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.
Have you ever looked at your child and thought, “They’re incredibly bright… so why are they finding school, friendships or everyday life so hard?” If
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
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
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:
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
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
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
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,
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
