Julie Legg welcomes Chris Loper, a Habit Coach and educator, to explore how lasting change starts with brain health, not just willpower. Chris shares his own late-ADHD diagnosis journey and the pivotal realisations that followed, including how lifestyle foundations like sleep, nutrition, and movement support focus, emotional regulation, and motivation.From designing a brain-friendly morning routine to building focus with what Chris calls “bicep curls for the brain,” this conversation is full of accessible strategies and grounded encouragement for anyone looking to thrive with ADHD. So, whether you're newly diagnosed, supporting someone with ADHD, or looking to build better habits without brute force, this conversation is full of permission, strategy, and hope.Key Points from the EpisodeChris’s personal journey to ADHD diagnosis in adulthoodWhy lifestyle, not just medication, is foundational for ADHD brainsThe critical role of sleep, nutrition, and movement in managing symptomsHow improving brain health impacts focus, motivation, and emotional resilienceThe problem with relying on “brute force” and how strategy changes the gameWhy he calls focus “bicep curls for the brain” and how to train it sustainablyMorning routines that prioritise cognitive fuel and reduce stressCoaching lessons from working with students, adults, and parentsRethinking ADHD through an evolutionary and strengths-based lensEncouragement for those newly diagnosed or feeling stuckLinksWEBSITE: Becoming BetterWEBSITE: Smart College HabitsLINKEDIN: Chris Loper FACEBOOK: We Are Becoming BetterSend us a textThanks for listening. 📌 Don’t forget to subscribe for more tools for beautifully different brains. Visit ADHDifference.nz to find past episodes, videos, links, or to say hello! Get social with us on Instagram Julie Legg is the author of The Missing Piece: A Woman's Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing and Living with ADHD

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