Episode 362: 5 Reasons Your ADHD Brain Can't Stop Hyperfocusing (and what to do about it)

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If you're like me, a sudden involuntary pull out of hyperfocus can leave your ADHD brain feeling emotionally dysregulated and rather crispy. In episode 362, we're getting into the neuroscience of why our ADHD brains get so locked in, and a simple strategy that makes those dreaded task transitions much more doable.

In Episode 362, You Will Discover:

• Why the ADHD brain gets locked into hyperfocus without a built-in signal to stop
• Five neurological reasons why shifting out is so much harder than it looks
• A simple interstitial journaling practice that creates a gentler off-ramp between tasks

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• Episode 360: A Personal Retreat Guide for ADHD

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Chapter Outline

00:00 Stuck in Hyperfocus

01:56 Paula's Hyperfocus Struggle

04:20 Hyperfocus Double Edged Sword

06:24 Five Reasons It's Hard

06:57 Reason 1 Motivation Wiring

08:51 Reason 2 Dopamine Loop

10:09 Reason 3 Gear Shifter Brain

12:35 Reason 4 Emotional Regulation

14:11 Reason 5 Dopamine Drop

17:00 Coaching Break

18:18 Interstitial Journaling Trick

21:33 How to Do It

22:42 Why It Works

25:07 Try It This Week

26:55 Wrap Up and Next Steps