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The Bright Centre: Neurodiversity & Mental Health Coaching & Consulting, Southbourne (2025)

26/07/2025

For many of us who are late-diagnosed, the real work starts after the diagnosis.

It’s the unraveling.�The questions.�The grief.�The anger.�The curiosity.�The slow rebuilding of who we actually are — beneath the mask.

That’s why I created Unmasked™ — a powerful, guided group coaching journey to help late-diagnosed neurodivergent adults (or those exploring their identity) find clarity, connection, and confidence.

💡 And now, for the first time, I'm offering two separate group programmes — one for women and AFAB individuals, and one for men and AMAB individuals — so we can honour the very real differences in experience, identity, and healing.

📣 Sign up for the FREE q&a session to learn more! 👇🏼

https://mailchi.mp/thebrightcentre/unlock-deep-self-awareness-now-with-unmasked-12767826aion

20/07/2025

🎙 🧠 NEW EPISODE ALERT: “We’re all a bit ADHD or autistic sometimes.” 🎧 LINKS IN STORY & BIO

You’ve heard it. Maybe you’ve even said it. But here’s the truth — these phrases are not harmless.
In my latest Navigating Our Neuroverse podcast episode, I unpack: ✅ Why these statements erase real challenges ND people face ✅ What the science actually says about ADHD and autism ✅ How workplaces accidentally discriminate — and what to do instead ✅ Practical tools to build truly neuroinclusive communication
💡 I also introduce the Neurodiversity Compass — my signature workplace audit to help organisations move from guessing to growing.

🎧 Listen now:

YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/v0hjJ28VCyI

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7N2ta1DR69lKyigwuc3GGC?si=GpZxdpA6SzWE8h1-FqUflw

 Let’s stop watering down neurodivergence — and start getting real about support.

06/07/2025

🎙️NEW PODCAST EPISODE 🧠 Hormones + Neurodivergence: The Missing Conversation

Ever wondered why your ADHD seems worse before your period? Or why puberty or menopause brought your autistic traits roaring forward?

It’s not just you — it’s brain chemistry.�
Oestrogen literally impacts dopamine + executive function.

That means your focus, mood, sensory tolerance, and even how well ADHD meds work can all change with your cycle or life stage.

In my latest podcast episode, I’m unpacking:�✨ The latest evidence on how hormones shape ADHD & autism�🛠 Tools to support yourself (or others) through cycles, puberty & menopause�💭 And a few raw reflections from my own life

🎧 Listen on Spotify or YouTube.�🎙️ Listen now:�👉 Spotify link - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0VMRI5nLB0GJwdO33y7I9q?si=MSduT9xpT2KutgVrTGDzHg�👉 YouTube link - https://youtu.be/Zj7Ydk-0kGo
REGISTER FOR LIVE EVENT HERE: https://www.thebrightcentre.com/hormones-and-neurodivergence

And if this hits home, join me this week for my live webinar — we’re diving even deeper into tools for every hormonal season. ✅ LINK IN STORY ✅

Let’s stop blaming ourselves, and start understanding our brilliant, complex bodies.

01/06/2025

📢 New Episode Alert! 🧠 “Neurodiversity” is trending — but are we really using the words with care? ✅ LINK IN BIO & STORIES TO LISTEN ✅

In this week’s episode of Navigating Our Neuroverse, I’m pulling back the curtain on the buzzwords we hear all the time in the neurodiversity space.

⚡ “Masking”

⚡ “Executive Dysfunction”

⚡ “Stimming”

⚡ “RSD”

⚡”Hyperfocus”

⚡ “Thinking differently” (but… at what cost?)

Too often, these terms get watered down or misused — and that can do more harm than good. This episode is a call to slow down, learn deeply, and honour the real lived experiences behind the words.

🎙️ I share:

✔️ Evidence-based definitions

✔️ Tools to use these terms responsibly

✔️ Personal reflections from the ND coaching world and lived experience

💬 Let’s move beyond surface-level awareness.

Let’s make language mean something again.

👉 Listen now:

[https://youtu.be/kPHFk5P6mOY](https://youtu.be/kPHFk5P6mOY)

[https://open.spotify.com/episode/1TOComoioddBIr7SUyn2t9?si=_NMYWTFnQgmVYhESOg6rpg](https://open.spotify.com/episode/1TOComoioddBIr7SUyn2t9?si=_NMYWTFnQgmVYhESOg6rpg)

🎧 Beyond the Buzzwords: What Neurodiversity Terms Really Mean (and Why It Matters)

01/06/2025

📢 New Episode Alert! 🧠 “Neurodiversity” is trending — but are we really using the words with care?

