The ADHD Dopamine Dilemma

Why do quick fixes for ADHD, like timers, body doubling, and dopamine hacks, only work for a while? In this episode of ADHD Support Talk, Lynne Edris explores the dopamine dilemma unique to the ADHD brain and why these short-term strategies often fall short. Lynne explains how dopamine affects our motivation, focus, and follow-through, and why we keep getting pulled back into old habits. But here’s the good news: there’s a way to move beyond the constant search for motivation. Join Lynne as she shares deeper, lasting strategies that help you take action even when you’re not "feeling it" and finally build the consistency you’ve been looking for. You'll learn: How dopamine differences affect ADHD motivation and productivity; Why quick fixes like timers, body doubling, and the dopamine menu are short-lived solutions; About the importance of an internal locus of control for lasting success; Tips for building habits that don’t rely on external motivation and tactics; and Strategies Lynne uses with her clients to break the cycle of procrastination and build easier, consistent follow-through. Listen now to learn how to create real, lasting change in managing your ADHD! Podcast Co-Host Lynne Edris is an expert Productivity & ADHD Coach who helps distracted professionals from all over the world learn to accomplish what they intend and take control of their days with ease so that they can perform at the level of their abilities and have more time, more energy and more bandwidth for what matters most to them.  Lynne is a woman, wife, and mom with ADHD herself, so she understands the struggles and challenges of living with ADHD, and has come out the other side, so to speak. She's gone from living in that constant state of chaos, overwhelm, and under-performance that adults with ADHD know far too well, to living a life of more success and fulfillment than she once dreamed possible. Her passion is to help others fulfill their own potential and start “firing on all cylinders” in all areas of life. You can learn more about Lynne and the services she offers at , and text keyword “MYQUIZ” to 33777 to get her access to her Productivity Breakthrough Quiz to identify your personal strengths and weaknesses, and get customized recommendations to help you take control! Tara McGillicuddy has been known and celebrated in the ADHD community for decades of practical and long-lasting shifts in tens of thousands in her communities. The creator of ADDClasses.com, The ADHD Awareness Expo and ADHD Support Talk Radio Tara is one of the longest-standing leaders in the field. Over the years she has also honed her natural skills as an empath. She now also combines the rare gift of sight and energetic knowing and her latest project is Empath Now a resource to help Empower Empaths. ADHD Support Talk Radio is an award-winning Podcast for Adults with ADD / ADHD. Co-hosts Tara McGillicuddy and Lynne Edris are joined by Adult ADHD experts, and they cover important topics related to Adult ADD / ADHD. Podcast guests include Dr. Edward Hallowell, Dr. Stephanie Sarkis, Dr. Ari Tuckman, Laurie Dupar, Terry Matlen and many more. Tara McGillicuddy is the Producer, Owner and Co-host of the ADHD Support Talk Radio Podcast. You may contact Tara with general questions or feedback about the podcast, Lynne Edris is the Co-host of the ADHD Support Talk Radio Podcast. You may contact Lynne with feedback about her episodes or if you are interested in having her interview you as a guest. We may be affiliates for products we mention or recommend. If you purchase those items through our links, we may earn a commission.