The Breakfast That Looked Healthy but Made Everything Harder

When Mental Health Recovery Needs More Than Rest What if burnout, brain fog, and mood swings aren’t just “in your head” but signs your body is asking for help? In this episode, I sit down with Mick Pozin to talk about a side of mental health recovery that many people rarely hear about. We get into burnout, mental health leave, ADHD, food sensitivities, blood sugar, and why rest alone may not be enough when your system is already running on fumes. Mick shares how undiagnosed gluten and dairy issues shaped his mood, focus, and sense of self for years. Then we talk about the deeper thread behind it all: how energy, environment, and physiology can affect everything from irritability and procrastination to sleep and resilience. If you’ve ever wondered why therapy helps but still feels incomplete, this conversation will give you a new lens to consider. You’ll hear why some people miss the signs until they crash, what often gets overlooked during mental health leave, and why recovery may need more than a break from work. There’s a lot here for neurodivergent people, caregivers, and anyone trying to make sense of burnout without shame. About the Guest Mik Pozin studies the connection between metabolism, energy, and mental health. His work focuses on helping people recover from burnout, especially during mental health disability leave. Timestamps 0:42 - How food sensitivities changed Mick’s mood and focus 7:23 - What people misunderstand about mental health leave 10:05 - Why a vacation or job change may not fix burnout 14:47 - The moment blood sugar changed how Mick viewed mental health 28:32 - Realizing “this isn’t just who I am” 50:37 - Why burnout can hit especially hard for people with ADHD 55:07 - The one thing I want you to remember about recovery Mik’s Website: https://www.feelsila.com/ Show Affiliate: https://shop.adhddd.com/NEURODIVERGENT_CONNECTION Help Bring Fearless Footsteps in the World: https://paypal.me/fullconversation?locale.x=en_US&country.x=US If this episode speaks to you, listen through and share it with someone who needs a more compassionate way to think about burnout, ADHD, and mental health recovery. #MentalHealth #BurnoutRecovery #ADHD #Neurodivergent #MentalHealthLeave Hosted by Reid Miles. Conversations unfold naturally — no scripts, no rush. 🎧 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts 🌐 More about the show and past episodes: https://podcast.ausha.co/neurodivergantconnection-thecuriousstroyteller 📩 Guest inquiries & media: [email protected] Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.