S5 E13 – Tangled in ADHD: Burnout, Stress & Hitting the Wall with Dr. Miguel Mateas

Game over. Done. Can’t feel awake even after a full night’s sleep?

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Dr. Miguel Mateas (yes, even on holiday) to untangle what ADHD burnout really looks like. Not the kind of burnout that goes away after a weekend lie-in - the deep kind that hits after weeks, months, maybe even years of pushing through when your brain’s been screaming for a break.

We talk masking, people-pleasing, emotional exhaustion and why so many of us keep missing the signs until it’s too late.

Here’s what we cover:

🧠 What ADHD Burnout Feels Like – That mental shutdown, task paralysis, and emotional numbness that hits when your system says enough.
🔬 What’s Actually Happening in the Brain – Miguel breaks down the science behind it. Low dopamine, nervous system stuck on high alert, and the cost of acting ‘normal’.
❤️ Real Recovery – Why “just rest” doesn’t cut it and how unmasking is part of the healing process.
🌱 Bouncing Forward – Not back to the person who pushed too hard, but into something more sustainable and true to you.
🧘‍♀️ Simple Tools That Help – No pressure, no perfection. Just small ways to regulate your system and find your way back to calm.

This one’s for anyone who’s burned out from trying to keep up — and blamed themselves for slowing down.

🎧 Listen now

Let’s get untangled and show the world what we’re made of 🧡🖤

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