In this very first episode of Meltdowns, Menopause and Magic, Tanya and Emma sit down with author, coach and long-time entrepreneur Lisa Corduff for a deeply honest conversation about midlife, neurodivergence, grief, identity, and the pressure to live life “the right way.”
Emma shares the story of how joining one of Lisa's programs years ago helped Emma shift from shame and perfectionism into a different relationship with time, productivity and self-acceptance. From there, the conversation unfolds into something many women will recognise: the tension between societal expectations and the reality of living with an ADHD or neurodivergent brain.
Together they explore:
Why the pressure to be productive can push women toward burnout
Learning to trust your instincts instead of external “rules” for success
The grief, identity shifts and self-questioning that often come in midlife
How neurodivergent women often build businesses and lives differently
Why rest, novelty and fun can be powerful strategies for momentum
The freedom that comes from letting go of perfection and doing things your own way
Lisa also reflects on navigating grief after losing her husband, the long road back to energy and creativity, and how she’s rebuilding momentum in her life in a way that honours her brain, her family and her capacity.
This episode is full of laughter, honesty and those moments of recognition that remind us we’re not alone.
✨ At the end of the conversation, Tanya, Emma and Lisa share their recent “magic moments” — small glimpses of joy that help anchor us in the midst of complex lives.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing life differently… or wondered if maybe the rules were never written for you in the first place — this conversation will feel like sitting at the kitchen table with friends who truly get it.
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