If you feel constantly “on” - ticking off tasks, replying to messages, holding everything together - this episode is your reminder that your best thinking doesn’t happen in the busy… it happens in the pause.
In this solo episode, Michaela Thomas explores the power of deeper reflection - and why creating space (not more productivity) is often the missing piece for ADHD brains.
From a simple walk through London to imagining a retreat in Sweden, this episode invites you to rethink what rest, creativity, and problem-solving really look like.
In this episode, Michaela covers:
Why constant busyness blocks creativity and insight
The role of the default mode network (DMN) in ADHD — and why mind-wandering is not a flaw
How “being away with the fairies” might actually be where your best ideas live
The hidden cost of executive functioning overload (yes, even by 9am…)
Why rest doesn’t have to mean being still or silent
How movement (walking, swimming, singing) can unlock reflection and emotional processing
The power of unstructured space vs over-planned routines
A reframe on retreats — from “doing” to being, connecting, and allowing
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