ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast

What if embracing your ADHD could be the key to finally feeling at peace with yourself? On this week's Summer ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit Episode, I talk to world-renowned ADHD psychotherapist Sari Solden about the journey from self-doubt and masking to deep self-acceptance and confidence. With over 35 years of experience helping adults with ADHD, Sari shares her deep wisdom on navigating identity, self-acceptance, and the unique challenges faced by women with ADHD.Whether you’re newly diagnosed or years into your ADHD journey, this conversation will give you practical tools and the hope that you can create a life that works beautifully with your brain.My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available, grab your copy here!In this episode, you’ll learn:The common misconceptions about ADHD in womenThe role of identity and self-acceptance in managing ADHDHow to understand and embrace ADHD as part of your identityHow to overcome shame, self-doubt and societal pressuresWays to balance protection and connection in your relationshipsNavigate ADHD and live a more fulfilled life using Sari’s three-stage frameworkHow to communicate your needs to others in a way that feels comfortable Cultural expectations of different genders and the impact this has on executive functioningTimestamps:04:06 - Exploring ADHD Identity and Acceptance07:42 - Starting the Journey of Acceptance 12:48 - Navigating the Identity Crisis in ADHD Awareness 19:54 - Navigating the Challenges of ADHD22:53 - Understanding Gender Expectations and ADHDWhether you’re at the start of your ADHD journey or working on deeper self-acceptance, this episode offers tools, validation, and encouragement to live a more confident, authentic life.Links and Resources:Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership, More Yourself, launching in September! Get exclusive founding offers [here].Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod Connect with Sari via her website or find her on Instagram. 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. 

Your gut health could be shaping your mood, focus, and emotions more than you think.On this week's Summer ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit Episode, we dive into the fascinating gut-brain connection with IBS specialist, Cara Wheatley-McGrain, to talk about the small, everyday changes that can transform your mood, focus, and emotional wellbeing.This episode is packed with insights on the gut-microbiome and practical strategies to help you eat in a way that nourishes both your brain and your gut, with tips on the three stars of the show: fibre, prebiotics and probiotics. My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available, grab your copy here!What You’ll Learn:How what you eat impacts your gut, mood and overall health The link between gut health, immune system, stress, and anxietyHow processed foods and additives affect the microbiomeThe role of fibre and fermented foods in reducing stressWhy inflammation and malabsorption matter for ADHDSimple strategies to improve your gut health The role of prebiotics and probiotics, and where to find themHow to make small, sustainable changes to protect your gutTimestamps02:00 – The Role of Nutrition in Brain and Gut Health03:30 – Understanding the Gut Microbiome05:16 – ADHD Bloods: Ferritin, Iron, and Absorption08:30 – Tracking Symptoms and Responses to Food11:55 – Healthy Gut Microbiome and Serotonin17:49 – Modern Diets vs Evolutionary Gut Needs18:29 – Eating Tips to Optimise Your Gut Microbiome21:27 – The Role of Prebiotics and Probiotics in Gut HealthStress can have a huge impact on your gut microbiome, so while it’s brilliant to eat in ways that support your gut, your diet doesn't need to be "perfect"! It’s about finding what works for you and your lifestyle so your body and mind can thrive.Links and Resources:Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership launching in September! Get exclusive founding offers [here].Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod Connect with Cara via her website or find her on Instagram. 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. 

