ADHD, Burnout, and Walking Away from Six Figures - Guest Episode with Ashley Frye (Paper Love Collective)

In this episode, Alex sits down with Ashley Frye for an honest, relatable, and hilarious conversation. Ashley is an artist, an entrepreneur, a twin mom, and newly diagnosed with ADHD. Ashley built a wildly successful wedding invitation and stationery business, was constantly booked, making six figures, and doing everything "right". But then walked away at the height of her success. Why? Because on the inside, she was drowning.In this episode, they talk about burnout, RSD, what it actually looks like to parent neurodivergent kids when you are neurodivergent, late diagnosis, medicating, and finding systems that finally work with your brain instead of against it.In this episode:Walking away from a six-figure business at its peakWhat RSD looks like in real life and how Ashley manages itLate diagnosis and that "I'll drink bleach if it helps" moment Parenting neurodivergent kids as a neurodivergent parentFinding accommodations that actually work for your brainThe Sims ADHD brain analogy that will make you feel SO seenConnect with Ashley:@ashleyfryestudio and @paperlovecollectivePaper Love Collective, Batavia, IL Connect with BoldlyWired:@boldlywiredpodFollow on SubstackMore details and show notes can be found here. BoldlyWired is not created by a licensed doctor, therapist, or mental health professional. The content shared here reflects the personal lived experiences of the host and guests, along with personal research and learning. This podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health or medical support. Please do your own research, learn from multiple sources, and keep your care team close.If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or thoughts of suicide, please know you are not alone. Help is available 24/7 by calling or texting 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or visiting 988lifeline.org.