Episode 56: Protecting Ourselves from Overwhelm and Burnout with Vivienne Isebor
With ADHD, we often direct our self-worth into our productivity and achievements, which can contribute to cycles of burnout and chronic overwhelm. Combine this with a passion for activism and a drive to make a change, and we can feel our wellbeing and mental health take a nose dive.
This week's guest is Vivienne Isebor - a Clinical Associate in Psychology working for the NHS with individuals with Complex Emotion Needs in East London.
She is also the Founder of ADHD Babes - the first support group for Black Women and Black Non-binary people with ADHD, where she is the Director of Community Outreach and Wellbeing.
Besides working in mental health, Vivienne is a performing artist and organises events and creative workshops with a special focus on Black British history.
During this week's conversation, Kate and Vivienne talked about:
Dealing with the UK educational system as an adult with ADHD
Being ok with taking breaks to avoid burnout
Knowing your work limits
Advocating for yourself and others
Creating safe spaces for minority people with ADHD
Advocating for women of colour within the mental health and ADHD space
Understanding our family history
Vivienne's work with ADHD Babes
Accepting help with executive function
celebrating our achievements
Burnout while achieving
Creating boundaries to help prevent overwhelm
Understanding our productivity and the need to succeed
Protecting our wellbeing while we undertake big tasks
Being highly educated with ADHD
Ableism
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