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Johanna Badenhorst Psychologist

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18/11/2025

This had me triggered and let me explain why. 👇

I actually love Diary of a CEO and normally find the conversations brilliant…but this burnout take felt a little ableist especially for those of us who are ADHD or Autistic.

The World Health Organisation defines burnout as a stress syndrome involving:
✔️ exhaustion
✔️ detachment
✔️ reduced ability to function

It’s what happens when chronic stress isn’t sufficiently managed, and the demands keep outweighing a person’s internal and external resources.

And for Autistic individuals, burnout doesn’t even need to come from work.
It can build from:
✨ sensory overload
✨ masking and social effort
✨ decision fatigue
✨ constantly adapting to environments not built for our brains

There’s a widely researched term for it: Autistic Burnout a recognised pattern of depletion, loss of functioning, and slow recovery.

I also recently spoke about post-medication burnout with when hyperfocus accelerates, interoception is low, and the boom–bust cycle causes us to overextend and push until the body steps in and shuts things down.

The response to that episode was massive.
So many people messaged saying,
“I thought it was just me. I didn’t know this had a name.”

This isn’t people just not willing to work hard enough or hating their jobs or poor mindset.
It’s a nervous system response one that deserves understanding and compassion, not shame or judgement.

We don’t need more “push through” and “hustle” culture. (It’s what got us burnt out in the first place!)

I can’t say it enough but we need neuro-affirming systems and real accommodations so we can thrive, not just barely survive.

🕶️ Did I overreact? 😅 be honest… Let me know your thoughts

15/11/2025

ADHD time blindness affects how we sense, estimate, and track time, which means traditional planning often sets us up for overwhelm and unrealistic expectations.

If this is something you’ve struggled with, I’ve created a masterclass that walks you through the skills that actually support follow-through, realistic planning, and sustainable routines for ADHD brains especially for those of us who juggle life and running a business.

It’s happening on 25 November at 7pm Brisbane time.
Join live or watch the replay.

Comment “follow through” for all the details!

12/11/2025

When running a business feels like a never-ending to-do list it’s not because you’re simply unorganised. It’s because your brain is juggling admin, creativity, problem-solving, and people… all at once.

Every small task (emails, admin, planning) draws from the same limited pool of executive energy.

That’s why “just plan better” or “be more consistent” never works for ADHD entrepreneurs.
What does work are micro-systems small, repeatable supports that reduce the mental load and make follow-through easier.

Im excited to announce my free masterclass in just two weeks, I’ll share practical, evidence-informed strategies for business owners who want to:
✨ manage energy and focus sustainably
✨ create simple systems for daily tasks
✨ and build consistency without burnout

If you’re ready to finish the year strong and step into 2026 with more clarity and calm,
➡️comment “followthrough” below and I’ll send you the link.

09/11/2025

If you’d told me a few years ago I’d be in rooms like this, I would have laughed.

Last night at the Gold Coast Girls in Business Awards was honestly such a special night. Big thank you to and this whole community of women who make business feel less lonely and so much more doable.

There were so many moments where I looked around thinking, wow… this is exactly the kind of room I used to dream about being in. Talking to other founders about our missions, our values and the bigger “why” behind it all really grounded me. It reminded me why I care so deeply about supporting women in business, especially those of us with busy, brilliant, neurodivergent brains.

And then… the glambot moment.
Can you tell by the last slide I’ve been practising my glambot look? 👀 (jokes) But honestly… every event needs one. 😆✨

Left feeling inspired, grateful and genuinely excited for what’s coming next. 💛
girlsinbusiness

05/11/2025

New episode live!! Get ready to take notes 📝

This time I speak with on about hormones, inflammation, PMDD, and the impact of stress, burnout and trauma in particular for neurodivergent women.

Live on your favourite podcast channels.

04/11/2025

There are many versions of me.
The psychologist. The mentor. The woman who, just months into postpartum, built her first therapy business from the ground up.

I just had a deep sense that I wanted to do meaningful work in a way that fit me. Perhaps I was a little ambitious but I built that first practice between nap times, client notes and late nights, fuelled by coffee and dopamine. I was actually so grateful that the therapy books were full within a couple of months.

That season taught me so much. How to build, how to hold space for others, how to grow. It also showed me the cost of doing it all without systems, support or boundaries. I learnt the hard way that being fully booked doesn’t always mean fulfilled.

From that season, ADHD Her Way was born.
At first, it was just a podcast and a few posts, but it quickly became a movement. A space for women to understand their brains, to see their traits as strengths, and to find a rhythm that works for them.

Now, I’m leaning more into my personal brand (Johanna Badenhorst). Because it’s never just been about ADHD, it’s about helping women in business build systems that support them, find flow in the way they work, and create sustainable success without the burnout.

It’s been a journey of trial (and a few errors) and a whole lot of growth, and I’m so grateful for every version of me that got me here. ✨

31/10/2025

Which one is your worst nightmare 😅

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