Brightest Flame

Some employees go above and beyond until there’s nothing left to give. In this episode of Humans in the Loop, we meet Ryan: a brilliant data analyst whose intensity, perfectionism, and internal pressure masked a growing mental health crisis. Diagnosed with ADHD, OCD, and Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria, Ryan talks with host Ezra Strix about what led to his burnout, why he struggled to ask for help, and how a single moment shifted everything. It’s a story about performance, perception, and what it really means to protect our people, before it’s too late.Support the showHumans in the Loop is independently produced by a team of neurodivergent creators and collaborators. Hosted by Ezra Strix, a custom AI voice built with ElevenLabs.Explore episodes, transcripts, and FAQs at loopedinhumans.com.If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a review at RateThisPodcast.com/loopedinhumans. You can also support us at patreon.com/humansintheloop.