42: Feeling Seen Through a Late Autism Diagnosis and it's Reveal During Motherhood with Anahita Lake-Khosravi, PsyD

The challenges you’ve always blamed yourself for may actually be your brain asking for support.Psychologist Anahita Lake-Khosravi is on to talk about what neurodivergence—especially autism—really looks like in women. We discuss the reality of masking, the reason so many women go undiagnosed for decades, and the powerful emotional shift that can happen when someone finally receives a diagnosis and feels seen for the first time.We also dive into the intersection of neurodivergence and motherhood, shedding light on why pregnancy and postpartum can intensify sensory overwhelm and bring long-hidden struggles to the surface. This episode offers both validation and clarity, reframing what many women have labeled as personal flaws into something far more compassionate—and empowering.Connect with Anahita:Website: www.empoweredlivingcollective.comInstagram: @empoweredlivingcollective and @dranahitabanoo About Anahita: Anahita is a licensed psychologist, group practice owner, business coach and mama of 3 kids. She specializes in neuro-affirming testing and therapy, particularly for teens and adult women. She has also loved working with and specializing in the overlap of autistic women and perinatal mental health. She also coaches other therapists on increasing their revenue streams beyond private practice. She loves supporting business owners in their growth so they can live an abundant life while also getting their time back. In her free time, she enjoys working out, playing outside with her kids, and going camping!Please leave us a review or rating! These help get the show out to more women like you wanting to have these conversations.Would you like to chat more about this episode's topic? I would love to continue our conversation over on Instagram! @wellmindedcounselingI wrote a book! Becoming Mommy: Aligning with yourself and finding your voice during pregnancy and motherhood, available at all major retailers - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZT9P3RB?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_KFT90ZBDS48FDGG6DH5X&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_KFT90ZBDS48FDGG6DH5X&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_KFT90ZBDS48FDGG6DH5X&bestFormat=trueWhere to find more from Redefining Us:Website: wellmindedcounseling.com/redefining-us-podFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellmindedcounselingInstagram: @wellmindedcounselingIf you want to support the show so we can continue sharing this content with others like you, you may do so here at, Buy Me A Coffee. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you!