
Imagine if you could follow your ambition without drowning in it – how much more fulfilling life would be? That’s what Pause Purpose Play is all about – finding balance over burnout by setting you free from needing to be perfect, so that you can take action and get started with what matters to you, instead of getting stuck in procrastination and holding yourself back with self-limiting beliefs you... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 243 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Self-ImprovementMental HealthHealth & FitnessEducation | |||

If you’ve been wondering what actually happens in an ADHD assessment, or you’re thinking about booking one but feel unsure about the process, this solo episode walks you through everything you need to know.
Michaela breaks down what to expect befo... more
Have you ever wondered whether running is helping your mental health… or draining it?
In this episode, we dig into the real relationship between running and wellbeing - when it is helpful and when it is less helpful, or even outright harmful, to pus... more
Black Friday is basically engineered to hijack an ADHD brain.
Countdown timers, flashing banners, urgency emails — it’s the perfect storm for impulsive buying and dopamine-driven decisions.
In this short solo episode, Clinical Psychologist and ADH... more
What happens when midlife hormones, ADHD traits, and the demands of running a business all collide?
For many women, it’s the beginning of a powerful - and often messy - transformation and evolution.
In this episode of the Pause Purpose Play podcast... more
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Michaela talks with such honesty and warmth from a rigorous evidence base about ADHD, self care and how to live and work well. Thank you for what you do Michaela.
Unique takes and insights. Love Michaela’s interviewing style. Recommend !!
I’ve been searching for resources to support my adventure with perfectionism, ADHD, self-doubt, and self-compassion for years. I am so stoked to have found this and Michaela. She is so intelligent, and her style of educating and supporting aligns wonderfully with my style of learning. As a therapist myself, I’ve always been really picky about the resources I use. I really wanted to find something created by a fellow professional that just “spoke” to me. And FINALLY! I’ve discovered the Holy Grai... more
I was recently diagnosed with attentive ADHD last summer with barely subclinical OCD and Anxiety (it also comes with a whopping serving of perfectionism and barely a pinch of compassion). I love Michaela’s soothing voice, realistic perspective, suggestions for increasing acceptance and compassion; all of this with an understanding nod to ADHD and neurodivergence in general. The shorter episodes make it even more accessible and applicable for ADHDers and others with busy schedules. Highly reco... more
I recommend this podcast to many -in a sea of podcasts, this one always have valuable insights and take aways to help us look after ourselves and each other! A consistently useful podcast -thank you!
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Focusing on achieving balance over burnout, the content emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and overcoming perfectionism. Topics explored include the psychology behind performance, stress management, mental health, and parenthood, offering listeners practical insights to reclaim their lives and avoid procrastination. The format typically includes a combination of solo episodes and engaging guest interviews where guests share their experiences in navigating challenges related to ambition and well-being. Unique aspects of this show include its emphasis on bite-sized learning, making complex psychological concepts accessible and actionable for listeners seeking personal growth.
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Recent guests on Pause Purpose Play include:
1. Dr. Chloe Bedford
2. Candice Mason
3. Jo Hooper
4. Dr. Josephine Perry
5. Georgina Fuller
6. Kristin Carder
7. Dr. Tess Browne
8. Ron Monteiro
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