Navigating Adult ADHD

#153: Not All Dopamine Is Created Equal & THIS Matters If You Have ADHD


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In this conversation we’re unpacking dopamine: what it actually is, how it works differently in ADHD brains & why not all dopamine is created equal. You’ll learn the crucial difference between fast dopamine (quick hits that spike & crash) & slow dopamine (the kind that actually supports your motivation, mood & long-term goals).


We’ll chat about:

  • What dopamine really is (in simple, ADHD-friendly language)
  • How ADHD brains are wired differently when it comes to reward & motivation
  • Why we’re living in a “dopamine saturated” world (hello, smartphones, sugar & streaming)
  • The difference between fast dopamine vs slow dopamine in everyday life
  • How fast dopamine spikes can worsen ADHD symptoms including emotional dysregulation
  • Practical ideas for adding more slow dopamine into your day so you feel more focused, motivated & regulated


By the end, you’ll have a clearer picture of why you reach for certain things on autopilot & how to start working with your dopamine system instead of feeling like it constantly runs the show.


Episode mentioned: 

#149 Dopamine Layering: The hidden reason you feel anxious & numb


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