With ADHD diagnosis on the rise more and more of us are struggling to concentrate.

Especially with Social Media usage skyrocketing and steeling our attention it feels impossible to get through any workload.

Living with ADHD I have had to teach myself how to concentrate, sit still to achieve what I need to get done.

You'll kick yourself when you find out what my technique is... it's no magic wand, no special spell... I bet you have even thought of it yourself.

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Episode Summary: ADHD, Awareness, and Turning Flaws into Focus

In this episode of The Seamus Evans Show, I dive into the rising wave of ADHD diagnoses across Australia and explore how social media has played a surprising role in spreading awareness, reducing stigma, and helping thousands of people seek answers.

I open up about my own journey living with ADHD — from being labelled the “class clown” and struggling to read in primary school, to failing academically but finding ways to redirect my restless energy into creativity, humour, and eventually a career in national television.

I share vivid stories from my childhood, like the moment in Grade One when I realised I couldn’t focus like the other kids, or how I used humour as a shield against bullying. I talk about the discipline struggles, the detentions, and even the tricks I used to avoid getting caught while wandering outside during class.

But this episode is about more than just challenges. It’s about transformation. I explain how I forced myself to learn — reading the same sentence 20 times until it stuck, journaling about movies to practise storytelling, and working with a mentor at Channel 10 who helped me sharpen my writing. That painful, deliberate practice turned me from someone labelled “illiterate” into a professional broadcaster, published author, and keynote speaker.

You’ll also hear about the mechanics of ADHD itself: emotional dysregulation, the rollercoaster between hyper and hypo activity, the lure of dopamine from screens, and why discipline and structure are critical for managing symptoms. I explain ADHD in simple terms — like a traffic jam in the brain that slows the journey of information from A to B — and why distraction takes over in that gap.

Most importantly, I share the formula I developed to teach myself focus. It started with two minutes of concentration on a timer, then slowly increasing to five, ten, thirty, and eventually 50 minutes of pure focus followed by a short break. Over time, this discipline unlocked my ability to enter “hyperfocus” — a state where distraction disappears and productivity skyrockets.

This isn’t just theory. I’ve lived it. Whether recording audiobooks for hours at a time or pushing through tough projects, I’ve learned that ADHD brains are capable of extraordinary focus once we push past that initial barrier. It’s like running a marathon — painful at first, but once you break through, you unlock a new level.

This episode is both a story and a toolkit. If you’ve ever struggled with ADHD, focus, or self-discipline, you’ll hear strategies you can apply immediately:

• Use strict timers and short bursts of effort to build stamina.

• Anchor every effort to a “carrot” (your big goal or dream).

• Catch yourself in moments of distraction and redirect instantly.

• Push through the pain barrier to unlock hyperfocus.

I wrap up by reminding listeners that ADHD can be a superpower. Many world leaders, entrepreneurs, and creators are neurodivergent. They thrive not because they eliminated their differences, but because they learned to channel them.

If you live with ADHD, you’re not broken. You’re wired for creativity, resilience, and risk-taking. With discipline and the right mindset, you can turn your flaw into your SUPERPOWER.