Eliminating Friction & Fatigue as an ADHD Solopreneur
In this episode of ADHD-ish, host Diann Wingert is joined by client, Kathryn Bird, a successful travel content creator and entrepreneur, as she opens up about the reality behind her seemingly enviable career.
Despite speaking at major shows and building an impressive business, Kat wrestled with overwhelm, time blindness, guilt, and the relentless expectations she placed on herself—classic hallmarks of living and working with ADHD. This is exactly what business strategy and ADHD coaching addresses.
Join us for an honest conversation about unraveling the tangled threads of passion, drive, and self-worth, and how doing "less but better" can transform both business and well-being while finally achieving real work-life balance.
Here are my top 3 takeaways for anyone feeling stuck in their own “success”:
● You don’t have a million problems—just a few powerful patterns. Identifying and naming them makes change possible. This is foundational business strategy and ADHD coaching work.
● Your worth is not tied to your to-do list. Planning for realistic work hours, protected downtime, and recovery is the key to sanity and sustainability. This is how we actually solve ADHD overwhelm and build lasting work-life balance.
● You get to define your boundaries. Say no, let go of what drains you, and protect your energy—even when it means “hiding” some of your projects from yourself if deleting them feels too scary. Business strategy and ADHD coaching gives you permission to do this.
If you find yourself working nonstop, feeling guilty about taking a break, or recreating old corporate patterns in your “dream job,” remember: nothing on your list is more important than your well-being. This is the core message of effective business strategy and ADHD coaching.
About today’s guest, Kathryn Bird
Kat (she/her) is a former Royal Navy helicopter observer and London airspace air traffic controller turned travel blogger and entrepreneur. After leaving her high-pressure career to travel the world, Kat turned her passion into a thriving business, teaching and inspiring fellow adventurers through her content and memberships.
Her journey has been marked by remarkable achievements—and the hidden struggle of managing ADHD, perfectionism, and the pressures of self-employment. Through business strategy and ADHD coaching, she learned to prioritize work-life balance and address ADHD overwhelm head-on.
Connect with Kat:
Website: https://www.wandering-bird.com/
Instagram: @wanderingbird.adventures.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WanderingBird
Your ADHD-ish™ host, Diann Wingert
Diann Wingert is a former therapist turned coach, speaker, and consultant who blends her expertise in entrepreneurship and neurodiversity to help others thrive.
Host of the top-rated ADHD-ish™ podcast and creator of The ADHD-ish™ Method, Diann works with ADHD-ish™ business owners who are ready to create stand-out, sought-after, profitable businesses based on their unique brilliance, while eliminating the extremes of boredom and burnout.
Inspired by Kat’s results & want to chat about what success can look like for YOUR business? Book a free consultation and let’s talk!
Want to listen to other Client Success Story episodes before booking that consultation appointment? I’ve got you. Here is the playlist.
Practical Takeaways
● Be honest about what’s really on your plate. Track your time and get real with your expectations
● “Nothing on this list cannot wait.” Borrow Kat’s mantra - perfect for ADHD overachievers
● Rest is productive. Building in recovery weeks and being intentional about your workload makes all the difference
● Let go (just a little). Not every idea, offering, or piece of content needs to be perfect or even used
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