Dr. John Ratey joins Ned to share the latest research on how underdeveloped cerebellums affect executive functions like regulating emotions and staying focused. They discuss Dr. Jeremy Schmahmann's Dysmetria of Thought theory, and share specific ways those with ADHD can build up this part of their brain.  Learn more about Dr. John Ratey HERE.  October is ADHD Awareness Month and we want to hear your ideas for the show! Write an email or record a voice memo with your thoughts and send it to connect@distractionpodcast.com. Thanks to our sponsor, OmegaBrite Wellness! Distraction listeners, you can SAVE 20% on your first order with the promo code: Podcast2020 at OmegaBriteWellness.com. Click HERE to learn more about our sponsor, Landmark College, in Putney, Vermont. It's the college of choice for students who learn differently. Distraction is created by Sounds Great Media. Our producer is Sarah Guertin and our recording engineer/editor is Scott Persson.