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

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 & motivationWhy we’re living in a “dopamine saturated” world (hello, smartphones, sugar & streaming)The difference between fast dopamine vs slow dopamine in everyday lifeHow fast dopamine spikes can worsen ADHD symptoms including emotional dysregulationPractical ideas for adding more slow dopamine into your day so you feel more focused, motivated & regulatedBy 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 & numbLINKS TO OTHER GOOD SH*T:*Join Adulting with ADHD your ADHD toolbox & everything you need to work with your brain*Get our ADHD Coach in your pocket! *12 Things I wished my Doctor had told me about Adult ADHD*Find out if you might be living with ADHD - Download Symptoms List*Check out Courses & Coaching with Xena*Learn, Inspire, Share & Connect inside our Facebook Community *Come hang out with me on Instagram!