Harnessing Hormonal Cycles: ADHD, Motherhood, and Neurodivergent Parenting with Claire Marie

The Jess Ngaheu Show

How can understanding hormonal cycles help women, especially those with ADHD, navigate motherhood and neurodivergent parenting?

In this episode of The Jess Ngaheu Podcast, Jess is joined by Claire Marie, a health coach and Femmway™ trainer. Claire shares her journey of being a late-diagnosed ADHD mom and raising her AUDHD daughter. They discuss the challenges of neurodivergent parenting, the importance of understanding hormonal cycles, and how these insights can empower women to feel consistent and whole.

About the Guest: Claire Marie is a dedicated health coach and trainer specializing in hormonal cycles. Originally from England, Claire moved to Australia after marrying and has been residing in Perth, WA, for the past 19 years. She has a background in dance and has transitioned into helping women understand and harness their hormonal superpowers, especially important for those with ADHD. Claire focuses on empowering women to feel confident and in control of their lives by understanding the cyclical nature of their hormones.

Key Takeaways:

• Claire’s journey from being a professional dancer to becoming a health coach was influenced by her experiences as a late-diagnosed ADHD mom.
• Understanding hormonal cycles is crucial for women, particularly those with ADHD, to manage their well-being and feel less broken or inconsistent.
• Claire emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, communication, and self-compassion in navigating neurodivergent parenting and personal growth.

Quotes

1. "I literally was at school seven days a week. You know, we'd have a ballet class at seven in the morning and we'd have rehearsals at eight o'clock at night. It was intense."
2. "It's like the moon trying to live every day like the sun. It doesn't work."
3. "I got really angry because I was like, I have had so many years of my life thinking that I'm not good enough."
4. "I always say this to my kids. I always say okay, put your hands on your heart. Hands on heart, take a breath, think inside yourself, ask your heart. Is that the right thing for me?"
5. "It's like you have to fight and you have to educate yourself to be able to go. No, I'm not doing that."

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