Special Re-Release: Why Dads Matter

Posted February 28, 2017 by admin 1112

Our Father’s Day episode was one of our most popular episodes in 2016. Take a listen and hear why!

In honor of Father’s Day, Ned explores fatherhood in the age of distraction. We hear from Kyle Pruett, an internationally known child psychiatrist, who shares what dads bring to the table that moms don’t, and Ned has a conversation with writer, Mark Greene, of The Good Men Project about how and why dads can develop deep emotional connections with their kids. Grab your dad and give this show a listen!

Learn more about Kyle Pruett: http://kylepruettmd.com/

Mark Greene’s project, Remaking Manhood: www.remakingmanhood.com

The Good Men Project:  http://goodmenproject.com/

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Special Re-Release: Live From Boston: How to Handle Your Fast-Paced Life

Posted February 21, 2017 by admin 1286

As the one year anniversary of the Distraction podcast approaches, we’re revisiting some of our most popular episodes from our first season. In this episode Dr. Hallowell speaks to parents and educators at the Newman Elementary School in Needham, Massachusetts about surviving in an ultra-competitive, ultra-fast society. Listen in as Ned explains how to prioritize, combine work and play, and reconnect with those you truly care about in order to live a happier, healthier and longer life!

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Mini 48: A Personal Story About Bullying & Racism

Posted February 16, 2017 by admin 1768

This week, Distraction’s producer Sarah Guertin sits down with Dr. Hallowell to share her family’s recent experience with bullying and racism. And as Ned tells her, we all share in social cruelty and we all share the responsibility of finding creative solutions to these not-so-new problems.  

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Ep 48: Breakthrough in Treating PTSD

Posted February 14, 2017 by admin 1781

MDMA (the main component of the party drug ecstasy) is now being used in clinical trials for the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). In this episode, Dr. Hallowell has an in-depth conversation with CJ Hardin, a veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, about how MDMA-assisted psychotherapy helped his PTSD.  Rick Doblin, the founder of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), also joins Dr. Hallowell to talk about the history of MDMA, the clinical trials and the newest research that is being funded by his organization. 

http://www.maps.org/

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Mini 47: We Are Enriched By Diversity

Posted February 9, 2017 by admin 1344

In honor of Black History Month, Dr. Hallowell shares some of his personal connections to black history and the cause of equal rights for all people, including abolitionist and women’s rights activist, Lucretia Mott.

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Ep 47: Learning From The Wisdom Of Others

Posted February 7, 2017 by admin 1541

Most of us have been in a situation where we didn’t have all of the answers– when we didn’t know what to do next or where to turn for help. In this episode, Ned talks with the team at Wisdo.com, a new online community that connects users looking for guidance with people who’ve gone through something similar. Wisdo is described as a search engine for life experiences, powered by those who’ve been there. In fact, keep an eye out for Dr. Hallowell’s ADHD video on Wisdo’s website soon!

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Mini 46: We Can Agree on Football

Posted February 2, 2017 by admin 1404

If there’s one thing that brings Americans together, it’s football! In honor of Super Bowl Sunday, Dr. Hallowell shares his passion for the sport with listeners. And sorry Falcons fans but we have to warn you– Ned is a diehard New England Patriots fan!

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Ep 46: Karina Smirnoff, DWTS & ADHD

Posted January 31, 2017 by admin 2319

Karina Smirnoff is best known as a professional dancer on Dancing with the Stars, taking home the coveted Mirrorball Trophy in Season 13 with army veteran and actor, J.R. Martinez. Karina also has ADHD. She spoke to Dr. Hallowell recently about her diagnosis and how she considers her ADHD to be an asset.

www.KarinaSmirnoff.com

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Special: Contest Winner Announced!

Posted January 27, 2017 by admin 1001

Thank you so much to our listeners who participated in our December contest and left us a review on Itunes! In this special episode, Dr. Hallowell announces the winner of the 30-minute phone call. 

If you haven’t written a review of Distraction on Itunes please consider taking a moment to write a few words. It really helps the show and we truly appreciate it!

Do you have a question or comment for the show? Email us directly at [email protected] or leave a voicemail by calling 844-55-CONNECT. Or, you can visit our website at www.distractionpodcast.com. 

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Mini 45: Is France’s Disconnect Law A Sign Of Things To Come?

Posted January 26, 2017 by admin 1093

French workers now have “the right to disconnect” outside of work hours, thanks to a new law that took effect Jan. 1.  As work-related stresses continue to grow for many, Dr. Hallowell wonders if this new law will catch on in other parts of the world. He reinforces the importance of screen-free time and encourages all of us to recreate the boundaries that we’ve torn down. 

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Ep 45: Distraction Pays It Forward

Posted January 24, 2017 by admin 1218

Ned and the Distraction team head to East Rock Coffee in New Haven, CT to practice the art of paying it forward. Plus Pay It Forward author, Catherine Ryan Hyde, shares her thoughts on why the do-good movement is still going strong nearly 20 years after the book’s release. 

www.CatherineRyanHyde.com

https://www.facebook.com/eastrockcoffee

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