Therapy, Burnout & ADHD: Why We Finally Came Back | The Shop Flaw

Therapy, Burnout & ADHD: Why We Finally Came Back | The Shop Flaw

Author: The Shop Flaw June 30, 2026 Duration: 42:42

After 18 months away... we're finally back.

A lot has changed.

In this first episode of a brand-new chapter, Timothy and Jasmine catch up on everything that's happened since we stopped recording. We talk about therapy, burnout, ADHD, heartbreak, moving home, leaving London, working behind a country pub bar, and why walking away from The Shop Flaw turned out to be exactly what we needed.

More importantly, we talk about why we're back and how this podcast is evolving with us.

If you've ever questioned your career, struggled with your mental health, or felt like you're trying to build a life that doesn't quite fit, you're in good company.

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Chapters:

00:00 – We're Back (Where the Hell Have We Been?)
03:00 – Therapy Changed Both of Us
06:03 – Leaving London & Moving Home
09:05 – Burnout, ADHD & Chasing Success
12:01 – Learning to Slow Down
15:09 – The Reality of Moving Back with Your Parents
17:57 – Toxic Positivity & Letting Yourself Feel Shit
21:00 – Life Behind the Bar
24:48 – Hospitality, Harassment & Boundaries
27:48 – Finding Your People Again
31:07 – The Tarot Reading That Brought Us Back Together
39:05 – Why We're Choosing Creativity Over Convention
42:45 – What's Coming Next



Ever wondered what really happens behind the glittering facade of your favorite fashion boutiques and beauty counters? The Shop Flaw pulls back the curtain for an unfiltered look at the UK's largest employment sector. Each episode dives into the chaotic, funny, and often surreal world of retail, from dealing with impossible customers and surviving epic hangovers before a shift to navigating managers who seem sent from another planet. The heart of the podcast is the weekly Shop Flaw Confessions segment, where outrageous true stories from the shop floor are shared and celebrated. It’s a raw, honest, and deeply funny conversation that strips away the polish to reveal the good, the bad, and the ugly realities of the job. You’ll find yourself laughing in solidarity and questioning everything you thought you knew about the retail experience. This isn't just industry talk; it's a lifeline and a laugh for anyone who's ever worked a till, folded a pile of jeans, or faced the public. Tune in for stories that are as relatable as they are ridiculous, all delivered with the frank humor that only those who have been in the trenches can provide.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 36

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Duration: 46:29
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