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If you’ve spent your life wondering why mindset, strategy and well being advice seems to work for everyone except you, this podcast was made for your neurodivergent brain. This is Welcome to Self® Unmasked where we have compassionate conversations for neurodivergent minds whether you’re autistic have ADHD identify as or AuDHD or you’re simply curious about what neurodivergent well being actually looks like this is a space built for you I’m Dr Hayley D. Quinn, author, speaker coach and a proud late identified AuDHDer with a background as a former PhD qualified Clinical Psychologist. I bring both the clinical depth and the lived experience to every conversation because real understanding has to come from both here we talk about the things that matter including masking burnout self compassion people pleasing and how to build a life that genuinely works for your neurodivergent brain grab your favourite cuppa or put on your walking shoes and join me for bite sized episodes and great guest episodes too. If an episode resonated with you please share it with someone you think will benefit the more we can reach the neurodivergent people who need these conversations the better. A rating or review also goes a long way in helping others find this podcast and I genuinely appreciate every single one if you’d like to explore working together or stay updated with all that’s happening inside Welcome to Self® head to drhayleydquinn.com the link is in the show notes and you can also join the mailing list from there. Please note this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. If you need individual support, please reach out to me or another qualified professional. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode or what you’d like me to cover next you can reach me through the website or find me on socials.

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August 19, 202613 min

Episode #123 The Self-Neglect That You Might Be Ignoring

Self-neglect is something I talk about a lot in my work and in my book, and it’s not the dramatic stuff. This is the kind of self-neglect that accumulates quietly and most of us are doing it without even realising. In this episode I walk through some of what that actually looks like in everyday life and I have a feeling you are going to recognise yourself in more of it than you expect. Links to Dr Hayley D Quinn Resources Website: https://drhayleydquinn.com FREE resource https://drhayleydquinn.com/resources/ Book - From Self-Neglect to Self-Compassion: https://drhayleydquinn.com/product/book/ Join the Welcome to Self®: Compassion Community https://drhayleydquinn.myflodesk.com/community Welcome to Self®: Co-working sessions https://tidycal.com/3oze991/welcome-to-self-co-working-session Link to podcast mailing list: https://drhayleydquinn.com/podcast/ Group Coaching Waitlist: https://drhayleydquinn.myflodesk.com/timetothrivewaitlist Contact me for personalised training / speaking for your organisation or event https://drhayleydquinn.com/contact-me/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhayleydquinn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedIn.com/in/dr-hayley-d-quinn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drhayleydquinn

August 5, 202610 min

Episode #122 Not All Rest Is The Same

In this episode I want to talk about something I see people really struggle with, and that is rest. I think there can be this sense that rest is one particular thing and that it looks a certain way. In this episode I want to challenge that, because rest comes in so many more forms than we tend think about. Physical, creative, sensory, social, cognitive, emotional and spiritual rest each serve a different purpose and become important at different times. Links to Dr Hayley D Quinn Resources Website: https://drhayleydquinn.com FREE resource https://drhayleydquinn.com/resources/ Book - From Self-Neglect to Self-Compassion: https://drhayleydquinn.com/product/book/ Join the Welcome to Self®: Compassion Community https://drhayleydquinn.myflodesk.com/community Welcome to Self®: Co-working sessions https://tidycal.com/3oze991/welcome-to-self-co-working-session Link to podcast mailing list: https://drhayleydquinn.com/podcast/ Group Coaching Waitlist: https://drhayleydquinn.myflodesk.com/timetothrivewaitlist Contact me for personalised training / speaking for your organisation or event https://drhayleydquinn.com/contact-me/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhayleydquinn LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-hayley-d-quinn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drhayleydquinn

