
Dr. Alok Kanojia: Make ADHD Your Superpower
About this episode
What does it really mean to live—and thrive—with ADHD in a world built for neurotypical brains? Chrissy talks with Dr. Alok Kanojia—aka Dr. K—a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, former monk, gamer, and meditation teacher, about his Audible Original 30 Days to Thrive with ADHD, where he shows listeners not just how to cope but how to turn the unique traits of ADHD into strengths that fuel resilience, creativity, and success.
Five Key Takeaways
- Why ADHD is both over diagnosed and underdiagnosed, and how it can look very different in boys versus girls.
- The surprising truth about stimulant medication versus therapy—and why skill-building often works better long-term.
- How hyperfocus, impulsivity, and distraction are two sides of the same coin, and how to work with them instead of against them.
- Why many people struggle with self-esteem, shame, and addiction alongside ADHD, and how that shapes adult life.
- A practical exercise called “urge surfing” that helps you ride out cravings and impulses without giving in.
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