Have you ever wondered how understanding the neuroscience of ADHD can transform your approach to productivity? 

What if you could leverage your unique brain wiring to unlock your full potential? 

How can insights into dopamine and emotional regulation lead to better self-management strategies? 

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In this episode of The Smart ADHD Podcast, I’m thrilled to chat with Jonathan Hassall, an ADHD and executive function coach, who takes us on a fascinating journey into the brain's inner workings. Together, we explore how understanding ADHD at the neurological level can empower you with the tools needed for personal growth and success. 

Jonathan's expertise in ADHD coaching, combined with his background in psychiatric services, brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. He sheds light on the intricate relationship between dopamine levels and attention challenges, revealing how this understanding can lead to effective strategies for managing ADHD. If you’ve ever felt like your brain is working against you, Jonathan’s insights might just change your perspective. 

🎙️ In this episode: 

00:00 Understanding ADHD: We're Not Broken, Just Inconsistent 

00:38 Introduction to the Smart ADHD Podcast 

01:46 Meet Jonathan Hassall: ADHD Expert and Coach 

02:17 The Neuroscience of ADHD: Exploring Brain Functions 

04:06 Dopamine and ADHD: The Role of Neurochemistry 

05:22 The Prefrontal Cortex and Executive Function 

16:46 Default Mode Network vs. Task Positive Network 

24:26 Fight or Flight: ADHD and the Nervous System 

28:35 Final Thoughts and Encouragement 

🕺More about Jonathan Hassall. 

Jonathan is an ADHD & Executive Function Coach and director of Connect ADHD Coaching, providing services internationally from Brisbane, Australia. His background includes psychiatric services and as Scientific Advisor for ADHD in the pharmaceutical industry. Jonathan trained as an ADHD coach through the US and offers individual and group programs for people with ADHD. He is a regular speaker at national ADHD meetings in Australia and the US. He has previously held roles as a board member of ADHD Australia and ADDA. He also co-authored “Decoding Doing - Solving ADHD & Procrastination” in 2023. His current practice focuses on working with Adults and Couples with ADHD. His approach includes the translation of relevant executive function theory to facilitate individuals with ADHD finding and embracing their “neuro-native” state supporting adaptation and realisation of potential. 

Connect with Jonathan: 

Website: https://www.connectadhd.com 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@connectadhdcoaching3658 

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jonathanhassallcac 

What's your biggest challenge in navigating ADHD as a smart creative? Share your thoughts in the comments section below, and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! 

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🎤 About the Smart ADHD Podcast 

The Smart ADHD Podcast is for smart creatives, entrepreneurs, and business owners who are navigating life with ADHD. We celebrate unique brilliance, whether we're intelligent, exceptionally talented, or both. Ian Anderson Gray interviews experts to uncover the real story of ADHD for smart creatives, busting myths and discovering effective strategies to improve our lives, unleash our creativity, and grow. 

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🕺More about Ian Anderson Gray 

Ian is the host of the Smart ADHD Podcast and a live-streaming video coach and consultant. He helps business owners and entrepreneurs broadcast live confidently, communicate better, and set up the right gear and tools. Ian runs Seriously Social, a business aimed at helping others be more productive and level up their impact online. He's also a professional singer, web developer, and an international speaker. Ian lives near Manchester in the UK with his family. 

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