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Podcast: The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast
Episode: 1KHO 613: Kids Are Hurting Because of the World We Gave Them | Mike McLeod, GrowNow ADHD
Description: In his fifth (and most urgent) visit, executive function specialist Mike McLeod says the quiet part out loud: todayâs youth mental-health crisis is not a child problemâitâs an adult-built environment. He previews his forthcoming Executive Function Playbook and companion workbook, laying out why executive functionsânot grades, apps, or endless âemotional curriculumââare the strongest predictors of real-world success. McLeod argues that outsourcing growth to talk therapy and ed-tech hasnât moved the needle for most kids; what does is parent training, clear boundaries, and steady structure. He names the two fastest dopamine loopsâscreens and conflictâand shows...