Perimenopause and ADHD: One Woman's Journey with Natalie Yan-Chatonsky
This is the second part in our series about neurodivergence as Natalie Yan-Chatonsky returns to share her journey of being diagnosed with ADHD in her late 40s. Her diagnosis was a pivotal discovery during an incredibly challenging phase of her life. Her story offers a window into the complexities of living with ADHD as a woman in midlife, where societal expectations and personal growth often collide. Nat’s candid reflections will inspire and empower you to see challenges through a lens of possibility and self-compassion. In this episode you can hear about:
Nat’s late-life ADHD diagnosis: how it reshaped her self-perception and relationships.
The unique challenges and strengths of navigating ADHD as a midlife woman.
How societal shifts and growing awareness are changing the narrative for women with ADHD.
Practical productivity tips tailored for those managing ADHD.
Debunking common myths and misconceptions about ADHD.
The importance of embracing and leveraging one’s distinct abilities to thrive.
This episode is a must-listen for any woman seeking to understand herself better, whether you relate to ADHD personally or know someone who does. Nat’s insights are a reminder that midlife is not just a time of change—it’s an opportunity to embrace your unique strengths and rewrite your story. Tune in, share with a friend, and take the next step in your journey toward redefining midlife.
Natalie has shared a list of helpful resources below, some of which were mentioned in this episode.
Jessica McCabe’s ‘How to ADHD’ channel is a good place to start to learn about ADHD. There’s hundreds of short graphically rich video explainers and practical tips.
https://youtube.com/@howtoadhd?feature=shared
BOOKS
‘A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD
Embrace Neurodiversity, Live Boldy, and Break Through Barriers’
By: Sari Solden, Michelle Frank, Ellen Littman
A transformative workbook for women with a late life ADHD diagnosis to understand the damaging societal expectations of being different all their lives. It helped me with my healing process by overcoming the shame and guilt.
https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-radical-guide-for-women-with-adhd-sari-solden/book/9781684032617.html
As a high profile journalist and social media influencer, Matilda Boseley has contributed to the Australian public narrative about adult ADHD. She shares her story her adult diagnosis and lots of practical well researched information in her book on how to navigate life as an ADHDer.
https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-year-i-met-my-brain-matilda-boseley/book/9780143779773.html
TOOLS
FocusMate, a game-changing ‘body doubling’ platform that enabled me to write and publish my book within a year
Australian Grace Koelma’s Future ADHD Planner is packed with evidence-based templates designed specifically for people with ADHD planning any area of their life. Reasonably priced, the Planner is updated for a lifetime and can be used in a digital or printed format.
You can also find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joclarkcoaching/
Here’s to redefining midlife and making our next half of life even better than the first.
