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Each week I'll be breaking down all things, food, nutrition, health, and honestly just life of being someone with a brain that works a little differently. Plus how to make these things easier by giving you tools that were actually made for you instead of neurotypical tools make shifted and pieced together to try and help you.
48. The Hidden Link: Hormones, PCOS, and Neurodivergence with Bailey Pilant MS, LMHC
Nourishing Neurodivergence Podcast
49 minutes 9 seconds
2 months ago
48. The Hidden Link: Hormones, PCOS, and Neurodivergence with Bailey Pilant MS, LMHC
In this episode, Sam welcomes Bailey Pilant, a licensed mental health counselor and certified ADHD clinical therapist, to discuss the complex relationship between hormones, ADHD, and women’s mental health. Bailey specializes in neurodivergent-affirming care for adult women and is passionate about raising awareness around the unique challenges women face, especially regarding cycle syncing and hormone-related concerns.
What We Cover:
Bailey’s personal journey with ADHD, autism, and PCOS, and how it led her to specialize in this field.
The science behind hormone cycles and their impact on executive functioning and ADHD symptoms.
How PCOS and other neuroendocrine disorders can complicate ADHD and mental health.
The importance of understanding the overlap between different conditions and why women’s health is often oversimplified or dismissed.
PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), its symptoms, and its connection to neurodivergence.
Practical strategies for cycle syncing: tracking hormones, adjusting routines, and building self-compassion.
The impact of societal messaging and marketing on women’s perceptions of their own health and productivity.
Connect with Bailey: Instagram/TikTok: @thewavecounseling Website: thewavecounseling.com
Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only. This episode is not a replacement for individualized nutrition counseling from a registered dietitian or medical care from another medical provider.
Nourishing Neurodivergence Podcast
Each week I'll be breaking down all things, food, nutrition, health, and honestly just life of being someone with a brain that works a little differently. Plus how to make these things easier by giving you tools that were actually made for you instead of neurotypical tools make shifted and pieced together to try and help you.
