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Mind Garden Hypnotherapy UK, Leeds, Leeds (2026)

16/06/2026

DOPAMINE DRIPS vs DOPAMINE HITS

I keep seeing posts telling people to swap "bad dopamine" for "good dopamine."

And whilst there's a grain of truth in it, it's a bit more complicated than that.

Your brain isn't sat there deciding that a walk is virtuous and TikTok is evil.

It's responding to how quickly, intensely and reliably it can get the dopamine it's looking for.

Some things give us a slower, steadier release.

Things like:
• moving your body
• being outdoors
• spending time with people you enjoy
• proper rest
• doing something meaningful

The problem is they don't always feel rewarding straight away.

Then you've got the quick hits.

Scrolling.
Sugar.
Ni****ne.
Alcohol.
Online shopping.
Gaming.

They give your brain exactly what it wants, exactly when it wants it.

And if you've got ADHD, that's even more appealing because your brain is often looking for stimulation, interest, novelty or relief from overwhelm.

But here's where I think people get it wrong...

These things aren't "bad".

You don't need to get rid of every quick dopamine hit from your life.

And if you've ever found yourself doom-scrolling, eating the biscuits, va**ng, opening Amazon or disappearing down a rabbit hole online, it's usually not because you're lazy or lacking willpower.

Often your brain is trying to do something helpful.

Maybe it's trying to wake you up.

Maybe it's trying to calm you down.

Maybe it's trying to escape stress.

Maybe it's trying to find a bit of pleasure after a difficult day.

So instead of asking:

"How do I stop doing this?"

Try asking:

"What does my brain actually need right now?"

Because when you start meeting the need underneath the behaviour, those compulsive loops often become much easier to manage.

Sometimes the answer isn't removing the dopamine hit.

Sometimes it's adding more things that help regulate you so you're not relying on it quite so much.

Understanding your patterns will get you much further than beating yourself up for them.

Your brain isn't broken.

It's doing its best with the tools it's got.

15/06/2026

NEW FIDGETS

One of my favourite things about working with ADHD and neurodivergent clients is helping people realise that fidgeting isn't a bad habit to stop.

For a lot of neurospicy brains, it's actually regulation.

Some people need movement. Some people need texture. Some people need pressure. Some people need something to keep their hands busy so their brain can focus.

The trick is finding your sensory profile.

I've got a whole collection now...

🦔 The spiky rings and acupressure toys are brilliant if you like a bit more intense sensory input. A lot of people who seek out pain, pick their skin, pull their hair, or struggle with self-harm urges find these really helpful because they provide strong sensory feedback without causing harm.

🖐️ The stretchy, twisty, pull-apart toys are great for restless hands that constantly need something to do.

⚽ The squishy balls are my personal favourite 😏😂

🧲 Some people love clicking, snapping and repetitive movement or sounds.

🌊 Others prefer calming sensory input like smooth textures, soft fabrics or weighted items.

And here's the important bit...

If you've met one ADHD person, you've met one ADHD person.

The thing that regulates me might drive someone else absolutely mad. My eldest loves the keyboard clickers and they drive me absolutely mad 🙈

That's why understanding your sensory needs can be such a game changer.

Instead of asking:

❌ "Why can't I sit still?"

Try asking:

✅ "What does my nervous system need right now?"

Sometimes the answer isn't more willpower.

Sometimes it's a spiky ring, a squishy ball and permission to stop fighting your brain.

What's your favourite fidget toy, sensory item or weird thing you do to help yourself focus? 👇🧠✨

10/06/2026

WORKING WITH ME
..no two days are ever the same.

One day I'm sat with a client helping them overcome anxiety, build confidence or understand their ADHD brain a little better.

The next, I'm in supervision with other hypnotherapists, helping them think through cases, develop their skills and grow their businesses.

Then I might be delivering CPD, talking about ADHD, neuroscience and how we can better support the people who walk through our doors or guiding people running their own businesses.

I think if you'd told me a few years ago that I'd spend my weeks doing all of that, I'd never have believed you.

What I love is that every part feeds into the others.

