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In this episode of the NeuroDivergent podcast, Jannice Jones, the Neurodivergent Positive Psychologist, discusses the executive function challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with ADHD and autism. She explores the neuroscience behind these challenges, focusing on the roles of dopamine and noradrenaline, and offers practical self-care strategies to improve focus, motivation, and mental clarity. Jannice emphasises that these challenges are not personal failures but rather a result of different brain wiring, advocating for self-compassion and understanding.

Key Takeaways

• Executive functions help us plan, focus, and remember instructions.
• Neurodivergent individuals often face unique executive function challenges.
• Dopamine and noradrenaline are crucial for motivation and focus.
• Physical activity can boost dopamine and noradrenaline levels.
• Self-care is essential for improving executive function.
• Breathing techniques can help regulate stress and focus.
• Eating protein-rich foods supports dopamine production.
• External structures like timers can aid in organisation.
• Understanding brain differences fosters self-compassion.
• Positive psychology focuses on thriving despite challenges.

"These challenges are not personal failures."

"Stop, breathe, be."

"We need external structure."Chapters

00:00
Understanding Executive Function Challenges

07:12
The Neuroscience of Dopamine and Noradrenaline

15:40
Practical Self-Care Strategies for Neurodivergent Individuals

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In this episode meet Jannice Jones MSc the Positive Psychologist and host of the Neurodivergent Podcast. She introduces the key elements of the podcast including talking about ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia both from her own lived experience and from coaching in the field for over 3 years.

We will also be delving into Menopause and Neurodiversity, as the combination of Neurodivergent conditions and menopause can be incredibly difficult to navigate.

Some episodes Jannice will be interviewing leaders from the field of neurodiversity and some will be Jannice speaking about topics from her coaching practice.

Jannice runs Jannice Jones Coaching (JJC) and both trains others to become neurodiversity coaches and has associate coaches linked to JJC.

We hope you will subscribe, listen to and download the episodes that speak the loudest to you.

Jannice

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https://www.instagram.com/jannicejonescoaching/

https://calendly.com/jannicejones/30-minute-1-1