In this week’s episode of Navigating Our Neuroverse, I’m pulling back the curtain on the buzzwords we hear all the time in the neurodiversity space.

⚡ “Masking”
⚡ “Executive Dysfunction”
⚡ “Stimming”
⚡ “RSD"
⚡"Hyperfocus"
⚡ “Thinking differently” (but… at what cost?)

Too often, these terms get watered down or misused — and that can do more harm than good. This episode is a call to slow down, learn deeply, and honour the real lived experiences behind the words.

🎙️ I share:
✔️ Evidence-based definitions
✔️ Tools to use these terms responsibly
✔️ Personal reflections from the ND coaching world and lived experience

💬 Let’s move beyond surface-level awareness.
Let’s make language mean something again.

👉 Listen now:
https://youtu.be/kPHFk5P6mOY

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1TOComoioddBIr7SUyn2t9?si=_NMYWTFnQgmVYhESOg6rpg

🎧 Beyond the Buzzwords: What Neurodiversity Terms Really Mean (and Why It Matters)

27/05/2025

Navigating Neurodiversity in a Neurotypical World (Autism, ADHD & AuDHD)
🌍 Feeling like the world just doesn’t fit? You’re not imagining it.

If you’re autistic, ADHD, or AuDHD — you’ve probably spent your life trying to function in systems that weren’t built for your brain.
💡 Ever felt like this?
✨ You’re masking just to “pass” as normal
✨ You’re exhausted from constant overwhelm or sensory overload
✨ You’re told you’re too sensitive, too blunt, too disorganised, too emotional
✨ You’re trying so hard, but still feel behind

🔗 Join me TOMORROW – Wednesday 28th May at 8pm for this life-changing webinar:
“Navigating Neurodiversity in a Neurotypical World”

We'll unpack:
✅ Why daily life can feel so hard for neurodivergent people
✅ What causes burnout, shutdowns, and emotional dysregulation
✅ The truth about executive function, masking, and social rules
✅ Tools to help you thrive — not just survive

Whether you’re diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or just exploring — you’re welcome here. 🧠💬

🔗 Sign up now: https://www.thebrightcentre.com/navigating-neurodiversity-neurotypical-world

💬 Tag a friend who needs to see this.

25/05/2025

🚨 New Podcast Episode 🚨“The Hidden ‘H’: How ADHD Looks Different in Adults — And What We Can Do About It”

We’re still living in a world where most people think ADHD = loud, disruptive kids. But the truth is, ADHD doesn’t go away in adulthood — it just looks different.

In this episode of Navigating Our Neuroverse, I’m unpacking: ✨ The difference between internal & external hyperactivity 🧠 Why adult ADHD is still widely misunderstood 💡 Tools to help you not just cope — but thrive 💬 Real talk from lived experience + professional expertise

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, misunderstood, or doubted your ADHD diagnosis (or self-diagnosis), this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. 🔗 https://youtu.be/SvQ1cM6-f2I
🔗 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2pmg0KdhNeyRu5xdQHOvOI?si=0tQz8vu_QjWmgx9uV1BqYA

🧡LINKS IN BIO & STORY🧡

25/05/2025

🚨 New Podcast Episode 🚨�“The Hidden ‘H’: How ADHD Looks Different in Adults — And What We Can Do About It”

We’re still living in a world where most people think ADHD = loud, disruptive kids. But the truth is, ADHD doesn’t go away in adulthood — it just looks different.

In this episode of Navigating Our Neuroverse, I’m unpacking:�
✨ The difference between internal & external hyperactivity�
🧠 Why adult ADHD is still widely misunderstood�
💡 Tools to help you not just cope — but thrive�
💬 Real talk from lived experience + professional expertise
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, misunderstood, or doubted your ADHD diagnosis (or self-diagnosis), this one’s for you.
🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.�
🔗 https://youtu.be/SvQ1cM6-f2I
🔗 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2pmg0KdhNeyRu5xdQHOvOI?si=0tQz8vu_QjWmgx9uV1BqYA

14/05/2025

Seriously…60 Never Did Look SO Good! 🥰🔥🥳 Happy Happy Happy Birthday to this wonderful lady I get to call my Mum! 💕

Happy 60th to the woman who has been my constant in every storm, my biggest comfort, and the quiet strength behind so many of my steps.

From the outside, people might see you as kind, fun, strong, and beautiful (because you are all those things). But what I see and feel is so much more. I see the way you’ve stood by me through every twist and turn of my slightly unconventional life. I see the way you’ve never judged, never wavered, and always welcomed me with open arms, even when I always gatecrash your romantic holidays 😅.