July 22, 202647 min

Episode #121 You are NeuroMagnificent with Chris Fraser

In this episode I sit down with the wonderful Chris Fraser, a therapist with 29 years of experience, a fellow ADHDer, and the person who coined a term Neuromagnificent. Chris and I talk about what it actually means to embrace your neurodivergent brain, not just manage it or accommodate it, but truly see it for the magnificent thing it is. We go deep into the inner critic, shame, self-compassion, and what it feels like to finally stop hiding the parts of yourself that the world has told you are too much or not enough. I hope there is something in here that helps you see yourself a little differently. A gentle note, this episode touches on themes of shame, self criticism and the emotional experience of growing up neurodivergent, so please take care of yourself as you listen. Links to Dr Hayley D Quinn Resources Website: https://drhayleydquinn.com FREE resource https://drhayleydquinn.com/resources/ Book - From Self-Neglect to Self-Compassion: https://drhayleydquinn.com/product/book/ Join the Welcome to Self®: Compassion Community https://drhayleydquinn.myflodesk.com/community Welcome to Self®: Co-working sessions https://tidycal.com/3oze991/welcome-to-self-co-working-session Link to podcast mailing list: https://drhayleydquinn.com/podcast/ Group Coaching Waitlist: https://drhayleydquinn.myflodesk.com/timetothrivewaitlist Contact me for personalised training / speaking for your organisation or event https://drhayleydquinn.com/contact-me/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhayleydquinn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedIn.com/in/dr-hayley-d-quinn-43386533 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drhayleydquinn Links to Chris Fraser's Resources Website: https://www.cmcollab.com/chris-fraser Book: https://www.amazon.com/Freedom-Mindful-Compassion-Chaotic-Purpose-driven/dp/0578526956

July 8, 202616 min

Episode #120 Reflections On Late Diagnosis - Part 2

In this episode I continue sharing my late diagnosis journal, picking up where part one left off and following the months after receiving my AuDHD diagnosis. Reading back these entries has been a beautiful reflective experience for me, and I wanted to share them with you in the hope that there is something in here that feels helpful, whether you have recently received your own diagnosis, have known for a while, or are simply curious about what this journey looks like from the inside. Links to Dr Hayley D Quinn Resources Website: https://drhayleydquinn.com FREE resource https://drhayleydquinn.com/resources/ Book - From Self-Neglect to Self-Compassion: https://drhayleydquinn.com/product/book/ Join the Welcome to Self®: Compassion Community https://drhayleydquinn.myflodesk.com/community Welcome to Self®: Co-working sessions https://tidycal.com/3oze991/welcome-to-self-co-working-session Link to podcast mailing list: https://drhayleydquinn.com/podcast/ Group Coaching Waitlist: https://drhayleydquinn.myflodesk.com/timetothrivewaitlist Contact me for personalised training / speaking for your organisation or event https://drhayleydquinn.com/contact-me/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhayleydquinn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedIn.com/in/dr-hayley-d-quinn-43386533 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drhayleydquinn The Lifestyle Solution: Strategies for Perimenopause Webinar: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1611227

June 24, 202616 min

Episode #119 Reflections on Late Diagnosis - Part 1

In this deeply personal solo episode, I share my own late identification journey as an autistic woman with ADHD by reading directly from the journal entries I wrote in the weeks and months following my diagnosis, the real, unfiltered reflections I never expected anyone else to read. This is part one of a two part series, with part two following in a fortnight. Whether you are neurodivergent yourself, recently identified, simply curious, or supporting someone who is navigating this, I hope there is something in this episode for you. Links to Dr Hayley D Quinn Resources Website: https://drhayleydquinn.com FREE resource https://drhayleydquinn.com/resources/ Book - From Self-Neglect to Self-Compassion: https://drhayleydquinn.com/product/book/ Join the Welcome to Self®: Compassion Community https://drhayleydquinn.myflodesk.com/community Welcome to Self®: Co-working sessions https://tidycal.com/3oze991/welcome-to-self-co-working-session Link to podcast mailing list: https://drhayleydquinn.com/podcast/ Group Coaching Waitlist: https://drhayleydquinn.myflodesk.com/timetothrivewaitlist Contact me for personalised training / speaking for your organisation or event https://drhayleydquinn.com/contact-me/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhayleydquinn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedIn.com/in/dr-hayley-d-quinn-43386533 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drhayleydquinn

