Bonus Episode: My ADHD in Women Insights with Alex Partridge on the ADHD Chatter Podcast

Jul 10, 2025

Join Alex Partridge, founder of UNILAD and LADBible, and an advocate for neurodiversity, as he discusses the unique challenges faced by women with ADHD. The conversation dives into the emotional toll of misunderstanding and stigma, the impact of life changes on ADHD symptoms, and the importance of community support. Alex shares insights on self-awareness, boundary-setting, and the critical need for compassionate responses. Plus, Kate reveals how her new book aims to empower women navigating their ADHD journey.

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ADVICE

Mission to Dismantle ADHD Shame

Help women and girls understand their ADHD without shame or embarrassment.
Promote awareness to dismantle stigma and empower self-acceptance.

INSIGHT

ADHD’s Pervasive Impact on Women

ADHD deeply affects women’s mental and physical health across their life.
Awareness in medicine and therapy is crucial for recognizing pervasive ADHD impact.

ANECDOTE

Kate’s Diagnosis Through Her Daughter

Kate was diagnosed after noticing ADHD traits in her daughter during homeschooling.
Her quieter childhood masked typical ADHD symptoms like anxiety and distractibility.

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This special bonus episode features an insightful conversation between Kate and Alex Partridge, host of the ADHD Chatter Podcast. Originally recorded for Alex’s show, this episode delves into the realities of being a woman with ADHD, the emotional toll it can take, and how Kate’s new book, The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit, was born out of her personal and professional experiences as an ADHD wellbeing coach.

Alex founded 2 social media giants, UNILAD and LADBible, aged just 21 and was then diagnosed with ADHD at 34. Since then, he has become a powerful advocate for neurodiversity online, reminding us all that we're not broken; we're different and have always been enough.

Key Takeaways:

Why understanding ADHD is crucial for women and girls to dismantle shame and stigma
How ADHD impacts women’s mental and physical health, often in overlooked ways
The emotional toll of being misunderstood, judged, or feeling like you don’t fit in
Common ADHD struggles like overwhelm, anxiety, people-pleasing, and a harsh inner critic
How ADHD shows up uniquely for women, especially across life stages and hormonal changes
The importance of neuro-affirming support, creating a sense of safety, and building self-trust
The power of boundaries, self-awareness, and community for women with ADHD
Kate's heartfelt advice for her younger self and women recently diagnosed with ADHD

This episode is a powerful reminder that awareness, compassion, and connection can transform the ADHD journey for women, helping them to feel seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Links and Resources:

Missed our ADHD Women’s Summer Series? Get the workshops on demand [here].
Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership launching in September! Get exclusive founding offers [here].
Find my popular ADHD webinars and resources on my website [here].
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod

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.