# From Mission First to Joy First: Why Self Care Isn't Enough for ADHD Brains (with Julie Barker) Ep 110

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Podcast: [Mind + Money: A Podcast All About Money and ADHD](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mind-money-a-podcast-all-about-money-and-adhd-6847957)
Published: 2026-04-09T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

You're getting the massage, taking the vacation, doing all the self care things. But underneath, you're still thinking about how this rest will help you do more for other people. That's mission first, and it's burning you out. Julie Barker joins Sherry to talk about the shift from mission first to joy first living. We explore why people in helping professions and those with ADHD often struggle with selfless service programming, why self care doesn't work when it comes from obligation, and what it means to build an 80% joy driven life. Julie shares her Joy First Protocol, the difference between sacred actions and to do lists, and how shifting from time management to energy management changes everything. We talk about North Star goals that prioritize joy while still achieving business income targets, why agile matters more than flexible, and how to trust yourself when your brain has spent years telling you you're not enough. Learn more about Julie: Website: https://juliebarkerclinicaltherapy.com/about/ Book mentioned in this episode: https://www.orenjaysofer.com/your-heart Connect with us:Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratford Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393 Val's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.money Sherry's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfc Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcast Sherry's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoaching

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