ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast

In this bonus solo episode, Kate explores the often-overlooked challenges women face when living with undiagnosed or late-diagnosed ADHD. Drawing from her personal journey and professional insights, she delves into the impact of hormonal fluctuations, emotional regulation, burnout, and the many overlapping conditions that complicate ADHD, which are all discussed in Kate's new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit.Kate shares gentle, empowering guidance on building self-awareness, spotting patterns like RSD and people-pleasing, and understanding how ADHD shows up in the body, offering real-life strategies to support your wellbeing, one compassionate step at a time.My book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is OUT NOW AND AVAILABLE TO ORDER!Key Takeaways:Why ADHD is often misunderstood and underdiagnosed in womenHow hormonal shifts impact mood, RSD, and emotional regulationThe link between ADHD, anxiety, depression, and chronic stressWhat RSD is and how it affects relationships and self-worthThe role of medication, hormones, and holistic tools in ADHD careHow gut health and nutrition are influenced by stress and executive functionThe impact of generational patterns and how to start breaking themWhy self-compassion is essential for long-term wellbeingHow to build awareness and create a life that feels good for youTimestamps:02:22 - Understanding ADHD in Women05:37 - How Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria in ADHD Can Present 08:34 - Evaluating the Use of Medication for ADHD11:24 - The Connection Between Gut Health and Emotional Wellbeing15:03 - Exploring the Link Between Hormones and ADHD in Women16:54 - Recognising the Impact of ADHD on Women's Hormonal HealthLinks and Resources:Order my book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit 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. 

In this week’s episode, we’re diving into a fascinating and often overlooked area of ADHD: interoception. This is our ability to sense and interpret internal bodily signals like hunger, heartbeat, or emotional shifts. Understanding interoception is key to emotional regulation, self-awareness, and reconnecting with our bodies, especially for women with ADHD.I’m joined by Caroline Williams, a science journalist and author, whose new book, Inner Sense, brings the emerging science of interoception to a mainstream audience. Caroline has written for The Times, The Telegraph, and The Guardian, and is a former feature editor at New Scientist. She’s also the author of Override and Move!, the latter named a New Scientist Book of the Year.My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is OUT NOW!What You'll Learn:What interoception is, and how it differs from exteroception and proprioceptionWhy those with ADHD often struggle to regulate internal signalsHow tuning into bodily cues helps with decision-making, intuition, and reducing stressCaroline’s motivation for writing her book The role of the vagus nerve in interoceptionHow affective touch (like gentle stroking) supports calming and connectionHow hypermobility may impact interoception and sensory regulationWhy ADHD brains and bodies can respond more strongly to stress, and how this links to RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria)How to find compassion for your needs and gently support yourself through dysregulationThe emerging conversation around GLP-1 medications, fullness, and potential ADHD applicationsTools to strengthen interoception: body scans, exercise awareness, reminder apps, floatation tanks, and more.Timestamps:02:41 - Understanding The Science Behind Interoception10:19 - Exploring Interoception and Its Impact on Mental Health14:07 - The Importance of Interoception in Therapy24:26 - Understanding The Difference Interoception Can Make 26:50 - Understanding Heart Sensitivity and Anxiety34:33 - The Role of Interoception and Appetite Regulation39:22 - The Impact of Interoception on Body Awareness46:36 - The Power of Compassion when Navigating Neurodivergence Whether you’re newly diagnosed or deep into your ADHD journey, this episode offers empowering insights into how listening to your body can become a powerful part of your emotional wellbeing.Links and Resources:Order my book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit 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 Follow Caroline on Instagram: @carolinewilliams_scienceKate 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 'Wisdom' episode, we explore the emotional complexity of how ADHD manifests in various nuanced ways in our relationships and family life, and importantly, how we can improve and live better lives with this understanding.In Chapter 7 of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, I've written about building a life that works for you, and focusing on the things which make you feel more grounded, fulfilled, authentic and purposeful, leading to us feeling happier and more regulated in our realtionships. On today's episode, we revisit poignant conversations with relationship and family dynamic experts Melissa Orlov, a renowned marriage consultant and author and Tamara Rosier, an ADHD coach and author. 🌟 My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is out now to order here🌟What You'll Learn:The ADHD brain's need for dopamine and how this need for reward can strain relationshipsHow genetics and early attachment shape emotional patterns and coping strategiesHow non-ADHD partners can build awareness and avoid walking on eggshellsThe importance of taking responsibility by owning emotional reactions, learning to self-soothe, and making amendsWhy self-management tools like mindfulness, movement, communication cues, and therapy help rebuild trust and connectionThe power of co-regulation: being the steady, calm presence that helps others feel safeTamara’s pool analogy to explain your responsibility in managing emotionsThe emotional dynamic of overfunctioning and underfunctioning in ADHDTimestamps:04:02 - Navigating Relationships with ADHD10:08 - Understanding ADHD and Emotional Regulation11:35 - The Power of Co-regulation for Supporting Relationships16:43 - Taking Responsibility for Emotions and Personal Growth20:13 - Understanding Emotional Responsibility in RelationshipsThis episode offers deep insight into what’s really happening beneath the surface in ADHD-affected relationships, along with the hope, responsibility, and practical tools needed to move forward with self-responsibility, greater awareness, compassion, and emotional balance. By taking responsibility for our emotional responses and learning to communicate more effectively, we can create more compassionate and understanding family environments.Links and Resources:Missed our ADHD Women’s Summer Series? Get the Perfectionism and Procrastination workshop [here].Order my book: The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit [here].Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership launching in September [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 women newly diagnosed with ADHD find more calm, balance, hope, health, compassion, creativity, and clarity. 

