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Does your mind ever spin a thousand miles per hour? As a night owl with a late ADHD diagnosis, my brain rarely shuts off. We often hear society tell us to pull ourselves up by our bootstraps or hide our daily struggles. Growing up, showing emotion was not an option for me. Learning how to process those feelings in a healthy way took years of unlearning old habits.

Today’s guest understands this specific struggle deeply. Jason Jurado is a healer, an empath, and the founder of One Path. He spent time in the Marine Corps right out of high school before finding his calling in NLP and mindfulness. He sits down with me to share actionable ways to quiet the noise and come home to yourself.

This season is proudly sponsored by Sucreabeille, an incredible indie perfume house rooted in storytelling at https://sucreabeille.com/. We collaborated on a fragrance named “Why Did I Walk Into This Room?” at https://sucreabeille.com/products/why-did-i-walk-into-this-room, which serves as a gender-neutral love letter to the ADHD community. You will find comforting notes of fresh baked cherry pie, light cinnamon, and complete acceptance of who you are.

The Burden of Masking and Emotional Suppression

Growing up sensitive in a world that demands toughness creates a heavy mental load. Jason describes navigating a society of “male men” where hiding his empathic nature felt necessary for survival.

  • The Cost of Hiding: Men often bury their feelings to fit a societal mold.
  • The Breaking Point: Holding onto this tension leads to immense stress and physical exhaustion.
  • Jason’s Experience: “I jokingly, but not jokingly say that I was so emotional became hard.”

According to research from the American Psychological Association (https://www.apa.org/monitor/2019/01/ce-corner), traditional masculine ideals often lead to psychological distress and prevent men from seeking necessary support. Jason reinforces that true strength involves asking for help, not suffering in silence.

The True Definition of an Introvert

Society heavily misunderstands introversion. It is not about disliking others or avoiding social events entirely.

  • Internal Processing: Introverts process their external environment internally.
  • Energy Management: Socializing drains the battery, requiring quiet time to recharge.
  • Jason’s Insight: “An introvert is someone that goes inside.”

Actionable Mindfulness for an Overwhelmed Brain

ADHD brains live everywhere except the present moment. We worry about tomorrow’s obligations while stressing over yesterday’s mistakes.

  • Physical Grounding: Jason suggests a physical grounding technique to break the cycle of overthinking.
  • The Quote: “Meditation is about being present in the moment.”
  • The Mantra: Jason relies on the mantra “Just for today” to shrink massive goals into manageable, daily pieces.

Research published by Harvard Medical School (https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/relaxation-techniques-breath-control-helps-quell-errant-stress-response) confirms that simple breath control helps quell erratic stress responses. Placing a hand on your heart and taking one intentional breath brings your focus back to your physical body.

Guest Resources

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People Also Ask

Q: How do you calm an overwhelmed ADHD brain? A: Physical grounding works incredibly well. Placing a hand on your heart and taking a single intentional breath helps bring your focus back to your physical environment, pulling you out of an anxiety spiral.

Q: What defines a true introvert? A: Introverts process their external environment internally. They require quiet, solo time to recharge their energetic batteries after social interactions, but they do not inherently dislike being around people.

Next time your mind races into the future, try the hand-on-heart method. Take one breath. Be here now.

Disclaimer: I am not a licensed mental health professional. I am simply a guy sharing my story. Please seek professional help if you are struggling.

Much love. Good vibes. – Ky