EPISODE · Jul 30, 2026 · 8 MIN
Curiosity, Disability, Paying the Bills and Escaping Exhaustion - Spam Filter for Your Brain
from SelfCareSchool's Spam Filter for Your Brain · host Anna HeardinLondon
Curiosity, Disability, Paying the Bills and Escaping Exhaustion - Spam Filter for Your Brain Episode 193Feeling trapped by the constant grind and exhaustion, convinced hustling is the only way to survive? This week on Spam Filter For Your Brain, we unravel The Self-Abandonment Loop and how internalised ableism, capitalist time management, and the myth of never-ending productivity keep us stuck. You’ll hear why putting rest and care last just intensifies burnout, and explore how curiosity is squeezed out when all your energy is spent firefighting. Discover practical ways to spot the “shoulds” stealing your time, and learn tools to reclaim pockets of joy and genuine self-compassion, especially when the world is not built for your body or your needs.Break the cycle and build a more spacious, sustainable life - even if paying the bills still matters. Expect zero toxic positivity, just real talk and radical permission.Key Takeaways:Questioning the Hustle MindsetThe conversation focused on challenging the belief that relentless hustle and exhaustion are required to survive and pay the bills. Internalised Ableism and Capitalism How internalised ableism and capitalist values often manifest as pressure to maximize productivity, sometimes disguised as good time management. The Power of Curiosity and Self-KindnessThe discussion explored how curiosity can open up room for genuine joy and rest. Identifying and analysing self-critical narratives.Full transcript: https://www.heardinlondon.com/post/curiosity-disability-paying-the-bills-and-escaping-exhaustionApply for a Free 5% Better Focus Coaching Callhttps://forms.gle/Ajmcv5yw1Gh4dQNF8All My Free Resources:www.selfcareschool.co.uk/pages/selfcareschool-free-resourcesEmotional Resilience Toolkit: https://www.selfcareschool.co.uk/courses/emotional-resilience-toolkitHow to Make Time for Yourself: https://www.selfcareschool.co.uk/courses/how-to-make-time-for-yourselfPodcast Q&A - What would you like me to talk about?https://forms.gle/w6MxqV5Di4YwGCRL6If you'd like to know more, and like to see more incredible humans, please do hop on to social media, HeardinLondon, Instagram and on Facebook.And if you would like to learn more about how you can embed this stuff into your life and would like to join something incredible coaching calls and the group work please do have a look at www.selfcareschool.co.uk If you have any questions about anything I mentioned this week, please do drop me an e-mail.
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