I was really nervous and unsure about sharing my journey with alcohol in a podcast episode. But the more I speak to people about this in-person, the more I realised it would perhaps help others to hear my journey. And so, I’m being brave.

I decided to cut out alcohol at the start of 2026, not due to addiction, but because I finally admitted to myself that drinking had been causing me big problems throughout my entire adult life.

Now, six months sober, I’ve decided to share the reasons behind my decision, the challenges I’ve faced with alcohol and the positive impacts sobriety has had on my life so far.

P.S. I’m not here to preach or tell you what to do. You do you. But if this resonates with you and you find it helpful, it was worth me being open about it.

Some of the things I chat about:

- My reasons for quitting alcohol

- The impact of ADHD* on my drinking behaviour

- Some of the struggles I’ve faced with socialising while sober

- The positive impacts of sobriety on my mental health, fitness and energy

- Some of my strategies for maintaining boundaries in social settings (peer-pressure to drink was my biggest fear when quitting)

* I’m diagnosed ADHD and am pretty certain I’m AuDHD. Either way, I’m sure there’s a link with my neurodivergence and the alcohol problems I’ve had.

Resources (UK)

- Your GP is always a good first step

- Drinkline: 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am–8pm, weekends 11am–4pm). Drinkline Scotland: 0800 731 4314

- We Are With You: wearewithyou.org.uk

- Alcohol Change UK: alcoholchange.org.uk

- SMART Recovery: https://smartrecovery.org.uk/

- Alcoholics Anonymous: 0800 9177 650

If you’ve got a topic you’d like me to discuss on the show, please send me a message at: https://www.gothboss.co.uk/podcast

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In this episode I explore why we often settle for less than we want, need or even deserve. Sometimes things are good enough and that’s ok. But if your gut instinct is telling you you’re settling on/for the wrong thing, hopefully this helps. I talk about some of the psychological and societal factors involved and end with some practical tips and questions to help you build a life you love.

This episode came from a question a listener sent in. If you’ve got a topic you’d like me to discuss on the show, please send me a message at: https://www.gothboss.co.uk/podcast

This podcast is available on:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gothboss

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZPydclnNOdTjbkhP4TxBt

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reset-with-cat-burton/id1826399527

…and wherever else you find your audio podcasts

You can find me on:

Website: https://www.gothboss.co.uk/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catburton/

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In this episode I explore ways to boost motivation help you avoid procrastination by managing stimulation. I share a bunch of personal insights and tips to help you get started on your tasks (even the boring ones) and stop putting them odd until the deadline is imminent.

If you’ve got your own suggestions for good/bad stimulation that might help others, please pop them in the comments!

Links

Brain.FM - Not affiliated, I just love it. Helps me get in the zone when I really need to focus. It has an ADHD toggle that quickly gets my brain into a hyper focus state.

Kerrang! Radio - Also not affiliate but it’s my go-to every morning and when I’m driving anywhere: https://www.hellorayo.co.uk/kerrang/play

Key Topics

Stimulation and its impact on motivation

Identifying good, neutral and bad stimulation sources for you personally

Overcoming procrastination

The role of deadlines and artificial boosts in productivity

Insights on motivation and stimulation for neurodivergent brains

Send me your questions/comments

Contact form here: https://www.gothboss.co.uk/podcast

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As summer approaches, conference season kicks into high gear, bringing a whirlwind of networking events, exhibitions and expos. If you’re anything like me, the excitement of reconnecting with friends and meeting new people is often overshadowed by a lot of exhaustion that seems disproportionate to the activities involved. After a day of attending sessions and socialising, you might feel completely drained, as if you’ve run a marathon instead of simply standing around chatting.

In this episode I explore the reasons behind this exhaustion and share practical tips to help you navigate conferences and networking events without burning out.

I also share some tips from a neurodivergent perspective which I’ve been trying at recent events.

Send me your questions/comments at: https://www.gothboss.co.uk/podcast

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You can find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catburton/

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Got something you know you need to do, but you just... don't? Maybe it's asking someone out, changing career, starting a business, or finally admitting that your job title doesn't fit you any more. In this episode I dig into why our brains cling to "better the devil you know" even when it’s making us miserable. I share my own fears and leaps of faith, and walk you through the questions that will help get you unstuck. You're probably never going to feel completely ready, so here's a little pep talk to help you be brave and take action.

Send me your questions/comments at: https://www.gothboss.co.uk/podcast

You can also find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catburton/

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Hands up if you ever get that creeping feeling on a Sunday evening that the weekend's over and Monday's lurking on the horizon.

Most of us know that feeling, but if it's happening every single week, it's worth figuring out what it's actually telling you.

In this episode we dig into what could be causing your Sunday dread, how to identify the specific things draining your energy and some small practical things you can do to make your week a little easier.

Key topics: Sunday dread, work anxiety, burnout, workplace stress, neurodivergence, ADHD, meetings, boundaries, commuting

P.S. In this episode I mention one of my favourite books: The Dip by Seth Godin. It’s brilliant. Here’s the link to Amazon/Audible (affiliate) if you wanted to give it a read/listen: https://amzn.to/4uRChUU

I highly recommend it. It’s got me through a lot of big/tough decisions.

P.P.S. Affiliate links cost you nothing, but if you buy the book I get a tiny commission. Which helps me to keep releasing the podcast for free. It genuinely helps me out when you click an affiliate link, and you get more free content in return.

Send me your questions/comments at: https://www.gothboss.co.uk/podcast

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If you've ever called yourself lazy or had someone else say it to you, this episode is for you.

Chances are, you're probably not lazy at all. You're likely depleted, overworked, burning out and running on empty.

In this episode we talk about where that horrible label comes from and what we do when we're low energy that makes things worse.

I remind you why rest isn't a reward & how it is an essential part of the process.

Key topics: burnout, depletion, rest, energy management, self-criticism, doomscrolling, productivity guilt, overscheduling

Send me your questions/comments at: https://www.gothboss.co.uk/podcast

You can also find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catburton/

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