ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast

In this week’s episode of The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast, Anna Mathur—BACP-accredited psychotherapist and Sunday Times bestselling author, shares her personal and professional insight into how ADHD awareness can transform our approach to life!Through honest reflections and expert insight, we unpack the grief that can come with a late ADHD diagnosis, the challenges of building self-trust, creating new boundaries and learning what our bandwidth feels like and how burnout can stem from years of masking and overfunctioning. Together, we share empowering strategies to help listeners move from all-or-nothing thinking to making sustainable, compassionate choices, rooted in self-awareness and nervous system care.My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available, grab your copy here!What You’ll Learn:Why ADHD can make decision-making so overwhelming, and how to rebuild self-trustThe grief and confusion that can follow a late ADHD diagnosisHow burnout shows up in ADHD women and why it’s often overlookedThe tension between the ADHD brain’s creativity and our nervous system’s need for calmShifting from “all or nothing” to making better, kinder choices for yourselfHow to tune into your body’s signals when making decisionsCommunicating your needs and letting go of people-pleasingUsing tools like a “Good Decision Diary” to grow confidence and clarityThe power of creative outlets and self-care practices like gardeningTimestamps:03:00 – Understanding ADHD: Personal Journeys and Insights10:34 – Navigating the Grief of ADHD Realisation17:01 – The Hidden Cost of Overfunctioning & Burnout25:24 – Living with an ADHD Brain: Exhaustion & Self-Doubt31:26 – Tuning Into Our Body’s Wisdom for Better Decisions35:24 – Prioritising Self-Care and Communicating Needs44:22 – Creative Outlets and Rebuilding Self-TrustWhether you're just beginning to explore ADHD or deep in your healing journey, this conversation is a reminder that you’re not alone, and that self-care isn’t selfish, it’s essential.Join the More Yourself Community - the doors are now open!More Yourself is a compassionate space for late-diagnosed ADHD women to connect, reflect, and come home to who they really are. Sign up here!Inside the More Yourself Membership, you’ll be able to:Connect with like-minded women who understand you Learn from guest experts and practical toolsReceive compassionate prompts & gentle remindersEnjoy voice-note encouragement from KateJoin flexible meet-ups and mentoring sessionsAccess on-demand workshops and quarterly guest expert sessionsTo join for £26 a month, click here. To join for £286 for a year (a whole month free!), click here.We’ll also be walking through The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit together, exploring nervous system regulation, burnout recovery, RSD, joy, hormones, and self-trust, so the book comes alive in a supportive community setting.Links and Resources:Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod Visit Anna's website or connect with her on Instagram @annamathurBuy Anna's book The Good Decision DiaryKate 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 conversation, Ari Tuckman, a seasoned psychologist and ADHD specialist, delves into the real challenges ADHD women face, especially in relationships and productivity. He emphasizes that quick-fix hacks often fall short, advocating instead for understanding ADHD as a lens for personal and relational clarity. Tuckman also highlights the importance of intentional choices in daily routines and how recognizing ADHD can transform partnerships. The discussion reveals practical strategies to empower both partners, fostering stronger connections while managing distractions.

In this episode of More Yourself, I wanted to share a clip from a recent ADHD Women's Wellbeing live session that explored the concept of generativity versus stagnation —a theme that is very prevalent among late-diagnosed ADHD women.This concept, rooted in Erik Erikson’s psychosocial development theory, invites us to reflect on how we create meaning and contribute to our own lives and to others as we move through the different stages of adulthood. For those of us who received a diagnosis later in life, this understanding can be transformative. It reminds us that our diagnosis isn’t the end, it’s the beginning of a new chapter.My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available, grab your copy here!What I discuss:Erikson’s 8 stages of psychosocial development viewed through a neurodivergent lens.The impact of unconscious masking on ADHD traits and energy levels.The concept of generativity vs. stagnation for late-diagnosed ADHD women.Seeing a late diagnosis as a new chapter for authenticity and evolution.The role of meaningful connection in women's reconnection with their identity post-diagnosis.The power of embracing change in midlife and beyond.Timestamps00:33 – Understanding ADHD and Psychosocial Development03:30 – Overview of Erikson’s 8 Stages of Psychosocial Development05:26 – Life Stages Through a Neurodivergent Lens07:17 – Generativity vs. Stagnation Explained07:54 – Generativity as a New Chapter of Potential09:40 – Embracing Change and Authenticity12:16 – Closing Reflections and Personal GrowthJoin the More Yourself Community - the doors are now open!More Yourself is a compassionate space for late-diagnosed ADHD women to connect, reflect, and come home to who they really are. Sign up here!Inside the More Yourself Membership, you’ll be able to:Connect with like-minded women who understand you Learn from guest experts and practical toolsReceive compassionate prompts & gentle remindersEnjoy voice-note encouragement from KateJoin flexible meet-ups and mentoring sessionsAccess on-demand workshops and quarterly guest expert sessionsTo join for £26 a month, click here. To join for £286 for a year (a whole month free!), click here.We’ll also be walking through The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit together, exploring nervous system regulation, burnout recovery, RSD, joy, hormones, and self-trust, so the book comes alive in a supportive community setting.Links and Resources: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. 

