The Mind Fitness Doctor with Dr Robyn Charlton: Helping Women navigate ADHD in the Perimenopause.

Dr. Robyn Charlton
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There is a specific kind of exhaustion that occurs when ADHD meets perimenopause. It can feel like the ground is shifting under your feet just when you thought you had it all figured out. This is the MindFitness Dr podcast—a quiet, dedicated space for clarity, evidence-based tools, and a roadmap through these hormonal shifts. I'm your host, and together, we’re going to get your brain back on your side. Let's begin."

  1. 07/16/2025

    Week 1 – What Is Self-Compassion? | Workshop | Healing the Healers

    As a woman in the medical field, my journey with mindful self-compassion has become integral to my personal and professional well-being. It has also been tbe key to me healing from burnout as a psychiatrist, and allows me to find sanctuary and purpose in medicine. This practice is rooted in three key aspects: mindfulness, common humanity, and a multi-faceted approach to self-kindness that includes being an inner nourisher, a fierce protector, and an inner coach. 1. **Mindfulness**: In my day-to-day life, mindfulness is vital. It's about being fully present and aware of my current state, emotions, and surroundings without harsh judgment. This practice allows me to acknowledge and accept my feelings, whether it's stress, exhaustion, or frustration, with a sense of calm and understanding. It helps me remain centered amidst the chaos of a medical career. 2. **Common Humanity**: Embracing our common humanity has been a source of great comfort. It's the realization that my experiences of inadequacy or hardship are not unique to me. This understanding fosters a sense of belonging and connection with others, especially fellow women in medicine, reminding me that these challenges are a shared human experience. 3. **Self-Kindness**: - **Inner Nourisher**: This aspect of self-kindness involves treating myself with the same care and compassion I would offer a dear friend. It means acknowledging my need for rest, self-care, and emotional support. By nurturing my well-being, I am better equipped to handle the demands of my profession. - **Fierce Protector**: Fierce compassion involves setting boundaries and saying no when necessary. It's about safeguarding my time, energy, and emotional well-being. This protective aspect of self-kindness empowers me to make tough decisions that prioritize my health and peace of mind. - **Inner Coach**: Adopting a growth mindset, I see mistakes as opportunities for learning rather than signs of failure. This inner coach encourages me to approach challenges with curiosity and a focus on learning. It's a kind and motivating force that drives my personal and professional development. These three pillars of mindful self-compassion – mindfulness, common humanity, and a comprehensive approach to self-kindness – have been transformative for me. They help me navigate the complexities of the medical profession, bring back balance to my life, maintain emotional health, and continually evolve and grow in my career and personal life.

  2. 12/30/2023

    Week 1 – What Is Self-Compassion? | Bonus Workshop for Women in Medicine | Healing the Healers

    As a woman in the medical field, my journey with mindful self-compassion has become integral to my personal and professional well-being. It has been the key component to my recovery from burnout as a psychiatrist, and has given me tools to find sanctuary and purpose as I return to practicing clinical medicine. This practice is grounded in three key aspects: mindfulness, common humanity, and a multi-faceted approach to self-kindness that includes being an inner nourisher, a fierce protector, and an inner coach. Mindfulness: In my day-to-day life, mindfulness is vital. It's about being fully present and aware of my current state, emotions, and surroundings without harsh judgment. This practice allows me to acknowledge and accept my feelings, whether it's stress, exhaustion, or frustration, with a sense of calm and understanding. It helps me remain centered amidst the chaos of a medical career. ​ Common Humanity: Embracing our common humanity has been a source of great comfort to me. It's the realization that my experiences of inadequacy or hardship are not unique to me. This understanding fosters a sense of belonging and connection with others, especially fellow women in medicine, reminding me that these challenges are a shared human experience. ​ Self-Kindness: - Inner Nourisher: This aspect of self-kindness involves treating myself with the same care and compassion I would offer a dear friend. It means acknowledging my need for rest, self-care, and emotional support. By nurturing my well-being, I am better equipped to handle the demands of my profession. - Fierce Protector: Fierce compassion involves setting boundaries and saying no when necessary. It's about safeguarding my time, energy, and emotional well-being. This protective aspect of self-kindness empowers me to make tough decisions that prioritize my health and peace of mind. - Inner Coach: Adopting a growth mindset, I see mistakes as opportunities for learning rather than signs of failure. This inner coach encourages me to approach challenges with curiosity and a focus on learning. It's a kind and motivating force that drives my personal and professional development .These three pillars of mindful self-compassion – mindfulness, common humanity, and a comprehensive approach to self-kindness – have been transformative for me. They help me navigate the complexities of my medical career, bring back balance into my life and continually evolve and grow in my career and personal life. This workshop is basically the first week of The Mindful Self Compassion course for Wimen in Medicine. My wish for you, is that you might start to experience some of this in the challenge or join me in the six week Mindful Self Compassion course for Medicine.

