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Calm the overwhelm at Christmas

12/18/2025 • 20 min

Already feeling stretched by the festive season? This episode is your invitation to slow down and protect your energy. In this solo episode of the Pause Purpose Play podcast, Clinical Psychologist Michaela Thomas explores why the holiday season can feel so overwhelming and draining, especially for women with busy brains, ADHD traits, or perfectionistic tendenci… Play episode

What Happens Before, During and After an ADHD Assessment?
Running for mental health and ADHD, with Dr Chloe Bedford
Black Friday & ADHD - How to Avoid Impulsive Spending
Burnout, business and ADHD, with Mother Cuppa Tea Candice Mason
Breakdowns, business freedom and permission slaps, with Jo Hooper
ADHD and High Performance in Sport and Exercise with Dr. Josephine Perry
What it really looks like to prioritise yourself
You don't have to sacrifice to be successful
What it really looks like to prioritise yourself
"Can't stop, won't stop" vs "Can't start, can't finish" ADHD types
Another face of ADHD: 'High-Functioning' women over-functioning into burno…
From “I Should” to “I Choose To”: Stop forcing yourself into burnout
Unmasking and showing the broken pieces
Rest - to create your best ideas
Going through ADHD assessment in mid-life, with Georgina Fuller
Nervous system regulation without wanky wellness or woo
How perfectionism and self-criticism impact ADHD women, with Kristin Carder
Mum guilt vs mum shame, with Dr Tess Browne
Finding purpose and meaning, even on Mondays, with Ron Monteiro
ADHD was there all along - even if nobody noticed the signs
ADHD, trauma, or both? with Dr Kara Davey
The ‘Hindered Genius’ of ADHD: When you can write a book but lose your keys
Journaling for ADHDers, with The Evolve Journey
Squirming at praise: Can you take a compliment?
When you can't "just do it": Motivation, self-discipline or self-compassio…
Softening anxiety and growing on your own terms
Empowering ADHD Parents with Lauren O'Carroll
Having another child as a highly sensitive or neurodivergent person, with …
Unpacking ADHD: Insights from Dr James Brown
Navigating Parenthood: Insights from Developmental Psychologist Anita Clea…
Navigating Neurodiversity and Hormonal Challenges: An Interview with Jess …
The consequences of your executive dysfunction
Vulnerably showing the behind the scenes of your neurodivergent business
Go easy on yourself when life is hard
Understanding your brilliant brain, with Dr Amber Johnston
Celebrating 205 Episodes: Michaela’s Podcast Journey and Overcoming Imperf…
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Permission to play - unapologetically as you are, with Jade Cook
New Year pressures don't work for ADHDers
Why compassion is the answer to the ADHD shame spiral
How ADHD Assessment Can Improve Mental Health —Why It’s All Connected
Masking & Burnout—The Hidden Costs of ‘Fitting In
Reframing the narrative - your ADHD brain is not broken
The stress and burnout responses which were ADHD all along
You are complex, so ADHD assessments need to be too
Beyond Resilience: Unpacking Burnout and Finding Balance with Dr. Debbie S…
Authenticity, vulnerability and compassion for your journey, with Dylan Ho…
Boundaries and blind spots for ADHD business women, with Polly Lavarello
You can be a perfectionist even if you're a hot mess

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