] Russell is welcomed to the show and explains his “why”. [05:45] Why ADHD is considered the “diabetes of psychology”. [07:15] How Russell conducted research for his book “ADHD for Adults” and why this led to his research on life expectancy and ADHD. [10:35] Reduction in life expectancy based on time of diagnosis. [12:41] Putting reduction in life expectancy in focus related to other health care factors. [14:48] How ADHD genes reduce your life expectancy, outside of the other factors studied. [23:30] Conscientiousness is stopping to contemplate the outcomes of your actions to effect and self-regulation as a factor of a healthy lifestyle. [26:36] The best predictor of your lifespan is conscientiousness. [27:38] Self-regulation and executive functioning measures and how this affects life expectancy. [29:10] Creating cues in your environment for self-talk, self-imagery which creates self-regulation. [31:12] Addressing the underlying problems of self-regulation and self-control to create the basis for change. [32:22] Develop self-compassion in order to move forward and obtain your goals. [33:33] Message which resulted from Dr. Barkley’s research. [35:12] Primary care physicians need to understand the underlying problem and take a different approach to changing behavior. [38:16] How you can bring this information to your primary care physician’s office. [40:10] It’s OK to be vulnerable in disclosure and have the courage to talk to others about ADHD. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group Early registration for ADHD reWired’s Spring season of our online, video-based coaching and accountability group has ended, and the groups are full. Our next registration signups begin May 10th.  To sign up on the email list, which allows you to register on May 7th, visit . ADHD Women’s Palooza Encore packages of this amazing conference are available for only $97!  That includes audio and video downloads, as well as abridged transcripts. Learn more at Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me.  With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks.  One perk example is our Patreon-only Adult Study Hall. Learn more at ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live!  These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm.  Go to . Want to be a guest? Hey, What about you?  Do you have a story? Are you a Coach?  Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call .