MissUnderstood: The ADHD in Women Channel Sorry, I Missed This: Breaking the burnout cycle: How to move forward
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Oct 23, 2025 Dr. Shauna Pollard, a clinical psychologist specializing in ADHD and burnout, shares insights on healing from burnout and its impact on relationships. She emphasizes the importance of identifying and communicating personal needs effectively. The conversation highlights how burnout exacerbates emotions and complicates boundary setting. They discuss practical strategies for repairing emotional rifts and showing love in low-effort ways during recovery. Dr. Pollard offers resources for those feeling isolated, encouraging listeners to believe in the validity of their needs.
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Know And Name Your Needs
- Figure out what you need before you try to communicate it to others.
- Use simple phrases like "I need a break" if clarity is hard in the moment.
Burnout Multiplies Emotional Load
- Burnout increases the number and intensity of emotions you must regulate.
- Your capacity to regulate also shrinks because emotion regulation is an executive function.
Burnout Alters Relationship Capacity
- Burnout changes how you show up and often reduces empathy and patience.
- That shift affects romantic, parental, and workplace relationships simultaneously.
