69. Why You Can't Start the Thing You Know You're Meant to Do: ADHD, Self-Trust, and Betting on Yourself (with Gaia Broda)

"I had the dream. But I never believed I could actually hold it. That I deserved it, that I was worthy of it." — GaiaShe had the dream, the drive, and three hours set aside to make it happen. Instead, she found herself crying at her desk, researching why cats sit on keyboards — and finally realizing something was wrong beneath the surface. In this episode, ADHD coach and disruptor Gaia shares what a breakdown, a diagnosis, and years of subconscious reprogramming taught her about why high achievers get stuck — and what it really takes to start betting on yourself.Today on Limitless:The breakdown moment that led Gaia to her ADHD diagnosis at 32Why the procrastination loop isn't laziness — it's fear of not being able to hold your dreamWhat it means to be an "ADHD disruptor" and why Gaia refuses to put out commiseration contentSubconscious reprogramming and hypnosis: getting to the root of what's really blocking youDropping labels entirely — and why that was the most freeing thing she ever didAerial silks, circus training, and the unexpected connection between flying and inner freedomGaia's one micro-step: find your anchor, titrate your nervous system, and build from thereIdentity before action: why stepping into "I am the person who does this" changes everythingThis episode is for you if:You have a dream you can't seem to get out of the starting gates onYou wonder if your procrastination, burnout, or overwhelm might be something deeperYou're tired of advice that doesn't fit how your brain actually worksYou're ready to stop outsourcing your answers and own your own journeyConnect with Gaia: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaiabroda/ Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/6Iz0TgMV8jYOm28SwkOj89?si=7d5a118b1fc54a59 Podcast (YouTube): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeHQcGNKaa2yI18YHeItWS-M4p8KbkXA-&si=UE9O-dOKM_NdT5T1Work with Fiona Walsh Explore coaching, somatic recalibration, and resources for high performers ready to lead from clarity and nervous system safety:Website: https://www.fionawalsh.co 1:1 Coaching & Breakthrough Sessions: https://www.fionawalsh.co/work-with-me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fionawalshcoaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-walsh-coach Email: fiona@fionawalshconsulting.comIf this episode helped you see yourself a little more clearly — subscribe and leave a review. It helps more quietly overwhelmed, deeply self-aware humans find this work, and themselves.