In this episode, I share the difference between burnout and autistic burnout, and why it’s not “just being tired.” I talk meltdowns, shutdowns, and what real support looks like at home and at work.

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In this episode, I talk about why “I don’t know” is sometimes the most honest answer, especially for neurodivergent folks experiencing alexithymia, burnout, or cycle shifts.📎 Mentioned in this episode...

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• Find out more about my 1:1 Neurodivergent Coaching

  
  

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Brains, Bleeds, and the Blank Page… with Vicky Quinn Fraser

In this episode, I’m joined by writer and micro-book coach Vicky Quinn Fraser for a conversation that roams from creativity and writing to what to do when your brain goes blank.

Vicky says... A book is MAGIC. A book can take someone from “who the fck are you” to “TAKE MY MONEY” in the space of a few hours. A book is one of the most powerful tools in the world, especially if you run a business.

And you could write one. Yes, YOU. Don’t be shy!

Even if you’re “not a writer” (sure you are) or “have nothing to say” (tosh) or “don’t have a unique idea” (but you have a unique perspective) or are neurodivergent or dyslexic or “don’t have time”…

You can do this, and I can help you get started AND finish.

We cover...

• Our first period stories
• What Vicky does and why she loves helping people write
• How to get unstuck when you’ve got a blank mind and a blank page
• Finding the best time in your cycle for creativity (and how your cycle affects it)
• The sensory experience of having a period when you’re autistic
• Our own neurodivergent traits and how they show up day-to-day

It’s a spicy-fulled, magical chat about creativity, cycles, and living in a body that bleeds.

Why Menstrual Support at Work Isn’t ‘Extra’... It’s Overdue

In this episode, I dig into why menstrual support in the workplace isn’t an ‘extra’ perk, it’s long overdue.

We cover:

• Why the gender pain gap means menstrual pain is often dismissed.

• How presenteeism shows up when people push through symptoms.

• What workplaces lose when menstrual health is ignored.

📎 Mentioned in this episode:

• Menstrual Wellness Market Research Survey

• Gender Pain Gap research (The Fawcett Society)

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Are We Talking About Periods Too Much?

This week’s episode was sparked by that viral Wimbledon clip of model Brooks Nader bleeding through her skirt — and an opinion piece in The Spectator by Katie Glass, titled "Period talk needs to stop. Period."

I dig into why that article gave me pause (and not in the way the author intended), and why I think silencing these conversations now would be a huge step backwards.

We talk about:

• Why visibility and choice still matter in 2025

• How menstrual health is about more than just bleeding

• The power of energy mapping and working with your cycle

• Why the rest of the month matters just as much as your period week

• How “professional” shouldn’t mean overriding your needs

If you want to see the original posts and clips we discussed:

• The TikTok clip of Brooks Nader

• My Hotel Mishap post on LinkedIn

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Understanding PMS, PMDD and ADHD

This week, we’re talking about PMDD, ADHD, and why the luteal phase can feel like a full-body betrayal. If you’ve ever felt like everything gets louder, harder, and more chaotic right before your period... this one’s for you.

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Why You People-Please - The Fawn Response

Ever caught yourself saying yes when you meant no? Felt the urge to please, smooth over, or shrink yourself to keep the peace?
This mini episode dives into the fawn response, what it is, how it shows up (especially for neurodivergent folks), and why so many of us mistake survival for being "easy to get on with."

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Are you honest when you take time off for your period, or do you still find yourself “faking a cold”?

In this episode of The Period Press, we explore what really happens when you need time off for menstrual health… and whether (or how) to tell your boss.

Whether you’re navigating this yourself or managing others through it, there’s something here for you.

Mentioned in this episode...

• 📦 Menstrual Wellness Workplace Starter Pack

• 📺 LinkedIn Live with Amy Rushden: “Culture & Cramps – Should You Have to Fake a Cold?”

  
  

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