33. Preventing Autistic Burnout: Practical Tips for Neurodivergent Mums and Their Children [Solo Episode] with Jane McFadden

ADHD Mums

In the second part of my series on autistic burnout, I move from personal reflection to practical strategies. This episode is all about helping you, as neurodivergent mums, prevent burnout before it takes over – both for yourself and your children.

***If you missed it, be sure to listen to Part 1 “Realising Autistic Burnout: A Personal Story for Neurodivergent Mums” on Apple Podcast or Spotify***

We know how easy it is to keep pushing ourselves until there’s nothing left, especially when we’re balancing family, work, and life’s everyday demands. In this episode, I cover:

• How difficulty in recognising internal signals like hunger, fatigue, and emotions can lead to burnout
• Why some days we’re on top of it all, and other days even the basics feel impossible
• The emotional toll of autistic burnout – it’s so much more than just feeling “tired”
• Learning to plan around what actually works for you as a neurodivergent family
• Self-care strategies that don’t feel overwhelming – finding small moments of rest and joy throughout your day
• Teaching our children to recognise and respect their own needs so they don’t fall into the same burnout cycles we’ve struggled with

This episode offers real, actionable advice to help you prevent burnout and create healthier patterns for yourself and your family.

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