Sleep's Role in ADHD Functioning

Have you been struggling to get out of bed lately, stick to your routines or noticed a shift in your mood as the days have got shorter? If your answer is yes, this episode is for you!

In this More Yourself episode, we revisit a clip from my recent workshop about Resting Through the Seasons. We discussed the impact of natural light and seasonal shifts on sleep, circadian rhythm and emotional regulation for women with ADHD. As well as exploring the small changes you can make to have a big impact.

This isn’t about quick wins or productivity hacks. It’s about understanding your body, honouring your needs, and finding rhythms that feel good to you.

My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available, grab your copy here!

Key Takeaways:

• How seasonal changes impact sleep, mood, and energy, especially for women with ADHD
• Why morning light is a natural “medicine” that helps regulate melatonin, mood, and motivation
• The role of circadian rhythms and how to work with your internal clock, not against it
• Why ADHD night owls may struggle more during seasonal shifts
• The influence of hormones (e.g. HRT and progesterone) on sleep quality and emotional regulation
• Tips for creating calming, gentle rituals and a sleep-friendly bedroom environment
• Why acknowledging the impact of seasonal change (without blame) is key to self-compassion

Timestamps:

• 00:00: Understanding Seasonal Changes and Sleep Quality
• 00:26: Understanding ADHD and Circadian Rhythms
• 07:23: The Importance of Morning Light for ADHD Management
• 12:07: The Importance of Evening Routines for Rest and Recovery
• 15:52: Understanding Hormonal Influences on Sleep

If you enjoyed this clip, we'd love you to join us for our next live workshop on 16th December. Explore below to join the More Yourself community.

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• Connect with like-minded women who understand you
• Learn from guest experts and practical tools
• Receive compassionate prompts & gentle reminders
• Enjoy voice-note encouragement from Kate
• Join flexible meet-ups and mentoring sessions
• Access on-demand workshops and quarterly guest expert sessions

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We’ll also be walking through The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit together, exploring nervous system regulation, burnout recovery, RSD, joy, hormones, and self-trust, so the book comes alive in a supportive community setting.

Links and Resources:

• Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].
• Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod
• Listen to my previous episode on Sleep Solutions and Circadian Secrets for ADHD Wellbeing with Lynne Peeples

Kate Moryoussef is a women's ADHD lifestyle and wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner who helps overwhelmed and unfulfilled newly diagnosed ADHD women find more calm, balance, hope, health, compassion, creativity and clarity.