Permission to play – unapologetically as you are, with Jade Cook
I interview Jade Cook, founder and lead facilitator of Spectrum Community Arts. The non-profit organisation offers performing arts workshops for individuals with disabilities and
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
New Year pressures don’t work for ADHDers
In this New Year 2025 episode I discuss the challenges neurodivergent individuals face with New Year’s resolutions. How can you set intentions that prioritise well-being
Why compassion is the answer to the ADHD shame spiral
In this episode I delve deep into the concept of shame, particularly among individuals with ADHD. Find out how shame, often external and stemming from
How ADHD Assessment Can Improve Mental Health — Why It’s All Connected
In this episode I discuss the intersection of ADHD and mental health, the importance of authentic self-representation and my approach to ADHD assessments. I
Reframing the narrative – your ADHD brain is not broken
In this episode I delve into the importance of changing the story we tell ourselves about our ADHD brains. We explore how ADHD brains are
The stress and burnout responses which were ADHD all along
In this episode, we’re exploring the connection between ADHD, perfectionism, and stress – three challenges that often collide. I’ll uncover common misconceptions about ADHD in
You are complex, so ADHD assessments need to be too
In this episode, I share my insights on ADHD assessments. I discuss why compassionate and complex approaches are essential for understanding ADHD – especially for
Beyond Resilience: Unpacking Burnout and Finding Balance with Dr. Debbie Sorensen
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Debbie Sorensen to discuss the challenges and nuances of burnout. We chat about the importance of recognising
