Why do we keep rewatching the same comfort shows instead of starting something new? This week, Sara and Eve dive into ADHD nostalgia ā the cozy chaos of rewatching Gilmore Girls, Reba, Supernatural, and every other show that raised us.From dopamine hits to ADHD decision paralysis, we unpack why the same old episodes feel better than keeping up with new ones. Expect hot takes, childhood throwbacks, and plenty of sisterly banter along the way.Itās funny, honest, and a little too relatable for anyone living in their ācomfort rewatch era.āš§ Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Life with ADHD means even the smallest rewards can feel like survival tools. In this weekās episode of Burnt Out Perfectionist, Sara and Eve unpack the psychology of ātreat yourselfā ā from reward snacks and midnight marshmallows to new hoodies, makeup palettes, and all the little indulgences that keep us moving.Weāre diving into:Why ADHD brains thrive on mini rewardsThe fine line between snacks, survival fuel, and motivation hacksChildhood snack nostalgia (hello, 7-Eleven chicken š)The comfort of ālittle treatsā ā food or not ā when life feels overwhelmingItās funny, honest, and a reminder that treating yourself doesnāt have to be extreme to matter.š§ Listen now for a mix of sister banter, ADHD truths, and unfiltered real talk.
ADHD sisters Sara & Eve break down the pressure of routines ā from makeup hacks and skincare fails to decluttering chaos and the myth of being ālow-maintenance.ā If youāve ever bought a travel-size serum, forgot it existed, or kept expired lipstick for years, youāll feel right at home. Honest, funny, and very ADHD.
In part two of our Can We Be Frank? mini-series, Sara gets frankly honest about the bigger, messier side of ADHD chaos. From overpriced āartisanā everything and copycat book covers to childhood movie heartbreak (Bridge to Terabithia, My Girl, If) and parasocial fandom drama, this episode dives into the spicier, more controversial hot takes. Itās raw, relatable, and still full of unfiltered humor.⨠New episodes every Monday @ 6AM PST
This week weāre getting frank about it all ā socks, jeans, coffee, underwear, and the messy rules of adulting no one ever told us. ADHD brains + millennial hot takes = pure unfiltered chaos.Sara & Eve debate:Why no-show socks should be canceled š§¦Crop tops, low-rise jeans & fashion fails šSleeping with or without underwear (yes, we went there) šļøCoffee snobbery & everything showers āšæThe confusing, unspoken rules of adulthood nobody prepared us forItās unfiltered ADHD storytelling, hilarious hot takes, and millennial nostalgia rolled into one.⨠New episodes every Monday @ 6AM PST ā subscribe so you donāt miss the next meltdown!
What happened to the days when you just grabbed a DVD off the shelf? Sara and Eve dive into the exhausting reality of juggling Netflix, Disney+, Prime, Crave (and donāt forget the ads š). Along the way, they swap funny stories about landlines, glittery frog doorbells, and why every ADHD brain secretly loves rewatching the same cozy movies.#adhd #millennialnostalgia #streamingoverload #burntoutperfectionist
This week weāre mixing it up with a full-on Q&A episode! You asked, we answered ā everything from everyday ADHD struggles to random life questions that had us laughing way too hard.Think of it like hanging out with your sisters on the couch: no script, no filter, just honest takes and a lot of fun. From big āwhat ifsā to silly everyday confessions, this oneās packed with ADHD relatability and the kind of humor that makes you say, āsame.ā⨠New episodes every Monday @ 6AM PST šÆ Hosted by sisters Sara & Eveš burntoutperfectionist@gmail.com š burntoutperfectionist.com š² Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @burntoutperfectionist#adhd #adhdpodcast #adhdlife #adhdhumor #burntoutperfectionist
Why does change feel so dramaticāeven when itās something small like a haircut or trying a new coffee order? In this episode, Sara & Eve get real about why our ADHD brains resist change, how to spot the green flags that a change might actually be good for you, and what it looks like to move through discomfort without losing your mind.Weāll share our own funny (and sometimes cringey) change stories, talk about the āmessy middleā nobody warns you about, and give practical ADHD-friendly tips for navigating transitions. From career pivots to everyday routine swaps, this episode is all about reframing change as an experiment instead of a threat.If youāve ever resisted an app update like it was a personal attackāor found out a change you dreaded turned out to be the best thing that ever happenedāthis oneās for you.⨠Share your own āchange I thought Iād hate but lovedā story with usāwe may feature it in a future episode!
