Out of Love

"Burned Out At 40" | Perimenopause, Autism & ADHD

Out of Love

Show Notes

This episode is about my path to being diagnosed with perimenopause, Autism and ADHD, and realising my burnout was caused by a cocktail of all three! If you're struggling with burnout, questioning if you might be neurodivergent or perimenopausal, then this episode is for you. There'll be a Part 2 soon with more info on life post diagnosis, and how to befriend burnout, whatever the cause!

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