I Feel Like a Failure, But I Know I’m Not

Send me a message, from episode feedback to theme requests. If you feel you'd benefit from the sound of someone else who's struggling, then listen away - Here I am - broken, croaky and vulnerable. It was painful to record, but it's got a load off my mind in doing so. Here's hoping there's a golden nugget in there for you too.It's okay not to feel okay. It doesn't make it any easier when you're in the thick of that feeling though!In this episode of Something for the Busy Brain, I talk openly about the reality of life with a new puppy, anxiety, overwhelm, lack of sleep, and what happens when a busy brain gets pushed beyond its limits.Moose, my puppy, is doing brilliantly. I’m the one struggling.What I expected to feel like joy, connection and excitement has also brought palpitations, hypervigilance, exhaustion, intrusive thoughts, shame, fear, and a level of anxiety I haven’t experienced in years. This episode is a real-time reflection on neurodivergence, emotional overwhelm, mental health, and the pressure of trying to cope when your brain feels like a saturated sponge.I also talk about why sharing when you’re struggling matters, how coaching can help create space to think more clearly, and why not every difficult chapter means you’re failing.This episode may resonate if you are:living with ADHD or a busy brainfeeling overwhelmed by change or responsibilitystruggling with anxiety, burnout or emotional dysregulationnavigating puppy life, pet ownership or life transitionsfinding it hard to ask for supporttrying to hold it together while quietly falling apartThis is an episode about mental health, vulnerability, neurodivergence, and being honest when things feel hard.Topics covered: ADHD, anxiety, overwhelm, puppy blues, new puppy stress, neurodivergence, emotional regulation, burnout, coaching, mental health, vulnerability, sleep deprivation, intrusive thoughts, asking for help, adult ADHD, busy brain struggles.If this episode speaks to you, please share it with someone else who may need to hear that they’re not the only one struggling.