52: Let’s talk about burnout and supporting neurodivergent bodies with Caitlin Hooper

What happens when you're doing everything for everyone else, but your own body is running on empty?

In this episode, Laetitia is joined by Caitlin Hooper, the Unmasked Naturopath, an Autistic ADHDer, mum, naturopath and nutritionist supporting neurodivergent women.

Drawing on her own experiences of chronic health challenges, parenting and burnout, Caitlin shares why feeling constantly exhausted isn't always as simple as needing more rest.

Together, they explore the connections between hormones, gut health, sleep, stress and nervous system regulation. Caitlin also explains why health advice needs to consider someone's actual capacity, especially when they're already overwhelmed.

From simplifying routines to learning to ask for help, this conversation is a reminder that looking after yourself shouldn't become another exhausting task.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS 👇

🧠 Why burnout is more than just feeling tired

🧠 How hormones, gut health and sleep can affect our wellbeing

🧠 Why health support needs to match your actual capacity

🧠 Why doing less can sometimes be the best place to start

🧠 Recognising the signs that you're becoming overwhelmed

🧠 Learning to ask for help and share the mental load

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ABOUT THE GUEST 👇

Caitlin Hooper is the Unmasked Naturopath, an Autistic ADHDer, mum, qualified naturopath and nutritionist who brings both lived experience and professional knowledge to her work.

After navigating her own chronic health challenges while raising a neurodivergent child with a physical disability, Caitlin built a practice focused on supporting neurodivergent women, particularly mums, with hormones, gut health, mood and burnout.

Her approach is evidence-informed, personalised and neuroaffirming, combining nutrition, herbal medicine and lifestyle support while recognising that everyone's needs and capacity are different.

Caitlin also offers individualised three- and six-month support packages and is developing an online course for neurodivergent women, covering hormones, nervous system support and gut health.

💻 Website: www.unmaskednaturopath.com.au

📸 Instagram: @unmaskednaturopath

ABOUT THE HOST 👇

Laetitia Andrac (Autistic & ADHDer) is an award-winning entrepreneur, international speaker, and podcast host.

She is the bestselling author of Light It: How to Trust Your Intuition and Build a Thriving Business. With over 15 years of experience in consulting, strategy, and innovation, Laetitia has worked with industry leaders like Deloitte and Telstra.

Inspired by my journey as a neurodivergent parent, she co-founded Understanding Zoe, an AI-driven solution dedicated to supporting caregivers of neurodivergent children.

Her passion is creating a more neuroinclusive world, where everyone can thrive—whether in their homes, communities, or workplaces.