Pause Purpose Play Podcast
1) Why “New Year, New Me” resolutions don't work for ADHD women
In this episode of the Pause Purpose Play podcast, clinical psychologist Michaela Thomas discusses the pressure and myths surrounding the 'New Year, New Me' mentality. Michaela advocates for setting c...Show More
2) Pressure building up, so is the conflict in ND families
In this episode of the Pauses Purpose Play podcast, host Michaela Thomas discusses the challenges and tensions that arise during festive holidays and offers advice on maintaining compassion and connec...Show More
3) Calm the overwhelm at Christmas
Already feeling stretched by the festive season? This episode is your invitation to slow down and protect your energy. In this solo episode of the Pause Purpose Play podcast, Clinical Psychologist Mic...Show More
4) What Happens Before, During and After an ADHD Assessment?
In this episode of the Pause Purpose Play podcast, host I provide an in-depth guide on what to expect from an adult ADHD assessment, specifically focusing on the process at the Thomas Connection. The ...Show More
5) Running for mental health and ADHD, with Dr Chloe Bedford
Have you ever wondered whether running is helping your mental health… or draining it?In this episode, we dig into the real relationship between running and wellbeing - when it is helpful and when it i...Show More
6) Black Friday & ADHD - How to Avoid Impulsive Spending
Black Friday is basically engineered to hijack an ADHD brain. Countdown timers, flashing banners, urgency emails — it’s the perfect storm for impulsive buying and dopamine-driven decisions. In this s...Show More
7) Burnout, business and ADHD, with Mother Cuppa Tea Candice Mason
What happens when midlife hormones, ADHD traits, and the demands of running a business all collide?For many women, it’s the beginning of a powerful - and often messy - transformation and evolution. In...Show More
8) Breakdowns, business freedom and permission slaps, with Jo Hooper
In this episode of the Pause Purpose Play podcast, host Michaela Thomas speaks with Joe Hooper about the impact of patriarchal and capitalist structures on mental health and business operations. Joe, ...Show More
9) ADHD and High Performance in Sport and Exercise with Dr. Josephine Perry
You can be passionate about your exercise or sport, and still burn out from it. Have you ever pushed yourself so hard to “do better” or beat a personal best, that the joy disappeared?For many perfecti...Show More
10) What it really looks like to prioritise yourself
(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, motherhoo...Show More