In this episode I continue sharing my late diagnosis journal, picking up where part one left off and following the months after receiving my AuDHD diagnosis. Reading back these entries has been a beautiful reflective experience for me, and I wanted to share them with you in the hope that there is something in here that feels helpful, whether you have recently received your own diagnosis, have known for a while, or are simply curious about what this journey looks like from the inside.

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In this deeply personal solo episode, I share my own late identification journey as an autistic woman with ADHD by reading directly from the journal entries I wrote in the weeks and months following my diagnosis, the real, unfiltered reflections I never expected anyone else to read. This is part one of a two part series, with part two following in a fortnight.

Whether you are neurodivergent yourself, recently identified, simply curious, or supporting someone who is navigating this, I hope there is something in this episode for you.

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Website: https://drhayleydquinn.com

FREE resource https://drhayleydquinn.com/resources/

Book - From Self-Neglect to Self-Compassion: https://drhayleydquinn.com/product/book/

Join the Welcome to Self®: Compassion Community https://drhayleydquinn.myflodesk.com/community

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Welcome back to season 11 of the podcast! Something has changed, but a lot of things still remain the same.

If you've been here from the start, you know this podcast has evolved before. It's evolved again and I'm so excited to share this new chapter with you.

In this episode I'm talking about why I made the shift, what it means, and what's still at the heart of everything I do. If you're new here, welcome. If you've been here all along, thank you for coming along on this journey with me.

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Website: https://drhayleydquinn.com

FREE resource https://drhayleydquinn.com/resources/

Book - From Self-Neglect to Self-Compassion: https://drhayleydquinn.com/product/book/

Join the Welcome to Self®: Compassion Community https://drhayleydquinn.myflodesk.com/community

Welcome to Self®: Co-working sessions

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As women, we're often looking for the next thing to add. The next strategy, habit, or tool that's finally going to make everything click into place. It comes from a good place, we care deeply about what we do.

Someone came to me not knowing what she needed to add to her life to thrive. What became clear as we talked? She didn't need to add a single thing. It's what she'd been removing that now allows her to thrive.

You deserve to be looked after, with the same care and attention you pour into everything else. I know this because I've lived it. The past few weeks have been busy, and somewhere in the middle of it all, I had to make a choice. I chose rest. I chose myself.

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Reclaim Your Time and Energy: 6 Key Boundaries for Women Business Owners

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00:00 Intro

01:46 The unexpected reality of my busy few weeks and the hidden toll it took.

02:22 Why I wrestled with the guilt of taking a much needed step back.

03:04 Here is a sneak peek at the new direction for Season 11.

04:09 The surprising conversation that completely changed how I view what it means to truly thrive.

05:13 Why planting more seeds is not always the answer to sustainable business growth.

05:32 The powerful questions you need to ask yourself right now about letting go.

06:37 Some lovely news for those who prefer a gentler way to consume content.

07:37 How to stay connected

Have you ever felt a quiet nudge telling you that there is a gentler way forward? In this episode, I'm joined by my dear friend and colleague Emily Wilkinson to share the heart-centred story of how my debut book finally found its way into the world.

We talk about the "flow" that allowed me to write from a place of depth and sustainable growth, rather than forcing myself into a box that didn't fit. I also reflect on the delicate balance of sharing my own lived experience to offer you hope and validation, while always prioritising the sense of safeness and privacy that allows us all to heal.

Links to Dr Hayley D Quinn Resources

Reclaim Your Time and Energy: 6 Key Boundaries for Women Business Owners

Download here, completely FREE! https://drhayleydquinn.com/resources/

Book now available: https://drhayleydquinn.com/product/book/

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In this bite-sized solo episode, I'm bringing you real answers from real people. Fresh off the first stop of my book tour on the Sunshine Coast, I'm sharing the responses from a heartfelt group activity I ran at my live event, where attendees reflected on one simple but powerful question

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Reclaim Your Time and Energy: 6 Key Boundaries for Women Business Owners

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Book now available: https://drhayleydquinn.com/product/book/

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• 00:00 – Intro
• 01:44 – Reflections from the Sunshine Coast Book Tour
• 02:07 – The Wisdom Wall
• 03:03 – The Core Question
• 03:18 – Real-Life Examples of Radical Self-Care
• 04:47 – The Psychology of Prioritisation: Moving Beyond Intentions
• 05:27 – Micro-Resets: The Power of 10 Soothing Breaths
• 05:42 – Learning to Rest Without the Weight of Guilt
• 06:16 – Reclaiming Your Time for Personal Well-being
• 06:42 – Connect with the Community: Instagram & Future Tour Date
• 07:30 – Time to Thrive In-Person Retreat
• 08:13 – Final Thoughts

What if the brain fog, mood shifts, weight changes, and sense of losing yourself weren't signs that something was wrong with you, but signs that your body was going through one of the most significant transitions of your life?

In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Gray, pharmacist, nutritionist, certified menopause practitioner, and author of It's Not You, It's Perimenopause. With over 25 years in health and wellness, Sarah has built a reputation as one of Australia's most trusted voices in science-based perimenopause care and this conversation is packed with the kind of honest, practical insight that so many of you have been desperately searching for.

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Reclaim Your Time and Energy: 6 Key Boundaries for Women Business Owners

Download here, completely FREE! https://drhayleydquinn.com/resources/

Book now available: https://drhayleydquinn.com/product/book/

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@the_nutrition_pharmacist (IG and FB)

https://thenutritionpharmacist.com/perimenopause-book

00:00 – Introduction

06:01 – Early Signs & Misdiagnosis: Why Perimenopause is Often Missed

08:10 – The Business Impact: Brain Fog, Burnout, and the "Sandwich Generation"

11:30 – Identity & Community: Finding Your Village When You Feel "Out of Your Skin"

14:57 – The "Cake Analogy": Why Generic Advice Fails & How to Build Your Recipe

22:04 – Neurodivergence & Hormones: When Old Coping Strategies Stop Working

29:20 – Self-Care for the Helper & Wisdom from Your 80-Year-Old Self

34:46 – Resources & Conclusion

One of the best things about being your own boss? You can work in your pyjamas and that's exactly what I'm doing in this episode! But it's about so much more than just comfort, it's about recognising that you get to make the rules now.

You can choose your hours, work under a blanket if that soothes your nervous system, and build routines that actually suit you. This episode is a gentle reminder that when you run your own business, you don't have to follow someone else's version of how things "should" be done. Let's talk about creating a sustainable way of working that honours who you are and what you need.

Links to Dr Hayley D Quinn Resources

Reclaim Your Time and Energy: 6 Key Boundaries for Women Business Owners

Download here, completely FREE! https://drhayleydquinn.com/resources/

Book now available: https://drhayleydquinn.com/product/book/

Join Time To Thrive In Person Retreat https://drhayleydquinn.myflodesk.com/retreat

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00:00 Introduction

01:44 Challenging the "professional" rulebook

03:08 Honouring your nervous system and sensory needs at work

03:46 You are the boss of you: Creating sustainable business standards

04:37 Finding what works for your unique self

05:36 A message for "Future You"

06:07 Final thoughts and resources

06:56 How we can work together and a gentle reminder