The Midlife Reroute
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1. Lifelong “Mysteries” Start to Make Sense
Many people 50+ (especially women) grew up before ADHD, autism, and other forms of neurodivergence were commonly diagnosed—especially if they were bright, “high-functioning,” or good at masking.
At this stage, people often look back and think:
“Wow, that’s why school was so exhausting.”
“No wonder I burned out at that job.”
“I thought everyone had that constant inner dialogue.”
“That wasn’t laziness or anxiety—it was executive dysfunction.”
2. Burnout, Anxiety, and Chronic Fatigue
Undiagnosed neurodivergence often leads to:
Decades of masking (i.e. acting “normal” to fit in)
Chronic overcompensating to meet expectations
Never-ending self-criticism or perfectionism
By midlife, the nervous system can be fried. This can look like:
Exhaustion even after rest
Irritability or mood swings
Sensory sensitivity getting worse
“Shutdowns” or feeling like you just can’t cope anymore
3. Hormonal Shifts Intensify Symptoms
Menopause and perimenopause can bring a sharp uptick in:
Brain fog
Focus and memory issues
Emotional regulation problems
If someone was already neurodivergent, this can feel like everything is suddenly getting harder, even if they managed well before.
4. A Time of Deep Reflection & “Aha” Moments
Many 50+ women get diagnosed after their kids do. Or they start researching neurodiversity and see themselves in every list or podcast.
This realization can bring:
Grief for lost time or missed support
Relief and self-compassion
A new path forward that honors their brain
5. Opportunity for Healing & Alignment
The beauty of being 50+ is: you often care less about what others think. This makes it the perfect time to:
Redesign your life around your strengths
Drop the pressure to be “normal”
Support your brain with lifestyle, nutrition, structure, or even coaching
Finally stop apologizing for how you work best
6. Get an HTMA done to support your brain from a functional stantpoint!
Perhaps exploring what your brain needs from a mineral standpoint of if there are other issues at play is helpful. Check out my program that includes an HTMA as a great place to start.
