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Are video games supporting your focus—or stealing your time and dopamine?
 In this episode of Hypercast, we unpack the upsides, the pitfalls, and how to use gamification to support your ADHD brain instead of fighting it.

🎧 What We Cover:

• How gaming affects ADHD brains (dopamine, feedback, focus)
• Signs that gaming might be doing more harm than good
• How to gamify everyday tasks to stay engaged
• When it crosses into addiction—and what to do about it
• Why it’s okay to embrace playfulness, creativity, and fun

🛠️ Tools Mentioned:

• Finch self-care app
• Audible gamification
• D&D for mental health
• Habit tracking and timer strategies
• Fitbit/social gamification examples

💬 Tell Us in the Comments:

What games or gamification tricks work for you?

Co-Hosts:

🧠 Melissa Llewellyn Snider
Melissa is an ADHD coach and the Executive Producer of Hypercast. She offers 1-to-1 coaching and corporate education. Learn more at https://www.likemindcoaching.com.

🎤 Brianna Morton
Brianna is an ADHD coach and therapist intern passionate about supporting neurodivergent individuals. Learn more at https://www.understandingadhd.ca.

🕒 Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Childlike Wonder

00:21 Welcome to Hyper Cast: Gaming and Gamification

01:05 The Dark Side of Gaming

04:03 Positive Aspects of Gaming

09:20 Gamifying Everyday Life

📌 Hashtags:

#ADHD #ADHDandGaming #Gamification #Neurodivergent #AuDHD #ADHDLife #Hypercast

Melissa's Contact:
Email: [email protected]
www.likemindcoaching.com

Brianna's Contact:
Email: [email protected]
www.understandingADHD.ca

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