Your gut health could be shaping your mood, focus, and emotions more than you think.On this week's Summer ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit Episode, we dive into the fascinating gut-brain connection with IBS specialist, Cara Wheatley-McGrain, to talk about the small, everyday changes that can transform your mood, focus, and emotional wellbeing.This episode is packed with insights on the gut-microbiome and practical strategies to help you eat in a way that nourishes both your brain and your gut, with tips on the three stars of the show: fibre, prebiotics and probiotics. My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available, grab your copy here!What You’ll Learn:How what you eat impacts your gut, mood and overall health The link between gut health, immune system, stress, and anxietyHow processed foods and additives affect the microbiomeThe role of fibre and fermented foods in reducing stressWhy inflammation and malabsorption matter for ADHDSimple strategies to improve your gut health The role of prebiotics and probiotics, and where to find themHow to make small, sustainable changes to protect your gutTimestamps02:00 – The Role of Nutrition in Brain and Gut Health03:30 – Understanding the Gut Microbiome05:16 – ADHD Bloods: Ferritin, Iron, and Absorption08:30 – Tracking Symptoms and Responses to Food11:55 – Healthy Gut Microbiome and Serotonin17:49 – Modern Diets vs Evolutionary Gut Needs18:29 – Eating Tips to Optimise Your Gut Microbiome21:27 – The Role of Prebiotics and Probiotics in Gut HealthStress can have a huge impact on your gut microbiome, so while it’s brilliant to eat in ways that support your gut, your diet doesn't need to be "perfect"! It’s about finding what works for you and your lifestyle so your body and mind can thrive.Links and Resources:Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership launching in September! Get exclusive founding offers [here].Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod Connect with Cara via her website or find her on Instagram. 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. 

Dr. Jessica Eccles, a Clinical Senior Lecturer from Brighton and Sussex Medical School, shares her expertise on the intricate ties between ADHD, autism, and other neurodivergent traits. She discusses how proprioception issues and hypermobility can complicate emotional regulation. The conversation further explores the often-overlooked connections between neurodivergence, chronic fatigue, and long COVID. Dr. Eccles emphasizes the importance of early advocacy and support for neurodivergent children, shedding light on the critical need for understanding their unique challenges.

Have you ever wondered how ADHD can impact sexuality, intimacy, and relationships? On this week's Summer ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit Episode, accredited therapist and sexual advisor Debbie Amichai joins me to explore the impact of ADHD on sex life, emotional connection, and desire. We talk about the difference between how ADHD can influence your sexual drive, how to quiet the busy ADHD brain, and why sensory tools can transform your intimate moments.My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available, grab your copy here!What You’ll Learn:How ADHD affects sexuality, desire, and relationshipsThe difference between active and passive ADHD and its effect on sex lifeWhy emotional safety and recognising self-criticism can support intimacy The pressures of modern life and how they impact finding time for sexThe challenge of going to bed due to ADHD autonomyThe difference in how men and women get turned onTechniques to quiet the ADHD brain, including using sensory tools to enhance relaxation, quiet the brain and provide a deeper connectionHow societal pressures and Hollywood perceptions of sex impact intimacy and sexual enjoymentTimestamps:01:44 – Women’s Sexuality and ADHD02:28 – How Self-Criticism Impacts Your Sex Life10:18 – The Challenge of Going to Bed13:36 – Common Misunderstandings About Women’s Sexuality14:47 – Tips to Pause a Busy ADHD Brain for Intimacy 17:59 – Using Your Senses to Deepen Connection19:57 – The Role of Mindfulness in ADHD RelationshipsIf you’ve ever wondered why intimacy feels challenging, why your brain won’t switch off during sex, or how emotional safety shapes your sexual relationships, this conversation is packed with practical tips and real talk.Links and Resources:Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership launching in September! Get exclusive founding offers [here].Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod Connect with Elizabeth via her website or find her on Instagram. 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. 

