In this candid and deeply human conversation, Katie Bennett-Stenton sits down with Sally Spicer, Communications Director at Future Women, to talk about the moment when relentless ambition collides with real life.

Sally is a two-time Mumbrella award-winner, this year named Journalist of the Year (2025 Mumbrella Publish Awards), and last year recognised for her exceptional work as Executive Producer of There’s No Place Like Home, a powerful podcast on domestic and family violence.

But behind the accolades was a story few knew: burnout, ADHD, and the courage to stop.

In this conversation, Katie and Sally explore:

• How overachievement and anxiety often disguise themselves as dedication.
• The fine line between purpose and overwork — and what happens when identity becomes productivity.
• How an ADHD diagnosis reframed Sally’s view of herself from broken to wired differently.
• What leaders can learn about neurodiversity, sustainability, and genuine support.
• Why giving yourself grace might just be the most radical form of self-care.

Sally’s honesty and humour offer a masterclass in reframing success, from constant output to conscious living.

Read Sally’s article:

“I’ve always worked too hard. It took an ADHD diagnosis and a breakdown to change that.” – The Age / Sydney Morning Herald

Read it here.