DiscoverNourishing Neurodivergence Podcast48. The Hidden Link: Hormones, PCOS, and Neurodivergence with Bailey Pilant MS, LMHC
48. The Hidden Link: Hormones, PCOS, and Neurodivergence with Bailey Pilant MS, LMHC

48. The Hidden Link: Hormones, PCOS, and Neurodivergence with Bailey Pilant MS, LMHC

Update: 2025-09-03
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  • In this episode, Sam welcomes Bailey Pilant, a licensed mental health counselor and certified ADHD clinical therapist, to discuss the complex relationship between hormones, ADHD, and women’s mental health. Bailey specializes in neurodivergent-affirming care for adult women and is passionate about raising awareness around the unique challenges women face, especially regarding cycle syncing and hormone-related concerns.

    • What We Cover:

    • Bailey’s personal journey with ADHD, autism, and PCOS, and how it led her to specialize in this field.
    • The science behind hormone cycles and their impact on executive functioning and ADHD symptoms.
    • How PCOS and other neuroendocrine disorders can complicate ADHD and mental health.
    • The importance of understanding the overlap between different conditions and why women’s health is often oversimplified or dismissed.
    • PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), its symptoms, and its connection to neurodivergence.
    • Practical strategies for cycle syncing: tracking hormones, adjusting routines, and building self-compassion.
    • The impact of societal messaging and marketing on women’s perceptions of their own health and productivity.

  • Connect with Bailey:
    Instagram/TikTok: @thewavecounseling
    Website: thewavecounseling.com

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    Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only. This episode is not a replacement for individualized nutrition counseling from a registered dietitian or medical care from another medical provider.

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    48. The Hidden Link: Hormones, PCOS, and Neurodivergence with Bailey Pilant MS, LMHC

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