Andrea Anderson | Navigating autistic burnout, unveiling neurodiversity, and the path to self-acceptance

In this everyday burnout conversation, I sit down to chat with the fabulous Andrea Anderson. 

Andrea is a late discovered Autistic woman on a mission to help create environments for neurodivergence to belong. 

Andrea has experienced burnout during her 10+ years of working in fast-paced and growing fashioninesses such as Topshop, Topman, and digital bus and ASOS. She is now a remarkable writer, neurodivergent educator and certified professional coach. 

Amidst stories of managing multiple burnouts and advocating for self-care, Andrea and I discuss the life-changing and enlightening path of her seeking a neurodiversity diagnosis at the age of 45 - a discovery that has fired her up to change the narrative to “we’re different, not difficult”. 

Andrea helps illuminate this journey, which is rife with biases and the all-too-narrow medical model that often fails to recognise the strengths and capabilities inherent in neurodivergent individuals. 

We go on to peel back the layers of societal pressures and a compulsion to conform with the hidden cost on people’s wellbeing, especially on neurodivergent individuals. Her insights on the corporate world's often narrow view of employee well-being lead us to discuss the role of self-compassion and the importance of the tribe we find—or create—along the way. 

Join us for this intimate conversation on self-discovery and a celebration of the joys of finding true belonging within ourselves.

More about Andrea and her work

Andrea educates and advocates for neurodivergence through her writing and forthcoming book, in addition to her work with businesses and institutions that are ready to accept neurodivergence and remove barriers for neurodivergent humans to thrive. 

Andrea's debut book, This is Who I am… the autistic woman's creative guide to belonging, is set for release this Summer, wherre she dives deep into the raw reactions and difficult emotions that surface when uncovering an unknown difference in yourself.

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Please note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you're having a rough time or concerned that you're experiencing burnout, remember YOU matter, so please reach out to your doctor or mental health professional for support and guidance tailored for you. 

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