Episode 404: Liron Kayvan on ADD: Misdiagnosis, Overmedication and Strategies for Channeling it for Success

Habits and Hustle

Jen Cohen and Habit Nest

Education, Health & Fitness, Business, Self-improvement, Entrepreneurship

4.4 • 763 Ratings

🗓️ 6 December 2024

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

Is ADD a superpower or an excuse? In this Fitness Friday episode, fitness expert Liron Kayvan and I dive deep into this controversial topic, exploring the rising trend of ADD diagnoses and the potential impact on individuals and society. We discuss misdiagnosed and overmedicated children, instant gratification culture and its effect on mental health. We dive into social media's role in exacerbating ADD-like symptoms. We also discuss the mismatch between human nature and the modern environment and share strategies for channeling ADD productively. Liron Kayvan founded BFLA in 2019. He’s a NASM Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, and Transformative Life Coach. Liron has competed in Amateur MMA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Rugby and has been a Fitness Coach for over 10 years. What we discuss: ADD: Misdiagnosis, overmedication, and the potential to be a superpower The impact of labeling and using labels as an excuse for behavior The rise of therapy and medication among children Instant gratification culture and its effect on mental health Social media's role in exacerbating ADD-like symptoms The importance of delayed gratification and resilience Obsession and the difference between being obsessed with the craft vs. the results The mismatch between human nature and the modern environment Strategies for channeling ADD productively and developing coping skills Thank you to our sponsors: Therasage: Head over to therasage.com and use code Be Bold for 15% off TruNiagen: Head over to truniagen.com and use code HUSTLE20 to get $20 off any purchase over $100. Magic Mind: Head over to www.magicmind.com/jen and use code Jen at checkout. BiOptimizers: Want to try Magnesium Breakthrough? Go to https://bioptimizers.com/jennifercohenand use promo code JC10 at checkout to save 10% off your purchase. Timeline Nutrition: Get 10% off your first order at timeline.com/cohen Air Doctor: Go to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code HUSTLE for up to $300 off and a 3-year warranty on air purifiers. Find more from Jen: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagements Find more about Liron Kayvan: Website: https://www.beyondfitnessla.com/ Instagram: @beyondfitnessla

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0:00.0	Hi, guys. It's Tony Robbins. You're listening to Habits and Hustle. Crush it.
0:06.7	Hey, friends, you're listening to Fitness Friday on the Habits and Hustle podcast, where myself and my friends share quick and very actionable advice for you becoming your healthiest self. So stay tuned and let me know how you leveled up.
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1:53.0	Welcome to Fitness Friday, and I have my special guest today is Lerun.
1:58.5	And hello, LeRun.
2:00.4	Lerun is a soccer player slash fitness trainer who is someone I
2:05.5	always work out. Well, I used to work out with you. Did I ever really? Yeah, yeah, we worked out.
2:10.5	We talk about fitness a lot. We talk mostly about fitness and mostly about just other stuff in
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