ADHD, Burnout and Overwhelm

ADHD, Burnout and Overwhelm

From talkADHD by Matt Gupwell

December 12, 2024 · 57 min · Season 2 · Episode 19

About this episode

Matt Gupwell and Andrew Jay discuss the challenges of burnout and overwhelm in the context of ADHD and neurodivergence.

Summary In this episode, Matt Gupwell and Andrew Jay discuss the challenges of burnout and overwhelm, particularly in the context of ADHD and neurodivergence. They explore the importance of acknowledging feelings of being 'whelmed', the impact of societal expectations, and the necessity of self-care. The conversation emphasizes the need for open communication about mental health, recognizing signs of burnout in oneself and others, especially children, and the value of externalizing executive functioning tasks. They also touch on the importance of finding balance in productivity and personalizing strategies for recovery. Chapters 00:00 Introduction in my dressing gown! 02:09 How are you really? 04:31 Recognising we're burtout and what we need to do first. 06:16 Next steps to recovery 09:17 Discussing burnout in the workplace 12:18 Owning the labels and not being ashamed 16:30 The Cost to the workplace 18:44 Accepting burnout and doing the right thing. 26:04 Recognizing Signs of Burnout in Children 31:48 Managing Productivity Peaks and Valleys 39:35 Skills that can help up manage burnout 41:24 Leveraging AI for Executive Functioning 46:01 The Importance of Personalization in…

People in this episode

Host: Matt Gupwell

Guest: Andrew Jay

Topics covered

  • ADHD
  • burnout
  • mental health
  • neurodivergence
  • self-care
  • executive functioning

Keywords

  • burnout
  • ADHD
  • mental health
  • self-care
  • executive functioning
  • neurodivergence
  • productivity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Divergenceuk.org, thinkneurodiversity.com, TALKADHD

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