ADHD & BURNOUT EPISODE
with Johanna Badenhorst | Psychologist & ADHD Coach
Introduction & Background
Can you share a little about your journey—both personally and professionally—that led you to work with ADHD and burnout?
You were diagnosed with ADHD later in life—how did that shift your perspective on yourself and your experiences growing up?
What was the biggest ‘aha’ moment for you in understanding ADHD as an adult?
Understanding ADHD & Burnout
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?
How does burnout in ADHD differ from the general population?
What are the signs of burnout in ADHD that people might overlook?
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’?
Healing & Managing Burnout
How can someone with ADHD or neurodivergence recognise when they’re heading toward burnout and intervene early?
You’ve built a coaching program to support women with ADHD – Reclaim Your Rhythm – tell me a little about this.
What are some core strategies or practices that have been most transformative for you or clients?
How do self-compassion and boundary-setting play a role in burnout recovery?
Closing Thoughts
If you could go back and tell your younger self something about ADHD, what would it be?
For anyone listening who may suspect they have ADHD or are struggling with burnout, what’s one first step they can take today?
How can our community get in touch with you.