246: Boredom makes me cry, and I choose it anyway (ADHD, Nervous System, Burnout) episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 25, 2026 · 11 MIN

246: Boredom makes me cry, and I choose it anyway (ADHD, Nervous System, Burnout)

from Sustainable Success: Nervous System Alignment for Burnout-Free Leadership

We cover: 1. Stability is built in the repetitive middle, and that middle can feel like pain.2. A nervous-system approach to sameness, transitions, and the urge to burn it down.3. How to titrate boredom so your life gets steadier without your body feeling trapped.02:13 Crying on the Road Trip03:18 When Life Feels Repeated04:21 Why Boredom Feels Unsafe06:05 Boredom Builds Your Future06:58 Dopamine and Drama Loops07:51 Four Practices to Try08:54 Practice One Make Neutral Safe09:34 Practice Two Rewrite Beliefs10:31 Practice Three Add Healthy Novelty10:58 Practice Four Titration and SomaticsReceive Support:The 5-week Energy Management Program: Work Doesn’t Have to Cost All Your EnergyOne-on-one somatic support for nervous-system-level patternsFree Resources and Reports:What if you're not the problem? Full report. Access the full report here: https://sheridanruth.com/what-if-youre-not-the-problem/Burnout Is Weird PDF: 7 real stories of people who stopped trying to “fix themselves” and found steadiness in unexpected ways. click here Read Somatic Intelligence for Success: Nervous system alignment to prevent burnout and leave an impact. Purchase here. Regulation Your Nervous System At Work: Learn to regulate with practices you'll actually use. No need for more time, space or privacy. Download here. Try the Burnout Prevention AI ChatBot: Soma helps you shift out of spirals, self-doubt, and stress-based decision-making—so you can lead from your most grounded, self-aware state. Access here. Let Me Know You're ListeningConnection is my love language! Let me know you exist and are listening along by sending me a ✨ on Instagram @_sheridanruth_ or LinkedInThis 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.

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