Rethinking ADHD & Energetic Capacity with Wendy Perkins Shoef
What if ADHD isn’t a chemical imbalance but a depleted system trying to survive on an empty tank? In this conversation, trauma-informed coach and researcher Wendy Perkins Shoef breaks down where ADHD symptoms often stem from, what’s really happening inside an ADD mind, and why traditional approaches frequently fall short.
Listen in as Wendy explains how attention, energy, and biology work together, as well as why so many people bounce between hyperfocus and burnout. You’ll learn her five-step protocol, how to dose safely, and why parents, adults, and practitioners need a new way of understanding ADHD. We also dive into microdosing through a science-backed, holistic lens. If you’ve ever wondered whether your brain works differently—or whether microdosing could support you—this episode will give you clarity, language, and tools to finally understand your own system.
Listen to the Full Episode:
What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:
What ADHD looks like through a metabolic ecology lens.
Why attention and energy must match for healthy functioning.
The real cause of hyperfocus–burnout cycles.
Why many ADD medications fall short.
What brings people to microdosing practices.
How dosing may differ for ADHD brains.
What a microdose should feel like.
What parents need to know during ADHD diagnoses.
Lifestyle shifts that support energetic capacity.
Why context matters more than the substance itself.
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“ADHD is not a cause. ADHD is not a disease. ADHD is a symptom of a dysregulated nervous system.” - Wendy Perkins Shoef
“It’s very important that you match the goal with the substance.” - Wendy Perkins Shoef
“You’ve got to learn what works for you because once you learn what works for you, it’s easier to ask for help.” - Wendy Perkins Shoef
