#180 - Perimenopause, Stress & Neurodivergence: Thriving After 35 with Gwen Bastian-Enright

If you've ever felt like your brain just... changed sometime after 35, this episode is for you.

I'm joined by nutritional therapist Gwen Bastian-Enright, founder of Gwen Wright Nutrition, who specialises in women's health, perimenopause, and midlife — particularly for neurodivergent women.

We talk about why perimenopause can trigger an "unmasking" of ADHD or autistic traits, how shifting hormones drive anxiety and brain fog, and why stress is often the real root cause behind it all. Gwen shares practical strategies — boundaries, movement, daylight, hydration, and smarter caffeine and workout timing — to support your cortisol and blood sugar.

We also cover liver and gut health, the bloodwork worth asking for, useful supplements, and what to know about HRT and bone density.

Timestamps:

* 00:00 Welcome and Episode Preview

* 01:24 Meet Gwen Enright

* 03:19 What Nutritional Therapy Is

* 05:38 Holistic Practical Approach

* 09:05 Neurodivergence and Perimenopause

* 11:34 Anxiety Driving and Hormones

* 17:43 Alcohol Tolerance and Cycle Tracking