Burnout reclaimer. Late-discovered AuDHDer. Mito-Optimizer..
Hello, I’m Hannah Anstee.
I’m a qualified metabolic health coach with a background as a social worker, educator, and mentor. I’m also a proudly neurodivergent woman — discovered later in life with AuDHD — and a strategist for your cellular energy.
For years, I fought an invisible battle: chronic fatigue, the brain fog of perimenopause, and a nervous system that felt like it was constantly misfiring. I lived in that loop of "pushing through" until I crashed, believing my biology was just something I had to endure.
It wasn't until I stopped fighting my brain and my body, and started understanding the science of my own mitochondria, that everything shifted. I didn't just "manage" my exhaustion; I rebuilt my cellular foundation. I stopped trying to hack my way to health and started working with my biology. I finally found the energy I’d been missing for decades.
Now, I help other neurodivergent, perimenopausal women do the same.
I don’t sell rigid protocols, unsustainable keto trends, or generic wellness advice. I offer something transformative: a deep-dive investigation into your body’s unique energy production, actionable metabolic strategy, and a heartfelt understanding of the brilliant, complex neurodivergent mind.
Why my work has evolved (The missing piece)
Over the past few years, I worked with brilliant women to help them build sustainable businesses.
But I noticed a pattern I couldn’t ignore.
So many of the women I supported were succeeding on paper but quietly collapsing in their living rooms. They were navigating the "second puberty" of perimenopause, the sensory demands of neurodivergence, and profound burnout, all while being told by mainstream medicine that their fatigue was "normal" or "all in their head."
I realised that you cannot build a sustainable life or business on a dysfunctional cellular foundation.
That is why my work has expanded to focus on metabolic health—the master key to nervous system regulation and cognitive clarity. Whether you need to investigate why your energy hits a wall by 3pm, or you’re ready to reclaim your vitality during your hormonal transition, I am here to help you get your power back.
The 3 Ways I Support You
1. For the Individual: The Energy Detective Assessment
The Foundational Pillar.
A one-off, deep-dive assessment where we act as private investigators for your energy. We map out your current metabolic markers and habits to identify the exact bottlenecks keeping you from feeling vibrant.
2. For sustained growth: The 3-Month Metabolic Protocol
The Growth Pillar.
For those who need more support in implementing these biological shifts. We’ll build a personalized, trauma-informed "User Manual" for your metabolism, integrating lifestyle changes that feel safe, not restrictive.
3. The Sanctuary: Metabolic Health Retreats
The Reset Pillar. (Coming soon)
Exclusive, private retreats in the heart of Cambodia designed specifically for the woman who needs to step entirely out of her context to find silence, clarity, and cellular repair.
What’s different about working with me
What sets me apart is the intersection of my lived experience and my rigorous focus on metabolic science. I don’t just look at the bloodwork; I look at the life. I understand that for a sensory-sensitive, neurodivergent brain, standard wellness advice—like restrictive fasting or intense cold therapy—often creates more stress.
I don’t do "one-size-fits-all." I create pathways that respect your food preferences, your energy capacity, and your sensory needs.
I’m especially good at holding space. My decades in social work and coaching mean I know how to navigate the complex, often emotional journey of regaining your health. I know how to sit with the frustration of chronic fatigue and the hope of finally finding answers.
I take the responsibility of your health as seriously as I take the science behind it. Because I work at the intersection of complex biological systems and neurodivergent lived experience, I maintain regular clinical supervision with a highly qualified, experienced Clinical Supervisor who specialises precisely in metabolic health. This ensures that my practice is consistently held to the highest standards of safety, ethics, and efficacy. I am committed to evolving alongside the latest research so that you can trust you are receiving support that is not only compassionate and personalised but backed by rigorous, supervised professional oversight.
Strategy is my special interest. Metabolic science has been my obsession for years. I bring a wealth of knowledge—grounded in the latest research on mitochondria and nervous system health—tailored specifically for women navigating perimenopause alongside neurodivergence.
My work is values-led.
I don’t believe in grinding your way to health with "hacks."
I believe in metabolic liberation. Nervous system safety. Regenerative energy. Self-trust.
I believe your health is the baseline for everything else. I am anti-patriarchal and deeply committed to ensuring that women aren't just surviving, but truly having the energy to live.
If you’re exhausted from experts who don’t "get" your brain, and you’re ready to work with someone who understands both the science and the struggle, this work is for you.
What you can expect when we work together:
Deep-dive inquiry into why your "batteries" are failing to hold a charge
Practical, personalised strategies that respect your neurodivergent preferences—no rigidity
Support for the transition of perimenopause with a lens of compassionate physiology
Conversations with depth—clear, shame-free, and rooted in biological reality
An embodied approach—because regulating your mitochondria is the most effective way to regulate your nervous system
Warmth and grounded support—you are not doing this alone
Ready to get your energy back?
You don’t have to live in a state of perpetual burnout. Whether you need a one-off investigation or a partner for the long haul, there is a clear, proven pathway to cellular healing.
Your Roadmap to Metabolic Safety
A simple, low-pressure path to stop the crash and turn your energy back on.
1
Schedule The Investigation
Secure your spot for a Health Detective Assessment. You don’t need to prepare or "perform"—just bring your story.
2
Stop Guessing, Start Stabilising
We map your metabolic triggers and I give you a simple, low-friction protocol to stabilise your blood sugar and calm your nervous system.
3
Finally Trust Your Body Again
Move from "Survival Mode" to "Safety Mode." Experience a body that supports your life instead of sabotaging it.
Your ND Friendly Assessment Process
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1: THE INTAKE
No Essays Required.
A simple tick-box form to capture your history. No masking or long performing is required before we meet. -
2: THE MAPPING
Identifying Drains.
A 40-minute Zoom session to identify your metabolic "Red Lights" and connect your history to your current symptoms. -
3: THE SENSORY RESET
A Deliberate Pause.
We take a 10-minute "camera off" break mid-call to let your nervous system regulate and process safely. -
4: THE INSIGHT
Strategy.
We return (Audio Only) to build your plan. We pick just two high-impact levers for immediate relief.
Your Roadmap to Relief (The Anti-Overwhelm Timeline)
I intentionally space out your deliverables to protect your energy. We do not "dump" data on a burnt-out brain. We titrate the information so you can actually use it.
► Phase 1: The Immediate Relief (Days 1-7)
Two High-Impact Levers.
Within 7 days of our assessment, you receive just two specific experiments to try. No massive changes. Just the two highest-yield shifts to stabilise your battery quickly.
► Phase 2: The Calibration Check (Week 1)
A "Low-Friction" Email Check-In.
A brief, zero-pressure check-in to see how the experiments are landing. We tweak, adjust, or troubleshoot based on real-world data—not theory.
► Phase 3: The Deep Dive (Week 2)
Analysis & Strategy.
We review the data from your experiments. Only then do we unlock the bigger picture.
► Phase 4: The Full Metabolic Map (Day 14)
Your Complete User Manual.
Once you are stable and trust the process, I hand over your full Metabolic Roadmap and comprehensive resource PDFs. This ensures you have the capacity to receive the plan without the "freeze" response of overwhelm.
Why do I wait 14 days before giving you the full plan?
Because giving a burnt-out nervous system a detailed report on Day 1 is a recipe for paralysis, we prioritise safety and implementation over information. We go slow to go fast.