Ever spend an entire afternoon ācleaningā only to realize⦠nothing actually looks different? š In this episode of Burnt Out Perfectionist, Sara & Eve dive into the world of ADHD cleaning ā the pile-shuffling, distraction spirals, emotional landmines, and hilariously unhelpful hacks that somehow feel productive.š§ What weāre unpacking:The dopamine rush of starting but never quite finishingThe art of moving piles from one spot to anotherClutter blindness and why itās realListener confessions that prove weāre all in this togetherActually helpful(ish) tips for tackling the messš¬ Join the conversation: Whatās the weirdest thing youāve found while ācleaningā with ADHD? Drop your story in the comments ā we might read it in a future episode!š New episodes every Monday @ 6AM PSTš¬ Got a story or rant? burntoutperfectionist@gmail.com š Website: burntoutperfectionist.com š§ Listen on Spotify, Apple & more: [Your Linktree or podcast link] š² Instagram, TikTok & Threads: @burntoutperfectionistšÆāāļø Hosted by sisters Sara & Eve š§ Topics: ADHD | Burnout | Pop Culture | Parenting | Mental Health#ADHD #Decluttering #CleaningMotivation #Burnout #Podcast
⨠This week on Burnt Out Perfectionist...Ever feel like every scroll is screaming at you to fix your life ā but you're too tired to care? Yeah, same. This episode is a deep dive into self-help overwhelm, ADHD loops, trying to change (again), and why burnout turns everything into one giant to-do list.š§ What we're unpacking:The pressure to constantly improve yourselfFalling back into routines we swore weād quitThe guilt of resting (and doing nothing āproductiveā)Random tangents, sibling rants & a surprising Oprah momentš¬ Sound off in the comments: Whatās a self-help thing you tried that made you feel worse?š§ Subscribe for weekly chaos, sisterhood, and raw honesty about ADHD, mental health, and millennial burnout.š New episodes every Monday @ 6AM PSTš¬ Got a story or rant? Email us: burntoutperfectionist@gmail.com š Website: burntoutperfectionist.com š§ Listen on Spotify, Apple & more: https://linktr.ee/burntoutperfectionistš² Instagram, TikTok & Threads: @burntoutperfectionistšÆāāļø Hosted by sisters Sara & Eve š§ Topics: ADHD | Burnout | Pop Culture | Mental Health | Self-Improvement#adhdpodcast #burnoutrecovery #selfhelpexhaustion #millennialpodcast #mentalhealthtalk
Remember CD samplers at HMV? Mall popcorn with an Icy? Or the heartbreak of watching your favorite froyo place disappear? In this episode, weāre taking a deep-dive into the delicious, weird, and wildly specific nostalgia of growing up in the 90s and early 2000s. From crushed lime soda to missing mashed potatoes on menus, we explore what made our childhoods taste and feel differentāplus how todayās food culture is both better and somehow worse. If youāve ever mourned a discontinued snack or wondered why kid outfits used to come with a matching scrunchie, this oneās for you.
We canāt stick to a routine for more than a weekābut give us a fresh planner and weāll build a cult around it. In this episode, we unpack the dopamine hit of new systems, the ADHD struggle to follow through, and the guilt spiral that follows. Join us for unhinged routines, productivity shame, and the dream that maybe this time weāll keep it together.
This week, we spiralāin style. From binging āThe Rookieā and dragging āWe Were Liars,ā to the rising cost of highlights (spoiler: itās $650?!), weāre questioning what adulthood even is. Join us as we roast bad writing, nostalgic TV, and the myth that becoming an adult makes anything easier.We also talk about post-pandemic burnout, budgeting for fun, and why the best shows came out between 2000ā2014. If youāve ever screamed āWHO APPROVED THIS SCRIPT?!ā at your screen or silently judged a $500 haircut, this oneās for you.
