Small steps after autistic burnout. How to learn to listen to your body with Jasmine Lares

What happens when the life you've worked so hard to build is no longer sustainable?

In this episode, Laetitia is joined by Jasmine Lares, an autistic ADHDer who shares her experience of late identification, autistic burnout and stepping away from her career as a lawyer.

Jasmine opens up about what burnout looked like for her, from losing skills she had relied on for years to struggling with everyday tasks. She shares the grief of letting go of the life she knew, and how she's slowly learning to understand her needs and rebuild her capacity.

Together, they explore why recovery isn't something you can rush, how small daily routines can make a difference, and why learning to listen to your body matters more than pushing through.

Jasmine also shares how Understanding Zoe and Pip helped her break overwhelming tasks into manageable steps, recognise her energy patterns and create a daily routine that works for her.

It's a conversation about finding your way forward, one small step at a time, without expecting yourself to be who you were before.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS 👇

🧠 What autistic burnout and skill loss can look like

🧠 The grief that can come with late identification

🧠 Why burnout recovery takes time

🧠 Breaking the boom-and-bust cycle with small daily steps

🧠 How Understanding Zoe and Pip can support everyday routines

🧠 Learning to listen to your body and respect your capacity

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ABOUT THE GUEST 👇

Jasmine Lares is an autistic ADHDer based in Australia who discovered her neurodivergence in adulthood.

After experiencing significant autistic burnout and changes in her everyday capacity, Jasmine made the difficult decision to step away from her career in law.

She is now learning to build a life around her energy and nervous system needs, using small routines, daily check-ins and tools like Understanding Zoe to support her recovery.

By sharing her experience openly, Jasmine hopes to help others navigating late identification, burnout and the process of learning to care for themselves differently.

As she describes it, recovery is about “small stepping stones to a more regulated and consistent life.”

📧 Email: jasminelares@hotmail.com

Jasmine welcomes messages from listeners who would like to connect, share their experiences or reach out for support.

ABOUT THE HOST 👇

Laetitia Andrac (Autistic & ADHDer) is an award-winning entrepreneur, international speaker, and podcast host. 

She is the bestselling author of Light It: How to Trust Your Intuition and Build a Thriving Business. With over 15 years of experience in consulting, strategy, and innovation, Laetitia has worked with industry leaders like Deloitte and Telstra. 

Inspired by my journey as a neurodivergent parent, she co-founded Understanding Zoe, an AI-driven solution dedicated to supporting caregivers of neurodivergent children. 

Her passion is creating a more neuroinclusive world, where everyone can thrive—whether in their homes, communities, or workplaces.