Ever felt like your brain is a pinball machine, bouncing from one thing to the next?. Or that you are your own worst enemy, caught in a cycle of self-blame and trying to crack the whip on yourself?

If you have ADHD, you might be all too familiar with these struggles. But what if the key isn't just about forcing focus, but understanding how your unique mind works and rewiring it for goal attainment?

social connections and meaningful rewards can be powerful tools to motivate change

In this podcast with Dr Connor McClenahan, we talk about shifting the understanding of ADHD from a deficit of attention to a challenge in achieving goals. It is not just about paying attention, it's about how good one is at using their entire mind to stay focused on a goal that's meaningful.

* We explore practical tips and techniques to help you leverage your mind, not fight against it.

* You'll discover how social connections and meaningful rewards can be powerful tools to motivate change and create new neural pathways.

* We will help you understand the importance of creating safety in your mind to regulate anxiety, so your attention doesn't dart around the minute you sit down to get something done.

* We will dive into the four key brain areas involved in goal attainment and how to optimise each of them:

* Reticular Formation: Finding your "Goldilocks zone" for optimal stimulation.

* Limbic System: Taming the fight-or-flight response and creating emotional safety.

* Prefrontal Cortex: Activating your behavioural activation and inhibition systems for effective planning.

* Ventral Striatum: Tapping into the power of social rewards and meaningful outcomes.

Finding your "Goldilocks zone" for optimal stimulation.

Whether you're a lawyer, a CPA, or anyone feeling the pressure to be "on" all the time, this podcast offers a down-to-earth and empathetic approach to understanding your ADHD and rewiring your brain for a more fulfilling, goal-directed life, let Dr Connor McClenahan tell you how.

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