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
Wednesday Mar 04, 2026
Wednesday Mar 04, 2026
Quick thinking. Pattern spotting. Calm under pressure.
But what if the same brain that thrives in urgency is also quietly creating it?
In this episode, Michaela explores:
- Why ADHD nervous systems light up in chaos
- The link between dysregulation and “micro-mistakes”
- Shame loops around small accidents
- The difference between responsibility and self-attack
- Why slowing down sharpens your leadership rather than softening it
If you’re tired of constantly fixing fires - this conversation will help.
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