Are ADHD Obsessions Bad?

Come and hyperfixate on us.

An episode of the Spirit Levels podcast, hosted by Jenny Valentish and Frank Magree, titled "Are ADHD Obsessions Bad?" was published on October 30, 2023 and runs 29 minutes.

October 30, 2023 ·29m · Spirit Levels

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Summary

ADHD coach Meghann Birks joins Jenny and Frank on the show to nut this one out. Being 'obsessive' doesn't have the most positive connotations, but our hyperfixations can also connect us to community, propel us towards goals and benefit our working life.Some people have one lifelong obsession, while for others a special interest could last an intensive few months or years before being replaced by the next shiny thing. And then what do you do with all your unicycles/grappling hooks/cosplay outfits? (Meghann's got an answer for that.)What does the nature of our obsession tell us about what's going in our inner life? (Gary Oldman indirectly answers that one.)How is our reward system and identity affected by each venture? Finally, what's the difference between an obsession and an addiction? LINKSYou can book Meghann here and listen to her podcast, Sisters in Stoke.Spirit Levels on InstagramSpirit Levels on TikTokGet our free newsletter!A Sonder X Production. Episode released 31/10/23. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

ADHD coach Meghann Birks joins Jenny and Frank on the show to nut this one out. Being 'obsessive' doesn't have the most positive connotations, but our hyperfixations can also connect us to community, propel us towards goals and benefit our working life.

Some people have one lifelong obsession, while for others a special interest could last an intensive few months or years before being replaced by the next shiny thing. And then what do you do with all your unicycles/grappling hooks/cosplay outfits? (Meghann's got an answer for that.)

What does the nature of our obsession tell us about what's going in our inner life? (Gary Oldman indirectly answers that one.)

How is our reward system and identity affected by each venture? Finally, what's the difference between an obsession and an addiction?

LINKS

You can book Meghann here and listen to her podcast, Sisters in Stoke.

Spirit Levels on Instagram

Spirit Levels on TikTok

Get our free newsletter!

A Sonder X Production. Episode released 31/10/23.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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