn More about Dr. HallowellThe Hallowell CentersBooks by Dr. HallowellDr. Hallowell on ADDitude MagazineDistraction Podcast with Dr. Ned HallowellTwo Quotes"In my career, I have not been treating disabilities. I have been helping people unwrap their gifts.""ADHD can ruin your life and just make life a living hell if you don't know what's going on. And that's so sad because this living hell is get-out-of-able. You don't have to live in it. You don't have to suffer."ADHD Resources in this EpisodeDriven to Distraction Delivered From Distraction JDHD | For Lawyers with ADHDYou can learn lots more, read the show notes, and much, more by visiting TheJDHD.com/5.Join the JDHD mailing list.Sign up for my totally free 10-Day email course, "An Introduction to ADHD for Lawyers."Sign up for our text newsletter— Text “JDHD” to (551) 212-8883 to join!Follow JDHD (and Marshall Lichty) on your favorite social channels!  Twitter (JDHD)Twitter (Marshall)FacebookInstagramSubscribe to our YouTube channel.

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JDHD is the podcast for lawyers with ADHD (whether they know they have it or not). Hosted by Marshall Lichty—a lawyer, consultant, coach, and author with ADHD—this twice-weekly podcast shares Marshall's tips from his journey as a sometimes-struggling lawyer, always-creative thinker, usually-awesome dad, and passionate writer and consultant. JDHD brings you interviews with therapists, coaches, and healthcare professionals, productivity and time-management experts, and lawyers who live the ADD life every day.