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 30, 2025
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
(A compassionate nudge for busy, neurodivergent women and perfectionists)
You know you should prioritise yourself — but what does that actually look like when you’re juggling ADHD, business, motherhood, and perfectionism?
In this episode of Pause Purpose Play, Clinical Psychologist and ADHD specialist Michaela Thomas explores what real self-care looks like beyond bubble baths and quick fixes. She shares the three types of clients she sees — from those running on empty to those beginning to create balance — and how each can benefit from more compassion and support.
You’ll also hear real success stories from Burn Bright members who learned to set boundaries, manage their energy, and finally put themselves on their own to-do list.
If you’ve been thinking, “I’ll prioritise myself later,” this is your gentle (but firm) reminder that now is the time.
🌿 You’ll hear about:
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Why self-care feels so hard for perfectionists and ADHD women
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The three types of clients Michaela works with — and where you might fit
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Real-life examples of women who learned to prioritise themselves
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How to choose between therapy and coaching for the right kind of support
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A final invitation to join Burn Bright before doors close
Ready to stop running on empty?
Inside Burn Bright, Michaela helps ADHD women in business find balance between ambition and rest through support, systems and self-compassion.
✨ Book your clarity call now: www.thethomasconnection.co.uk/burn-bright
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