🌟My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is available to preorder here🌟ADHD and anxiety often go hand in hand, creating a cycle of self-doubt, overwhelm, and emotional exhaustion. In this episode, Dr. Russell Ramsay, a clinical psychologist and leading expert in adult ADHD, joins me to unpack the deep connection between ADHD and anxiety—and how to break free from the cycle.With over two decades of research and clinical practice, Dr Ramsay shares practical tools, mindset shifts, and strategies to help women with ADHD reduce anxiety, improve self-trust, and navigate daily challenges with confidence.The discussion also touches on the emotional regulation difficulties that accompany ADHD, as many people struggle with a history of negative self-talk and external criticism. By reframing these experiences and focusing on practical tools, we aim to empower listeners to take control of their anxiety and ADHD, embracing their unique journeys with understanding and resilience.What You’ll Learn:✨ How ADHD fuels anxiety (and how to stop the cycle)✨ Why neurodivergent women struggle with self-doubt post-diagnosis✨ Practical ways to manage ADHD-related anxiety with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)✨ How to personalise treatment approaches based on your unique neurodivergent experience✨ Exploring neuro-affirming anti-anxiety techniques and the importance of finding what works for you✨ How ADHD anxiety manifests in relationships, and what to do about itTimestamps:🕒 02:06 - The link between ADHD and anxiety🕒 11:37 - How anxiety and emotions interact🕒 23:19 - The power of self-talk in managing anxiety🕒 32:42 - ADHD, anxiety, and relationships🕒 39:25 - How ADHD affects women differently🕒 45:00 - Practical strategies for managing ADHD as a womanThis episode is full of actionable insights and self-compassionate strategies to help you feel more in control of your mind and emotions. Whether you've struggled with racing thoughts, decision paralysis, or chronic self-doubt, this episode is for you.If you’re exhausted by the continual burnout and want to embrace your ADHD in a way that supports your well-being, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical strategies to help you move forward with more ease.Connect with Dr. Ramsay via his website or buy his book here!Links & Resources:⭐ Perfectionism, Pressure, Procrastination, Productivity, and all the ADHD Ps in between! workshop available to buy now on-demand. Click here to purchase.⭐ Book on the next ADHD Wellbeing Workshops all about 'Boosting Hormonal and Perimenopausal Wellbeing alongside ADHD' on April 22nd. Click here to book. ⭐ If you love the podcast but want more ADHD support, get a sneak peek of my brand new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit and pre-order it here!⭐ LAUNCHING THIS SEPTEMBER! Struggling to find ADHD support that FEELS aligned and truly understands YOU—without the monthly overwhelm of a traditional online membership? Join the waitlist for my new compassionate, community-focused, and accessible ADHD membership and get access to an exclusive founding members offer.Find all of Kate's popular online workshops and free resources hereFollow the podcast on Instagram Follow Kate on InstagramKate 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. Takeaways: Understanding the connection between ADHD and anxiety is crucial for managing both effectively. Women with ADHD often struggle with self-doubt and mistrust, especially post-diagnosis. Neuro-affirming Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to address ADHD-related challenges. Personalising treatment plans is essential, as each person's experience with ADHD differs significantly. Anxiety can manifest in various ways, making it vital to recognize and address underlying causes. Awareness of ADHD can empower us to embrace their unique strengths and coping strategies. Mentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is available to order here.On this week's ADHD Women's Wellbeing 'Wisdom' episode, we revisit an interview I did with Dr. Miguel Toribio-Mateas, a clinical neuroscientist and nutrition researcher, to explore how food choices, stress management, and gut health influence executive function, sensory processing, and ADHD tendencies.As someone who personally navigates life with ADHD and autism, Dr. Miguel brings both scientific expertise and lived experience to the conversation, sharing practical, compassionate strategies to help you support your brain through nutrition.Throughout this conversation, we shared anecdotes from various projects, illustrating how different approaches can lead to unique outcomes. By collaborating with others and sharing ideas, we can enhance our creative process and produce assets that resonate with audiences on a deeper level. What You’ll Learn:✨ How gut health directly impacts ADHD symptoms like focus, mood, and emotional regulation✨ The link between self-compassion and gut health (yes, being kinder to yourself can improve digestion!)To discover more about his transformative work and offerings, visit drmiguelmateas.com or connect with him on Instagram (@drmiguelmateas).Ready to swap burnout and overwhelm for balance and ease this spring? Join me for breakthrough ADHD Wellbeing Workshops and step into more compassionate self-acceptance. https://adhdwomenswellbeing.co.uk/adhd-womens-wellbeing-seriesFind Kate's popular online workshops and free resources 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. Follow the podcast on Instagram.Follow Kate on Instagram.Takeaways: We discussed the importance of being adaptable in our ever-changing world, especially in business. Communication is key; we emphasized how clear dialogue can prevent misunderstandings. Setting realistic goals helps us stay focused and makes it easier to track our progress. We explored various strategies for time management that can boost productivity effectively. Building a supportive network is crucial; we shared tips on how to connect with others. Embracing failure as a learning opportunity can lead to greater long-term success. Mentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

