Ep19: Guilt, Boundaries, and Asking for What You Need
With guest Michaela Thomas
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Clinical Psychologist Michaela Thomas, founder of psychology practice The Thomas Connection and author of The Lasting Connection. Michaela specialises in the intersection of perfectionism and ADHD, offering insights into managing stress, anxiety, and burnout while finding sustainable success. With her Pause Purpose Play framework, Michaela helps ambitious women, particularly female leaders with ADHD, to burn bright without burning out.
In this episode, Michaela delves into her journey with Good Girl Conditioning and the societal forces that keep women small. She shares thought-provoking insights on Janteloven - a Scandinavian social code which puts a positive emphasis on collective accomplishments, with a disdain for individual achievements and accomplishments. Talks about finding the balance between modesty and assertiveness, and the role of guilt and self-compassion in breaking free from these patterns.
Don’t miss her practical tools for fostering love and compassion for yourself and others. Tune in for actionable takeaways and a powerful final reflection to inspire your own deprogramming journey.