You might have heard of the term "digital wellness", and for those of us with ADHD it's way more than just a buzzword - it's a necessity! That's why this week's episode of The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast, we're unpacking how we can support our neurodivergent brains that are wired for stimulation!

In this episode, we’re joined by Laura Willis, a digital wellness coach, speaker, and advocate! Her work focuses on helping individuals and families take back control of their screen time through mindfulness, boundaries, and education to step away from social media and reclaim mental clarity

We explore the addictive nature of phones and why constant digital use can impact our focus. Laura offers practical, actionable tools to manage screen time, reduce stress, and foster healthier digital habits, for both adults and kids.

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

Key Takeaways:

What is digital wellness, and why it matters, especially for ADHD brains
Laura's journey away from social media and how it impacted her mental health
The role of schools and parents in guiding healthy screen use.
The HARMONY acronym for building better digital habits
How to foster a family culture of open conversations around tech.
Recognising our own phone use behaviour to model to kids
Setting boundaries like screen-free times to support attention and reduce stress
Using tools like pen and paper to boost memory and avoid digital distractions.
Exploring digital presentism and taking personal responsibility for tech use
The impact of digital culture on high-stress professions like law and finance.

From parenting tips to workplace boundaries, this conversation is packed with insight, warmth, and encouragement for anyone seeking more presence and peace in a tech-saturated world.

Timestamps:

02:29: The Journey to Digital Wellness
07:18: Navigating Technology and Mental Health
15:29: Starting the Conversation with Children about Technology
19:10: Navigating Technology and Relationships
24:56: Finding Digital Harmony and Balance in Parenting and Technology
33:38: The Importance of Screen-Free Breaks
36:28: Reclaiming Our Digital Independence
41:47: The Impact of Digital Wellbeing on Professional Life

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Inside the More Yourself Membership, you’ll be able to:

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
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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.

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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.

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