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Is your workplace working for your brain, or is your brain constantly working to survive your workplace?

From buzzing lights and noisy offices to overwhelming environments and the dreaded open-plan workspace, sensory overload at work is very real. But how much responsibility do employers have to make things better?

In this episode of SEND it. Brains at Work, Steph and Claire explore what sensory-friendly workplaces actually look like, why they matter for neurodivergent employees, and how small changes can make a massive difference.

We're also diving into the Saunders v Peloton employment tribunal case, exploring what happens when sensory needs aren't properly supported and what the Equality Act 2010 says about reasonable adjustments.

Expect honest experiences, a few sensory disasters, some laughs, and plenty of practical ideas for making workplaces more inclusive.

Because creating a sensory-friendly workplace isn't about making everything perfect. It's about recognising that different brains experience the same environment differently.

🎧 Whether you're neurodivergent, a manager, an HR professional, or simply someone who wants to make work better for everyone, this conversation is for you.

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Ever found yourself thinking, “Why can't I cope with things the way I used to?” What if it's not just perimenopause? What if it's revealing something that's been there all along?

This week on SEND IT: Brains at Work, Steph and Claire dive into the fascinating and often overlooked connection between perimenopause, ADHD, autism and late-discovered neurodivergence.

For many women, their 40s and 50s can bring more than hot flushes and brain fog. Hormonal changes can make masking harder, intensify sensory overwhelm, affect emotional regulation and leave once-reliable coping strategies feeling completely useless.

We're exploring why so many women begin recognising their neurodivergence during midlife, the double whammy of hormones and neurodivergent burnout, and why workplaces need to start having better conversations about support.

We'll also share practical tips for managing cognitive overload, communicating your needs and making everyday working life a little easier.

Expect honest conversations, relatable moments and a reminder that perimenopause doesn't create neurodivergence — but it can help uncover what's been hidden for years.

Whether you're navigating perimenopause yourself, questioning a possible ADHD or autism diagnosis, or supporting someone who is, this conversation is for you.

🎧 Listen now, share with someone who needs to hear it, and join the SEND IT community.

Because understanding different brains shouldn't be complicated.

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Why does everything suddenly feel harder as the seasons change? Darker mornings, rising bills, disrupted routines and endless demands can create the perfect storm for neurodivergent burnout.

In this episode of SEND IT: Brains at Work, Steph and Claire explore why autistic burnout, ADHD burnout and AuDHD burnout can feel different, and how seasonal changes, financial stress, workplace pressures and masking can push our brains beyond their limits.

We discuss the hidden signs of burnout, why everyday tasks can suddenly feel impossible, and how to recognise when you're running on empty.

Plus, we share practical, realistic strategies to reduce overwhelm, manage sensory overload, protect your energy and support neurodivergent wellbeing at work and at home.

Because sometimes the answer isn't to try harder, get more organised or be more productive.

Maybe it's time to stop asking, "Why can't I cope?" and start asking, "How much am I carrying that nobody else can see?"

Listen now and discover why managing burnout starts with reducing the load, not pushing through it.

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