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...
015: The Problem with 8-Week Shreds (and What to Do Instead)
the not so typical fitness podcast
18 minutes
3 months ago
015: The Problem with 8-Week Shreds (and What to Do Instead)
Ever felt like a fitness plan just didn't fit your life? From chronic fatigue and burnout to neurodivergence, hormonal shifts, and sensory overwhelm—standard “8‑week shred” programs aren’t built for real humans. In this episode, Rhiannon Cooper (host of Not So Typical Fitness) flips the script. She dives deep into why traditional training fails when life does the unexpected—and how coaches and clients alike can advocate for adaptive, sustainable, and compassionate fitness. 💡 You’ll discover:...
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...