In this week’s episode of the ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Wisdom podcast, I revisit a powerful conversation with Moe Ari Brown, a licensed marriage and family therapist, Hinge’s love and connection expert, and board member of the It Gets Better Project. Moe brings their depth of clinical insight and lived experience to help us unpack the realities of ADHD and modern dating.Together, we explore what it really means to date with ADHD, from emotional regulation and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) to managing the overwhelm of dating apps and embracing self-love.My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available, grab your copy here!What You'll Learn:How understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) can improve emotional connection and communication in ADHD relationships.The power of check-ins during dates can support emotional regulation, reduce overwhelm, and build mutual understanding.How to create a strong foundation for navigating the intensity of dating with ADHD using self-love and affirmations.Why novelty and excitement are essential for maintaining engagement and interest in ADHD relationships.How to navigate common patterns in ADHD dating such as love bombing, self-sabotage, and all-or-nothing thinking.How complementary personality differences of ADHD and autism can bring balance and growth to neurodiverse relationships.Using a strength-based approach to dating empowers you to lead with your self-awareness, values, and unique traits.Using self-awareness to recognise your needs, manage triggers, and show up authentically in relationships.Timestamps01:29 – The Intensity Of Dating With ADHD And RSD02:07 – Why Quality Over Quantity Reduces Dating Overwhelm03:10 – Recognising Rejection Sensitivity In Relationships04:36 – Practising Self-Love And Using Affirmations07:44 – Embracing Novelty In ADHD Relationships11:30 – How ADHD And Autism Can Complement Each Other In Relationships15:06 – Building Compassion And Awareness In Neurodivergent PartnershipsWhether you're navigating dating for the first time post-diagnosis, feeling burnt out from the swipe culture, or trying to deepen an existing connection, this episode offers practical tools, emotional clarity, and real hope for you and your future connections.Links and Resources:Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership, More Yourself, launching in September! Get exclusive founding offers [here].Find my popular ADHD workshops 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. 

On this week's Summer ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit Episode, Kate is joined by Elizabeth (Lizzy) Swan, a teacher, coach, and education consultant with over 20 years of experience in neurodiversity and SEND education. As a former headteacher and qualified SENDCo, Lizzy now supports children and families navigating neurodivergence, specialising in ADHD, autism, executive functioning, and emotional wellbeing.In this conversation, Lizzy shares her journey with undiagnosed ADHD and how it shaped her experiences with PMDD, perinatal depression, and mood dysregulation. We explore the emotional toll of feeling out of control, and how understanding the link between hormones and ADHD can lead to better support, self-advocacy, and wellbeing, for ourselves and the next generation.My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available, grab your copy here!What You'll Learn:The link between ADHD in women, migraines, sleep issues, and risky behavioursHow PMDD and hormone fluctuations (such as progesterone and oestrogen shifts) intensify ADHD symptomsThe impact of premenstrual mood changes on emotional dysregulationThe importance of finding the right ADHD medication, titration, and exploring HRT for hormonal balanceHow supportive GPs and tailored treatment plans can transform care for women with ADHDResearch connecting ADHD to perinatal or postnatal depression, including third-trimester anxietyTools for managing ADHD and hormones, such as mood tracking apps, dietary changes, and working with specialists to reduce shame and increase supportThe power of self-belief, education, and trial and error are key to ADHD wellbeingTimestamps:1:50 – Lizzie’s Personal Experience of Hormonal Changes and ADHD4:58 – The Emotional Impact of Living With PMDD6:32 – Understanding Hormone Fluctuations Across the Menstrual Cycle8:00 – How to Get Better Medical Support for ADHD and Hormonal Health9:19 – ADHD Medications and Hormonal Considerations12:37 – Using HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) to Support ADHD Symptoms13:34 – Research Exploring ADHD and Perinatal/Postnatal Depression17:45 – Tips for Managing Hormonal ADHD SymptomsIf you’ve ever felt lost in your cycle, dismissed by professionals, or unsure how to support yourself or your daughter, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.Links and Resources:Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership launching in September! Get your exclusive founding member offer [here].Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod Connect with Elizabeth via her website or find her on Instagram. Kate Moryoussef is a women's ADHD lifestyle and wellbeing coach, author and EFT practitioner who helps overwhelmed and unfulfilled newly diagnosed ADHD women find more calm, balance, hope, health, compassion, creativity and clarity. 

