If you only listen to one episode this year to ground your understanding of ADHD, make it this one. We are dipping back into the archives to bring you a masterclass from Dr. Stephen Faraone, a world-renowned expert ranked in the top 0.01% of scientists globally.

In a world of 60-second TikTok "diagnoses" and viral misinformation, Dr. Faraone joins William to discuss the ADHD Evidence Project. They strip away the noise to look at what 208 internationally supported research statements actually tell us about the ADHD brain.

If you'd life to follow along on the show notes page you can find that at HackingYourADHD.com/202

What's Inside This Encore:

The "Pyramid of Evidence": Why a charismatic story on social media isn't the same as a peer-reviewed meta-analysis.
Debunking the "Modern Invention" Myth: Did you know ADHD was described in medical texts as far back as the 1700s?
The Truth About Environment: From "Screen Time" to "Bad Parenting" and what actually causes ADHD (and what definitely doesn't).
The Medication Gap: A look at the real-world costs of not treating ADHD, including the staggering statistics within prison populations.
The "Default Mode Network": A fascinating look at why the ADHD brain struggles to flip the switch between daydreaming and "Executive Mode."

Why We're Re-Sharing This: This episode serves as a vital "BS detector" for anyone navigating ADHD. Dr. Faraone reminds us that while ADHD is a significant part of our lives, it doesn't define our entire identity: it's just the operating system we're working with.

Navigating ADHD Facts and Fiction w/Dr. Stephen Faraone (rebroadcast)

Hacking Your ADHD

Navigating ADHD Facts and Fiction w/Dr. Stephen Faraone (rebroadcast)