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What if your struggle to focus, stay motivated, or meet deadlines wasn't a character flaw but a mismatch between your nervous system and your environment?

In this episode of Divergent Paths, we explore the concept of interest-based nervous systems—a defining feature of many neurodivergent experiences, especially ADHD. We break down how traditional motivation models fail neurodivergent folks and why "just try harder" is both unhelpful and inaccurate. Joined by my longtime friend and co-host Russ Catanach, we talk about what it means to have a brain that runs on passion, urgency, and novelty—and how you can stop pathologizing your process.

We’ll discuss ...