What if the classic growth mindset advice — like "if at first you don't success, try, try again" or "learn from your mistakes" — actually makes ADHD symptoms worse?

In this episode, we explore why common growth mindset messages can backfire for people with ADHD, leading to shame, burnout, and self-doubt.

You’ll learn how executive function challenges change the way we experience effort, failure, and success — and what an ADHD-friendly growth mindset could look like.

Whether you’re diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or just wondering if something feels off when it comes to growth mindset platitudes, this episode offers validation, insight, and new ways to support yourself.

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In this episode, we break down how ADHD affects stress perception, the role of rejection sensitivity, and how stress can go unnoticed in ADHDers.

We’ll also talk a little about the neuroscience behind ADHD stress, including common nutritional deficiencies, ways to recognise stress earlier and how to start building ADHD-friendly stress management strategies.

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Ps. The Youtube video that I mentioned in today’s episode was recently shared via the Youtube Channel “Understood” and is available to watch here.

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Wondering what it's like to go through an ADHD diagnosis? In this episode, I walk through my experience with my psychiatrist, the questions they asked, and what surprised me about the process.

I also share my thoughts on how ADHD symptoms show up in childhood, how it feels to get a diagnosis, and what comes next.

If you're exploring ADHD for yourself, this episode will give you insight into what you could expect.

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Ever worked so hard for something, only to feel... nothing when you finally achieve it? In this episode, we dive into why success doesn’t always bring the satisfaction we expect—especially for ADHDers and neurodivergent minds.

From dopamine crashes to constantly moving the goalpost, we unpack a bit of the psychology and neuroscience behind post-achievement emptiness and why the chase often feels more rewarding than the destination. Tune in for insights, personal experiences, and some ideas for ways to break the cycle and actually feel your wins.

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Join me today for episode 2 as we explore rumination, analysis paralysis and catastrophizing along with some simple strategies we can use to get out of those negative and unhelpful thought loops.

I also share some common challenges I have with processing thoughts, especially in stressful situations - like interpersonal conflicts, and what has helped support me during these times so I can better witness others, validate their feelings and also stay in my body to support myself.

If you’ve got a helpful tip for those overthinking times, leave a comment and share your strategy with the Busy Brain Hub community :)

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FYI: This episode contains discussions around mental health and may be triggering for some listeners.

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Welcome to episode 1 of Busy Brains Hub’s podcast show where we explore how to live a balanced-ish life.

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To kick off episode one I explain a little bit about the intention behind the show including the meaning behind “Busy Brains” and who this show is intended for.

In a nutshell, this show is for neurodivergent people from all walks of life. Whether you’ve been formally diagnosed, you’re self-diagnosed, you have a subclinical condition or you identify as neurodivergent, this show aims to provide coaching, nutrition, biohacking tips and more in a relatable and (hopefully!) humorous and light-hearted way.

Of course it’s early days for this show here, so please let me know what you thought, what you’d like to hear more about by dropping a comment below and/or sharing this episode with a friend.

All the best,

Loz (They/Them)

Ps. The Australian who coined the term “Neurodiversity” is Judy Singer, a sociologist whose work has often focused on the autistic community and the need to recognise the diversity within the spectrum.

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