Welcome to Self® Unmasked with Dr Hayley D Quinn

Dr Hayley D Quinn

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.

  1. Apr 22

    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

    10 min
  2. Feb 25

    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

    38 min
  3. Feb 18

    It Works If You Do It Your Way

    One of the best things about being your own boss? You can work in your pyjamas and that's exactly what I'm doing in this episode! But it's about so much more than just comfort, it's about recognising that you get to make the rules now. You can choose your hours, work under a blanket if that soothes your nervous system, and build routines that actually suit you. This episode is a gentle reminder that when you run your own business, you don't have to follow someone else's version of how things "should" be done. Let's talk about creating a sustainable way of working that honours who you are and what you need. 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 Introduction 01:44 Challenging the "professional" rulebook 03:08 Honouring your nervous system and sensory needs at work 03:46 You are the boss of you: Creating sustainable business standards 04:37 Finding what works for your unique self 05:36 A message for "Future You" 06:07 Final thoughts and resources 06:56 How we can work together and a gentle reminder

    10 min
  4. Feb 4

    What is Self-Neglect?

    I am absolutely thrilled to share that today is officially publication day for From Self-Neglect to Self-Compassion! To celebrate, I wanted to do something a little different for the podcast this week. Instead of a standard business tip or strategy, I sat down to read you one of the excerpts from the book. You know that part of you that gets snarky, "prickly", or just plain rude when you are stressed? I call that part of me my inner hedgehog and that part of you needs a hug just as much as the other parts. Pop your earbuds in for a short, honest reading about why befriending your shadow side is the game changer you didn't know you needed. Links to Dr Hayley D Quinn Resources Reclaim Your Time and Energy: 6 Key Boundaries for Women Business Owners Book now available: https://drhayleydquinn.com/product/book/ Link to podcast mailing list: https://drhayleydquinn.com/podcast/ Join Time To Thrive In Person Retreat https://drhayleydquinn.myflodesk.com/retreat Download here, completely FREE! https://drhayleydquinn.com/resources/ 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 Introduction 01:44 Publication Day! 02:13 The Hidden Danger of Accumulating Self-Neglect 03:31 Why Wellness is a Business Necessity, Not a Luxury 03:52 Befriending Your Shadow Side 05:48 Moving Out of the "Threat System" and Into Compassion 07:33 Sustainable Well-being: Beyond the Cookie-Cutter Approach 08:48 How to Support the Mission and Share the Love 09:55 Outro

    13 min

About

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.