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EPISODE · Jul 29, 2025 · 45 MIN

ADHD and Motivation: What Motivates You?

from ADHD AF · host Laura Mears-Reynolds

Your productivity does NOT dictate your worth! That said, I know how distressing it is to struggle with starting and/or completing tasks; especially the ones we want to do!  If you experience similar challenges and inconsistencies with motivation; it is not your fault. This is symptomatic of the condition. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. ...And neither am I... I'm joined by the wonderful Gill and Kirsty; two Volunteer Facilitators of ADHDAF+ Charity for a chinwag all about it! We hope that you can join us to chat about Motivation at your nearest ADHDAF+ Support Group TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing, loud laughter and mentions of sensitive topics including; grief, bereavement, death, mother loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, alcohol and substance addiction, relationship and work struggles, misdiagnosis, cancer and suicide.If you are struggling, lo siento. You are not alone. Please reach out for help HERE- Sponsor a spot or donate the The Big ADHD Fundraiser HERE- Read the new ADHDAF+ Blog HERE- Register Interest in ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE Peer Support Groups and ADHD Bingo Seminars to get email reminders HERE- Aplly to start your own local ADHDAF+ Support Group, Volunteer your time or become an Ambassador HERE- AUSTRALIA listeners Live Show form HERE- DUBLIN listeners Live Show form HERE- Grab tickets for the Blackpool Style Assembly/ADHDAF Sunday Social HERE- Shop ADHDAF Emporium HERE to support neurodivergent makers and small businesses, with 10% of profits donated to ADHDAF+ Charity- Come to Lu in Lu Land's Self Love Unleashed Camp with me HEREEnormous thanks to the Patrreon community for keeping this podcast going for over three years and for inspiring the creation of ADHDAF+If you would like to join the Community of ADHDAF Podcast listeners from all over the world; you can connect with, lean on and learn from literally like-minded legends for invaluable Peer support HEREThough the work of ADHDAF Podcast led to the creation of ADHDAF+ Charity, and helps to promote and fundraise for the charity; all things ADHDAF are entirely separate entities.You can follow all things ADHDAF on Socials:@adhdafpodcast @adhdafplus @adhdafemporium @lauraisadhdafThank you SO MUCH for listening! Please comment/review/share to help others feel more validated and find support!Laura xLEOPARD PRINT ARMY!Photo taken after ADHDAF Bingo in The Bad Bitch Assembly at Camp VC Support the show

Your productivity does NOT dictate your worth! That said, I know how distressing it is to struggle with starting and/or completing tasks; especially the ones we want to do!  If you experience similar challenges and inconsistencies with motivation; it is not your fault. This is symptomatic of the condition. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. ...And neither am I... I'm joined by the wonderful Gill and Kirsty; two Volunteer Facilitators of ADHDAF+ Charity for a chinwag all about it! We hope that you can join us to chat about Motivation at your nearest ADHDAF+ Support Group TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing, loud laughter and mentions of sensitive topics including; grief, bereavement, death, mother loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, alcohol and substance addiction, relationship and work struggles, misdiagnosis, cancer and suicide.If you are struggling, lo siento. You are not alone. Please reach out for help HERE- Sponsor a spot or donate the The Big ADHD Fundraiser HERE- Read the new ADHDAF+ Blog HERE- Register Interest in ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE Peer Support Groups and ADHD Bingo Seminars to get email reminders HERE- Aplly to start your own local ADHDAF+ Support Group, Volunteer your time or become an Ambassador HERE- AUSTRALIA listeners Live Show form HERE- DUBLIN listeners Live Show form HERE- Grab tickets for the Blackpool Style Assembly/ADHDAF Sunday Social HERE- Shop ADHDAF Emporium HERE to support neurodivergent makers and small businesses, with 10% of profits donated to ADHDAF+ Charity- Come to Lu in Lu Land's Self Love Unleashed Camp with me HEREEnormous thanks to the Patrreon community for keeping this podcast going for over three years and for inspiring the creation of ADHDAF+If you would like to join the Community of ADHDAF Podcast listeners from all over the world; you can connect with, lean on and learn from literally like-minded legends for invaluable Peer support HEREThough the work of ADHDAF Podcast led to the creation of ADHDAF+ Charity, and helps to promote and fundraise for the charity; all things ADHDAF are entirely separate entities.You can follow all things ADHDAF on Socials:@adhdafpodcast @adhdafplus @adhdafemporium @lauraisadhdafThank you SO MUCH for listening! Please comment/review/share to help others feel more validated and find support!Laura xLEOPARD PRINT ARMY!Photo taken after ADHDAF Bingo in The Bad Bitch Assembly at Camp VC Support the show

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