🌟 My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is available to order here 🌟ADHD isn’t just about focus and forgetfulness, it’s a whole-body experience. Many women with ADHD also struggle with chronic pain, tension, migraines and hypermobility, yet these physical symptoms are rarely linked to ADHD in traditional treatments.In this episode, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Susanna Elias shares her personal journey of overcoming 24 years of chronic back pain and explains how trauma, stress, and emotional dysregulation can become “stuck” in the body. She introduces Somatic Experiencing (SE) as a powerful approach to help neurodivergent people reconnect with their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and find relief from long-standing physical discomfort.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions or disconnected from your body, this episode will give you practical tools to understand the mind-body connection, regulate your nervous system and create a sense of balance and ease.What You’ll Learn:✨ How ADHD and trauma can manifest as physical symptoms such as chronic pain and hypermobility.✨ Why traditional treatments often overlook the body’s role in ADHD.✨ How Somatic Experiencing (SE) helps process and release stored stress and trauma.✨ The link between emotional dysregulation and physical discomfort in ADHD.✨ The role of co-regulation & self-regulation in managing stress and sensory overload.✨ Regulating the nervous system is crucial for managing ADHD symptoms and overall wellbeing.✨ Emotional experiences can lead to physical symptoms, highlighting the mind-body connection in health. Timestamps:🕒 01:06 – What is Somatic Experiencing? How it helps ADHD & trauma🕒 08:18 – The surprising link between ADHD, hypermobility, and chronic pain🕒 16:00 – How unprocessed trauma can create dysregulation in the nervous system🕒 24:08 – The role of mind-body healing in ADHD🕒 31:00 – Understanding how emotions impact physical health🕒 36:04 – How co-regulation & self-regulation help with ADHD symptomsConnect with Susanne via her website or Instagram, @susannaeliasbodymindLinks & Resources:🌸 If you love the podcast but want more ADHD support, get a sneak peek of my brand new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit and pre-order it here!❗🌸 Join me for a series of breakthrough ADHD Wellbeing Workshops this spring/summerFind all of Kate's popular online workshops and free resources hereFollow the podcast on Instagram Follow Kate on InstagramKate 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. 

Join Hannah Hickinbotham, host of The Full of Beans Podcast and a neurodivergent advocate, as she discusses the launch of an essential toolkit for women navigating ADHD. They delve into the unique challenges women face throughout hormonal stages and the importance of self-compassion. The conversation highlights practical strategies for emotional regulation, including the power of pause and breathwork. Hannah shares insights on the significance of pre-orders to ensure widespread access to this vital resource, fostering understanding and well-being in ADHD communities.

PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK, THE ADHD WOMEN'S WELLBEING TOOLKIT HERE!✨ BIG NEWS! ✨ I’ve written a book, and you’re the first to hear about it!The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit has been in the making for a long time, and I’m so excited to share it with you, FINALLY! After working with and speaking to so many women with ADHD, through coaching, the podcast, this community and my own journey, I knew there was a need for a resource that goes beyond just managing ADHD.I wanted to create something that helps women truly thrive and live authentic and good lives with ADHD rather than just cope with it. The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit book brings together everything I’ve learned from practical tools, mindset shifts, and holistic wellbeing strategies to help you embrace your unique brain, reduce overwhelm, and live with more confidence and ease.ADHD affects and impacts every part of life, from emotions, relationships, and careers to health, self-trust, hormones, and everyday routines. I know how frustrating it can be when the typical advice doesn’t work for you, which is why this toolkit is all about finding what does. It’s a guide to understanding yourself, building supportive habits, and creating a life that aligns with your needs rather than forcing yourself into a one-size-fits-all approach.Key Takeaways:💡 How The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit is designed to help women shift from just managing ADHD to thriving with it.💡 How the book offers practical strategies to reduce overwhelm, boost self-trust, and create an ADHD-friendly lifestyle.💡 Tools included in the book for emotional wellbeing, self-compassion, and breaking free from burnout.💡 Emphasising the role of self-acceptance and understanding your neurobiology helps reframe ADHD as a strength rather than a limitation.💡 How my journey writing this book was filled with challenges and lessons in self-trust, community, and asking for help.💡 How pre-ordering The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit will help to ensure it reaches local bookshops and gets into the hands of the women who need it most.Pre-order The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit now and be part of this journey with me! Links & Resources:🌸 If you love the podcast but want further ADHD Women's Wellbeing support, join me for a series of breakthrough ADHD Wellbeing Workshops and step into more understanding, self-advocacy, self-empowerment and self-acceptance to swap burnout and overwhelm for balance and ease this spring 🌸❗Get a sneak peek of my brand new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit and pre-order it here!❗Find all of Kate's popular online workshops and free resources hereFollow the podcast on Instagram Follow Kate on InstagramKate 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. Mentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

