The AuDHD Boss: Neurodiversity at Work with Brett Whitmarsh16 Feb 2025

Autistic Burnout: Dr. Megan Anna Neff Interview

Autistic burnout—how do we recognize it? What triggers it? How do we manage sensory overwhelm and work through it? In this special episode, I sit down with Dr. Megan Anna Neff of Neurodivergent Insights to dive deep into the realities of autistic burnout.

🔹 About Dr Megan Anna Neff (She/They)

Dr. Neff is a neurodivergent clinical psychologist, researcher, writer, and author. You may know them from their insightful infographics, powerful Venn diagrams, or their book Self-Care for Autistic People—which is how I first discovered their work. Now, they have an exciting new release: The Autistic Burnout Workbook, and I’ve already pre-ordered my copy!

This is an in-depth conversation packed with valuable insights for autistic and ADHD professionals

What You'll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ How to recognize autistic burnout vs. neurotypical burnout
✔️ The top triggers that lead to burnout in autistic and ADHD individuals
✔️ Masking & its role in burnout – why it drains your energy and how to minimize it
✔️ The connection between burnout, depression, and executive dysfunction
✔️ Practical energy management & self-care strategies
✔️ Insights from Dr. Neff’s new book, "The Autistic Burnout Workbook"

⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: The last five minutes of this episode include discussions on suicidal ideation and mental health challenges. If this is a sensitive topic for you, please take care while listening.

📖 Pre-order "The Autistic Burnout Workbook" by Dr. Megan Anna Neff
🌐 Visit Dr. Neff’s website & Neurodivergent Insights

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📚Self Care for Autistic People

Brett, The AuDHD Boss, is a neurodivergent corporate leader, content creator, and coach dedicated to helping ADHD and autistic professionals thrive in the workplace. With over a decade of leadership experience, Brett shares insights on navigating corporate life as a neurodivergent employee, offering practical strategies for success. Through engaging videos, podcasts, and coaching, they empower both employees and managers to create more inclusive and supportive work environments.

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https://brettwhitmarsh.com/autistic-burnout-dr-megan-anna-neff/

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