The One That Works For You

30. Burnout recovery starts with regulating your nervous system with Lisa Hicks


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It’s not easy. It’s gonna take ages. But learning to regulate your nervous system is the most powerful thing you can do to recover from burnout. Learn how to build gentleness into your life and your business—so you can live with more self-compassion. 

Lisa Hicks is an ADHD and Autism coach and a content creator. She’s here to help you learn to support yourself and thrive as a business owner. 



  • Lisa shares how her business has changed in light of her AuDHD diagnosis
    • Learn how Lisa prioritises REST as part of burnout recovery

    • How the crazy stuff going on in the world affects your nervous system—even if you think it isn’t

    • How Lisa uses science and psychology to help her teach clients to regulate their nervous systems

    • What to do when self care and hobbies just become another chore 

    • How neurodivergence affects executive function and our ability to respond to demands 

    • Why Lisa says self regulation is at the core of dealing with burnout

    • How to start if rest is absolutely a foreign concept for you

    • Learn Lisa’s advice for burnout (if you can’t take three years off)

    • Find out if a “low demand lifestyle” could be the answer for your family and/or your business with Lisa’s three key questions 

    • Learn Lisa’s best advice for when you’re feeling pressure

    • We also mentioned these people/things:

      Lisa’s website

      Creating Capacity-Based Routines Workbook + use code WORKSFORYOU50

      Lisa’s TikTok and Instagram

      Martha’s website

      Martha’s HyperFocus Week services

      Martha’s LinkedIn and Instagram

      Liv’s website 

      Liv’s LinkedIn

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      The One That Works For YouBy Martha Barnard-Rae + Liv Steigrad