ADHD & The Chemistry of Motivatio...

ADHD & The Chemistry of Motivation

ADHD &...with Jorie Houlihan by Jorie Houlihan

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Ever wonder why it’s so hard to start something — even when you want to do it? It’s not about effort or caring enough. It’s about chemistry.

In this episode of ADHD &… with Jorie Houlihan, we look at dopamine and norepinephrine — the neurotransmitters that drive motivation, focus, and follow-through. You’ll learn how ADHD brains process reward, why urgency and interest activate us, and how to use that knowledge to your advantage.

Once you understand what’s really happening in your brain, you can stop blaming yourself — and start working with it.

🎧 Listen now and start building systems that honor your brain, not fight it.

💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

  • How dopamine and norepinephrine affect focus, motivation, and follow-through
  • Why ADHD brains struggle with “bori ... 
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