E59 - I’m Not Lazy: I’m Racially Exhausted: ADHD & Racial Burnout

Summary

In this episode, Niquelle and Jules explore the intersection of ADHD, racial burnout, and the emotional toll of navigating predominantly white spaces as Black women. They share personal experiences, insights on systemic challenges, and strategies for self-care and reframe energy.

Host

Niquelle

Guest

Julez

Key Topics

• Racial exhaustion as cumulative stress
• Impact of microaggressions and microassaults
• ADHD traits and mislabeling as laziness
• Systemic racism in workplaces and arts organisations
• Strategies for self-care and boundary setting
• The importance of rest and rethinking productivity
• Personal stories of burnout and resilience
• Tools for recognising and managing exhaustion

Chapters

00:00 Understanding ADHD and Racial Burnout

14:03 The Intersection of ADHD and Racial Exhaustion

30:22 Navigating Workplace Dynamics as Black Women

35:08 The Impact of Office Culture on Black Women

36:34 The Benefits of Remote Work

38:52 Understanding Sensory Sensitivities in Work Environments

39:50 The Connection Between Work Environment and Health

41:51 Navigating Work with ADHD Awareness

44:35 The Importance of Rest and Self-Care

46:13 Reframing Energy and Productivity

51:17 Choosing Yourself and Setting Boundaries

54:10 Unlearning Toxic Productivity Norms

58:43 Embracing Joy and Autonomy

01:02:35 outro

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Credits

Scripted by - Charlene

Edited by - Fallon

Music

Written & Performed by VVN,

Produced by SolomonsSoul,

Mix & Master by ST4X.

Voice over

Shauna Campbell -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @Shaye_cam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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