A Burnout Guide for ADHD Women

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In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Claire Plumbly, a clinical psychologist specialising in trauma, early life stress, and burnout. Claire is the director of Good Therapy Ltd and the author of Burnout: How to Manage Your Nervous System Before It Manages You, recently released in the US as The Trauma of Burnout.

We explore the often-misunderstood nature of burnout, particularly among neurodivergent women, many of whom unknowingly operate in a chronic state of “high-functioning burnout.”

Claire brings her deep understanding of trauma-informed care and the autonomic nervous system to offer fresh perspectives on managing burnout, with practical tips and compassionate insights tailored for those with ADHD, autism, or high emotional sensitivity.

What You'll Learn:

• What high-functioning burnout looks like and why it often goes unnoticed in ADHD women
• The role of your nervous system in managing stress and preventing burnout
• How early-life trauma can influence burnout cycles later in life
• The role of the autonomic nervous system and vagus nerve in emotional regulation
• How to spot the early signs of burnout before it becomes overwhelming
• Why identifying internal pressures and unrealistic “shoulds” can help shift your mindset
• How to create daily habits that regulate your nervous system without overhauling your life
• The impact of a supportive community in to healing burnout (and how to find your people)
• The power of self-awareness to restore balance and tune in to what you really need

Timestamps:

• 02:00 - Understanding burnout: The impact on the nervous system
• 13:31 - Understanding trauma and ADHD
• 20:53 - Navigating burnout: Understanding external pressures
• 25:34 - Finding balance: The impact of work on personal connections
• 35:27 - Navigating self-awareness and burnout
• 40:12 - Exploring somatic therapy and ADHD

Links and Resources:

• Missed our ADHD Women’s Summer Series? Get the workshops on demand [here].
• Next ADHD Wellbeing Workshop: “Creating More Compassionate and Calmer ADHD Families, Parenting and Relationships” – June 24th @1.30pm. Book [here].
• Preorder my book: The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit [here].
• Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership launching in September! Get exclusive founding offers [here].
• Find my popular ADHD webinars and resources on her website [here].
• Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod
• Follow me on Instagram: @kate_moryoussef
• Connect with Claire on Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | TikTok, visit her Website or buy her Burnout Book

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