Katy Weber: ADHD, Motherhood & Imposter Syndrome

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Aug 28, 2024

Katy Weber, an ADHD advocate, coach, author, and host of the Women & ADHD podcast, shares her personal journey with ADHD and motherhood. She candidly discusses the struggles of late diagnosis and the profound impact of imposter syndrome. Katy reflects on her impulsive launch of her podcast during lockdown, treating it as therapy. The conversation highlights the importance of self-acceptance and the joy found in small moments, along with the community's role in supporting neurodivergence. It's a heartfelt exploration of identity and empowerment.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Navigating ADHD: Identity and Advocacy

03:08 • 20min

Navigating ADHD and Self-Acceptance

23:09 • 20min

Navigating Life with Undiagnosed ADHD

43:03 • 9min

Finding Joy Through Trailers and Puzzles

52:12 • 2min

Finding Glimmers of Joy Amidst ADHD

53:53 • 7min

Celebrating Community and Collaboration in Neurodiversity

01:01:13 • 1min

Having been interviewed by the LEGENDARY Katy Weber on her INCREDIBLE Podcast: Women & ADHD I am honoured to swap roles and have her hop onboard the late ADHD discovery roller coaster with me!

In this interview/chinwag Katy shares her experiences with school struggles and truency, which left her feeling like a failure. Like many, she discovered her neurodivergence during lockdown. She impulsively launched her podcast pre diagnosis(!) and credits its many conversations as her own form of therapy; which have led to her becoming an ADHD expert.

I am so grateful to get to collaborate with Katy once again, and was particularly moved by her all too familiar experience of imposter syndrome post ADHD diagnosis and her relentless drive to strive for 'what's next'.

Trigger Warning: mentions of triggering topics including: depression, anxiety, ED, alcoholism, addiction, mental health struggles, suicide, suicidal ideation, PTSD, Complex trauma and loss of life.
Also contains swearing.

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ADHDUK Medication Shortage
Riyadh Khalaf's self support strategy
Dr James Brown New ADHD Research

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