For decades, ADHD has been described as a disorder of attention. But what if we've been looking at it the wrong way?

In this episode, Adele and Dr Lindsay Aikman explore the growing understanding of ADHD as a condition that is fundamentally about self-regulation, executive functioning, and managing the brain's resources, not simply paying attention.

Together, they unpack:

🧠 Why ADHD isn't an inability to pay attention, but a difficulty regulating attention, emotion, motivation, and behaviour

⚡ The role of executive functioning, working memory, emotional regulation, and impulse control

🔬 What neuroscience tells us about dopamine, motivation, and why ADHD brains often struggle to engage with tasks that aren't immediately rewarding

🌪️ Why many people with ADHD experience rejection sensitivity, emotional overwhelm, burnout, and difficulties managing everyday life

👂 The often-overlooked connection between ADHD and sensory processing differences and why understanding your sensory profile can completely change how you manage your symptoms

💊 The role of stimulant medication, what we know about its benefits and limitations, and why medication is only one part of long-term ADHD management

🌱 Practical strategies for building capacity, working with your nervous system, and creating environments that support your brain rather than constantly fighting against it

This episode moves beyond outdated stereotypes and explores ADHD through a compassionate, evidence-based lens. Rather than asking why people with ADHD can't concentrate, we ask a different question:

How can we better support a brain that struggles to regulate itself in a world that constantly demands it?

Whether you've been diagnosed with ADHD, suspect you might have it, or love someone who does, this conversation will help you understand why ADHD is about far more than distraction and why effective treatment means understanding the whole person, not just the diagnosis.

🎧 Join us as we challenge the myths surrounding ADHD and explore what it really means to live with a brain that experiences the world differently.