195: Burnout & ADHD: Traditional Advice Fails You & Nervous System Alignment Helps

Ever feel completely drained but still wired inside? Struggle to follow through on tasks no matter how much you try to “just rest”? ADHD burnout isn’t the same as neurotypical burnout, and traditional advice often makes it worse.ADHD burnout is more than just exhaustion—it’s a nervous system issue, often caused by overcommitment, perfectionism, masking, and executive dysfunction. If you’ve ever felt trapped in cycles of hyperfocus followed by extreme crashes, this episode is for you. Learn why “just resting” doesn’t work and how somatic tools can be the game-changer for your motivation, energy, and focus.Today we cover:- Understand why ADHD burnout happens and how it differs from typical burnout.- Learn how somatic healing techniques help regulate your energy, motivation, and focus.- Discover practical strategies to break free from the boom-and-bust cycle of productivity.  Next episode: 193: Think Strategy Creates Success? Try These 3 Somatic Tools for Embodied Safety InsteadFurther reading: https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score Book - Somatic Intelligence for Success Nervous system alignment to prevent burnout and leave an impact. Purchase here. Regulation Cheat Sheet PDF Learn to regulate with practices you'll actually use. No need for more time, space or privacy. Download here. Group & 1:1 supportJoin The Academy where visionary leaders build their businesses and bank accounts without sacrificing well-being. Through nervous system regulation tools, body-based trauma therapy, and practical business tips, you learn how to create a business that leaves a positive, lasting impact on the world. Click here.This podcast explores the intersection of sales, money, and business success, offering entrepreneurial insights on overcoming the inner critic, burnout, and the unique challenges of ADHD and autoimmune conditions, while integrating polyvagal theory, Ayurveda, coaching, resilience, regulation, and trauma healing to support holistic growth and thriving in both life and business.