#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 * 19:54 Stress as the Root Cause * 24:47 Building Resilience to Stress * 32:01 Movement Walking and Nature * 35:53 Walking for Calm * 36:37 Joyful Movement Outdoors * 37:56 Cortisol and Morning Workouts * 39:35 Hydrate Daylight Fuel * 41:36 Coffee as Ritual * 43:47 Mindful Eating Matters * 46:39 Liver Load and Hot Flushes * 51:55 Liver Support Supplements * 54:19 Brain Fog Bloodwork * 01:00:10 Bone Density Beyond Calcium * 01:04:43 Health as Freedom * 01:05:47 Where to Find Gwen * 01:06:44 Final Wrap and Next Steps Links & Resources: * Instagram - Gwen Bastian Enright here [https://www.instagram.com/gwenright_nutrition/] * Apply for LeadHer business mentorship here [https://www.katehamiltonhealth.com/business] * Apply for NourisHer health & fitness coaching here [https://www.katehamiltonhealth.com/coaching] * Subscribe to my weekly coaching newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/imxLs6] * Access my FREE calorie calculator here [https://app.calorieleads.io/tdee/580aed5b-9ee7-4a50-b6d9-df887d4480d1] * Connect with my Kate Hamilton Business Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/katehamiltonbusiness/] * Connect with Kate Hamilton Business Facebook here [https://www.facebook.com/katehamiltonhealthpt] * Connect with my Kate Hamilton Health Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/katehamiltonhealth/?hl=en] * Connect with Kate Hamilton Health Facebook here [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590825177123] * Connect with me on TikTok here [https://www.tiktok.com/@katehamiltonhealth?_r=1&_t=ZN-93tVRjSnedi] * Connect with me on YouTube here [https://www.youtube.com/@KateHamiltonHealth] If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with friends who might benefit. Music b LiQWYD Free download: hypeddit.com/link/xxtopb [http://hypeddit.com/link/xxtopb] Promoted by FreeMusicPromo   [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbycji-eySnM3WD8mbxPUSQ] / @freemusicpromo