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Episode 4 | Tune in as we unpack why “Lazy” Is the wrong label when you have neurodivergent burnout, overwhelm & perfection paralysis on NeuroSpice & Life podcast.

In this episode of NeuroSpice & Life, we break down why being called “lazy” is one of the most damaging and inaccurate labels placed on ADHD, autistic, and neurodivergent children & adults. What looks like procrastination or lack of motivation is often neurodivergent burnout, sensory overload, overwhelm, or perfection paralysis.

Join alexithymic counsellor Freya Corboy and sexologist Hanna Hosking, two neurodivergent professionals, as we explore what’s really happening under the surface when motivation disappears — and why burnout in ADHD and autism can feel so intense, chronic, and hard to recover from.
This episode focuses on understanding nervous system overwhelm, unmet sensory needs, and survival-based coping strategies — and how to gently reassess whether those strategies are still serving you.

✨ We also introduce the next round of our Spice Jar Tools — practical, neurodiversity-affirming tools for ADHD, autism, AuDHD, executive dysfunction, and burnout recovery.
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In this episode, we cover:
✨ ADHD burnout vs laziness — what’s actually happening
✨ Overwhelm, shutdown, freeze, and perfection paralysis explained
✨ How sensory overload and unmet sensory needs lead to exhaustion
✨ Why common coping strategies stop working for neurodivergent adults
✨ “Done is better than perfect” and managing perfectionism with executive dysfunction

Who this episode is for:
This episode is for adults with ADHD, autism, AuDHD, chronic overwhelm, burnout, sensory processing differences, perfectionism, or executive dysfunction — and for anyone supporting a neurodivergent partner, child, or colleague.

Helpful resources & references:
• Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle — Emily & Amelia Nagoski
• Feminist Survival Podcast — Emily & Amelia Nagoski
• Brené Brown — “Paint Done” (from Daring Greatly and Rising Strong)

Connect with NeuroSpice & Life:
Website: neurospiceandlife.com.au
YouTube: @NeuroSpiceandLife
Freya (Mumshine): mumshine.com.au
Hanna (The Sensologist): thesensologist.com.au

Disclaimer:
This video is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, psychological, or mental-health advice. It does not replace diagnosis, therapy, or professional support. Please seek guidance from a qualified healthcare or mental-health professional.