You’ve supported me through the tough times, the confusing times, the “what was I thinking?” times and never once made me feel anything but loved. Your words have lifted me when I’ve been low, your hugs have healed things I couldn’t explain, and your quiet belief in me has given me the courage to keep going when it felt hard.

I don’t know how I got lucky enough to have a mum like you, but I’ll spend my whole life being grateful.

You are, and always will be, my greatest comfort, my truest home, and my heart’s favourite person.

I love you beyond measure.
Your baby girl (and let’s not pretend—your favourite)
🤪🤣

07/04/2025

The Intention-Action Gap - Why can’t I just DO the thing?

Ever said, ‘I want to do it… I just can’t seem to start’? That’s not laziness. That’s called the intention-action gap — and it’s so common in ADHD and neurodivergence.

It’s that frustrating gap between knowing what you want to do… and actually doing it.

Our brains aren’t broken — but we do struggle with executive functioning. That’s the mental system that helps with planning, prioritising, and starting tasks.

You can want to do something and still feel totally stuck. And that’s valid. It’s neurological, not a moral failing.

If you’ve ever felt paralysed even with the best intentions — drop a comment. You are not alone.
in part 2 tomorrow — we’ll break down what’s actually going on in the brain.

✅ If you have any specific questions about this topic whether for yourself or a loved one please DM me so that I can answer them for you this week as I dive into this area.

Tanya ✨

01/04/2025

💙 Tomorrow is - a day when conversations about autism take centre stage. But for autistic individuals and their families, autism isn’t something to “raise awareness” about once a year. It’s a lived experience every single day.

👦🏼 For the autistic child who is constantly misunderstood at school (my nephews, friends children and clients)
👩🏽‍💻 For the autistic professional navigating sensory overload in an open-plan office (my friends and clients)
🙏🏽 For the late-diagnosed adult finally making sense of a lifetime of challenges—and strengths (me, many family members, friends and clients)

Too often, the focus is on awareness rather than acceptance and action. True progress happens when workplaces, schools, and society don’t just acknowledge autism for a day but work to create environments where autistic individuals can thrive every day.

💡 What does real support look like?
- It looks like workplaces that embrace different communication styles and offer adjustments without hesitation.
- It looks like schools that see a struggling child and ask, "What do they need?" instead of, "Why aren’t they behaving?"
- It looks like a world that stops expecting autistic individuals to mask their differences and instead adapts to be more inclusive.

So, as World Autism Awareness Day comes around, I challenge you to go beyond awareness. How can you make meaningful change - not just on one day, but every day?

Here is how.....

Sign up for this free webinar: BEYOND AWARENESS: Understanding Autism in Depth

🗓Date: Wednesday 23rd April
⏰ Time: 8-9pm (BST)
📍Register for this live event here: https://calendly.com/thebrightcentre/beyond-awareness-understanding-autism/2025-04-23T20:00:00+01:00?preview_source=et_card&month=2025-04&date=2025-04-23
Let’s make every day an autism day 🌍💙

31/03/2025

💙On 2nd April it’s world autism awareness day so this week I’m doing a deep dive into autism

Im going to start this weeks topic off with some unknowns about autism:

1. Autism is a Spectrum
Autism presents differently in each individual, ranging from requiring significant support to living independently. It’s important to recognise the diverse needs within the autism community.

2. Sensory Sensitivities
Many autistic individuals have heightened sensitivities to sensory input, like lights or sounds, leading to overwhelm or anxiety. Around 90% of autistic people experience sensory processing challenges.

3. Communication Support
Some autistic individuals are non-speaking or struggle with communication.

4. Mental Health
Autistic people are more likely to experience mental health issues like anxiety and depression, with around 40% having co-occurring conditions.

5. Gender Differences
Autism often presents differently in females, leading to underdiagnosis or misdiagnosis. Girls may mask symptoms, resulting in later diagnoses and more severe mental health challenges.

6. Strengths of Autistic Individuals
Autistic individuals often have strengths like attention to detail, memory, and focus on special interests, excelling in fields like technology and art.

7. Early Intervention
Early intervention improves outcomes in communication and social skills.

8. Autism and Employment
Autistic adults often face challenges in the workplace but can thrive with support.

PLUS

Sign up for this free webinar: BEYOND AWARENESS: Understanding Autism in Depth

Date: Wednesday 23rd April
Time: 8-9pm (BST)
Link: https://calendly.com/thebrightcentre/exploring-the-path-to-emotional-regulation-clone/2025-04-23T20:00:00+01:00?preview_source=et_card&month=2025-04&date=2025-04-23

Tanya ✨

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