Imagine if you could follow your ambition without drowning in it – how much more fulfilling life would be? That’s what Pause Purpose Play is all about – finding balance over burnout by setting you free from needing to be perfect, so that you can take action and get started with what matters to you, instead of getting stuck in procrastination and holding yourself back with self-limiting beliefs your inner critic tells you. In this podcast, Michaela Thomas, Clinical Psychologist, Couples Therapist and founder of The Thomas Connection, shares bite-sized learning around psychology of performance, habits, self-confidence, stress, anxiety, perfectionism, parenthood and couples relationships. The podcast will mix solo episodes with guest interviews; diving deep into their professional zone of genius and learning about how they have found pause, purpose and play in their life and in their work. My new book, The Lasting Connection, is available now from all good bookshops.
Episodes
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
Are you “too well” to get help for ADHD?
In this solo episode, I shine a light on one of the most overlooked faces of ADHD — the women who look like they’re “coping” but are really over-functioning themselves into burnout.
You’ll hear why being told you’re “too well” or “not struggling badly enough” can be just as invalidating and harmful as being dismissed entirely, and why support is still essential even if you appear to be managing.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
* "The many faces of ADHD" as the theme of ADHD Awareness Month
* Why I don’t use the label “high-functioning”
* My friend’s story of being told she wasn’t “struggling enough” for referral for assessment
* The hidden shame of women with ADHD who look like they’re coping
* Why coping isn’t thriving - you still need support even if you're holding it together
👉 Book a free call with me to explore my 6-month group coaching programme, Burn Bright:
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Doors close end of October, with the programme starting on Nov 5th!
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