The MindFlow journal
A little less noise.
A little more clarity.
Sound, attention, and the everyday experience of a fast mind. Something useful to take into your next moment.
Featured story · 4 min readBoron, boric acid and iodine: what does the ADHD research show?
A careful look at boron and iodine, multinutrient research, product safety and why personal experiences do not establish treatments for ADHD or autism.
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Nutrition & evidenceBoron, boric acid and iodine: what does the ADHD research show?
A careful look at boron and iodine, multinutrient research, product safety and why personal experiences do not establish treatments for ADHD or autism.
4 min read
Masking & AuDHDWhat is AuDHD? When autism and ADHD occur together
AuDHD means co-occurring autism and ADHD. Understand the term, overlapping experiences, assessment and support without relying on stereotypes or a checklist.
3 min read
Masking & AuDHDMasking as a child: when coping goes unseen
What childhood masking can look like, why school and home may tell different stories, and how adults can listen without turning examples into a diagnosis.
3 min read
Masking & AuDHDMasking as an adult: effort, identity and choice
Explore adult masking, the effort that may go unseen, and small ways to discuss support without being pressured to disclose or unmask everywhere.
3 min read
Daily lifeADHD time blindness: making time easier to see
Losing track of time with ADHD? Try visible clocks, departure reminders and a realistic task estimate, with clear limits and links to ADHD guidance.
3 min read
Daily lifeADHD in a noisy office: what to try before turning up the sound
Struggling to focus around office conversations? Compare a quieter workspace, headphones and background sound without assuming binaural beats are a treatment.
3 min read
Daily lifeDoes focus audio help you? A seven-day comparison
A free listening worksheet to compare focus audio with your usual setup. Record task starts, comfort and distractions without mistaking a diary for a clinical trial.
3 min read
Daily lifeDolphining: a metaphor for the ADHD mind
A personal look at fast, associative thinking, the effort of holding it in, and why the dolphin became part of the ADHD MindFlow world.
5 min read
Sound & scienceDo binaural beats work for ADHD?
What binaural beats are, what research says about sound and ADHD attention, and how to explore listening without expecting a treatment.
6 min read
Daily lifeADHD task paralysis: a small starting ritual
When you know what to do but cannot begin, a short sound cue may help you try one small step. A practical starting ritual, with honest limits.
6 min read
Rest & sensitivityADHD and sleep: can background sound help?
A restless mind at bedtime can be exhausting. Explore gentle background sound, quiet alternatives and the limits of the evidence.
5 min read
Rest & sensitivityADHD, noise sensitivity and the need for quiet
Why some people prefer background sound while others find it overwhelming. Explore your preferences without assuming one sound suits everyone.
6 min read
Sound & scienceBrown noise, white noise or binaural beats?
Compare brown noise, white noise and binaural beats for ADHD listening. What each sounds like, what has been studied and how to choose.
5 min read
Sound & scienceIs there a best binaural beat frequency for ADHD?
There is no established best binaural beat frequency for ADHD. Understand frequency labels and choose a listening experience around your comfort.
5 min read
Sound & scienceBinaural, monaural and isochronic beats explained
Three ways to make a rhythmic sound. Understand binaural beats, monaural beats and isochronic tones, including when headphones matter.
5 min read
Sound & scienceDo binaural beats work without headphones?
Binaural beats rely on different tones reaching each ear. Learn why stereo headphones matter and how speaker-friendly sound differs.
4 min read
Sound & scienceHow long should you listen to binaural beats?
There is no established listening duration for treating ADHD with binaural beats. Explore short sessions, comfortable volume and regular breaks.
5 min read
Rest & sensitivityBinaural beats and discomfort: when to stop
If sound brings headaches, dizziness or discomfort, stop listening. Learn about safe volume, uncertainty around side effects and when to seek help.
2 min read
Daily lifeBody doubling, familiar music and ADHD focus
Company, a familiar song or a quiet sound can feel different during work. Explore personal preferences and a simple way to compare them.
5 min read
Daily lifeADHD homework: background sound or a screen?
A parent-focused look at background sound, screen distraction and a child’s comfort. What noise research can and cannot tell us about homework.
5 min read
Curious what it sounds like?
Put on your headphones. Explore four short sessions.