Chase Squirrelson - Motivation, Distraction, and Laughing at the Chaos

Episode 2 continues the conversation about ADHD with more real-life stories, unexpected detours, and practical insights. Chase breaks down motivation, distractions, dopamine, and daily strategies while sharing moments that are equal parts educational and entertaining. Below are the time-stamped highlights so you can jump straight to the moments that resonate most.(1:07) What does selectively motivated mean?  (2:17) How well does waiting for motivation work? Is there another way? Well, listen here for Take Home Value! (4:27) What about Distractions? Learn about “serious guy” and “child guy”. (6:00) 8 pizzas? How did that happen?! (7:07) What tricks does Chase use to make sure he gets his tasks done. And hear about the Cheese Race. (8:13) Why is dopamine production important? Well, it depends where the dopamine comes from. Learn about this! (10:55) When does a shopping list work best? (11:51) What’s it like to be in Chase’s brain? (13:11) What is it like to live with a person with ADHD. Hear about the trip to Europe and the luggage that didn’t make it to the airport. (14:01) Chase “stole” a car…hear this here! (15:50) How about the “invisible dog”! (16:20) What’s the difference between “wrong” and “different”? (17:25) Shopping trips can be adventures – hear about one that specifically stands out! (18:04) Gas pumps, lost cars and learning to laugh at ADHA adventures. (19:19) Does Adderall work? How about coffee? (20:09) What about the trip to Peoria?! (20:42) Mix up highway sign road numbers and speed limits – and the wrong home for Thanksgiving! (21:54) Learn to live in a world not designed for people with ADHD. (22:32) Are test instructions difficult in the school systems? (23:15) The Tip of the Day!!! “Buzz Word” (24:20) Provide feedback to Chase at [email protected] Be sure to like, review and rate this episode on your favorite platform. Provide feedback, ask a question or recommend a guest directly to Chase at [email protected]