Neurodivergent Women & Menopause

In the latest episode of the Somatic Movement & Mindset podcast, host Heidi Hadley engages in a profound conversation with Diane Porterfield Bourne, an experienced menopause nurse practitioner, shedding light on the intersection of neurodiversity and menopause in women's health.Diane shares valuable insights into the unique challenges neurodivergent women face during this transitional phase of life, offering practical tips and strategies to navigate through it with grace and resilience. From understanding hormone fluctuations to managing sensory sensitivities, listeners gain a deeper understanding of how neurodiversity influences the menopausal experience. This enlightening discussion empowers women to embrace their neurodivergent identity while embracing the journey of menopause.#SomaticMovement #MindsetPodcast #NeurodivergentWomen #Menopause #Healthcare #Empowerment #Wellness #WomenEmpowerment #Neurodiversity #HormonalHealthTO LISTEN TO HEIDI & DIANE'S PREVIOUS PODCAST, CLICK THE LINK BELOW:https://youtu.be/AHjJnjDFseg?si=qCy8yK6Yizb1DEPQTO LEARN MORE ABOUT DIANE:Diane Porterfield Bourne. Menopause Nurse Practitioner.Bourne2care is a private nurse led menopause service providing consultations and training. Diane has run Bourne2care for over 10 years and has been a Registered Nurse for over 35 years. Her consultations are predominantly online; therefore, Bourne2care can reach more women, prescribing them HRT and arranging investigations. They are based within the UK but can arrange consultations all over the world. Some women prefer face to face appointments and these clinics are based within Worcestershire and Shropshire in the UK.  She writes and delivers training on all aspects of menopause which has been delivered to NHS trusts, small national and large international organisations.  Diane has a special interest in supporting Neurodivergent (ND) women. Many women will not have been assessed for Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia but have known most of their lives that something wasn’t quite right. Many women had learnt to cope; that it until the menopause. The hormonal changes can be very significant, leading to more anxiety, depression, feeling less able to cope or understand why they can’t deal with work and family life.  Diane tailor’s individual consultations to help ND women feel safe and supported. Her consultations and training explore how menopausal symptoms impact ND women at work and provides practical advice for managers and women who are diagnosed or undiagnosed ND.  Understanding female hormones especially during the menopause can help you work out if your symptoms are just menopause, possibly ND, life or a combination of them all. HRT can make a significant improvement and Diane discusses this is detail. She’s been fortunate to have supported menopausal women all over the world, realising the inconsistencies in menopause care and education.  Bourne2care is CQC registered, Diane is a full member of the British Menopause Society and Nursing and Midwifery Council. CONNECT WITH DIANE: www.bourne2care.co.uk    [email protected]   www.facebook.com/bourne2care     http://www.instagram.com/dianeporterfield_bournehttps://linkedin.com/in/diane-porterfield-bourne-013471104 Support Networkshttp://www.autism.org.uk #BrainHealth Support the show