Maybe It’s ADHD Holding You Back - From Scared to Succeeding with Laura

“Everything you believe about yourself… that’s your cap.” - Laura Gerebenics 🧠💣 If you have ever wondered why you cannot seem to finish what you start, why focus is fleeting, or why you feel constantly “on” yet rarely satisfied, this episode will feel like a mirror. Laura is a trained psychologist and coach who specialises in helping ADHD and ADD founders build the structure, support, and self-awareness they need to succeed without burning out. We dive into the habits that are quietly holding you back, the myth of 12-hour productivity, and the reality of running a business without losing your sanity (or yourself). Suppose you have been riding the rollercoaster of big ambition, bigger anxiety, and zero off-switch. In that case, this conversation will help you untangle your thoughts, identify your patterns, and provide practical tools to help you get unstuck. What You Will Learn in This Episode The link between ADHD, dopamine, and why you start but don’t finish Why “12-hour productivity” is a lie (and what to do instead) Three quick ways to set your brain up for success every day How to reverse-engineer your calendar to protect focus Why most founders fail without support (and how to find yours) The hard truth about success, comparison, and your algorithm What cognitive dissonance is, and why it’s keeping you stuck How to stop outsourcing your decisions to AI Why human connection is still your greatest growth tool Timestamps 00:00 Why 85% of entrepreneurs have ADHD or ADD 02:35 The myth of 12-hour productivity 05:56 Dopamine, distraction, and setting yourself up for a win 09:15 The loneliness of running a business 15:39 Why can’t you do it alone 19:09 The AI problem no one’s talking about 23:54 How to know yourself (for real) 27:17 The comparison trap and the “gap” effect 29:49 Redefining success when the money doesn’t make you happy 32:13 Cognitive dissonance explained 34:32 Getting comfortable in the fast lane and knowing when to exit 39:59 Advice for building while still in your 9–5 42:12 Bet on yourself, buy yourself time 43:53 Stop consuming, start applying what you know If you loved this episode Send it to the friend who’s always “busy” but struggles moving forward. Tag @jennaannedavies and @lauragerebenics on Instagram with your biggest takeaway. If you’re ready to stop stalling and start succeeding, hit follow. The next episode will keep you moving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.