In this discussion, Grace Koelma, an ADHD advocate and creator of the Future ADHD planner, shares her journey and insights on balancing productivity and rest. She emphasizes that traditional productivity hacks often fail ADHD brains and introduces the concept of personalized planning tools. The conversation explores the importance of understanding various types of rest, the impact of 'clickbait thoughts' on mindset, and strategies to embrace a neurodivergent-friendly work style, promoting self-acceptance and better mental wellbeing.

Progesterone is a hormone that isn't discussed enough, and when it is, it's usually with negative connotations of intolerance.It's essential we learn more about how hormonal shifts impact our ADHD, especially during perimenopause. This week, I’m joined by Adele Wimsett, a Women’s Hormone Health Practitioner, to explore the powerful link between ADHD and hormone fluctuations—and why understanding the role of progesterone is key to feeling more rested, calmer and less anxious.Adele has dedicated her career to educating women and girls on harnessing the power of their cyclical nature. As a specialist in ADHD and hormonal health, she blends science and holistic approaches to help women navigate everything from menarche to menopause with more balance and ease.We discuss a fascinating qualitative study that Adele conducted, where she tracked hormone levels and ADHD symptoms in a group of perimenopausal women. We discuss the often-overlooked role of progesterone and how its decline during perimenopause can lead to intensified ADHD symptoms including anxiety, overwhelm, poor sleep and low mood.In this episode, Adele also shares her groundbreaking research, tracking hormone levels and ADHD symptoms in perimenopausal women, uncovering how declining progesterone, estrogen dominance, and hormonal imbalances can intensify ADHD traits.If you’ve felt like your ADHD symptoms have worsened during perimenopause or struggled to get the proper hormonal support, this episode offers you insights, education, and empowering solutions to help you reclaim your ADHD wellbeing.This episode is a call to action for you to advocate for your health, understand your body better, and seek out resources to help you manage your unique symptoms. The conversation also touches on the societal stigma surrounding women's health issues and the urgent need for a shift in how medical professionals approach hormonal health in women, particularly those who are neurodivergent.What You’ll Learn:✨ How hormonal changes in perimenopause can impact ADHD symptoms✨ Why progesterone plays a crucial role in ADHD hormone health, mood regulation and emotional stability✨ The connection between estrogen dominance and ADHD symptoms in women ✨ Why histamine flare-ups are common in ADHD perimenopause ✨ Why so many women struggle to get appropriate hormonal health support✨ The urgent need for more research into the intersection of ADHD and women’s health✨ How finding the right hormonal balance can help women regain better energy, clarity, and confidence✨ How to support our adrenals, stress levels and hormone health Timestamps:🕒 02:15 - How hormonal changes in perimenopause affect ADHD🕒 19:50 - The role of progesterone in mood & emotional regulation🕒 29:33 - The link between oestrogen dominance & ADHD symptoms🕒 34:45 - Why hormonal balance is key for women’s wellbeing🕒 40:09 - How awareness can empower women with ADHD🕒 43:16 - The importance of boundaries for neurodivergent womenIf you’re tired of pushing through burnout and want to embrace your ADHD in a way that supports your wellbeing, with valuable insights and practical strategies to help you move forward with more ease, join me for a season of empowering ADHD Women's Wellbeing Workshops. From nervous system regulation to fulfilment, hormonal health, and creating more compassionate relationships, select the sessions that resonate with you, or buy the all-access pass to join them all and attend a bonus Ask Me Anything Q&A in July! All details can be found here.Reminders, recordings and reflections will be available!Find Kate's popular online workshops and free resources 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. Follow the podcast on Instagram.Follow Kate on InstagramConnect with Adele via her website or Instagram (@harmoniseyou)Mentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

