In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Lisa Zaretsky of Zaretsky Wellness, a licensed mental health professional, doctor of cognitive sciences, and hypnotherapist who helps adults, kids, and families break through patterns that keep them stuck. She specializes in ADHD, twice exceptionality, neurodiversity, addiction, and rapid transformational hypnotherapy coaching. We also discuss late-diagnosed ADHD, co-occurring conditions, and systems.
Timeline Summary
- 00:00 – Intro to Dr. Lisa Zaretsky and Zaretsky Wellness
- 06:25 – Systems approach: you’re not in a vacuum
- 09:36 – Co-occurring conditions: ocular motor, auditory processing, dyslexia
- 14:01 – ADHD missed and mismanaged in the 70s-90s
- 22:15 – Other issues: addiction, trauma, stuck careers, family systems
- 26:32 – Deep dive hypnotherapy session explained
- 34:08 – Neuroplasticity: intensity, frequency, duration
- 43:34 – Awareness of root causes for stopping numbing behaviors
- 45:00 – Couples and family work; ADHD-impacted marriages
- 51:05 – Long-term vs short-term therapy structures
- 54:18 – Discipline as freedom for ADHD brains
- 58:48 – Building her team and training others
- 01:15:48 – How to contact her
5 Key Takeaways
- Diagnosis Brings Relief Late diagnosis for ADHD and co-occurring conditions stops self-blame and opens doors to targeted support.
- Treat the Root, Not Just Symptoms Addiction, ADHD, and stuck patterns stem from beliefs and neural pathways. Hypnotherapy and targeted work rewire them.
- Expertise and Fit Matter ADHD-impacted marriages and neurodiversity need specialized approaches. Generic therapy often fails. Vet for expertise.
- Discipline Creates Freedom Structure feels restrictive but empowers ADHD brains. It builds willpower, execution, and cognitive flexibility.
- Change is Possible at Any Age With breath work, awareness, and willingness to sit with discomfort, you can rewire patterns and find purpose.
Links and Resources
Dr. Lisa Zaretsky
- Zaretsky Wellness Website: http://www.zaretsky-wellness.com
- Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @zaretskywellness
- Facebook/LinkedIn: Lisa Zaretsky
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- Website: https://leavethekey.com/seniors
- Phone: (631) 380-4262
Final Thoughts
You’re not stuck because you’re broken. With the right expertise, tools, and commitment, you can get back in the driver’s seat. If this helped, subscribe, share, and leave a review.
