SE4: EP 19 Proudly NeuroDivergent and Hormonal as Hell

Thriving Thru Menopause

For those of us who are already aware of our neurodiversity perimenopause can leave us feeling more sensitive. We can experience that socializing is harder and communication that requires focus and concentration is challenging. Some of us feel completely derailed in perimenopause and menopause. More and more of us are getting late autism and ADHD diagnoses.

This week I am joined by Shazzy Tharby, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Credentialed Mental Health Nurse and Counselling Psychotherapist. Shazzy is a world-renowned expert in Neurodiversity and has a special interest in Mental Health and hormonal exacerbations. She is also going through her own perimenopause journey.

We talk about some critical factors around being neurodivergent and menopausal

• Why the diagnosis is often missed in women until midlife
• How the hormonal changes at menopause exacerbate issues like memory and word retrieval in neurodivergent people
• That the risk of suicide amongst neurodivergent women is increased ninefold
• Seed cycling, what it is and how it can help
• The double-edged sword of HRT
• Why you need experienced gynaecologists and psychiatrists on your side

and much more....

You connect with Shazzy and learn more about her work through her website https://positivelyliving.com.au/ and by connecting with her on LinkedIn and Facebook

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