My book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is OUT NOW!!!This bonus episode is a heartfelt reflection from me, Kate, as I celebrate the launch of my new book, 'The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit.' I dive into how this book and the podcast work hand-in-hand to provide a toolkit of practical strategies for women navigating life after an ADHD diagnosis. Over the past few years, I've transformed from a person overwhelmed by my symptoms to someone who embraces self-compassion and awareness, and I want to share that journey with you. I hope it serves as a friendly guide, encouraging you to recognise your unique strengths while also addressing the challenges we face along the way.I explain how the book is...A deeply personal and practical guide to navigating life post-diagnosis, with tools for healing, self-awareness and growth.Built from lived experience, coaching and therapeutic training, and years of podcast wisdom, the book offers a compassionate toolkit and roadmap to support you day by day.Designed to be dipped in and out of, wherever you find yourself emotionally, hormonally or energetically.An invitation to embrace your authentic selves, honour your energy, and meet yourself with compassion through the ups and downs.Chapters include: soothing anxiety, understanding RSD, regulating your nervous system, understanding hormones, preventing burnout, building a life that works for you, boosting creativity, leaning into joy, simplifying life, and breaking generational patterns that no longer serve you.A compassionate companion, a scaffolding, a hand to hold, and a reminder that you’re not alone in this.Timestamps:00:12 - Reflections on the ADHD Women's Well-Being Toolkit03:49 - Understanding ADHD: A Journey of Awareness and Tools05:15 - Understanding Our Anxiety and Learning to Soothe It08:45 - Embracing Change and Simplification12:10 - Embracing Authenticity and Self-DiscoveryLinks and Resources:Order my book, The ADHD Womens' Wellbeing Toolkit 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. 

My book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is OUT!You're not alone in sensing the overwhelming pressures women face today, especially those of us navigating the complexities of ADHD and perimenopause. In today's episode, both Adele Wimsett and I are feeling the weight of societal expectations and the exhaustion that comes with trying to balance it all. To celebrate the release of my new book, today's episode features a powerful discussion with my friend Adele Wimsett, exploring why so many women feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected from themselves. While the feminist movement opened important doors, it also encouraged many of us to succeed within systems built by and for men. Systems which are shaped by patriarchal values that don’t consider the cyclical nature of women’s bodies. The pressure to constantly do, achieve, and keep up has left many of us burnt out, especially those navigating ADHD and the hormonal shifts of perimenopause.Adele is a Women’s Hormone Health Practitioner who specialises in the powerful link between ADHD and hormonal health. Adele has dedicated her work to helping women and girls reconnect with their cycles and honour their rhythms, blending science with holistic tools to support women from menarche to menopause.What You'll Learn: The impact of societal pressures on women leading to deep exhaustion and overwhelm.The impact of the feminist movement, the shift to more masculine characteristics and the pressure to ignore our cyclical nature.How historic patriarchal structures have evolved into the modern exhaustion we see today in women. The lack of support in modern work structures for women’s health, especially during hormonal changes like perimenopause. Capitalism's reliance on women’s insecurities and how to break free to find your inner calm.Progesterone's role in calming our nervous system, the treatments available and natural ways to support it.The role of stress management and caring for your adrenals to support wellbeing.Understanding what fulfils you, and what can be stripped back to find clarity.How to set compassionate boundaries, protect your energy, and gently prevent burnout.Timestamps:02:14 - Why You're Feeling the Weight of the World's Expectations15:31 - Acknowledging the Female Mental Load of Family Life and Work20:17 - Navigating the Challenges of Perimenopause27:29 - Exploring Hormonal Health Solutions 35:05 - Setting Boundaries to Protect Your Energy in PerimenopauseLinks and Resources:Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership launching in September! Get exclusive founding offers here.Discover my popular ADHD webinars and resources on my website here.Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod Contact Adele via her website. Download our free workshop on ADHD and progesterone hereKate Moryoussef is a women's ADHD lifestyle and wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner who helps overwhelmed and unfulfilled women newly diagnosed with ADHD find more calm, balance, hope, health, compassion, creativity, and clarity. 

