In this episode of Latine ADHD, Dr. Janice Castro sits down with Dr. Yvette Martinez-Vu, a first-gen Chicana coach, author, LinkedIn Learning instructor, and host of the award-winning Grad School Femtoring Podcast.
This conversation is for anyone who has been praised for being a high achiever… while quietly burning out behind the scenes.
Dr. Yvette shares what sustainable success really means, especially for people who are neurodivergent, first-gen, and carrying heavy cultural expectations.
Together, Dr. Janice and Dr. Yvette talk about:
✨ How perfectionism and “push through” culture can lead to burnout
✨ Why rest is not the same as laziness (and why that label can cause harm)
✨ What it means to define success without sacrificing physical, mental, and spiritual well-being
✨ The difference between a “perfect” home and a functional home
✨ The concept of “good enough” when capacity is limited
✨ Spoon Theory (and how energy works differently for different bodies and brains)
You’ll also hear honest reflections about how cultural messages around productivity can show up in everyday life — even in things like cleaning before guests come over, feeling pressure to “do it all,” and trying to meet impossible standards.
This episode is an invitation to slow down, get curious, and build a version of success that doesn’t cost your health.
Connect with Dr. Yvette Martinez-Vu:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gradschoolfemtoring/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvettemartinezvu/
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