Episode 70: ADHD & The Value of Rest

Episode 70: ADHD & The Value of Rest

Tania and Kate sit down for a raw and relatable conversation about a topic that hits home for many founders and neurodivergent thinkers: The ADHD Burnout Cycle.


When your brain is wired for "go, go, go," resting can feel like a failure. But as we’ve learned the hard hard way, rest isn't a luxury, it’s a biological necessity for the ADHD brain to function. We’re stripping back the "hustle culture" labels and talking about why traditional relaxation often doesn't work for us, and what actually does.


In this deep dive, we discuss:


The ADHD Burnout Trap: Why we often don’t realise we’re hitting a wall until we’ve already crashed.


Redefining Rest: Moving beyond "sitting still" to find what actually recharges a hyperactive or overstimulated mind.


The Guilt Factor: How to handle the "productivity guilt" that creeps in the moment we try to slow down.


Practical Tips: Our personal strategies for managing energy, setting boundaries, and building a "rest toolkit."


Sensory Regulation: The link between our environment, our ADHD, and our ability to recover.


Whether you’re a founder feeling the edge of burnout or someone looking to understand their neurodivergent brain a little better, this episode is a permission slip to stop, breathe, and recalibrate.


Enjoyed this conversation? We’d love to hear your thoughts. Tag us on socials or leave a review to let us know how you manage rest with ADHD!


@adhdfoundersunfiltered

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