Join Michaela Thomas, a clinical psychologist and author specializing in perfectionism, and Natalie Englander, a senior CBT therapist who empowers perfectionists. They delve into the intricate ties between ADHD, perfectionism, and burnout, discussing how these patterns shape daily life. Key insights include the emotional toll of self-criticism, the link between self-worth and achievement, and the powerful role of mindfulness. They offer practical tools for reframing perfectionism and fostering self-compassion, paving the way for a more balanced life.

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.

Morgan Miller, a midwife and reproductive care advocate, and Laura Federico, a sex and relationship therapist, dive into the essentials of cycle tracking for women with ADHD. They highlight how understanding hormonal cycles can transform well-being and empower self-advocacy. The conversation covers the emotional impacts of conditions like PMDD and endometriosis, and the need for education on hormonal health. With personal stories and expert insights, they inspire listeners to embrace their unique cycles as tools for better health and emotional balance.

In this week’s 'Wisdom' episode, we explore Chapter 5 (Live in Sync With your Hormones) of my upcoming new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, focusing on the often-overlooked hormonal factors (particularly progesterone) that can influence ADHD symptoms, especially during our menstrual cycles, perimenopause and menopause.In this conversation, we revisit Kate's chats with Dr. Emma Ping, a menopause specialist, and Adele Wimsett, a women’s health practitioner and author. Together, they unpack how hormones like progesterone, oestrogen, and testosterone interact with the ADHD brain, and why understanding this link is crucial for women’s wellbeing.🌟 My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is available to preorder here🌟What You’ll Learn:Why perimenopause can amplify ADHD symptoms, and how to spot the signs.The role of progesterone acts as a mood stabiliser, the impact of reduced levels during perimenopause, and why it’s often misunderstood in women’s health.How to distinguish between ADHD symptoms and hormone-related changes to get the right support.How HRT, including oestrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, can support cognitive and emotional wellbeing.The difference between synthetic progestins and body-identical progesterone, and why it matters.Why perimenopause can be the “perfect storm” for late-diagnosed ADHDers, and what needs to change in medical care.The empowering role of symptom tracking and cyclical awareness to support ADHD traits and emotional regulation.Timestamps:03:19 - The important Intersection of ADHD and Menopause 4:19 - Exploring HRT for ADHD Women19:26 - How Hormonal Changes Can Impact Your ADHD 22:24 - Understanding Estrogen Dominance and Its Effects28:31 - The Ripple Effect: Creating Change for ADHD WomenWhether you’re navigating brain fog, mood swings, or anxiety, this episode offers clarity on what’s happening in your body and what support truly works. If you'd like to learn more about hormones and ADHD, you can watch Kate's latest webinar [here]. Links and Resources:Missed our ADHD Women’s Summer Series? Get the workshops on demand [here].Next ADHD Wellbeing Workshop: A bonus Q&A to ask me anything about ADHD and my new book! - July 8th 24th @1.30pm. Book [here].Preorder my book: The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit [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 Follow me on Instagram: @kate_moryoussefKate Moryoussef is a women's ADHD lifestyle and wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner who helps overwhelmed and unfulfilled women newly diagnosed with ADHD find more calm, balance, hope, health, compassion, creativity, and clarity. Links referenced in this episode:ADHD Women's Wellbeing ToolkitEmma's Menopause Symptom CheckerAdele's Cycle Tracker

In this engaging conversation, Cathy Heller, a transformational coach, podcaster, and bestselling author, shares her insights on living authentically with ADHD. She discusses the importance of embracing one’s true self to alleviate burnout and achieve spiritual fulfillment. Cathy emphasizes that creativity and self-connection are crucial for healing, especially for neurodivergent minds. Listeners are encouraged to explore their true desires and recognize that their worth is defined by who they are, not what they do. The interview inspires a journey towards self-acceptance and personal growth.