Join Dr. Helen Lawal, an NHS doctor and neurodivergent health coach specializing in women's health and ADHD, as she shares her journey and insights. They discuss how ADHD affects eating behaviors and meal planning, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion in nutritional healing. Helen offers practical tips for simplifying nutrition, debunking myths about strict diets, and encouraging balance in lifestyle. Learn about integrating healthy habits without guilt and the significance of community support in the journey toward better eating and well-being.

In this episode of More Yourself, we’re diving into one of the most powerful (and sometimes uncomfortable) tools in the ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit, developing self-trust.We’ll explore how so many of us late-diagnosed ADHD women have been conditioned to doubt ourselves, to mask, and to override our inner knowing. But what happens when we start listening to our bodies, following our curiosity, and letting go of the need to get it all “right”?This conversation is about experimenting without pressure, embracing the lessons in things not going to plan, and gently tuning in to your own guidance. It's about creating a life that works for you, not what the world expects.So here’s your invitation: What would it feel like to trust yourself... even just a little more?My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available, grab your copy here!What I discuss:Thriving with ADHD by embracing your ADHD, not performing or masking.Leaning into self-trust (despite fear) to build clarity, confidence, and resilience.The role of playful trial-and-error to learn without the pressure to be perfect.Using failures to learn, grow and discover new information.Using somatic tools and breathwork to regulate and reconnect.What setting unapologetic boundaries looks like.Taking small steps and recognising how your body responds. Timestamps:01:19 – Embracing Authenticity03:37 – Book Excerpt (Chapter 7, pg. 131 – Self-Trust)06:50 – Flexing the Self-Trust Muscle08:04 – Leaning into Discomfort and Unmasking09:26 – Cultivating a Growth Mindset09:56 – Exploring Post-Traumatic Growth13:34 – Trusting Yourself and Inner GuidanceJoin the More Yourself Community - the doors are now open!More Yourself is a compassionate space for late-diagnosed ADHD women to connect, reflect, and come home to who they really are. Sign up here!Inside the More Yourself Membership, you’ll be able to:Connect with like-minded women who understand you Learn from guest experts and practical toolsReceive compassionate prompts & gentle remindersEnjoy voice-note encouragement from KateJoin flexible meet-ups and mentoring sessionsAccess on-demand workshops and quarterly guest expert sessionsTo join for £26 a month, click here. To join for £286 for a year (a whole month free!), click here.We’ll also be walking through The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit together, exploring nervous system regulation, burnout recovery, RSD, joy, hormones, and self-trust, so the book comes alive in a supportive community setting.Links and Resources: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. 