Summer should feel like a break, but for ADHD brains, it's more like a group chat that never ends. This week, we're diving into the chaos of summer invites, BBQ burnout, RSVP dread, group chat overload, and the sacred act of pre-eating before a potluck.Weāre talking birthday party politics, adult crafts (yes, please), and why 9 PM invites feel personally offensive. Oh, and don't worry ā we also talk about journaling, new pens, and surviving a uterus thatās out for blood.š„ If your summer calendar feels more exhausting than exciting, this one's for you.
Halfway through the year and⦠where are we at with those vision boards? In this mid-year recap, Sara and Eve revisit their 2024 goalsāfrom the big dreams theyāre actually making happen to the sticky notes still sitting untouched. They get real about motivation, shifting priorities, ADHD energy bursts, and the goals that quietly dropped off the radar (without shame).This episode is part celebration, part reality checkāand full of laughter, relatable chaos, and sisterly honesty. If youāre looking for permission to pivot, reflect, or recommitāthis oneās for you.
Suddenly itās 34°C, your deck box is full of spiders, the sunscreen turned you into a traffic cone, and youāre in charge of a school event with 80 missing volunteers. We werenāt ready.This week, Sara and Eve rant (lovingly) about the chaos of seasonal change, sunscreen fails, ADHD-friendly event planning, and why summer feels like a full-time job. Plus: hammock wins, MGK hot takes, and a PSA to Australian Gold.
This week, summer rolled in like a heatwave with no warningāliterally. Weāre talking surprise sunburns, hammock naps, volunteer burnout, and how seasonal shifts mess with your whole routine. Whether youāre north or south of the border, the vibes are the same: sweaty, tired, and kind of over it. Plus, we roast tinted sunscreen, prep for end-of-school chaos, and question why adulting comes with no weather guide.#SummerBurnout#SweatyAndOverIt#HotMessExpress#MomLifeUnfiltered#PodcastForWomen#SunscreenFails#HeatwaveProblems#SeasonalADHD
What happens after you spiral? In Part 2 of our two-part episode, weāre talking about what comes next ā after the panic, pivots, and plan-B meltdowns.This week we get into:What burnout actually feels like when youāre in it (not just the cute checklist)Redefining āstabilityā when everything safe turned out soul-suckingMoney regrets, financial reality checks, and not wanting to go back to school againWhy healing looks a lot like messiness and survival modeAnd how weāre trying to move forward⦠even if weāre still spiralingWhether youāre rebuilding, burnt out, or just realizing your āsafe jobā wasnāt safe for your sanity ā youāre not alone.š§ This isnāt a TED Talk. Itās two sisters in survival mode, finding clarity in the chaos (and laughing when we can).š New episodes drop every Monday @ 6AMš¬ Leave a comment if youāre rethinking everything ā again
In Part 1, we spiraled about the āsafeā path ā student loans, pandemic pivots, and why your 5-year plan probably belongs in the recycling bin.In Part 2, weāre asking: what now?This week, we dive into:How burnout actually shows up (hello, emotional flatline)Why stability and survival mode arenāt the same thingThe messy truth about trying to restart ā when youāre still exhaustedFinancial āfunā like sunk costs, career switching fears, and the panic of starting overThat awkward in-between where healing and chaos coexistWeāre not handing out TED Talk advice ā just real talk from two burnt-out sisters trying to make sense of it all.If youāre in your āI donāt want my old life back, but I donāt know what the new one isā era⦠same.š§ New episodes drop every Monday at 6AMš¬ Drop a comment if youāre navigating the weird in-between ā we see you.
Can you believe it's been 100 episodes?! We can't either. From recording in janky setups to launching merch, flubbing our intros to learning how to actually use our mics (mostly), weāre taking a brutally honest look back at how far Burnt Out Perfectionist has come.We talk about:Our podcast origin story (feat. Apple updates and fetal-position recliner naps)What weāve learned (and unlearned) in 100 episodesWhy itās okay to be cringe and post anywayThe biggest mistakes we madeāand how to avoid themOur most downloaded episodes and chaotic behind-the-scenes storiesWhether youāve been here from day one or youāre just joining the spiral now, THANK YOU for listening, laughing, and living the burnt out life with us.#burntoutperfectionist #podcastlife #100episodes #womenwhopodcast #contentcreatorjourney #podcastgrowth #podcastmilestone #cringecontent #behindthescenes #podcastingtips