Dr Amanda Mullin - Think Differently

23/10/2025

Ever stare at your to-do list and feel your chest tighten — like your brain can’t even decide where to begin?
That’s not laziness. It’s your brain doing what it thinks will keep you safe.

When an ADHD brain sees too much, your nervous system interprets it as threat.
Cortisol rises, dopamine drops, and suddenly you’re in freeze mode.
The part of your brain that plans and prioritises (the prefrontal cortex) goes offline, while the emotional centre (the amygdala) takes charge.

It’s not that you don’t want to do it.
It’s that your brain is flooded — overwhelmed by too many open loops.

💡 What helps:
• Shrink the task until it feels doable. If “write the report” feels impossible, start with “open the document.”
• Add dopamine before you begin. Music, movement, sunlight, even a short timer — give your brain a cue that says “safe to start.”
• Celebrate small momentum. Finishing one micro-step releases dopamine and helps your brain want to keep going.

You don’t need to push harder — you need to start smaller.
And the moment you do, that fog of “I can’t” starts to lift.

Save this for the next time your list feels like a wall instead of a doorway. 💛

22/10/2025

What an inspiring day at WEXPO — surrounded by business owners who care deeply about making a difference.
Conversations about mental health, neurodiversity, and inclusion remind me why this work matters so much.

18/10/2025

I loved connecting with so many parents and professionals who are changing the story around ADHD at Sydney’s ADHD conference - and of course, getting to hang out for the day with the incredible Adele McFarland, one of the Clinical Psychologists on our team at - it’s been my honour to mentor Adele in her early career, and I now learn so much from her.

What were your key takeaways from the day?

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16/10/2025

Come along and hear from a wonderful line up of speakers including me (!) - at the Spirited Child Conference tomorrow in Sydney!

I’ll be sharing practical, science-based strategies to help parents and educators support big feelings, big energy, and big hearts 💛

Can’t wait to see you there, come say hello!

08/10/2025

Parenting an ADHDer?
Start today.
Stop yelling.
Stop the overwhelm.

Start understanding your child’s brain - and connecting in new ways. 🧠💛

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering:

💭 “Why can my child focus on games, but not schoolwork?”
💭 “Are they lazy or just not trying?”
💭 “What am I doing wrong?”

You’re not alone, and you’re not failing.
Your child isn’t lazy, broken, or “too much.” Their brain just works differently - and once you understand how, everything changes.

That’s exactly what my course, Parenting an ADHDer, is designed to help you do.

Inside, you’ll get:

✅ 10 weeks of self-paced video modules
✅ Practical strategies you can use right away
✅ Downloadable guides & scripts
✅ Real-world examples from clinical practice
✨ Plus 3 months of Q&A with me - so you never feel stuck or alone

💡 Learn the science.
💛 Rebuild your calm.
🤝 Restore connection.

👉 https://online.mindworxpsychology.com.au/strategies-for-working-with-adhd-online-course-for-parents-and-carers

Let’s make parenting easier - let’s help your child thrive.

05/10/2025