June 10, 202610 min

Episode #118 Welcome to Self® Unmasked: A New Chapter

Welcome back to season 11 of the podcast! Something has changed, but a lot of things still remain the same. If you've been here from the start, you know this podcast has evolved before. It's evolved again and I'm so excited to share this new chapter with you. In this episode I'm talking about why I made the shift, what it means, and what's still at the heart of everything I do. If you're new here, welcome. If you've been here all along, thank you for coming along on this journey with me. Links to Dr Hayley D Quinn Resources Website: https://drhayleydquinn.com FREE resource https://drhayleydquinn.com/resources/ Book - From Self-Neglect to Self-Compassion: https://drhayleydquinn.com/product/book/ Join the Welcome to Self®: Compassion Community https://drhayleydquinn.myflodesk.com/community Welcome to Self®: Co-working sessions https://tidycal.com/3oze991/welcome-to-self-co-working-session Link to podcast mailing list: https://drhayleydquinn.com/podcast/ Group Coaching Waitlist: https://drhayleydquinn.myflodesk.com/timetothrivewaitlist Contact me for personalised training / speaking for your organisation or event https://drhayleydquinn.com/contact-me/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhayleydquinn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedIn.com/in/dr-hayley-d-quinn-43386533 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drhayleydquinn

April 22, 202610 min

Episode #117 When Less Creates More - Season Finale

As women, we're often looking for the next thing to add. The next strategy, habit, or tool that's finally going to make everything click into place. It comes from a good place, we care deeply about what we do. Someone came to me not knowing what she needed to add to her life to thrive. What became clear as we talked? She didn't need to add a single thing. It's what she'd been removing that now allows her to thrive. You deserve to be looked after, with the same care and attention you pour into everything else. I know this because I've lived it. The past few weeks have been busy, and somewhere in the middle of it all, I had to make a choice. I chose rest. I chose myself. Links to Dr Hayley D Quinn Resources Reclaim Your Time and Energy: 6 Key Boundaries for Women Business Owners Download here, completely FREE! https://drhayleydquinn.com/resources/ Book now available: https://drhayleydquinn.com/product/book/ Join Time To Thrive In Person Retreat https://drhayleydquinn.myflodesk.com/retreat Link to podcast mailing list: https://drhayleydquinn.com/podcast/ Group Coaching Waitlist: https://drhayleydquinn.myflodesk.com/timetothrivewaitlist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhayleydquinn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedIn.com/in/dr-hayley-d-quinn-43386533 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drhayleydquinn 00:00 Intro 01:46 The unexpected reality of my busy few weeks and the hidden toll it took. 02:22 Why I wrestled with the guilt of taking a much needed step back. 03:04 Here is a sneak peek at the new direction for Season 11. 04:09 The surprising conversation that completely changed how I view what it means to truly thrive. 05:13 Why planting more seeds is not always the answer to sustainable business growth. 05:32 The powerful questions you need to ask yourself right now about letting go. 06:37 Some lovely news for those who prefer a gentler way to consume content. 07:37 How to stay connected

March 11, 202639 min

Episode #116 A BTS look at From Self-Neglect to Self-Compassion

Have you ever felt a quiet nudge telling you that there is a gentler way forward? In this episode, I'm joined by my dear friend and colleague Emily Wilkinson to share the heart-centred story of how my debut book finally found its way into the world. We talk about the "flow" that allowed me to write from a place of depth and sustainable growth, rather than forcing myself into a box that didn't fit. I also reflect on the delicate balance of sharing my own lived experience to offer you hope and validation, while always prioritising the sense of safeness and privacy that allows us all to heal. Links to Dr Hayley D Quinn Resources Reclaim Your Time and Energy: 6 Key Boundaries for Women Business Owners Download here, completely FREE! https://drhayleydquinn.com/resources/ Book now available: https://drhayleydquinn.com/product/book/ Link to podcast mailing list: https://drhayleydquinn.com/podcast/ Group Coaching Waitlist: https://drhayleydquinn.myflodesk.com/timetothrivewaitlist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhayleydquinn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedIn.com/in/dr-hayley-d-quinn-43386533 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drhayleydquinn

