When a neurodivergent brain hits its limit, it doesn’t politely ask for rest, it shuts the entire system down. In this episode, we break down what actually happens during a shutdowrn, why it’s not laziness or avoidance, and how the nervous system forces a full power reset when overload becomes too much to process.

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Perfectionism isn’t about wanting things to be perfect. It’s about the nervous system trying to calm itself by correcting patterns the rest of the world doesn’t even see. In this episode, we talk about what perfectionism really is for an ADHD/autistic brain: not vanity, not pride, and definitely not a personality quirk. It’s survival.

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Every gift has a price, and in this episode we talk about the side of neurodivergence nobody glamorizes: the overload, the shutdowns, and the quiet burnout that hits long before the world notices.

If you’ve ever disappeared for a few days to reset, needed silence instead of words, or felt guilty for burning out from “normal” life… this one will feel like coming home.

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