If you’ve ever felt like you want to do things but just… can’t get yourself to start — this episode is for you.

Today we’re talking about something that doesn’t get discussed enough: understimulation, and how it plays a major role in ADHD, executive dysfunction, and that “paralyzed” feeling so many people experience.

Most people assume that when they can’t get started, they’re overwhelmed, unmotivated, or just being lazy. But what if the problem isn’t too much… it’s actually not enough?

In this episode, we break down how the ADHD brain responds to stimulation, why low dopamine can make even simple tasks feel impossible to start, and what understimulation actually looks like in real life (hint: it’s not always obvious).

We also talk about the difference between overwhelm and understimulati ...