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Why ADHD People Procrastinate (And 4 Brain-Based Ways To Get Started)

Sep 7, 2026 · 38m

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Why does something as simple as replying to an email, doing the washing or starting a task feel almost impossible with ADHD? In this episode, leading ADHD advocate Hester Grainger reveals what’s really happening inside the ADHD brain when we procrastinate, and shares 4 practical, brain-based ways to finally get started. We also explore dopamine, motivation, shame, and what happens when years of struggling begin to change the way you see yourself. If you’ve ever called yourself lazy because you knew what you needed to do but still couldn’t do it, this episode is for you. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:57 Why Your ADHD Brain Just Can’t Start 07:06 Dopamine Explained Simply 10:14 The First ADHD…