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EPISODE · Oct 26, 2025 · 56 MIN

Why So Many Women Are Done Pretending - with Dr Erin Bowe

from Almost Forty · host Kylie Lately

In this conversation with Dr Erin Bowe, we talk about what happens when women in their 30s and 40s reach the point where they can’t keep pretending "everything’s fine". We explore the rise in late ADHD and autism diagnoses, the emotional toll of constantly holding it together, and what it means to finally step out from behind the mask.Dr Erin shares her insights as a clinical psychologist, author, and business coach, helping women understand the link between overwhelm, trauma, and the deep need to feel safe enough to be themselves.This episode is for every woman who’s ever wondered why she can’t keep up the way she used to- and for the woman who knows it’s time to rebuild her life in a way that feels real.  Listen to more unfiltered reflections and deeper conversations inside Almost Confidential 💛 the subscriber-only series for the insights that will never make it to the main feed: https://apple.co/iam About Dr Erin Bowe:Dr Erin Bowe is a clinical psychologist, author, and business coach known for her trauma-informed work with women. With over 15 years of experience, she helps mission-driven women overcome self-doubt and step confidently into thought leadership. Erin offers ADHD and autism assessments for high-achieving women who’ve kept it all together with perfectionism and routines, until the scaffolding starts to fall apart.She is the author of More Than a Healthy Baby and Social Media Detox for Mums, and her online training programs have supported thousands of health professionals in more than 45 countries.Learn more about Dr Erin’s work:Website: https://doctorerin.com.auInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorerinbowe/?hl=enBook a free 15-minute chat (Australia only): https://doctorerin.as.me/?appointmentType=78011189 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylielately?igsh=MW0xZGxmZXdqYmw2bQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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