On this week's ADHD Women's Wellbeing 'Wisdom' episode, we revisit part of our conversation with proud ADHDer, neurodiversity advocate and author Louise Gooding.Louise has written three books that celebrate neurodiversity and help children understand their wonderfully wired brains, including: Just Like Me: 40 Neurologically and Physically Diverse People Who Broke StereotypesThe Memory Book, a reassuring story about understanding dementiaWonderfully Wired Brains, an introduction to the world of neurodiversity.In this inspiring conversation, Louise shares how her late ADHD diagnosis unlocked her creativity and passion for storytelling, leading her to publish three books in just a few years. She opens up about the challenges of navigating an undiagnosed childhood, struggling within traditional education, and finally finding validation in her neurodivergence.Here's What You'll Learn on This Week's Wisdom Episode:✨ How Louise's ADHD diagnosis has opened up doors to creativity and given her permission to go back into education and write her books. ✨ Managing rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) and imposter syndrome as an author. ✨ The importance of writing books about neurodiversity, especially from a lived experience perspective. ✨ Finding your passion and using energy to feel good about yourself instead of bringing yourself down. Ready to swap burnout and overwhelm for balance and ease this spring? Join me for a season of ADHD Women's Wellbeing Workshops - a series of empowering workshops to activate your ADHD life, improve your wellbeing and harness your potential! https://adhdwomenswellbeing.co.uk/adhd-womens-wellbeing-seriesFind Kate's popular online workshops and free resources 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. Follow the podcast on Instagram.Follow Kate on Instagram.Mentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Meredith Carder, an ADHD coach and author of "It All Makes Sense Now," shares her insights on navigating ADHD, focusing on burnout and perfectionism. She explores the need for redefining rest and its significance for ADHD minds. Meredith discusses her journey in rebuilding self-trust and highlights the importance of self-compassion. The conversation emphasizes how ADHD shapes career paths and the benefits of early diagnosis, aiming to empower women to embrace their neurodivergent strengths.

How does ADHD impact family dynamics, emotional regulation, and communication? In this episode, Dr. Tamara Rosier, ADHD expert, coach, and author of You, Me, and Our ADHD Family, shares practical strategies for fostering healthier relationships in neurodivergent households.Through her extensive experience working with ADHD individuals and families, Dr. Rosier provides insights on emotional regulation, personal responsibility, and creating a supportive home environment - helping you navigate ADHD challenges with more awareness and harmony.What You’ll Learn in this ADHD Women's Wellbeing Episode:✨ Why emotional dysregulation is a major challenge in ADHD families - and how to manage it✨ The importance of the ‘window of tolerance’ in regulating emotions during stressful moments✨ How ADHD affects independence, responsibilities, and family dynamics✨ The role of self-awareness and personal responsibility in creating healthier interactions✨ Practical strategies to support neurodivergent family members while maintaining balanceTimestamps:10:30: Understanding the window of tolerance in ADHD families19:31: The Pool Metaphor: Navigating emotions and responsibility27:31: Understanding over and under-functioning in relationships36:59: Navigating new beginnings: A parent's journey to letting go45:56: Creating chosen families and healing woundsFind out more about Tamara's work via her website, adhdcenterofwestmichigan.com or via her Instagram, @dr.tamararosier.Find Kate's popular online workshops and free resources 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. Follow the podcast on Instagram.Follow Kate on Instagram.Takeaways:Understanding ADHD in women is crucial as it helps them embrace their unique brains and capabilities. That emotional dysregulation is a common issue in ADHD families that can disrupt harmony and relationships. How the concept of the 'window of tolerance' is essential for managing emotional responses effectively in ADHD situations. Creating a supportive environment for neurodivergent family members can help them learn to manage their own challenges better. Taking responsibility for one's emotional state is vital for maintaining healthy family dynamics during challenging times. How ADHD individuals may mature at a different rate, affecting their independence and responsibilities. Links referenced in this episode:adhdwomenswellbeing.co.ukADHD Nervous System resources: https://www.adhdwomenswellbeing.co.uk/regulate-adhd-nervous-systemMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link