In this episode of the Neurospice Latte podcast, I sit down with Nick Ovalle to talk about inattentive ADHD, burnout, and the systems that help him stay grounded. Nick shares how his ADHD diagnosis reshaped his life, why he left a high-level job, and the routines, tools, and mindset shifts that helped him rebuild in a healthier way.

We talk about:
• ADHD burnout and overwhelm
• What diagnosis clarified for him
• Why slowing down helped him rebuild
• His 1-2-3-4 method for daily focus
• Meditation, journaling, and analog tools
• The honest, unfiltered parts of living neurodivergent

If you enjoy this episode and want to share your own story, you can apply to be a guest. I’d love to feature neurodivergent voices and the unique ways you make life work.

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CONNECT WITH NICK

• Nick Ovalle’s YouTube Channel

APPS MENTIONED

• Headspace
• Brain.fm
• Endel
• MyNoise

PRODUCTIVITY AND TOOLS MENTIONED

• Simply Sonal Focus Journal

BOOKS MENTIONED

• Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman
• Garden City by John Mark Comer
• Sophie’s World by Jostein Gaarder

MUSIC MENTIONED

• Mikey Vibe – “Thanksgiving”
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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction to Neurodivergence and Community
02:55 Nick Ovalle’s Journey to ADHD Diagnosis
06:41 The Impact of Medication
10:55 Finding Systems That Actually Work
14:46 The Importance of Fun and Balance
17:41 Meditation and Mindfulness
22:15 Building a Supportive Morning Routine
25:45 Changing Negative Self-Talk
30:57 Burnout and Recovery
32:21 Physical and Emotional Signs of Burnout
35:10 Coping and Regulation Strategies
38:59 Navigating Relationships While Neurodivergent
39:29 The Mantra of Slow Productivity
42:19 Understanding Neurodivergent Needs at Work
44:06 Quirky Routines and Personal Systems
52:34 Book Recommendations