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Welcome to Generation Exceptional, the podcast for Gen X women navigating midlife like pros! Hosted by Bev Thorogood, a late-diagnosed ADHD entrepreneur who knows a thing or two about embracing life's twists and turns, this podcast is your go-to source for stories, teachings, and conversations covering everything from career transitions and business ventures to managing ADHD, health, wealth, and overall wellbeing. Join Bev and her guests as they share their experiences, insights, and lessons learned along the way in a relaxed, conversational format. Whether you're looking for inspiration to kickstart a new career path, strategies to manage ADHD, or tips for finding balance in midlife, Generation Exceptional has something for every Gen X woman. Tune in for a mix of solo episodes with Bev and engaging discussions with special guests who bring their own unique perspectives to the table. Get ready to feel empowered, inspired, and ready to conquer midlife like the exceptional woman yo...
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Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
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
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