Dopamine + Doubt: Untangling ADHD and OCD

Episodes

• Why Everyone relates to ADHD and OCD sometimes 21.07.2026 6m

  Have you ever heard someone say, "Everyone's a little ADHD," or "I'm so OCD," and wondered why those statements don't feel quite right? In this episode, we explore why so many ADHD and OCD experiences sound familiar-and why that doesn't mean everyone has these conditions. We'll talk about: Why everyone experiences distraction, worry, habits, and forgetfulness sometimesThe difference between everyday human experience and clinical symptomsHow frequency, intensity, and impact help distingu...
• Stop trying harder- Understanding ADHD and executive function 21.07.2026 11m

  Have you ever been told you just need to "try harder," "get organized," or "be more disciplined"-only to wonder why those strategies never seem to stick? In this episode, we unpack what executive function actually is and why ADHD is not a problem with motivation, intelligence, or laziness. Executive function is the brains management system, and when it works differently, everyday tasks can feel much harder than they look from the outside. We will explore: What executive functionin...
• ERP: Learning to Live With Uncertainty 15.07.2026 13m

  If you have ever felt trapped in a cycle of intrusive thoughts, anxiety, checking, reassurance seeking, or avoiding situations that feel uncomfortable, you may have heard of ERP. ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) is considered one of the most effective treatments for OCD, but it is also commonly misunderstood. In this episode of Dopamine + Doubt, we break down what ERP actually is, why it works, and how it helps us change our relationship with uncertainty. ERP is not ab...
• ADHD and OCD: When They Look the Same but Aren't 15.07.2026 12m

  ADHD and OCD can sometimes look surprisingly similar from the outside. Both can involve feeling stuck, needing systems, struggling with routines, overthinking, or repeating behaviors-but the reason behind those behaviors may be very different. In this episdoe of Dopamine + Doubt, we explore the overlap between ADHD and OCD and why understanding the function behind a behavior matters. I share part of my own experience recognizing the difference between ADHD-related challenges and O...
• Why I Started Dopamine and Doubt 15.07.2026 13m

  Why did I start Dopamine and Doubt? Welcome to the very first episode of Dopamine + Doubt! In this episode, I share the personal story behind the podcast, how discovering my own ADHD and OCD changed the way I understood myself, and why these two conditions are so often confused. Whether you are navigating your own mental health, supporting someone you love, or you are simply curious about the overlap between ADHD and OCD, my hope is that this podcast offers practical tools, relatable st...