ADHD & BURNOUT EPISODE
with Johanna Badenhorst | Psychologist & ADHD Coach
Introduction & Background
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Can you share a little about your journey—both personally and professionally—that led you to work with ADHD and burnout?
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You were diagnosed with ADHD later in life—how did that shift your perspective on yourself and your experiences growing up?
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What was the biggest ‘aha’ moment for you in understanding ADHD as an adult?
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Understanding ADHD & Burnout
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ADHD is often associated with hyperactivity and attention struggles, but burnout isn’t something we hear about enough. How does ADHD uniquely contribute to burnout in women?
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How does burnout in ADHD differ from the general population?
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What are the signs of burnout in ADHD that people might overlook?
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Many women go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed for years. What are some key signs that they may have ADHD and not just ‘struggle with focus’ or ‘work too hard’?
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Healing & Managing Burnout
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How can someone with ADHD or neurodivergence recognise when they’re heading toward burnout and intervene early?
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You’ve built a coaching program to support women with ADHD – Reclaim Your Rhythm – tell me a little about this.
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What are some core strategies or practices that have been most transformative for you or clients?
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How do self-compassion and boundary-setting play a role in burnout recovery?
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Closing Thoughts
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If you could go back and tell your younger self something about ADHD, what would it be?
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For anyone listening who may suspect they have ADHD or are struggling with burnout, what’s one first step they can take today?
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How can our community get in touch with you.