How Gaia Broda Learned to Work With Her Brain
What happens when you’re working harder than everyone else, yet still struggle to keep up? In this episode, we sit down with Gaia Broda to explore ADHD, burnout, and the challenges of understanding your brain.
Gaia shares how her late diagnosis helped explain years of frustration with traditional employment and running her own business. Despite her efforts, she struggled with distractions, unfinished plans, and constant self-doubt. However, her diagnosis also introduced unexpected challenges. She began identifying so strongly with the label that she unintentionally reinforced her limitations.
As a result, Gaia started questioning how her beliefs shaped her experiences. Instead of viewing her brain as something she needed to fix, she explored ways to support it.
Gaia’s Approach to Focus and Nervous System Regulation
We explore the relationship between ADHD symptoms, dopamine, and nervous system regulation. Gaia explains how distraction, restlessness, and difficulty prioritizing affected her daily life. However, she also discovered that her nervous system played an important role in how she responded to challenges.
For example, she noticed how stress and a constant sense of urgency influenced her decisions. Meanwhile, practices that helped her feel calmer gave her more control over her attention. We discuss how movement, nourishment, sleep, and mindfulness can support better daily functioning.
Gaia also shares her personal experience with ADHD medication and why she chose a different approach. Her experience isn’t a universal recommendation, but it encouraged her to explore other ways of managing her symptoms.
Additionally, we discuss breathwork, hypnotherapy, prayer, and the importance of finding practices that work for your individual needs.
Finding Direction and Purpose With Gaia Broda
Beyond managing symptoms, we explore how personal beliefs can influence confidence, productivity, and long-term goals. Gaia explains how subconscious patterns contributed to her struggles with burnout and feeling stuck. Consequently, addressing those patterns became an important part of her personal development.
We also discuss why following conventional productivity advice doesn’t always lead to better results. Instead, Gaia encourages understanding your natural energy, interests, and strengths.
She shares how identifying her love for performance helped her simplify her priorities. By focusing on activities that energize her, she found greater clarity in her work and personal life.
Finally, we examine why an ADHD diagnosis doesn’t need to define your identity or determine your future. Whether you’re diagnosed or simply questioning your experiences, this conversation offers perspectives worth considering.
You’ll leave with practical ideas for understanding your patterns, questioning limiting beliefs, and creating routines that support how you work.
More From Gaia Broda
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaiabroda/
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