Parental burnout in ADHD families
Parental burnout isn’t the same as feeling tired after a difficult day. It’s an evidence-based psychological syndrome that can develop when the demands of parenting
Imagine if you could follow your ambition without drowning in it
... how much more fulfilling life would be?
That’s what Pause Purpose Play is all about – finding balance over burnout by setting you free from needing to be perfect, so that you can take action and get started with what matters to you, instead of getting stuck in procrastination and holding yourself back with self-limiting beliefs your inner critic tells you.
In this podcast, Michaela Thomas, Clinical Psychologist, Couples Therapist and founder of The Thomas Connection, shares bite-sized learning around psychology of performance, habits, self-confidence, stress, anxiety, perfectionism, parenthood and couples relationships.
The podcast will mix solo episodes with guest interviews; diving deep into their professional zone of genius and learning about how they have found pause, purpose and play in their life and in their work.
Pause purpose play podcast - Latest Episodes
When your ADHD child is excluded from childcare
When your child is excluded from childcare, after-school club or wraparound care, the practical impact is obvious. But the emotional impact is often hidden.In this
Why ADHD parents feel guilty about needing support
Ever felt guilty for using after-school club, holiday club, childcare, or asking for help? In this episode, I’m talking about something many parents carry quietly:
Hormones, ADHD, and Perimenopause: Practical Support with Dr. Fionnuala Barton
In this episode of Pause, Purpose, Play, we dive deep into the powerful connection between shifting hormones and neurodivergence with Dr Fionnuala Barton, also known
Why ADHD gets missed in high-achieving women
Do you look like you’re coping on the outside… whilst feeling overwhelmed underneath it all? Many high-achieving women with ADHD go undiagnosed for years because
Grief doesn’t follow a plan. And ADHD brains don’t process it in a straight line.
In this episode, I’m sharing a more personal reflection on what it’s actually like to move through grief when your brain is already wired for
ADHD and feeling ‘too much’? You’ve just not found your people yet
In this episode, Michaela explores the difference between trying to fit in and truly belonging, especially for ADHD and neurodivergent women who’ve been labeled “too much”—too sensitive,
ADHD and feeling like you don’t fit in — why being yourself hasn’t always felt safe
In this episode, Michaela Thomas talks about the common feeling of not fitting in—especially for late-identified ADHD women—and how it can create a constant background
Why your ADHD brain needs space to wander
If you feel constantly “on” – ticking off tasks, replying to messages, holding everything together – this episode is your reminder that your best thinking
