July 27
Anna Daphna is an ADHD and executive function coach, mentor, and psychologist based in London. She started off her career in education with the goal of giving kids a better school experience than she had herself, but eventually she felt called to psychology and pursued a psychology degree. Now, Anna combines her two passions by coaching people with ADHD using holistic and neuroscience-based strategies specifically designed for neurodivergent brains to maximize happiness, confidence and performance.
In this episode Anna provides an easy-to-understand overview of how the nervous system works, the basics of polyvagal theory and the Safe and Sound Protocol, why a dysregulated nervous system impacts our ADHD symptoms, and tips for nervous system regulation. We also discuss neuroplasticity, ways to grow your confidence, how to be mindful even if you struggle to sit still, and more.
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"Our body remembers things and remembers emotion, sensations, and programming from the past, so we need to move our body in order to release this and build healthier thoughts."
- Anna Daphna
"When something stressful happens, it’s good to move our body, to have a snack, to drink some water, to change our physiological state through everything that we can do. And after we have done all of that, we can just question the thought: Is it real? Is it imagined? Is there evidence? How does it make me feel? What does it serve?"
- Anna Daphna
"I have always felt different than others and I believe that this has to be celebrated, especially at schools. The teachers and the educational system have to cater to the needs of people that are different, that are neurodivergent because they can have great assets."
- Anna Daphna
- Anna discusses her experience with ADHD, feeling different from others and struggling with social interactions but finding strategies to cope.
- Anna describes a protocol for regulating nervous system dysregulation through sound therapy and relaxation techniques.
- Anna emphasizes the importance of developing confidence through effort and new experiences, rather than innate ability.
[27:56 - 34:14] ADHD, breathwork, meditation, and confidence-building strategies
- Anna discusses the importance of breathwork for regulating the nervous system in ADHD individuals, citing James Nestor's book 'Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art' as a valuable resource.
- Anna and Tracy discuss the tendency for ADHD women to focus on their perceived shortcomings rather than acknowledging their strengths and successes.
- Research suggests that neurodivergent brains may take double the time to form habits, highlighting the need for patience and accommodation in coaching and development.
- Anna suggests taking a free executive function predictor test to identify areas of difficulty and develop strategies for improvement.
- Anna emphasizes the importance of sleep, consistency, and hydration for regulating the body clock and high performance, and recommends leveraging strengths and finding a supportive environment for living successfully with ADHD.
- Anna offers complimentary consultations to help women learn more about their ADHD brains and potential strengths, and provides personalized strategies through a quiz.
Website: https://www.annadaphna.com/
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Instagram: @annadaphnaofficial
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Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art
