A new year always invites fresh possibilities yet, for many neurodivergent women, it also brings pressure! Pressure to suddenly become organised, consistent, motivated and energised… every day… without fail… forever. If only. The truth is, if you’re neurodivergent, your motivation fluctuates as does your energy and your hormones. And your ability to execute a […]
Many women arrive at this question quietly. Often after years – sometimes decades – of feeling different, overwhelmed, misunderstood, or simply exhausted by life in a way that doesn’t seem to match what everyone else appears to be managing. You might be in your 40s, 50s or beyond, and wondering whether it’s “too late” to
Am I too old for an autism assessment? Understanding late diagnosis in women Read More »
Friendship is something we’re rarely taught how to grieve. We’re told it should last, that history counts for everything, that the people who’ve known us the longest will always be there. And when friendships end – especially in midlife – the loss can feel confusing, destabilising and deeply personal. This piece is based on my
These terms are becoming part of everyday language, but what do these terms actually mean? They are used interchangeably by many people, in fact that included me until fairly recently when I decided I wanted to fully understand the terminology. But in fact they’re quite different. So read on and let’s clear this up… Neurodiversity:
Neurodiversity, neurodivergence, neurotypical – what do they all mean? Read More »
Have you heard of the 6 pillars of lifestyle medicine? I hadn’t, until recently, and when I discovered it, it immediately resonated with me. These 6 pillars are fundamental to my coaching work and align with the principles that I’m passionate about while supporting clients to make lasting and healthy behavioural changes. Focusing on
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Your heart is your most important muscle, throughout your life. Yet so many women treat heart health like something to “think about later”. I’ve learned that later comes sooner than we think. For women, heart health deserves attention at every stage of life. After menopause, LDL (“bad”) cholesterol naturally rises, while our risk of cardiovascular issues can
Heart health really matters. How I train my heart (and my mind) at 52 Read More »
Once, you were seen.Not as a soul.But as a target. Wolf-whistles.Cat-calls.“Cheer up, love – it might never ‘appen”As if your smile equals public property. Dance floors, bars. Parties, taxis. Hands creeping.Hands claiming.Hands never asking. You said no.They laughed.Louder.That was not being seen.That was assault.That was theft. Dressed up as a “joke” A culture fed on
The Invisible Woman, a poem by Sharon Worth Read More »
“Unmasking Myself: A Journey Through Menopause, ADHD, Autism, and Authenticity” Have you ever felt like you’re living in a world that just doesn’t quite fit? Like you’re constantly trying to squeeze into shapes that weren’t made for you? That was me for most of my life – drifting through school and work, hiding behind
My story: journey through menopause, ADHD, autism and authenticity Read More »
It’s National Inclusion Week … and I have to share my thoughts as we’re a long way off where we should be! I have a special interest in the impact of neurodiversity on women’s wellbeing, in particular around ADHD and autism, having been diagnosed at 49 and 51 respectively. I now fully understand why neurodivergent
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Safe use of transdermal HRT is something I’m very concerned about, and I’m doing all I can to spread the word about this important subject for women as well as their loved ones. I’ve written to all the key organisations in the field asking for their support with spreading the word and raising awareness.
Safe use of transdermal HRT – what you need to know Read More »
