{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62e46ecdb27b7b0012d2773c/6780de87e83bfb002d341fc2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"BONUS EPISODE: A Journal Entry:  Am I Neurodivergent????","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62e46ecdb27b7b0012d2773c/1736498761330-b7b2f8fe-5430-494e-aea6-a4afd8083e56.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this unplanned bonus episode of <em>When Burnout Becomes Reality</em>, I hit record to verbally journal my thoughts and feelings around an upcoming assessment for ADHD and Autism. This is raw, unedited, and entirely in the moment—a reflection of what’s been sitting on my heart and mind.</p><p>I explore questions like:</p><ul><li><em>What if I’m not neurodivergent?</em></li><li><em>Why am I even seeking an assessment?</em></li></ul><p><br></p><p>I also share a bit of my journey—what led me to consider this path and the thoughts swirling as I prepare for the assessment.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is deeply personal, but I chose to share it because I know I’m not the only one navigating these feelings. If you’re questioning your neurodivergence or reflecting on your own experiences, I hope this resonates and helps you feel less alone.</p><p><br></p><p>If this episode speaks to you, please follow the podcast, hit like, leave a comment if you can, and share it with a friend or family member who may benefit from tuning in. Your support helps us continue these conversations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Host Bio:</strong> Shannon is a psychologist driven by a deep passion for empowering individuals with the essential mental health knowledge &amp; skills needed to flourish. She guides them through a transformative journey from chronically stressed &amp; burnt-out states to a state of overall wellness. Her commitment to this cause is rooted in personal experience, having traversed the challenging terrain of burnout herself. Shannon's odyssey has imbued her with a renewed perspective, enabling her to approach her career &amp; the care of others with a more balanced &amp; empathetic mindset. Join Shannon on this inspirational journey as she shares her transformative experiences &amp; valuable insights, fostering a message of growth through adversity, collective &amp; self-care, &amp; the triumph of well-being.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resource Links &amp; Contact Details:</strong></p><p><strong>W:</strong> www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com</p><p><strong>Book:</strong> Nothing Left to Give: A Psychologist's Path Back www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/burnout-book</p><p><strong>Blog:</strong> Lessons From a Burnt Out Psychologist www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/blog</p><p><strong>Social Media:</strong> @shannonaswales</p><p><strong>Membership: </strong>Midlife Reclaimed Membership for Women Join WAITLIST for 2025 Launch - www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/midlife-reclaimed-membership</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Be a guest:</strong> If you’d like to share your midlife burnout experience or are an expert in the field of midlife/burnout, please email shannonswales@burnoutpsychologysupport.com.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Disclaimer: Engaging with our content does not intend to create, nor does it create a therapist-client relationship between you &amp; Shannon Swales. The views, opinions, tips, etc., expressed in this podcast by my guests or Shannon are general and are not a replacement for personalised therapy. We encourage those suffering to seek professional help. If you are in a life-threatening emergency, get in touch with your emergency services, in Australia, 000. For immediate counselling support (Aus only), Lifeline 13 11 14 (24/7); 13YARN 13 92 76 (24/7) for First Nation Australians.</em></p>","author_name":"Shannon A Swales - Midlife Burnout & Women Over 40 Mentor"}