In this episode of The Neurodivergent Creative Podcast, host Caitlin Liz Fisher (they/them) shares a deeply personal update on their burnout recovery journey—what happens when you slow down, stop forcing productivity, and start letting yourself want things again.
From writing 18k words in a romance draft to redecorating their home for joy instead of necessity, this episode explores what it really means to build a life that supports your nervous system, your creativity, and your happiness.
If you’ve ever felt stuck between exhaustion and desire, this one’s for you!
What We Explore in This Episode

• ADHD burnout and what it feels like when you’ve been moving too fast to notice it
• Why slowing down can actually bring your creativity back
• The difference between doing what’s “functional” vs. what brings you joy
• Redecorating your space as a form of nervous system support and healing

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You don’t need to wait until something breaks to change it.
You don’t need to justify joy.
You don’t need to earn a life that feels good.
You’re allowed to build it—slowly, gently, and on your own terms.
Now, go make something weird! Stay hydrated. I love you.💜