{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Focus and Chill - productivity tactics for AuDHDers and other neurodivergent folks ","title":"Episode 77: Dr. Jeremy Lim","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2460,"description":"Welcome to episode #77! We’re thrilled to be joined by Dr. Jeremy Lim today.Dr. Jeremy Lim is a board-certified lifestyle medicine physician and experienced medical doctor. He runs Whole Being Medical, an online practice that takes a multifaceted approach to treating chronic pain and neurodivergence. With a deep understanding of ADHD, he is dedicated to harm reduction and empowering his patients with holistic strategies for well-being.In this episode, Dr. Lim shares his personal ADHD journey, insights into lifestyle medicine, and practical strategies for optimizing productivity, sleep, and mental health.Welcome to the show, Dr. Lim!QuestionsJN: When did you first realize you weren’t neurotypical?Labeled as disruptive from a young age in schoolParents didn’t have knowledge of ADHD, but father helped with learningDiagnosed with ADHD at 19 during university strugglesJN: How did your diagnosis impact your perspective?Provided clarity and understanding of personal strugglesTrialed stimulant medication for six months, had mixed experiencesInspired him to become a doctor to help others with ADHDJN: What was your experience with social interactions growing up?Faced social exclusion due to ADHD traits and rejection sensitivityNeurodivergence made relationship-building more difficultWants to help others feel seen and understoodJN: What strengths have you discovered through ADHD?ADHD traits, like thinking outside the box, can be strengths in the right environmentCompares ADHD to a sports car—powerful, but needs the right tools to function wellBelieves neurodivergence has contributed to human evolution and innovationJN: Can you tell us about your medical practice and approach?Runs Whole Being Medical, an online lifestyle medicine practiceUses a six-pillar approach: nutrition, sleep, exercise, relationships, stress management, and mindsetFocuses on holistic well-being rather than just medicationJN: How do you optimize productivity as someone with ADHD?Uses the \"Eat That Frog\"...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/QZFZQrtBSDhon7MItX8a5mQvkXQ5KKmI2fe6dyhM72o/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMzNDE3LzE2NjEw/NjYyOTYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}