March 4, 202610 min

Episode #115 Simple Ways To Care For Your Future Self

In this bite-sized solo episode, I'm bringing you real answers from real people. Fresh off the first stop of my book tour on the Sunshine Coast, I'm sharing the responses from a heartfelt group activity I ran at my live event, where attendees reflected on one simple but powerful question Links to Dr Hayley D Quinn Resources Reclaim Your Time and Energy: 6 Key Boundaries for Women Business Owners Download here, completely FREE! https://drhayleydquinn.com/resources/ Book now available: https://drhayleydquinn.com/product/book/ Link to podcast mailing list: https://drhayleydquinn.com/podcast/ Group Coaching Waitlist: https://drhayleydquinn.myflodesk.com/timetothrivewaitlist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhayleydquinn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedIn.com/in/dr-hayley-d-quinn-43386533 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drhayleydquinn 00:00 – Intro 01:44 – Reflections from the Sunshine Coast Book Tour 02:07 – The Wisdom Wall 03:03 – The Core Question 03:18 – Real-Life Examples of Radical Self-Care 04:47 – The Psychology of Prioritisation: Moving Beyond Intentions 05:27 – Micro-Resets: The Power of 10 Soothing Breaths 05:42 – Learning to Rest Without the Weight of Guilt 06:16 – Reclaiming Your Time for Personal Well-being 06:42 – Connect with the Community: Instagram & Future Tour Date 07:30 – Time to Thrive In-Person Retreat 08:13 – Final Thoughts

February 25, 202638 min

Episode #114 What We Need To Know About Peri/Menopause with Sarah Gray

What if the brain fog, mood shifts, weight changes, and sense of losing yourself weren't signs that something was wrong with you, but signs that your body was going through one of the most significant transitions of your life? In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Gray, pharmacist, nutritionist, certified menopause practitioner, and author of It's Not You, It's Perimenopause. With over 25 years in health and wellness, Sarah has built a reputation as one of Australia's most trusted voices in science-based perimenopause care and this conversation is packed with the kind of honest, practical insight that so many of you have been desperately searching for. Links to Dr Hayley D Quinn Resources Reclaim Your Time and Energy: 6 Key Boundaries for Women Business Owners Download here, completely FREE! https://drhayleydquinn.com/resources/ Book now available: https://drhayleydquinn.com/product/book/ Join Time To Thrive In Person Retreat https://drhayleydquinn.myflodesk.com/retreat Link to podcast mailing list: https://drhayleydquinn.com/podcast/ Group Coaching Waitlist: https://drhayleydquinn.myflodesk.com/timetothrivewaitlist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhayleydquinn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedIn.com/in/dr-hayley-d-quinn-43386533 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drhayleydquinn Links's to Sarah Gray's Resources @the_nutrition_pharmacist (IG and FB) https://thenutritionpharmacist.com/perimenopause-book 00:00 – Introduction 06:01 – Early Signs & Misdiagnosis: Why Perimenopause is Often Missed 08:10 – The Business Impact: Brain Fog, Burnout, and the "Sandwich Generation" 11:30 – Identity & Community: Finding Your Village When You Feel "Out of Your Skin" 14:57 – The "Cake Analogy": Why Generic Advice Fails & How to Build Your Recipe 22:04 – Neurodivergence & Hormones: When Old Coping Strategies Stop Working 29:20 – Self-Care for the Helper & Wisdom from Your 80-Year-Old Self 34:46 – Resources & Conclusion