ADHD Claustrophobia Is Shrinking Your Life: This Weekly System Will Set You Free

ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator

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Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator and August & Wonder, explores a feeling he calls “ADHD claustrophobia.” He explains how ADHD brains often get stuck between bursts of interest and the pressure of deadlines, making it hard to move forward. This episode breaks down why this happens and how it can make life feel smaller and more stressful. Steve shares real stories of people using systems like his Weekly OS to regain control and open up their lives. It’s a message of hope and practical tools for entrepreneurs with ADHD.

Steve talks about a hidden challenge many ADHD entrepreneurs face, which is “ADHD claustrophobia.” He explains how the brain fills up with ideas and to-dos, but without a strong interest or a looming deadline, it becomes hard to take action. This gap, which he calls the “dopamine desert,” can make life feel small and stressful. Steve shares how systems like his Weekly OS can help reduce this pressure by making steady progress easier. When the right support is in place, people can start enjoying life again and do things they once thought were out of reach.

Key Takeaways:

• ADHD Claustrophobia Is Real: Feeling stuck or weighed down often comes from not being able to act without pressure or strong interest.
• The Dopamine Desert: Without excitement or urgency, ADHD brains struggle to move forward.
• Systems Bring Relief: Tools like the Weekly OS can help lift the weight and open up life again.

Additional Insights:

• The World Can Shrink: ADHD brains often pull back from life when stuck between ideas and deadlines.
• Overwhelm Builds Quietly: Avoiding input to stay focused can lead to stress and isolation.
• Relief Is Possible: With the right tools, it's easier to take action, reduce pressure, and enjoy life more fully.

Here are a few quotes from the episode:

• “ADHD claustrophobia is when your world starts to shrink because you can’t move forward.” - Steve August
• “The dopamine desert is that space where interest fades and the deadline hasn’t hit yet.” - Steve August
• “A good week is when we meet our ADHD brain and still make progress.” - Steve August

Join Steve August as he explains the feeling of ADHD claustrophobia and why it happens. Learn how the space between excitement and deadlines can leave you stuck, and how systems like the Weekly OS can help. This episode offers clear steps to ease pressure and feel freer in your daily life.

Episode Highlights:

[00:00] - Grab Your Free ADHD Dashboard to Master Your Week!

[00:28] - Introduction: Defining "ADHD Claustrophobia"

[01:40] - The "Dopamine Desert" Between Interest and Deadlines

[03:46] - The Emotional Weight and Shrinking World

[04:23] - Case Studies: Transformation Through Systems

[07:08] - Conclusion and Path Forward

FOLLOW THE HOST:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-august-b2b-adhd-business-founder-coach/
• Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-entrepreneur-accelerator/
• August & Wonder: https://www.linkedin.com/company/augustandwonder/
• Website: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/
• Email: [email protected]
• X: https://x.com/steveaugust
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/

FOLLOW THE PODCAST:

• Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAccelerator
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035