In this week’s episode of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, we’re shining a light on the critical but often ignored intersection between ADHD and the criminal justice system.I’m joined by Sarah Templeton, CEO of ADHD Liberty, counsellor, author of The Prison Counsellor, and tireless campaigner for ADHD awareness in prisons, probation, and homelessness services. Sarah shares how her powerful personal and professional journey of late diagnosed ADHD has led her to dedicate her work to supporting those misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and mistreated by a system that labels ADHD traits as “bad” behaviour rather than unmet needs.With a fierce belief in rehabilitation, Sarah discusses common ADHD traits that can trigger "bad behaviour", practical ways ADHD can be managed behind bars without medication, and how improved understanding of ADHD can transform self-esteem, life outcomes, and even steer individuals from criminality to entrepreneurship.Her work is paving the way for a world where ADHD isn’t punished but supported, and where young people are guided away from the school-to-prison pipeline.My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available, grab your copy here!What You'll Learn:Why society must stop labelling ADHD as “naughty” and start supporting it as a neurological conditionWhy ADHD traits like impulsivity and boundary-pushing are often misread as “bad behaviour”How poor self-esteem and shame in undiagnosed ADHD can drive offendingSarah's work to create ADHD awareness videos in prisons How parenting can be the turning point between criminality and creativityThe urgent need for ADHD screening in schools, prisons, probation, addiction and homelessness servicesWhat managing ADHD without medication or exercise looks like in prison (e.g. breathwork, mindset strategies)The role of ADHD awareness in rehabilitation The importance of research into ADHD and criminality, and the transformational effects of diagnosis and rehabilitationUnderstanding ADHD as a condition rather than a moral failing can significantly enhance self-esteem and promote recovery for those affected, as well as improve the criminal justice system. To help the School-to-Prison Pipeline, click here.Timestamps:07:30 - Understanding ADHD in the Criminal Justice System12:34 - The Transformative Power of Awareness and Self-Understanding15:42 - Addressing ADHD in Prisons: The Need for Specialised Support25:01 - Understanding ADHD in the Criminal Justice System26:10 - Changes Required in the Education System Regarding ADHD 28:19- Understanding ADHD in Rehabilitation36:04 - Raising ADHD Awareness in PrisonsJoin the More Yourself Community - the doors are now open!More Yourself is a compassionate space for late-diagnosed ADHD women to connect, reflect, and come home to who they really are. Sign up here!Inside the More Yourself Membership, you’ll be able to:Connect with like-minded women who understand you Learn from guest experts and practical toolsReceive compassionate prompts & gentle remindersEnjoy voice-note encouragement from KateJoin flexible meet-ups and mentoring sessionsAccess on-demand workshops and quarterly guest expert sessionsTo join for £26 a month, click here. To join for £286 for a year (a whole month free!), click here.We’ll also be walking through The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit together, exploring nervous system regulation, burnout recovery, RSD, joy, hormones, and self-trust, so the book comes alive in a supportive community setting.Links and Resources: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. 

In this episode of More Yourself, we're opening up The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit and flicking to Chapter 7 to build a life that works for you.This conversation is rooted in the idea that your ADHD isn’t something to fix, it’s something to understand, embrace, and honour. We explore what happens when we release the guilt, shame, and constant striving, and instead begin to create a compassionate blueprint that supports who we truly are.This episode is a gentle invitation to ask: What am I ready to let go of? What boundaries do I need to protect my energy? And most importantly, what kind of life do I want to build, just for me?My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available, grab your copy here!What I discuss:How guilt, shame, and masking can disconnect us from our true ADHD selves.Why living in survival mode keeps us stuck, and how to recognise itHow to create an ADHD-informed, compassionate blueprint for life.What you’re no longer willing to accept, and the unapologetic boundaries you’re ready to set.Letting go of the pressure to do more and finding energy in simplicity and self-trust.How somatic tools like breath work can support nervous system regulation and reconnection.Why building a life that works for you starts with embracing, not hiding, your neurodivergence.Timestamps:01:33 - Building a Life that Works for You05:22 - Beginning a New Chapter by Embracing Change and Awareness14:06 - Tuning Into Our Inner Wisdom16:10 - Building a Supportive Community for WomenJoin the More Yourself Community - the doors are now open!More Yourself is a compassionate space for late-diagnosed ADHD women to connect, reflect, and come home to who they really are. Sign up here!Inside the More Yourself Membership, you’ll be able to:Connect with like-minded women who understand you Learn from guest experts and practical toolsReceive compassionate prompts & gentle remindersEnjoy voice-note encouragement from KateJoin flexible meet-ups and mentoring sessionsAccess on-demand workshops and quarterly guest expert sessionsTo join for £26 a month, click here. To join for £286 for a year (a whole month free!), click here.We’ll also be walking through The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit together, exploring nervous system regulation, burnout recovery, RSD, joy, hormones, and self-trust, bringing the book to life in a supportive community setting.Links and Resources: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. 

