Unpacking the Complexities of ADHD, Stress, Pain and Hypermobility with Nick Potter

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In this week’s episode of The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast, we’re joined by Nick Potter, consultant osteopath and head of health and wellbeing at Brevan Howard Asset Management. Nick brings a fresh perspective on what’s really going on in our bodies, especially for neurodivergent women navigating stress, sensory overload, pain, and misdiagnosis.We talk about how the brain processes pain, why hypermobility might be affecting your nervous system more than you think, and the powerful link between chronic conditions like fatigue, fibromyalgia, migraines, and hormonal symptoms and ADHD. Key takeaways:What proprioception is and why ADHD women need to understand itThe science behind pain perception and why your brain might interpret things as worse than they areHow hypermobility and collagen differences affect proprioception (a unspoken 6th sense)Why neurodivergent women experience more chronic fatigue, pain, and hormonal symptomsThe emotional relief and reduced pain that come with a proper diagnosisThe body budget theory: how burnout happens when your energy runs low, and what to do about itHow childhood stress and trauma can change the way your nervous system responds to the worldUsing HRV (heart rate variability) as a signal for stress, illness or burnoutThe additional stress women go through from having an additional hormone (the womb), and its impact on health The importance of using anxiety and fear as a signal, not something to ignoreSimple, free tools to support your nervous system, such as resistance training, breathwork, and restThis is an empowering and validating episode which explains why your body feels like it's constantly in overdrive and help you connect the dots between your body and brain in a whole new way.My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available, grab your copy here! Timestamps: 08:16: Understanding Pain and Neurodivergence11:13: Understanding Hypermobility and the Brain18:22: Understanding Burnout and Chronic Stress26:45: Understanding Women's Health and Sensitivity36:06: Starting the Day Right: Awakening the Body and Mind38:26: The Importance of Movement in Cultural PracticesJoin the More Yourself Community - the doors are now open!More Yourself is a compassionate space for late-diagnosed ADHD women to connect, reflect, and come home to who they really are. Sign up here!Inside the More Yourself Membership, you’ll be able to:Connect with like-minded women who understand you Learn from guest experts and practical toolsReceive compassionate prompts & gentle remindersEnjoy voice-note encouragement from KateJoin flexible meet-ups and mentoring sessionsAccess on-demand workshops and quarterly guest expert sessionsTo join for £26 a month,

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