Dan and Kim go for another honest walk-and-talk conversation covering ADHD, anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, caring less, manifestation, and the fear of getting things wrong. From birthday freakouts to creative pressure and learning to let go, this episode explores what it means to navigate life creatively while trying not to burn out along the way. In this episode of Where Are We Heading?, Dan and Kim head out for another unfiltered walk-and-talk conversation exploring creativity, anxiety, ADHD, perfectionism, and the pressure of modern life. The conversation starts with birthday reflections and quickly opens into a deeply honest discussion about living with ADHD, the fear of getting things wrong, and the emotional weight of overthinking. Kim shares her journey toward potentially starting ADHD medication after trying to manage things holistically through exercise, meditation, cold water swimming, supplements, and routines. Together, they unpack the anxiety paralysis, shame, perfectionism, and burnout that so many creative people quietly carry. Along the way, they discuss: ADHD and fear of failure Creativity and perfectionism Burnout from over-giving Why “caring less” can actually be healthy Manifestation vs action Social anxiety and masking The pressure to perform creatively Learning to let go of control Building a creative life around wellbeing instead of burnout As always, the episode keeps the natural DIY spirit of Where Are We Heading? — a real conversation captured while walking outdoors in Margate, complete with distractions, dogs, passing strangers, and unfinished thoughts. This podcast is for anyone trying to build a creative life while navigating mental health, uncertainty, growth, and self-discovery. If this conversation resonates with you, let us know in the comments — hearing from listeners genuinely means a lot. #ADHD #CreativeBurnout #MentalHealthPodcast #Creativity #Perfectionism #Overthinking #Anxiety #Wellbeing #SelfDevelopment #Podcast The episode highlights how ADHD can show up as anxiety, paralysis, perfectionism, fear of failure, and difficulty processing instructions. Dan and Kim explore how fear of getting things wrong can lead to overworking, over-giving, and burnout. The conversation repeatedly returns to the idea that creative success shouldn’t come at the expense of mental health. A core insight from the episode is learning to loosen perfectionism and stop over-controlling outcomes without becoming apathetic. Rather than magical thinking, the discussion frames manifestation as aligning actions, priorities, and behaviour with the life you actually want. One of the strongest moments is hearing that listeners related to previous ADHD conversations - reinforcing how vulnerability builds community. “Sometimes the energy of putting stuff off is more than it would be just to do the task.” “Done has to be better than perfect.” “If someone followed me around for a week, would they know what my goals are?” “We’re not in control of what happens to us - we’re in control of how we respond.” “I think a lot of people with ADHD have been shamed.” “Trying to care less has become essential because I was always giving too much.” “Half an hour is better than nothing.” “You don’t fully let yourself try if you care too much about failing.” join the journey https://linktr.ee/whereareweheadingpod one-to-one coaching @thomaswood.alreadyyou Prioritise This https://www.lilysilverton.com/prioritise-this
