Periodisation is a word that comes from sport science. It describes the practice of structuring training across time — varying intensity, volume, and recovery in a deliberate sequence so that the athlete is neither chronically overloaded nor under-stimulated. It is how high-performance sports programmes have been designed for decades.

There's a version of high performance that looks entirely convincing from the outside. A woman who lifts well, manages a demanding career, shows up consistently, and carries herself with the kind of energy that reads as capable and composed. What you can't see — what she may have spent years learning to conceal — is what it's actually costing her. And whether the signals her body has been sending for months, or years, have been acknowledged at all.

Consistency is often framed as a discipline problem. If you could just stick to the plan. If you could just show up no matter what. If you could just repeat the routine. For women with ADHD, this framing misses the point entirely. The challenge is rarely motivation. It’s regulation.

You cannot build sustainable performance on top of a chronically activated nervous system. Recovery isn't optional. It's the work.

Most exercise and health research is based on male physiology. When women are included, cycles are often suppressed with hormonal contraception to reduce variability. The result is a body of evidence that assumes consistency where none exists.

I’ve just released two new solo episodes of The Active Shakti Podcast , and while they explore completely different themes, they both come from the same place - my ongoing exploration of how women can reconnect with their bodies, energy, and power. Each episode invites you to slow down, listen inward, and reflect on what strength really means, beyond aesthetics, numbers, or expectations. 🎧 Episode 1: ADHD, My Body, My Power — Behind the Book This is the most personal episode

I have worked with many women, and over the past year, I have been asking them about their menstrual symptoms. Although there is a diverse range of symptoms, it is clear that many share similarities for each phase. As women, our bodies undergo a fascinating hormonal choreography each month through the menstrual cycle. While menstruation is often associated with mood swings and discomfort, it's essential to recognize the potential impact of these hormonal shifts on exercise pe

In 2020, I was someone who exercised regularly, engaging in dance, weight training, HiiT, and endurance runs. Despite doing everything "right," losing the weight around my abdomen was still a challenge. I had no programme, structure or ritual. Maybe you can relate? Perhaps you've looked in the mirror and noticed a swollen and bloated feeling tummy with muscle tension in your shoulders? But have you ever considered that you might be too anxious, stressed and disconnected from