Working with clients keeps me grounded in real-life experiences and keeps me credible as a supervisor and teacher.

Supervision challenges me to think differently and keeps me learning and still helping the end client, while helping colleagues thrive.

Teaching pushes me to stay curious, keep researching and find ways to make complex things easier to understand.

I love the variety.

I love the conversations.

I love watching people grow, whether that's a client taking their first steps towards change, a supervisee gaining confidence, or a room full of therapists having those little lightbulb moments.

Every week looks different, and that's exactly how I like it. ☺️🌱💚

09/06/2026

CHOCOLATE MILK ☕

On holiday I got into the habit of having an iced chocolate coffee in the morning.

Now I'm home, I've upgraded it slightly... chocolate protein milk with coffee just to feel a little like I'm still there.

One of my regulation pillars is getting some protein in first thing.

My ADHD meds work better.
My brain works better.
I feel more regulated.

The problem is, I'm not always a breakfast person. And that's where a lot of people get stuck.

They think they need a routine.
I prefer systems.

The goal isn't "eat eggs every morning." 😖

The goal is "get some protein in."

How that happens can change.

Some days it's a chocolate protein coffee.

Some days it's avocado on protein toast.

Some days it's a Peperami eaten half asleep at the side of the bed.

The pillar stays the same.
The method changes.

Because real life isn't the same every day.

When we focus on regulation pillars instead of rigid routines, it's much easier to stay consistent.

And yes... drinking it the choccy coffee through a glass straw somehow makes my brain 27% more willing to cooperate. 🤷‍♀️

08/06/2026

MIRACLE MORNING

On Friday, Chloe and I ran our first ADHD Friendly - Productivity & Wellbeing Workshop.

We weren't quite sure what would happen when a room full of ADHD brains came together for three hours... but it turned out to be something really special.

We met some lovely new people, reconnected with familiar faces, and spent the morning talking honestly about the realities of living and working with ADHD.

There was so much openness in the room.

People shared the things they struggle with, the things they've been beating themselves up about, and the productivity advice they've tried (and abandoned) over the years.

There were plenty of "I thought it was just me!" moments.

What struck me most was the support. Complete strangers were sharing ideas, experiences, and encouragement with each other within minutes of arriving.

The energy in the room was incredible 💛 The feedback has been fantastic and we're already planning to run the workshop again in September/October.

This time we'll be keeping the group even smaller to allow more discussion, reflection, and sharing of ideas.

If you're someone who has tried planners, productivity systems, routines, apps, and all the usual advice but still feels like you're fighting your brain every day, this might be for you.

No judgement.
No pressure.
No pretending you've got it all together.

Just practical tools, honest conversations, and a room full of people who get it.

If you'd be interested in joining us next time, drop a comment below and we'll let you know as soon as the new date is confirmed 👇

02/06/2026

BACK DOWN TO EARTH ☀️🐢

I've just come back from a few days away celebrating one of my favourite humans getting married soon

My cup overflowath. It wasn't just the cocktails, beach clubs, sunshine and late nights that filled my cup

It was the people.

Being surrounded by a group of brilliant women.

The getting-ready-together chats.

The compliments shouted across bedrooms.

The "does this outfit work?" moments.

The cackling laughs.

The deep conversations at ridiculous times of the morning.

The feeling of being completely accepted exactly as you are.

We had turtles wandering around the villa, incredible food, more Vitamin D than I've had all year (very burnt nose) beautiful views, and those moments where you suddenly realise life feels really, really good.

Now I'm back home with both feet back on earth and an inbox that looks like it's had a personality of its own whilst I was away 😅

But something feels different.

Sometimes we think self-care has to be meditation apps, morning routines and green smoothies.

Sometimes self-care is laughing until your stomach hurts.

Being around people who love you.

Feeling connected.

Getting sunshine on your skin.

Eating good food.

Making memories.

Remembering that life is supposed to be enjoyed too.

My nervous system definitely feels calmer, my heart feels fuller, and whilst the admin mountain is still there waiting for me... I'm coming back to it with a cup that's a lot fuller than when I left.

