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
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
Neurodiversity at Work: Employment Lawyer Jodie Hill on Unlocking Neurodivergent Potential
When neurodivergence isn’t properly understood at work, even highly capable people can end up struggling without the right support. In this episode, Michaela Thomas is
Active rest through knitting, with Mia Hobbs
In this episode of the Pause Purpose Play podcast, host Michaela welcomes clinical psychologist and knitting enthusiast Dr. Mia Hobbs. The conversation explores the therapeutic
Problem solver or problem creator? The ADHD Paradox
Many ADHD leaders are brilliant in a crisis.Quick thinking. Pattern spotting. Calm under pressure.But what if the same brain that thrives in urgency is also
Under performing at work, or neurodivergence
Are you under performing… or are you under-supported? In this episode, I reflect on delivering neurodivergence training to managers and unpack a powerful workplace question:
Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA), with Carolyne Keenan
When a child can’t get into school, it’s often labelled as “refusal”. But what if it’s not won’t… it’s can’t? In this episode, I’m joined by
Six “healthy” wellness habits on social media — A psychologist’s reframe
A Therapist’s Reframe on Six “Healthy” Wellness Habits on Social MediaMany wellness habits shared online are well-intentioned. But when taken to extremes, they can quietly
ADHD Nutrition Without the All-or-Nothing, with Dr Miguel Toribio-Mateas
What if “eating well for ADHD” isn’t another set of rules – but a way to support your nervous system, mood and focus with more
Patriarchal pressure, perfectionism, and male allyship, with Lee Chambers
If you’re an ADHD or neurodivergent woman, the pressure to be “acceptable” can feel relentless: capable but not chaotic, confident but not difficult, adaptable but not
