It’s Not ADHD—It’s Burnout: The Misdiagnosis That’s Keeping You Sick
Description
Are you constantly tired, distracted, and wondering, "Do I have ADHD?" It might actually be burnout. In this episode of the Burnout Resolution Podcast, Dr. Mylaine Riobé dives deep into the root causes often misdiagnosed as ADHD—like adrenal fatigue, gut issues (including SIBO), and chronic stress.
Discover how burnout mimics ADHD symptoms, why stimulants can make things worse, and what real healing looks like. If you're a Gen Z, Millennial, or Gen Xer professional or entrepreneur struggling with brain fog, exhaustion, or difficulty focusing, this episode is for you.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: Why burnout is often mistaken for ADHD
01:45 – The ADHD boom: What’s being overlooked
03:30 – Fight-or-flight mode and how it hijacks your brain
06:10 – The real power of breathwork and nervous system regulation
07:50 – Why stimulants can worsen burnout
10:00 – The hidden dangers of long-term stimulant use
12:40 – Root causes ADHD diagnoses often miss
14:30 – IBS, SIBO, and their surprising connection to brain fog
17:30 – How gut infections silently fuel burnout
20:00 – Why blood work can miss key nutrient deficiencies
22:00 – Functional medicine testing that reveals the truth
24:00 – ADHD as a symptom, not a diagnosis
25:30 – How the 4 Pillars of Wellness resolve burnout
27:00 – Understanding your Dynamic Metabolic Type®
28:00 – About the Wellness Warrior 9-Week Transformation Program
29:00 – Final thoughts + upcoming 7-day challenge announcement
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