In this week's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Wisdom episode, we revisit a ground-breaking conversation with Dr. James Kustow. Dr. Kustow is a highly regarded expert in adult ADHD, author, Director of Education at UKAAN and the winner of the ‘Genius Award’ at the 2021 Celebrating Neurodiversity Awards run by Genius Within. In this episode, Dr. Kustow shares how ADHD is more than just a brain-based condition and explains how physical health conditions such as chronic pain, gut issues, and hypermobility are all linked to ADHD through inflammation and autoimmune conditions. My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available, grab your copy here!What You'll Learn:How the structure of Western medicine is neglecting ADHD patients with unexplained physical symptomsHow integrating physical and mental health approaches can lead to more complete, compassionate ADHD careThe overlooked physical health issues often linked to ADHD, including chronic pain, fatigue, immune challenges, and gut problemsHow hypermobility and connective tissue disorders like EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) are commonly seen in ADHDThe relationship between collagen deficiency, gut health, and mental health symptoms in ADHD womenWhat the somatic super syndrome model reveals about inflammation, blood flow to the brain, and mental healthHow dysautonomia and conditions like POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) affect mood, sleep, anxiety, and cognitive functionThe role of inflammatory mediators in ADHD and why they're crucial to understanding chronic conditions like fibromyalgia and autoimmune issuesTimestamps:1:16 – The Structure of the Western Medical Setup and Its Gaps in ADHD Care2:50 – How Dr. Kustow's Personal Experience Shaped His Holistic Approach to ADHD4:12 – Common Patterns in Physical Health Issues Among ADHD Patients6:48 – The Link Between Connective Tissue Issues and ADHD8:38 – Inflammatory Mediators and Their Role in ADHD’s Physical Presentation9:23 – Understanding the Somatic Super Syndrome Model11:45 – Dysautonomia and How It Impacts ADHD Symptoms14:00 – EDS and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder in the ADHD PopulationIf you’ve ever felt like you can't join up the physical conditions you're navigating, this episode is for you. ADHD affects the whole body, not just the brain, and understanding that opens the door to more effective and compassionate support.Links and Resources:Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership launching in September! Get exclusive founding offers [here].Find my popular ADHD workshops 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. 

Welcome to the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Summer Series, where we're revisiting inspirational conversations from the subscription Toolkit Series. On this week's Summer Toolkit episode, Kate is joined by Katherine Tiddy, a positive psychology practitioner, coach and founder of the Work Happy Project. Katherine shares how focusing on your strengths can lead to growth, resilience, and lasting wellbeing, especially for women with ADHD. From burnout to flourishing, she offers practical insights and empowering tools to help you reconnect with what lights you up and move forward with purpose.My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available, grab your copy here!What You'll Learn:How positive psychology helps you move from surviving to truly flourishingWays to heal and grow after trauma using strengths and evidence-based toolsWhy recognising and using your unique strengths is key for ADHD womenHow to overcome strengths blindness and notice what lights you upTools for managing negativity bias and shifting unhelpful thought patternsHow to build your personal wellbeing toolkit using strategies such as journaling, mindfulness, and body doubling to support your unique mindHow trial, error, and failure can help you find your flowThe link between fear and excitement, and the role of the prefrontal cortex How to break challenges into small steps to feel hopeful and in controlTimestamps:02:42 - Introduction to Positive Psychology and ADHD07:40 - Understanding Strengths and Personal Growth 09:40 - Understanding the Negativity Bias12:00 - Tools and Strategies for Managing Negative Thoughts 15:07 - Navigating Positive Psychology Tools23:41 - Understanding ADHD and Energy ManagementLinks and Resources:Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership launching in September! Get exclusive founding offers [here].Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod Find out more about Katherine via her website and take her FREE online strength assessment here! 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. 

In this engaging discussion, Caroline Britton, a gifted energy worker and mentor, shares her insights on harnessing intuition and overcoming fear. She emphasizes that change doesn't require perfection and encourages listeners to trust their internal nudges. Topics include recognizing bodily signals, navigating the chaos of change, and the importance of self-reflection on core values. Caroline also outlines how to confront fears that hold us back and embrace personal growth through aligned action, inviting everyone to reclaim their authentic selves.