15. Comments on ADHD as an "Erectile Dysfunction of the Mind"
Episode Summary
In this episode, Dr. Kourosh Dini challenges the limits of “chemistry-only” explanations and explores the deeper rhythms of agency and engagement. Drawing on Dr. Thomas Brown’s vivid metaphor—ADHD as “erectile dysfunction of the mind”—we ask: What if the real key isn’t willpower, but the mindful cultivation of agency and self-trust?
Listeners will learn:
Why “willpower” is a problematic concept for wandering minds.
How agency differs from willpower and why it matters for daily life.
The power of “the daily visit” as a compassionate practice to nudge forward on tasks, even when…
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