Posts by Georgie Coote
Your Nervous System Isn’t Broken: Understanding Polyvagal Theory in Midlife
In last week’s post, we explored why so many women are diagnosed with ADHD in midlife. And while understanding ADHD can bring a sense of relief, insight alone doesn’t calm a nervous system. Knowing why something is happening doesn’t automatically change how your body feels. So this week, we’re going deeper; into how to recognize where your…
Read MoreWhy So Many Women Are Diagnosed with ADHD in Midlife
In This Post, You’ll Learn: Why ADHD often goes unnoticed in girls and women How perimenopause removes long-standing coping strategies Why midlife diagnosis brings both relief and grief How to make sense of “why now?” without self-blame You’ve managed most of your life with organizational skills, checklists, and carefully built coping strategies. You may have…
Read MoreWhy ADHD Symptoms Often Worsen During Perimenopause and Menopause
In This Post, You’ll Learn: Why ADHD symptoms often intensify during perimenopause and menopause How estrogen and dopamine affect focus, motivation, and emotional regulation Why coping strategies that once worked may stop working in midlife What kind of support helps when ADHD feels harder to manage If you’ve reached midlife and suddenly feel more scattered,…
Read MoreWhy Perimenopause Can Disrupt Women’s Mental Health
In This Post, You’ll Learn: Why perimenopause can affect anxiety, mood, and emotional regulation How hormonal changes influence the brain and nervous system Why coping strategies that once worked may stop working in midlife What actually helps during this transition, without pushing or perfectionism If you’ve found yourself thinking “Why do I feel like this?”…
Read MorePerimenopause, Menopause, and ADHD: A Gentle Reset for Women’s Mental Health
In This Guide, You’ll Find: How perimenopause and menopause can affect women’s mental health Why ADHD symptoms often worsen during midlife Why so many women are diagnosed with ADHD later in life How hormones and the nervous system interact Gentle, sustainable ways to support yourself through this transition If you’ve reached midlife and suddenly feel…
Read MoreMomentum Without Burnout: Growing Your Gentle Habits Slowly
Mid-January Is Where Most Resolutions Fall Apart By mid-January, this is usually the point where resolutions start to collapse. Instead of doing too much too fast, you started with tiny, ADHD-friendly habits that reduce pressure and make consistency feel possible. Motivation fades, energy dips and the pressure to “keep going” starts to feel heavy. But…
Read MoreMake It Fun: ADHD-Friendly Gamification for New Habits
Part of the Gentle Reset SeriesThis post builds on tiny habits and nervous system regulation by adding the missing piece for many ADHD brains: fun. You’ll learn how to make habits more engaging without pressure, streaks, or shame. Why Fun Isn’t Optional for ADHD Brains When it comes to creating habits or new routines, whether…
Read MoreA Nervous System Reset for Real Change
Part of the Gentle Reset SeriesThis post builds on tiny habits by exploring nervous system regulation, showing why feeling safe and grounded is essential before consistency and follow-through are possible. This morning, I read about a lesser-known tradition celebrated on January 6th in Ireland, a rest day for women that offered a brief respite after…
Read MoreThe Soft Start: Why Tiny Habits Work Best for ADHD Brains
Part of the Gentle Reset SeriesThis post introduces a soft start to change, focusing on tiny, ADHD-friendly habits that reduce pressure and build momentum through ease rather than discipline. The day after Christmas Day, which, as a family of Brits living in Seattle, we still celebrate as Boxing Day, always brings me a sense of…
Read MoreThe Gentle Reset: ADHD-Friendly Habits That Actually Stick
The Gentle Reset A 4-week, ADHD-friendly habit series that helps you start small, regulate your nervous system, and build momentum, without burnout. If the end of the year has left you feeling tired, overstimulated, or quietly relieved it’s over, you’re not alone. The holidays can stretch our nervous systems thin, and January often brings pressure…
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