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Interview: Why you shouldn't trust boredom | Kevin H. Gary

Interview: Why you shouldn't trust boredom | Kevin H. Gary

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Are you actually bored, or is something else going on? Educator Kevin H. Gary shares three practical takeaways to deal with the doldrums, so you can take control of your attention, figure out which feelings to trust and name the real problem. After the talk, join Shoshana for a sweeping conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Harstad on the relationship between boredom and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD.


This episode originally aired on February 27, 2024.


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Interview: Why you shouldn't trust boredom | Kevin H. Gary

Interview: Why you shouldn't trust boredom | Kevin H. Gary