Why So Many Women Are Burning Out — And What To Do About It
Season 1 Episode 197 · Jun 04, 11:27 PM
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Janeen speaks with burnout and ADHD specialist Nikolai Blinow, who blends mindfulness and behavioural science to help high-performing women regain balance and resilience. They explore the rising rates of burnout among women, the hidden link between ADHD and entrepreneurship, and how conditioning shapes stress responses. This episode empowers women to trust their intuition, understand their nervous system, and redefine success sustainably.
In this episode, Janeen speaks with licensed mental health counselor and life coach Nikolai Blinow, a specialist in burnout, high-functioning anxiety, and adult ADHD. After spending years in a “good enough” career that left her drained and unfulfilled, Nikolai began exploring the connection between stress and the body, training first as a yoga instructor before becoming a therapist. Today she blends mindfulness, behavioural science, and holistic living to help neurodiverse entrepreneurs and executives find sustainable success in a high-burnout world.
Together, Janeen and Nikolai unpack what burnout really is — not a temporary dip in motivation, but a biological and psychological response to chronic stress that leads to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and a declining sense of productivity. Nikolai discusses why burnout is dramatically more common than most women realise and how our conditioning, perfectionism, and cultural pressure to “push harder” keep many women stuck in cycles of overwhelm.
A significant part of the conversation explores the powerful but misunderstood link between ADHD and entrepreneurship. Nikolai explains why many high-performing women over 38 may have undiagnosed ADHD, how it shows up differently in women, and why it can both help and hinder business performance. She also offers practical ways to become more observant of your patterns, trust your instincts, and take control of the factors you can influence.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Together, Janeen and Nikolai unpack what burnout really is — not a temporary dip in motivation, but a biological and psychological response to chronic stress that leads to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and a declining sense of productivity. Nikolai discusses why burnout is dramatically more common than most women realise and how our conditioning, perfectionism, and cultural pressure to “push harder” keep many women stuck in cycles of overwhelm.
A significant part of the conversation explores the powerful but misunderstood link between ADHD and entrepreneurship. Nikolai explains why many high-performing women over 38 may have undiagnosed ADHD, how it shows up differently in women, and why it can both help and hinder business performance. She also offers practical ways to become more observant of your patterns, trust your instincts, and take control of the factors you can influence.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- Why burnout is not a sign of weakness but a signal your nervous system is overloaded.
- How our cultural conditioning sets women up for chronic stress.
- How adult ADHD might be influencing emotional regulation, decision-making, and leadership.
- Why there’s no one-size-fits-all solution — and how to find your own path to balance.
🔗 Guest Contact Details
Name: Nikolai Blinow
Business: OMpowerment Psychotherapy
Website: www.ompowermentpsych.com
Email: nikolai@ompowermentpsych.com
Phone: (774) 713-8703
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolai-blinow-lmhc-9239302/
Business: OMpowerment Psychotherapy
Website: www.ompowermentpsych.com
Email: nikolai@ompowermentpsych.com
Phone: (774) 713-8703
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolai-blinow-lmhc-9239302/
🔗 Your Contact Details
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