ADHD, Autism (AuDHD) & The Non-Linear Career: Rewriting What “Success” Looks Like for Women.
She Who Dares, Wins.Show Notes
Today, we’re diving into a conversation that so many women in their 30s and 40s are quietly living through, but rarely saying out loud. I’m joined again by Jenni, who you might remember from a previous episode, and this time we’re going deeper into what it really looks like to have a non-linear career, a late ADHD diagnosis, and, as Jenni discovered, autism traits on top of it all. If you’ve ever looked at your CV and thought, “Why can’t I just stick to one thing like everyone else?” or woken up already telling yourself you’re behind before the day has even started… this episode is for you.
We talk about: The shame spiral of changing jobs, careers, and directions How a late diagnosis of ADHD and autism can trigger both grief and massive relief Why so many women in chaotic, high-pressure jobs — like policing, construction, and close protection — only realise later that their brains were never “the problem” And how to start moving from self-criticism to self-acceptance, without trying to “fix” who you are
This is an honest, vulnerable, and, at times, very funny conversation between two women who absolutely do not fit the traditional career box — and have finally stopped apologising for it.
So, if you’ve ever felt “too much”, “all over the place”, or secretly broken… take a breath, grab a cuppa, and let this be your reminder: you are not broken, and you are definitely not alone.
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