In this episode, Rhiannon Cooper shares her powerful journey of late autism and ADHD diagnosis, exploring the realities of living as a late-diagnosed autistic adult with ADHD. She opens up about experiencing autistic shutdowns, navigating the complex autism diagnosis process, and managing sensory overload in everyday situations. Rhiannon discusses the mental health challenges faced by neurodivergent adults, the critical importance of self-advocacy in neurodivergent communities, and how unders...
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In this episode, Rhiannon Cooper shares her powerful journey of late autism and ADHD diagnosis, exploring the realities of living as a late-diagnosed autistic adult with ADHD. She opens up about experiencing autistic shutdowns, navigating the complex autism diagnosis process, and managing sensory overload in everyday situations. Rhiannon discusses the mental health challenges faced by neurodivergent adults, the critical importance of self-advocacy in neurodivergent communities, and how unders...
005: How I Prep Gym Sessions for My Brain, Not Just My Body
the not so typical fitness podcast
26 minutes
7 months ago
005: How I Prep Gym Sessions for My Brain, Not Just My Body
Your mental health can be your emergency — and that means you can leave the gym if you need to. No guilt. No shame. In this episode, Rhiannon discusses making fitness accessible for neurodivergent people, addressing everything from executive dysfunction to sensory overload at the gym. Learn practical strategies for overcoming mental barriers and why it's perfectly okay to prioritise your mental health, even if that means leaving early or adapting your workout. If this resonates with you, plea...
the not so typical fitness podcast
In this episode, Rhiannon Cooper shares her powerful journey of late autism and ADHD diagnosis, exploring the realities of living as a late-diagnosed autistic adult with ADHD. She opens up about experiencing autistic shutdowns, navigating the complex autism diagnosis process, and managing sensory overload in everyday situations. Rhiannon discusses the mental health challenges faced by neurodivergent adults, the critical importance of self-advocacy in neurodivergent communities, and how unders...
