You can't hack your way out of neurodivergent burnout.

In episode 5, Em said you can't hack your way out of burnout. Today, she's talking about what actually DOES help - and why that's complicated. TThis one's hard to record because Em is currently still healing from burnout.Talking about burnout while in burnout feels like trying to explain how to get out of quicksand while you're still in it. But maybe that's exactly why this conversation matters.In this episode: What burnout actually is (not just tired, not just needing a vacation)How neurodivergent burnout looks different (ADHD burnout vs. autistic burnout)Why "just take a mental health day" doesn't workThe trial and error of figuring out what helpsWhat HASN'T worked (spoiler: playing video games for 12 hours after a weekend didn't fix it)Why this shows up differently for so many peopleThe mistakes you have to make to figure it outKey insight: Most people have experienced burnout to varying degrees - which means most people are also trying to figure out what works through trial and error.Reality check: As it turns out, playing your favorite video game for 12 hours hasn't fixed the burnout. But we live and we learn. And maybe that works for someone else - if that's the case, lucky duck.thecauldronpod.com@thecauldronpodInterested in a collab? Email us!Media kit