Episode 22: Hyper-Focus vs. Hyper-Fixation: Breaking Free When Your Brain Gets Stuck

Can hyper-focus be both a superpower and a struggle? In this candid conversation, Amy and Megan explore the complexities of intense focus states in neurodivergent brains. From productive deep work to unwanted fixations, they unpack the science and lived experience of when your brain latches onto something and won't let go. You'll discover:
The crucial difference between hyper-focus and hyper-fixation - and why one feels productive while the other feels stuck
Creative strategies for task-switching when your brain really doesn't want to (like using laptop battery life as a natural boundary)
How flow states differ between neurotypical and neurodivergent experiences
The unexpected connections between executive function, hyper-focus, and parent brain
Why interest-based nervous systems don't always cooperate with external deadlines
Whether you're learning to harness your focus superpowers or struggling to redirect them, this episode offers fresh perspectives on working with (not against) your brain's natural tendencies. Join our hosts as they share personal strategies, laugh about laptop batteries as accountability partners, and explore how to navigate life when your brain has its own agenda.