Unmasking Neurodivergence, Cognitive Disabilities and Building Resilience Through Play with Sheri Jay

In this episode, Mary is joined by Sheri Jay, a specialized life coach who transforms the lives of neurodivergent individuals through her unique blend of neuroscience expertise and lived experience. Drawing from her own journey with brain injury, anxiety, and invisible disability, Sheri has developed innovative coaching methods that help clients embrace their strengths and thrive authentically.The conversation explores the profound intersection of neurodivergence and menopause, revealing how hormonal changes can unmask previously hidden traits like ADHD and autism in women. Sheri discusses the challenges of late diagnosis, the exhausting process of masking, and how menopause often becomes "the great reveal" when coping mechanisms no longer work. She shares her compassionate approach to navigate this complex landscape with tools that build confidence, overcome imposter syndrome and perfectionism, and create new neural pathways.Sheri's remarkable journey from high-powered corporate executive to passionate advocate began with a life-changing stroke and brain injury that left her disabled for years. Rather than accepting limitations, she used neuroscience principles to create new neural pathways, eventually founding a coaching practice that serves everyone from athletes to executives. Her story demonstrates the power of resilience and the importance of embracing what makes us uniquely capable.Connect:Sheri Jay's website and coaching services: sherijay.caInstagram: @sherijaycoachingYouTube Channel: @sherijaycoachingLet us know if you're liking the show!I would love it if you could support the show. Go into the show notes and click on the button where you read "support the show." You have the option to donate monthly, $3, 5, 8, 10. Be a loyal supporter for as long as you want with recurring fee as little of three as $3 a month, and opt out at any time. Each investment goes directly back into producing episodes with even better content, improved audio quality, and we'll go a long way in bringing great guests onto the show. Support the showMeet the host, Mary, a certified Menopause Doula and Women’s Coaching Specialist. Mary is also a corporate educator, helping forward-thinking organizations foster a menopause-friendly workplace and design policies and accommodations for employees. Click to learn more https://emmeellecoaching.com/menopauseatworkTurn your menopause transition into a transformation with the Menopause Intelligence Course (MQ), an 8-module, self-paced learning experience, empowering you to take agency over your health and make informed decisions with your healthcare team. Connect: Instagram @menopausedisruptorpodcastLinkedIn linkedin.com/in/maryhelenlee/Subscribe on Substack @emmeellecoachingDisclaimer: Information shared is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional.