S4 E5 - Untangling ADHD and Missing Periods: Finding Your Flow Again with Dr Nicola Sykes
ADHD UntangledShow Notes
Hey Untanglers!
After losing my menstrual cycle for over two years whilst being gaslighted and left in the dark by medical professionals; I am so excited to be bringing SUCH an important topic to the podcast this week and one that many people but is rarely talked about: missing periods and how ADHD and lifestyle choices might be playing a bigger role than you’d think.
Our expert to guide us through this complex topic is the incredible Dr. Nicola Sykes!
Dr Sykes is an author, scientist, and expert when it comes to understanding hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA). Nicola’s mission, following her own struggle with HA, is to help people regain their periods, nourish their bodies, and ditch the stress-filled culture of over-exercising and under-eating.
We’ll talk about:
How ADHD’s intensity can fuel disordered eating and extreme behaviours The link between HA, stress, and that sneaky cortisol… Why “fueling your body” isn’t just a catchphrase - it’s the game changer you need. Nicola’s practical tips for getting untangled and healthy again (hint: carbs are your friend 🍝). The emotional rollercoaster of recovery, self-acceptance, and… dating while healing. This is a very raw and real episode for both me and Nicola as we share our personal struggles, as well as the laughs, revelations, and “a-ha!” moments we had throughout.
If you’ve ever felt lost in a sea of diet culture, or wondered if stress and ADHD are affecting your wellbeing, this episode might just be the missing piece which makes the full picture make sense… So listen in and let’s get untangled and show the world what we’re made of!
You can find out more about Dr Sykes work, including her book, support groups and consultations through her website. ADHD COACHING IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR ADHD STRUGGLES INTO STRENGTHS AND SHOW UP IN THE WAY YOU WERE ALWAYS MEANT TO!
Have you ever felt the need to change who you are in order to fit in? me too! And I’ve spent so many years hectically running around this world trying to be everything and everyone else but my true myself Party girl, house wife, rebel, addict, yogi…. To name a few Hoping that eventually, something would work and something would fix me and make me normal… None of it ever did.
But two things in my life that have allowed me to live a more meaningful and authentic life and that is Yoga & My ADHD Diagnosis, which is why I am on a Mission to support as many individuals with ADHD to turn their struggle into strength with ADHD through Movement & ADHD Coaching.
Find out more about my coaching & training programmes below!
1-1 Coaching with Rosie
ADHD Certified Trainings https://academy1.untangledco.com/home-page The ADHD Movement Group Coaching
@adhd_untangled untangledco.com
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