What If It's Not ADHD? Brain Fog, ADHD or Concussion?

When I first started Third Chances, I had no idea where it would lead me. I only knew I wanted to have real conversations with people who had lived through something, learned from it, and found a way to keep moving forward. Now, 100 episodes later, I look back with so much gratitude.I have met extraordinary people. Experts. Survivors. Reinventors. People who were knocked down by life, health, loss, fear, uncertainty, or circumstances they never chose, and somehow found the strength to stand back up. And for this 100th episode, I could not have asked for a more fitting conversation.My guest, Dr. Saeid Mushtagh, is a Vancouver-based naturopathic doctor whose work centers on brain health, mood, attention, cognition, and resilience. His professional path is deeply personal too, shaped by his own experiences with depression, anxiety, ADHD, multiple concussions, immigration, and rebuilding connection. In this episode, we talk about what may sit underneath brain fog, focus issues, mood changes, and concussion symptoms, while also exploring the deeper foundations of health, resilience, and human connection. What I loved most about this conversation is that it goes beyond the résumé.It is really about how struggle can shape purpose. Watch the full conversation and meet the man behind the doctor. Youtube: https://youtu.be/4UWbc8xc3_kChapters0:00 The Four Legs of the Health Chair3:10 Introduction to Dr. Said Mushta7:45 Growing up in Iran and Early Influences12:30 Escaping Oppression and Moving to Canada18:15 From Engineering to Molecular Biology24:50 Discovering Naturopathic Medicine and Homeopathy31:10 The Struggle of Cultural Integration and Disconnect37:40 Finding Healing in the Canadian North43:20 The Link Between Physical and Mental Health49:05 Introduction to Brain Mapping and Neurofeedback55:30 Why Concussions Impact Long term Mood1:01:45 The Problem with Reactive Medical Systems1:07:15 Assessing the Four Pillars of Health1:13:30 The Importance of Sunlight and Vitamin D1:19:00 Botanical Medicine and Wild Pine Pollen1:24:10 Final Advice on Direct Awareness and Nature1:27:53 Conclusion Connect with Dr. Saeid Mushtagh Websites: http://imh-clinic.com                  http://northshorend.caLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-saeid-mushtagh-961b3116/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenaturopathicclinic/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenaturopathic/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saeidmushtagh If you enjoyed this conversation, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next.If something in this episode resonated with you, I highly recommend connecting with …. Dr. Saeid Mushtagh…. and exploring his work further. And if you’re someone who’s been looking at health from a different angle, especially from a cellular perspective, feel free to reach out. I love bringing these conversations to you because they expand how we think about health… and sometimes even challenge what we thought we knew.www.third-chances.comOR:reach out to me: vera@third-chances.com Vera CzernyThird Chances PodcastConversations that challenge how we think about health #brainhealth #concussionrecovery #holistichealth #mentalresilience #ThirdChancesPodcast #Episode100 #DrSaeidMushtagh #MentalHealth #ADHD #Anxiety #Depression #NaturopathicMedicine #Resilience