Hustle, Flow or Let it Go? Lessons from Burnout and Grief - with Dr. Portia Preston - Ep 556
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Sep 15, 2025
Dive into a heartfelt conversation about recognizing when to push, pause, or let go. Explore the realities of burnout in hustle culture and the journey towards shame-free wellness. Discover the SANE model—a framework for self-reflection that helps manage overwhelm. Hear personal stories of resilience in the face of grief and the complexities of living with ADHD and autism. This discussion highlights the necessity of community support and prioritizing rest, reminding us that choosing self-care is both essential and empowering.
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question_answer ANECDOTE
Book Born From Personal Need
Portia wrote the book to find her own sustainable rhythm out of burnout.
She needed a shame-free framework because she and her clients carried repeated shame.
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Launch Tested Her Own Advice
Portia finished the book then juggled promotion, teaching, and 160 students.
Launching has forced her to be honest about what works and what doesn't in her own life.
insights INSIGHT
Hustle Is Harm, Not Hustle Itself
Hustle is defined by harm, not effort or intensity.
If an activity negatively impacts what you value, it becomes an unhealthy hustle.
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What does it really mean to know when to push, when to pause, and when to let go? In this heartfelt conversation, Dr. Portia Preston returns to ADHD reWired to share insights from her book Hustle, Flow, or Let It Go? We talk about burnout, shame-free wellness, and the small practices that can help us create a more sustainable rhythm in life. This episode weaves together stories of resilience and grief, the reality of living with ADHD and autism, and Portia’s SANE model (Slow down, Acknowledge, Navigate, Evaluate)—a simple framework to help you reset when overwhelm takes over. We also talk about support squads, the hidden cost of hustle culture, and what it means to choose rest without shame. If you’ve been running on empty, carrying grief, or just wondering if there’s another way forward, this conversation is for you. 00:00 – Introduction: Shame Free Wellness and unlearning harmful beliefs 01:07 – Welcome to ADHD Rewired, host Eric Tivers introduces the show 01:31 – Eric shares personal news: loss of his father and recent illness 03:06 – Portia Preston joins: author, speaker, and executive coach 05:36 – Portia discusses the motivation behind her book and the concept of sustainable rhythm 07:54 – The SANE Cycle: a four-step process for self-reflection and growth 08:49 – Book launch experiences, balancing promotion, and authenticity 10:57 – Defining “hustle” and “flow” in the context of wellness 13:00 – Letting go: the challenge and importance of releasing what doesn’t serve you 15:21 – The SANE model explained: Slow down, Acknowledge, Navigate, Evaluate 17:06 – Portia’s favorite part of the book and audience reactions 17:52 – Break: Coaching and accountability group info - - 18:48 – Grief, burnout, and the importance of sitting with discomfort 22:00 – Building a support squad and the difference between solitude and isolation 25:00 – Neurodivergence, intersectionality, and Portia’s experience as a Black woman with ADHD and autism 29:00 – Audience feedback on the book and the importance of vulnerability 33:00 – Shame Free Wellness Manifesto (read aloud) 35:44 – The importance of rest, authenticity, and self-acceptance 39:00 – Context shifting, capacity vs. discipline, and self-compassion - Dr. Raquel Martin on Instagram: 43:00 – Teaching students about shame-free wellness and legacy 46:00 – Grief, community, and turning pain into purpose 49:00 – The value of showing up authentically and embracing imperfection 52:00 – Where to find Portia’s book and connect online - Book: “Hustle, Flow, or Let It Go: A Guide to Shame-Free Wellness” • • - Instagram: 54:00 – Closing thoughts: SANE model reminder and encouragement 56:00 – Outro: gratitude and next steps
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