Attention Talk Radio ADHD and Dopamine: Unpack Motivation and Get Unstuck
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Feb 5, 2025 Join Dr. David Nowell, a clinical psychologist specializing in ADHD and motivation, as he reveals the fascinating role of dopamine in our lives. He explains how understanding this neurochemical can help individuals harness their unique motivation triggers and navigate daily challenges. Discover the importance of identifying personal passions and planning activities around them to sustain motivation. Dr. Nowell also shares insights on using vivid imagery to activate dopamine, helping you make life choices aligned with your core values.
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Dopamine Is Motivation's Fuel
- Dopamine is the brain chemical tied to reward and motivation and it “pulls us forward.”
- David Nowell says dopamine shows up as passion and bodily feelings, not as abstract ideas like pride.
Detect Your Motivational Pattern
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Watermelon Moment Shows Dopamine
- David Nowell described smashing a small watermelon and feeling a vivid bodily 'summer' moment.
- He uses such stories to show how small, sensory events reveal dopamine's presence.
