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Grief doesn’t follow a plan. And ADHD brains don’t process it in a straight line.

perfectionism and burnout

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 intensity, sensitivity, and self-questioning.

Because one of the things I’ve noticed…n is how quickly grief can get mislabelled as avoidance.

You might think:
 “Why can’t I just get back to normal?”
 “Am I slipping?”
 “Do I just need more discipline?”
 
But what if that’s not what’s happening at all?

 In this episode, we explore:
  • The difference between avoidance vs readiness after grief (and why that matters)
  • How your nervous system processes loss (and why you feel so tired)
  • The productivity pressure ADHDers carry, to push through and perform
  • What it means to listen inward instead of overriding yourself
  • Gentle ways to support yourself when you feel raw, slower, or not quite ready
 Want support with this work?
If this episode resonates, this is exactly the kind of space I create inside my coaching work –
where we move away from burnout and pressure, and towards self-trust, nervous system safety, and sustainable ways of living and working with ADHD.

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 A space to connect, unmask, and be around women who get it—without having to explain yourself. Golden In Person Event May 2026
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Michaela Thomas
Michaela Thomas

Senior Clinical Psychologist & CBT Psychotherapist

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