About this episode

This episode discusses ADHD motivation and effective strategies for parenting children with ADHD.

Episode 79 - ADHD and motivation—let's cut through the noise. This episode breaks down why so many people get motivation wrong when it comes to ADHD, and what actually works to move the needle. Dr. Carrie gets real about the myths we need to retire (like motivation being some tank you can empty) and what actually matters: understanding what drives each person and building an environment that doesn't work against them. Miss Beth chats with Dr. Carrie Jackson about ADHD motivation in kids (and adults!), executive function challenges, dopamine regulation, and neurodivergent strategies. If you're tired of surface-level advice and want strategies that hold up over time, this one's for you. For more info visit https://www.bigcityreaders.com/podcast Find Dr. Carrie on Instagram @dr.carriejackson Message me your questions on Instagram @bigcityreaders Check out Big City Readers picks on Amazon [https://amzn.to/4a6VMl0]

People in this episode

Host: Miss Beth

Guest: Dr. Carrie Jackson

Topics covered

• ADHD
• motivation
• parenting
• executive function
• neurodiversity
• dopamine regulation

Keywords

• ADHD
• motivation
• parenting
• executive function
• neurodivergent strategies
• dopamine

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Organizations: Big City Readers

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