Healers with Hustles Late ADHD diagnosis and becoming herself: Johanna Badenhorst’s shift from psychologist to coach
Jun 5, 2025
58:11
What if your difference wasn’t a flaw to hide, but the very reason you’re in this space to lead differently?
In this ep, Caitlin chats with Johanna, a neurodivergent psychologist, coach, and founder of ADHD Her Way, about what it means to create a career that reflects who you are—not just what you trained to do.
Together, they unpack the not-so-linear path of late diagnosis, the creative hunger that led Johanna beyond the therapy room, and the power of making space for both business and self-compassion.
For anyone who’s ever felt like they had to choose between being professional and being themselves, this episode's your permission slip.
Tune in to learn:
- The childhood habit that unknowingly planted the seed for her future podcasting life
- Why she was handing out Kids Helpline stickers in grade 2
- How a detour into forensic psych and parole work led her to early intervention and neurodivergent support
- What finally gave her permission to show up online in bold earrings, shades of pink, and full Gorman energy
- Why she used to colour-coordinate her outfits with her therapy room
- The surprising reason neurodivergent folks often use more filler words
- How a late ADHD diagnosis didn’t just shift her identity—it reshaped her career, motherhood, and creative expression
- What she hopes future students won’t have to endure in psych training
- The quiet moment she realised she’d lost herself in her business—and what she’s now doing to get that spark back
- The ADHD moment that accidentally landed her better seats at a Robbie Williams concert
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