About the Guest:

Dr. Pansy Lai is a highly experienced mental health General Practitioner based at the Mindsight Clinic in Gordon, Sydney. She has completed a Master's degree in Psychotherapy and integrates medication strategies with trauma-informed psychotherapy in her practice. Dr. Lai specialises in mental health assessments and treatment across various conditions, including adult ADHD. Her approach combines clinical expertise with a deep understanding of interpersonal relationships, making her a trusted physician in her field.



Key Takeaways:
ADHD is increasingly diagnosed in adult women, with many discovering symptoms after their children are diagnosed.
Symptoms of ADHD in adults can include inattentiveness, impulsivity, and emotional dysregulation, often requiring both medication and behavioral strategies for management.
Dr. Pansy Lai stresses the importance of addressing ADHD symptoms with a combination of medication and therapy, leveraging neuroplasticity for long-term management.
Executive function challenges, such as organisation and prioritisation, are common among adults with ADHD.
The journey towards managing ADHD involves maintaining a balanced lifestyle with adequate sleep, nutrition, exercise, and self-care.



Notable Quotes:
"The prevalence of girls and boys getting inattentive subtype is very similar, but boys do get the hyperactive, impulsive, or combined subtype a lot more." - Dr. Pansy Lai
"ADHD affects a lot of the brain pathways… what it affects is the executive function." - Dr. Pansy Lai
"Most people I come across actually really respect the medication they're given." - Dr. Pansy Lai
"The answer to that is, when you're on treatment, it shouldn't actually change who you are. It's not about changing your personality." - Dr. Pansy Lai
"If you or a loved one has some of these symptoms… are you doing the basic things? Are you sleeping? Are you eating?" - Dr. Pansy Lai



Click here to contact Janet & Amelia or ask them a question or click here to contact the She Wasn't Born Yesterday team!

She Wasn’t Born Yesterday, hosted by Janet Evans, a senior advertising creative and Dr Amelia Haines, a sexual and relationship therapist, who have written Australia’s first book on empty nest syndrome called Empty Next.

Visit Empty Nest Chicks for more resources, click here for their book, or join the discussion on Facebook.

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

About the Guest:
Dr. Pansy Lai is a highly experienced mental health General Practitioner based at the <a href="https://mindsightclinic.com.au/">Mindsight Clinic in Gordon, Sydney</a>. She has completed a Master's degree in Psychotherapy and integrates medication strategies with trauma-informed psychotherapy in her practice. Dr. Lai specialises in mental health assessments and treatment across various conditions, including adult ADHD. Her approach combines clinical expertise with a deep understanding of interpersonal relationships, making her a trusted physician in her field.
 
Key Takeaways:
<ul>
<li>ADHD is increasingly diagnosed in adult women, with many discovering symptoms after their children are diagnosed.</li>
<li>Symptoms of ADHD in adults can include inattentiveness, impulsivity, and emotional dysregulation, often requiring both medication and behavioral strategies for management.</li>
<li>Dr. Pansy Lai stresses the importance of addressing ADHD symptoms with a combination of medication and therapy, leveraging neuroplasticity for long-term management.</li>
<li>Executive function challenges, such as organisation and prioritisation, are common among adults with ADHD.</li>
<li>The journey towards managing ADHD involves maintaining a balanced lifestyle with adequate sleep, nutrition, exercise, and self-care.</li>
</ul>
 
Notable Quotes:
<ol>
<li>"The prevalence of girls and boys getting inattentive subtype is very similar, but boys do get the hyperactive, impulsive, or combined subtype a lot more." - Dr. Pansy Lai</li>
<li>"ADHD affects a lot of the brain pathways… what it affects is the executive function." - Dr. Pansy Lai</li>
<li>"Most people I come across actually really respect the medication they're given." - Dr. Pansy Lai</li>
<li>"The answer to that is, when you're on treatment, it shouldn't actually change who you are. It's not about changing your personality." - Dr. Pansy Lai</li>
<li>"If you or a loved one has some of these symptoms… are you doing the basic things? Are you sleeping? Are you eating?" - Dr. Pansy Lai</li>
</ol>
 
