How perfectionism and self-criticism impact ADHD women, with Kristin Carder
Ever felt weighed down by shame, self-criticism, or parenting guilt as a woman with ADHD? You’re not alone.In this vulnerable episode, Michaela welcomes Kristin Carder,
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
Mum guilt vs mum shame, with Dr Tess Browne
< You want to be the best version of yourself for your kids. You want to do parenting “right.” But nobody told you about the
Finding purpose and meaning, even on Mondays, with Ron Monteiro
In this podcast episode, Ron, an author and business leader, shares his journey from a challenging academic-focused upbringing in Kenya and a transition to Canada
ADHD was there all along – even if nobody noticed the signs
Maybe no one saw the signs when you were a child. Maybe you didn’t either – not until the burnout hit, the wheels came off,
ADHD, trauma, or both? with Dr Kara Davey
In this episode of the Pause Purpose Play podcast, host Michaela Thomas interviews Dr. Kara Davey, an award-winning clinical psychologist, discussing the complex relationship between
The ‘Hindered Genius’ of ADHD: When you can write a book but lose your keys
Ever felt like you can run a team, lead a business, or write a book – yet somehow can’t manage to return a library
Journaling for ADHDers, with The Evolve Journey
In this episode of the Pause Purpose Play podcast, host Michaela Thomas welcomes the founders of the Evolve Journal, Sam and Freddy Titcombe. They discuss
Squirming at praise: Can you take a compliment?
In this solo episode, Michaela explores the discomfort many of us feel when receiving compliments – especially when we’re wired for self-criticism, perfectionism, or modesty.
When you can’t “just do it”: Motivation, self-discipline or self-compassion?
You want to do the thing. You care. You’ve got the vision, the list, the intention, and proof that you have done stuff like this before,
