Having ADD or ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Hear from people all around the globe, from every walk of life, in every profession, from Rock Stars to CEOs, from Teachers to Politicians, who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their ADD and ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and professional advantage, to build businesses, become millionaires, or simply better their lives.
Our guest today Dr. Sarah Fajgenbaum-Tesja, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist with clinical expertise in treating anxiety, mood disorders and ADHD. She is the founder of Integrative Psychiatric Services, based in Montclair, New Jersey, where she provides in-person care and telepsychiatry across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Her clinical approach integrates psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and evidence-informed complementary modalities—including lifestyle medicine, light therapy, and nutritional supplementation. Dr. Fajgenbaum-Teslja is committed to trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming care and frequently collaborates with psychotherapists and interdisciplinary teams to support comprehensive treatment planning. Today, Sarah discusses her unconventional path to psychiatry, her integrative approach, and observations on changing attitudes toward neurodiversity and mental health stigmas - stigmans which we are here to help permanently remove through using education, community encouragement, care, and entertainment. Enjoy!
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01:00 - Introducing and welcome Dr. Sarah Fajgenbaum-Tesja!
01:45 - Could you please share a bit about your background and education?
03:20 - Was your path to this career revolving around Psychiatry what you expected?
03:39 - Why do you think ADHD diagnoses have increased, especially among parents and their children?
04:44 - Despite progress, why does stigma around mental health, especially for kids, still exist?
08:16 - What trends are you seeing in neurodiversity and ADHD treatment?
10:10 - How do you help new patients who feel anxious, or even ashamed about seeing a psychiatrist?
12:22 - How can people find you? @integrativepsychiatrynj on INSTA Facebook LinkedIN YouTube and via her company's website: Integrative Phychiatric Services aka https://njips.com/
12:55 - Thanks so much for listening to Faster Than Normal. Please join us again very soon!
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