<p>Hey friend! If you’ve ever felt burned out, overstimulated, or like your brain is doing the most when you need it to do the least—this episode is for you.</p> <p>Today on Adulting with Autism, I’m joined by Sue Day—ADHD coach, neurodivergent advocate, and founder of Pathways Forward Coaching—who helps women and late-diagnosed adults reconnect with their strengths and redefine success on their terms.</p> <p>Together, we talk about:</p> <ul> <li> <p>🔥 Neurodivergent burnout and why it doesn’t always look like exhaustion</p> </li> <li> <p>🎭 The toll of masking and emotional dysregulation—especially for women</p> </li> <li> <p>🧠 How ADHD and autism can overlap in ways most people don’t see</p> </li> <li> <p>🧩 Why your goals might be failing you (and how to turn them into experiments)</p> </li> <li> <p>❤️ Rediscovering your strengths—even if you feel like you’ve lost yourself</p> </li> </ul> <p>This isn’t a productivity pep talk—it’s a permission slip to slow down, reflect, and rebuild with compassion.</p> ✨ Connect with Sue Day: <p>📘 Website: <a href="https://www.pathwaysforwardcoaching.com/">https://www.pathwaysforwardcoaching.com</a> 📸 Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pathwaysforwardcoaching">@pathwaysforwardcoaching</a> 🧠 VIA Strengths Tool: <a href="https://www.viacharacter.org/">viacharacter.org</a></p> <p>☕ Support the show: <a href="http://buymeacoffee.com/adultingwithautism">Buy Me a Coffee</a> 🎧 Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple, and YouTube 🎁 Join our Discord for giveaways + support from our growing community</p> <p>💬 COMMENT: What strength have you been hiding behind burnout? 👍 LIKE if you’ve ever felt like your brain was too much—and not enough at the same time 🔔 FOLLOW for more honest, empowering convos on neurodivergent life, healing, and unmasking</p> <p>You’re not broken—you’re beautifully wired. And together, we’re redefining what thriving looks like. 💛</p>