Ep 79 - ADHD in Women and the link with low Oestrogen with Hayley Brackley
Generation Exceptional
English - June 01, 2022 16:17 - 52 minutes - 41.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingTechnology Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
I've recently discovered that I almost certainly have ADHD which has come as a bit of a surprise at the ripe old age of 56, but it definitely answers a lot of questions for me.
It would also appear that my ADHD symptoms have become much more pronounced with the onset of peri-menopause, which got me wondering if there's a link between ADHD and low oestrogen.
Turns out there almost certainly is.
I'm joined in this episode by my good friend and my neurodiversity coach Hayley Brackley.
Hayley is a therapeutic coach and trainer and the owner of Great Minds Don't, offering impactful development, leadership and therapeutic coaching to allow individuals to let go of the strings holding them back, both professionally and personally.
In 2020, Hayley was nominated for an ITV National Diversity Award, under the category of Positive Role Model, this followed her work with individuals who considered themselves to be from a minority group, and Hayley embracing being herself - Hayley has ADHD and Dyslexia and will often be found sharing her story to help others to do the same.
Diagnosed with ADHD as a teenager she is also starting to recognise that she has many autistic traits too.
I love Hayley's no nonsense approach to neurodiversity and the way she's able to make complex things understandable. She has been an inspiration to me as we've worked together through my own journey of discovery around undiagnosed ADHD.
I believe there are very many women who have undiagnosed neurodivergence who would benefit greatly from knowing how conditions such as ADHD manifest in women, since currently diagnosis and information is still biased towards the male norm.
To find out more about Hayley you can find her active on LinkedIn or check out her website Great Minds Don't
Links to additional help and support throughout menopause and beyond:
Your Best Midlife Facebook Group
The Business of Menopause - A Guide For Working Women