Click <a href="mailto:janetevanswriting@gmail.com">here</a> to contact Janet &amp; Amelia or ask them a question or click <a href="https://hope1032.com.au/show/she-wasnt-born-yesterday/">here</a> to contact the She Wasn't Born Yesterday team!
<hr>
She Wasn’t Born Yesterday, hosted by Janet Evans, a senior advertising creative and Dr Amelia Haines, a sexual and relationship therapist, who have written Australia’s first book on empty nest syndrome called Empty Next.
Visit <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EmptyNestChicks">Empty Nest Chicks</a><a href="http://raisingteens.au/"></a> for more resources, click <a href="https://amzn.asia/d/3ro1H7k">here</a> for their book, or join the discussion on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1251288729161718">Facebook</a>.
Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at <a href="http://www.hopepodcasts.com.au/" aria-label="Link hopepodcasts.com.au">hopepodcasts.com.au</a>. And send the team a message via <a href="https://hope1032.com.au/listen/#apps" aria-label="Link Hope 103.2’s app">Hope 103.2’s app</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Hope103.2" aria-label="Link Facebook">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sydneyshope1032/" aria-label="Link Instagram">Instagram</a>.

She Wasn’t Born Yesterday tackles the many unique issues affecting women who are 40+ fabulous.

“Nothing’s off limits and we dive headfirst into topics from homelessness to women using porn, true crime obsession and life after divorce and DV,” says Janet. “We think women (and hopefully guys too) will resonate. 

She Wasn’t Born Yesterday is available on the Hope 103.2 app and major podcast platforms.

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

She Wasn’t Born Yesterday tackles the many unique issues affecting women who are 40+ fabulous.
“Nothing’s off limits and we dive headfirst into topics from homelessness to women using porn, true crime obsession and life after divorce and DV,” says Janet. “We think women (and hopefully guys too) will resonate. 
She Wasn’t Born Yesterday is available on the <a href="https://hope1032.com.au/listen/#apps">Hope 103.2 app</a> and major podcast platforms.
Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at <a href="http://www.hopepodcasts.com.au/">hopepodcasts.com.au</a>. And send the team a message via <a href="https://hope1032.com.au/listen/#apps">Hope 103.2’s app</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Hope103.2">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sydneyshope1032/">Instagram</a>.

She Wasn’t Born Yesterday tackles the many unique issues affecting women who are 40+ fabulous. No topic is too controversial!

She Wasn't Born Yesterday

How do you deal with the ‘pause’? How do you know you’re dating someone with a narcissistic personality disorder? How do you move on from divorce? Behind the scenes of a 40+ influencer and how to reverse the aging process, are just a few topics tackled.

SWBY features Janet Evans, an ex M&C Saatchi advertising creative and Dr Amelia Haines, a sexual and relationship therapist, who have written Australia’s first book on empty nest syndrome called Empty Next. A chance interview on radio station Hope 103.2 about the book inspired the podcast.

“So many unique issues affect women of our age, including empty nest syndrome, and nothing’s off limits in SWBY! We really dive headfirst into them, but hopefully with lightness and relevant wit where possible,” Janet commented. “We were incredibly lucky to chat to some very high profile guests, including CEOs of important organisations, who shared their expertise with us and our audience.”



Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

How do you deal with the ‘pause’? How do you know you’re dating someone with a narcissistic personality disorder? How do you move on from divorce? Behind the scenes of a 40+ influencer and how to reverse the aging process, are just a few topics tackled.
SWBY features Janet Evans, an ex M&amp;C Saatchi advertising creative and Dr Amelia Haines, a sexual and relationship therapist, who have written Australia’s first book on empty nest syndrome called Empty Next. A chance interview on radio station Hope 103.2 about the book inspired the podcast.
“So many unique issues affect women of our age, including empty nest syndrome, and nothing’s off limits in SWBY! We really dive headfirst into them, but hopefully with lightness and relevant wit where possible,” Janet commented. “We were incredibly lucky to chat to some very high profile guests, including CEOs of important organisations, who shared their expertise with us and our audience.”
 
Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

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