How to Burn Bright without Burning Out: Lessons from the Adult ADHD brain featuring Michaela Thomas

Success is often built on working harder, pushing through, and doing more. But for many people with ADHD, that approach eventually comes at a cost.

In this compassionate and practical webinar, infused with a sense of humor, Clinical Psychologist and ADHD specialist Michaela Thomas explores why bright, capable, high-achieving people with ADHD are particularly vulnerable to burnout. Drawing on her Pause Purpose Play® framework, Michaela will unpack the hidden patterns that often sit beneath burnout, including perfectionism, people-pleasing, anxiety, and relentless self-criticism.

Whether you are navigating a late diagnosis, supporting someone with ADHD, or simply recognizing yourself in the cycle of overworking and overwhelm, this session will help you understand why burnout happens and what it takes to create a more sustainable way of living and working.

Key takeaways

• Understand why people with ADHD are at increased risk of burnout and how burnout can look different from typical stress and exhaustion.
• Recognize common patterns such as perfectionism, overcompensating, masking, and the feeling of being "too much" yet "not enough."
• Learn how to identify your early warning signs before burnout takes hold.
• Discover practical strategies to work with your brain rather than against it.
• Explore how self-compassion, boundaries, and sustainable success can help you burn bright without burning out.