And for that, I'm very grateful. 💛

24/05/2026

PROCRASTINATION STATIONS

What if the problem isn’t that you’re bad at productivity… but that you’ve been trying to force your brain to work in ways it was never built for?

You do NOT need to turn up to this workshop already organised, motivated, calm, focused, or smashing your to-do list.

Honestly… if your brain currently feels like:
🌪️ 47 tabs open at once
🌪️ avoiding one email for 3 weeks while simultaneously reorganising your entire office
🌪️ living off caffeine, panic and “I’ll do it later”
🌪️ constantly busy but somehow still feeling behind
🌪️ either doing EVERYTHING or absolutely nothing

…you’ll probably feel very seen here 😅

One of the biggest things we want people to leave with is relief.

Because so many ADHDers have spent years thinking:
💛 “I’m lazy”
💛 “I’ve got no discipline”
💛 “Why can’t I just do normal life properly?”

When actually…
A lot of the time your brain is overloaded, dysregulated, under-supported, or running purely on urgency and stress hormones.

And no… buying another planner probably isn’t going to fix that.

During the workshop we’ll explore:
🍃 ADHD and the nervous system
🍃 why traditional productivity advice often backfires
🍃 the emotional side of avoidance and procrastination
🍃 dopamine traps (including suddenly deciding NOW is the perfect time to redesign your website instead of doing your invoices 👀)
🍃 realistic systems that work in ACTUAL life, not just on aesthetic TikTok videos

And this isn’t just 3 hours of us talking at you either.

You’ll leave with:
✨ practical tools
✨ handouts
✨ regulation/reset techniques
✨ exercises you can actually use afterwards
✨ your own personalised ADHD Operating Manual to help you understand YOUR brain better

No shame.
No masking.
No pretending you’ve got it all together.

Just a room full of people trying to work WITH their brains instead of constantly fighting them.

📅 5th June 2026 | 10am–1pm
📍 Farsley, Leeds
🎟️ £50 per person

Book here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adhd-friendly-productivity-for-business-owners-tickets-1988625465299

20/05/2026

WORKSHOP

You do not need another planner.
You need systems that actually work with your brain and nervous system.

This workshop is for the people who are exhausted from trying to become “more organised.”

The ones who:
✨️ Buy planners then completely forget they exist
✨️ Hyperfocus for 12 hours straight… then can’t function for 3 days
✨️ Avoid emails, invoices or admin until panic finally forces it
✨️ Keep thinking “maybe I just haven’t found the right system yet”

We know how frustrating that cycle can feel.

And we also know how intimidating ADHD spaces can sometimes be too.

A lot of people walk in worried they’re going to be judged, analysed, or told they’re doing life “wrong.”

You’re not.

This workshop isn’t about turning you into a perfectly organised robot with a colour-coded morning routine and matching water bottle.

It’s about understanding how ADHD brains actually work… and building support around THAT instead.

Because most ADHDers don’t struggle because they’re lazy.
They struggle because they’re overwhelmed, dysregulated, burnt out, ashamed, overstimulated, under-stimulated… or trying to force themselves into systems that were never built for them in the first place.

So we’ll be exploring things like:
✨ why dopamine affects motivation
✨ why urgency suddenly creates productivity
✨ why shame makes executive functioning worse
✨ what actually helps when your brain feels overloaded
✨ how to stop constantly working against yourself

We’ll also be doing practical exercises around:
✔️ sorting tasks without overwhelm
✔️ recognising your warning signs before burnout hits
✔️ identifying your “regulation pillars”
✔️ creating tiny sustainable anchors instead of impossible routines

There’ll be discussions, practical tools, interactive bits, and probably a few “oh my god I thought that was just me” moments too.

No pressure to overshare.
No “fixing.”
No pretending you’ve got it all together.

Just practical support from people who genuinely get it 💛

📍 Farsley, Leeds
📅 5th June 2026
⏰ 10am–1pm

Book your place here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adhd-friendly-productivity-for-business-owners-tickets-1988625465299

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