  3. 12/30/2023

    Week 1 – What Is Self-Compassion? | Introduction | Healing the Healers Challenge

    Welcome to the Self-Compassion Challenge, tailored especially for women in the demanding field of medicine. This week, we’re focusing on understanding what self-compassion really means for medical professionals like you. This Week’s Focus: What is Self-Compassion? Your Task: Watch our introductory workshop and do the How Would I treat a Friend meditation. Also fill in Kristin Neffs questionnaire to see how self compassionate you are , and whether this changes of the four weeks of the challenge. Reflect: In your journal how you talk differently to yourself than you would to a friend and consider how self-compassion can be a tool in handling the unique stresses of your medical career.Remember, as a caregiver, nurturing your own well-being is as crucial as caring for your patients. If you want to join the challenge/ online course for free then click the link below https://wix.to/kM7A3fz?ref=2_cl

  4. 12/30/2023

    Welcome to Healing the Healers:The Self-Compassion Challenge for Women in Medicine

    Healing the Healers:The Self-Compassion Challenge for Women in Medicine. Welcome to Your Journey of Healing your Mind, Body, and Soul. As a dedicated woman in the field of medicine, you tirelessly care for others. Now, it's time to turn that care inward. Join our Healing the Healers– Self-Compassion Challenge", specially designed to nurture the healers of our world. What is the Healing the Healers Challenge? This four-week program is an invitation to rediscover and nourish yourself. Tailored for women in medicine, the challenge blends mindfulness, self-compassion, and yin yoga, guiding you toward finding your sanctuary amongst the storms of life. Why Embark on This Journey? Focused on You: Specially designed for the unique challenges and pressures faced by women in medicine.Accessible Anywhere: Engage with the challenge via the MindFitness Dr podcast, YouTube channel, and our online course – learn and grow at your convenience. Empowering Community: Connect with fellow women in medicine on a similar path of self-discovery and support. Expert-Led Q and A: Gain guidance from a psychaitrist who has been on the journey to recover from burnout , and is also a Mindful Self Compassion Meditation and Yin Yoga teacher. Your Path to Renewal: Week 1: Begin with exploring the fundamentals of self-compassion and how it can be a powerful tool in your life. Week 2: Challenge and dispel the myths of self-compassion, particularly in the medical profession. Week 3: Embrace fierce self-compassion, learn about assertiveness, and how setting healthy boundaries is self-compassionate. Week 4: Integrate your learnings with self-compassion in action, culminating in a rejuvenating yin yoga session. Exclusive Benefits:Resource Kit: A curated collection of insightful reading materials and a journal for reflections. Weekly Inspirational Emails: Regular encouragement and tips to keep you motivated and engaged. Post-Challenge Q and A: A follow-up session to reflect, share, and plan for ongoing self-care. If you would like access to this free self- compassion challenge https://www.mindfitnessdoctor.co.nz/challenges

  5. 01/20/2023

    Mindful Self-Compassion Practice 5: Compassion with Equanimity : A mediation for burnout

    This is the meditation for week 5 of The Mindful Self- Compassion course for Medicine. Thus week we talk about caregiver fatigue, empathic resonance , vicarious traumatisation and burnout. This meditation helps us take experiential ownership of our own stress, but letting go of others experiential distress.

  6. 06/24/2022

    Mindful Self Compassion Practice 4: Soften, Soothe, Allow

    This is the practice 4 for week 4 if Mindful Self- Compassion for Medicine : Meeting Difficult Emotions in Medicine.We Nanette emotions to tame them and feel them to heal them , by becoming aware of the interoceptive signature of our emotions. We then soften the area physical and soothe the emotion mentally , decreasing the intensity of the emotion.

  7. 06/24/2022

    Mindful Self Compassion Pratice 3: A Compassionate Letter to Myself

    This is Week 3 practice of Mindful Self Compassion for Medicine : Findig our compassionate voice . This can be used in conjunction with the meditation Compassionate Friend. It helps is find that other kinder voice inside our head, apart from our internal critic.

  8. 06/06/2022

    Mindful Self-Compassion Practice 2: Comforting Gestures

    This is the second practice in The Mindful Self- Compassion course for Women in Medicine . We explore the physiology of self- compassion and how simple touch can activate our calming nervous system.

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There is a specific kind of exhaustion that occurs when ADHD meets perimenopause. It can feel like the ground is shifting under your feet just when you thought you had it all figured out. This is the MindFitness Dr podcast—a quiet, dedicated space for clarity, evidence-based tools, and a roadmap through these hormonal shifts. I'm your host, and together, we’re going to get your brain back on your side. Let's begin."

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