Dr Debbie Collaros - Senior Psychologist

09/11/2025

Dopamine over Discipline

Ever wonder why “SMART goals” don’t work for ADHD brains?
Because we’re not powered by discipline - we’re powered by dopamine.
You don’t need another planner. You need a pit stop.

Join me for a free masterclass where we’ll swap guilt for fuel:�
🏁 Finish Strong, Start Smart - Your ADHD Pit-Stop Plan for 2026�
📅 Wed 19 Nov · 7 pm Sydney (AEDT)

https://howtomakeshifthappen.com/masterclass

08/11/2025

ADHD brains mistake adrenaline for energy - but it’s not.
I finally took my own advice… and rested.

If your engine’s been running hot, join me for my free ADHD Pit-Stop Masterclass

🏁 Finish Strong, Start Smart: Your ADHD Pit-Stop Plan for 2026
📅 Wed 19 Nov · 7 pm Sydney (AEDT)

Register for free: https://howtomakeshifthappen.com/masterclass

07/11/2025

I FINALLY TOOK MY OWN ADVICE AND SLEPT!

🚨 Last week my body called an emergency pit stop.
Blood pressure: crashed. Heart: off beat. Brain: still insisting “just push through.”

ADHD professionals like us mistake adrenaline for energy - but it’s not.

So I’m hosting a free one-hour masterclass to help you finish the year strong, without running on fumes.

🏁 Finish Strong, Start Smart - Your ADHD Pit-Stop Plan for 2026�📅 Wed 19 Nov · 7 pm Sydney (AEDT)

Register here for free: �https://howtomakeshifthappen.com/masterclass

05/11/2025

The Mother Wound is the deepest wound

There’s a joke that “if it’s not one thing, it’s the mother”
Sadly, for many… that’s no joke
And that wound runs deep - I would venture to say: the deepest.

In this short, powerful exchange, Dr Debbie Collaros joins Guinness World Record Podcaster Mario Bekes as PT mentor extraordinaire Troy Tukuniu relays the source of feeling not good enough and striving relentlessly to achieve and try and prove his value.

You can watch the full podcast here:

https://youtu.be/gJZqXNV6y8o?si=HMm7pTD3ts5nDGw_

🎧 More from Mario at Life the Battlefield:�
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👑 Connect with Dr Debbie Collaros:�
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05/11/2025

🏎 ADHD pros - save your brain a burnout lap!

Something’s coming this weekend that’ll help you refuel before 2026.

(Hint: pit stops, dopamine, and maybe Brad Pitt.)

01/11/2025

Very well explained
And if you do it to help with trauma, consider doing Somatic Movement instead ❤️‍🩹

30/10/2025

Design Your Next Lap

Success isn’t one-size-fits-all. This worksheet helps you define ADHD-aligned success on your terms — whether that’s pivot, promote, or peace-out.

Dr Debbie Collaros is a 30-year clinician and high-performance ADHD coach behind the ADHD Like a BOSS framework.

As the proud owner of her own ADHD brain, she created The Collaros ADHD Strengths Screener (CASS) — a world-first tool — and built this system to help Formula 1 brains shift from shame → strategy, stop proving, and start thriving.

👉 Want to define what success looks like for you — not for everyone else — and plan one micro-move you’ll take this month? Click the link and I’ll send you the The Career by Design Worksheet: https://howtomakeshifthappen.com/pitstop



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30/10/2025

Therapy Isn’t Just for “Crazy People” — It’s for Humans

“Therapy exists for a reason, guys. It’s not for crazy people - it’s for normal people.”

In this short, powerful exchange, Dr Debbie Collaros joins Guinness World Record Podcaster Mario Bekes and PT mentors Alfie Mafi, Richie Cranny and Troy Tukuniu to break down one of the biggest mental-health myths: that therapy is only for those in crisis.

💬 With honesty and humour, Debbie shares her own experience of signing herself into a clinic, and how even as a psychologist, she had to remind people, “No, I’m one of the patients.”
The message is clear: getting support isn’t weakness - it’s maintenance for the mind. Just like a Formula 1 engine, every brain needs regular tune-ups to perform at its best.

🎙️ About this conversation
This clip is a candid reminder that therapy isn’t about being “broken.”
It’s for anyone navigating pressure, performance and burnout.
It helps regulate emotions and restore clarity.
Even professionals and high-achievers need to talk things through.
Because the strongest people aren’t those who never fall - they’re the ones who know when to get support to rise again.

🎧 More from Mario at Life the Battlefield:�
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30/10/2025

29/10/2025

🏁 ADHD & Self-Love - Where Drive Meets Burnout

“When does it stop - the need to prove ourselves just to feel enough?”

In this quick clip, Dr Debbie Collaros joins her friend, Guinness World Record Podcaster Mario Bekes and PT gurus Alfie Mafi, Richie Cranny and Troy Tukuniu to explore the razor-thin line between healthy ambition and ADHD-fuelled overdrive.

🏎️ If your inner engine never idles, this one-minute insight might just help you downshift before burnout hits.

�More from Mario at Life the Battlefield: linktr.ee/mariobekes

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24/10/2025

WELCOME TO ADHD AWARENESS MONTH

Stop Blaming Your Engine: ADHD Is a Formula 1 Brain 🏎🔥�

ADHD doesn’t mean broken — it means you’re built like a Formula 1 car. October is about turning shame into strategy.

Dr Debbie Collaros is the 30-year clinician and high-performance ADHD coach behind the ADHD Like a BOSS framework. As the proud owner of her own ADHD brain, she developed The Collaros ADHD Strengths Screener (CASS) — a world first — and built this system to help Formula 1 brains shift from shame to strategy, stop proving and start thriving.

👉 Want your personalised ADHD strengths report? Click the link https://howtomakeshifthappen.com/pitstop and I’ll send you the free CASS Screener today



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20/10/2025

Meet Dr Debbie | Psychologist and ADHD High Performance Coach Turning Formula 1 Brains into Strengths

Your brain isn’t broken; it’s built differently. I created ADHD Like a BOSS to help professionals shift from shame to strategy.

�Dr Debbie Collaros is the 30-year clinician and high-performance ADHD coach behind the ADHD Like a BOSS framework. As the proud owner of her own ADHD brain, she developed The Collaros ADHD Strengths Screener (CASS) - a world first - and built this system to help Formula 1 brains shift from shame to strategy, stop proving and start thriving.

👉 Want to know your unique strengths? Click the link https://howtomakeshifthappen.com/pitstop and I’ll send you the free CASS Screener today xx

Connect & Follow:
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/adhdlikeaboss

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🎥 YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/

🎬 TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/

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