Step Into Your Power

Burnout rates among neurodivergent professionals are skyrocketing — and traditional productivity advice is part of the problem. This article explores the link between executive dysfunction, ADHD, and career burnout, showing why conventional approaches to time management and productivity fail neurodivergent professionals. Learn how to build sustainable strategies tailored to your brain.

Burnout isn’t just the result of overwork — it’s often a powerful wake-up call that your career no longer fits your values, strengths, or goals. For neurodivergent professionals and midlife women, burnout often leads to career reinvention — redefining success on their own terms. Learn how burnout can spark positive transformation and why coaching plays a vital role in helping you build a career that works for your brain, not against it.

Burnout, perimenopause, and an ADHD diagnosis forced me to confront the life I had built, and realize it was time to rebuild. This is my story of walking away, finding my purpose, and becoming an advocate for neurodivergent professionals and women navigating menopause.

Many women experience a sudden increase in ADHD symptoms during perimenopause and menopause, yet the connection between hormonal shifts and ADHD remains largely unstudied. As estrogen levels fluctuate, executive function, mood regulation, and focus can all worsen—leading some women to receive an ADHD diagnosis for the first time in midlife. Without research that examines ADHD and menopause together, women are left struggling to manage their symptoms without proper support. It’s time to bridge the gap and advocate for better awareness, diagnosis, and treatment.

Postmenopause begins after a woman has gone 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period, marking the end of the menopausal transition. While symptoms like hot flashes may decrease, long-term health considerations such as bone density, cardiovascular health, and metabolism become more important. Understanding how to support your body in this phase can help women maintain vitality and longevity.

Menopause is the transition marking the end of a woman’s reproductive years, occurring after 12 consecutive months without a period. It brings hormonal shifts that affect sleep, mood, brain function, and long-term health. Understanding menopause can help women navigate this phase with confidence and informed choices.

You expect hot flashes and night sweats with perimenopause, but what about brain fog, memory lapses, and mental sluggishness? Many women feel frustrated and even scared when they start forgetting words mid-sentence or struggling to focus at work. The good news? These cognitive changes are normal—and with the right strategies, you can regain clarity and confidence.