Orienting to the Dilemma

In this episode of Integrating ADHD with Cameron Gott, Cam explores how orienting to the dilemma helps us see ADHD sooner—before it gains momentum and pulls us into shame, overwhelm, or paralysis. Through two vivid examples—a work project derailed by searching for a travel mug and a client paralyzed by pillow placement at a photo shoot—Cam illustrates how ADHD often reveals itself in small, telling moments. He introduces orienting as both a mindset and a practice: pausing to locate ourselves, assess what’s happening, and connect back to purpose and opportunity. Cam also revisits the “MOPT” framework—Mindset, Objective, Practice, Tool—to help listeners observe their ADHD patterns with curiosity and self-compassion. Along the way, he unpacks scaling dilemmas, perfectionism, and the traps of hyperfocus or avoidance that keep us from meaningful progress. Whether it’s tackling a project, navigating relationships, or cooking dinner, Cam shows how awareness and levity open the door to integration—aligning effort with impact and moving toward a life of greater purpose and connection.