In this week’s episode of The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast, we’re exploring the complexities of parenting as a neurodivergent individual and how our own lived experiences can shape the way we support our neurodivergent children, helping to foster more resilience, compassion, and understanding.I’m joined by Holly Blanc Moses, a therapist and parent coach with over 23 years of experience supporting neurodivergent families. Holly shares her personal and professional insights into emotional regulation, reparenting, and how self-advocacy can transform both our parenting and our wellbeing. Together, we unpack how breaking generational patterns and modelling self-compassion can foster resilience in both parents and children.My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available. Grab your copy here!What You’ll Learn:How understanding our own ADHD helps our children The challenges neurodivergent parents face when raising neurodivergent childrenHow emotional regulation helps both parents and children navigate stressWhat reparenting involves and how it can break harmful generational cyclesHow to release the “shoulds” of parenthood and define parenting on your termsWays to nurture grit, resilience, and self-advocacy in your childrenThe importance of modelling self-advocacy and asking for supportTimestamps:02:33 – Holly’s lived experience of having neurodivergent children05:16 – Challenges and insights to parenting neurodivergent children08:55 – Recovering from generational trauma and undiagnosed neurodivergence10:34 – Parental pressure and emotional regulation16:14 – Reparenting and developing self-compassion24:10 – Modelling resilience and fostering independence25:00 – Encouraging self-advocacy in children as a parentThis episode is about giving yourself permission to slow down and parent in a way that honours both your needs and your child’s. If anything, let it be a reminder that if what you are doing works for your family, that is enough, no matter what anyone else says.Join the More Yourself Community - the doors are now open!More Yourself is a compassionate space for late-diagnosed ADHD women to connect, reflect, and come home to who they really are. Sign up here!Inside the More Yourself Membership, you’ll be able to:Connect with like-minded women who understand you Learn from guest experts and practical toolsReceive compassionate prompts & gentle remindersEnjoy voice-note encouragement from KateJoin flexible meet-ups and mentoring sessionsAccess on-demand workshops and quarterly guest expert sessionsTo join for £26 a month, click here. To join for £286 for a year (a whole month free!), click here.We’ll also be walking through The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit together, exploring nervous system regulation, burnout recovery, RSD, joy, hormones, and self-trust, so the book comes alive in a supportive community setting.Links and Resources:Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod Visit Holly's website or connect with her on Instagram @hollyblancmosesKate 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 episode of More Yourself, I’m inviting you to pause and come back to the present moment.We explore what happens when you’re stuck in the cycle of feeling not enough, constantly doing, comparing, and striving, until it becomes clear you can’t keep living this way. It’s about recognising when you’ve reached your limit, and trusting that you can sit in the silence. Inspired by the book Present Over Perfect, this episode is a gentle reminder that you don’t have to prove yourself through productivity. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is stop, get quiet, and come home to yourself.My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available. Grab your copy here!What I Discuss: How emotional roller coasters and dysregulation show up for ADHD women.Why stillness can feel so uncomfortable yet is so powerful for change. The grounding power of books to bring us back to the present moment during times of overwhelm.Letting go of the pressure to be more, do more, or prove yourself and finding safety in simply being.Reaching a tipping point and realising you can’t keep doing life the same way anymore.Moving away from external validation and hustle culture, and reconnecting with what feels authentic.How slowing down, decluttering (even your books), and tuning in can lead to powerful self-awareness and change.Timestamps:02:55 - Embracing Your Authentic Self through Books04:17 - Emotional Dysregulation and Finding Stillness06:14 - Shauna Niequist's Book Excerpt 09:18 - Reconnecting on The Journey to Self-Awareness10:20 - Creating Your Authentic Space with More YourselfJoin the More Yourself Community - the doors are now open!More Yourself is a compassionate space for late-diagnosed ADHD women to connect, reflect, and come home to who they really are. Sign up here!Inside the More Yourself Membership, you’ll be able to:Connect with like-minded women who understand you Learn from guest experts and practical toolsReceive compassionate prompts & gentle remindersEnjoy voice-note encouragement from KateJoin flexible meet-ups and mentoring sessionsAccess on-demand workshops and quarterly guest expert sessionsTo join for £26 a month, click here. To join for £286 for a year (a whole month free!), click here.We’ll also be walking through The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit together, exploring nervous system regulation, burnout recovery, RSD, joy, hormones, and self-trust, so the book comes alive in a supportive community setting.Links and Resources:Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod Book mentioned: Present Over Perfect: Leaving Behind Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living by Shauna NiequistKate 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 Podcast, we’re diving into the world of somatic ADHD coaching, and why connecting with your nervous system might be the missing link in managing burnout, chronic stress, and overwhelm.I’m joined by Jenny Adams, a somatic ADHD coach who helps women understand the mind-body connection and develop nervous system regulation and calming strategies that feel safe, sustainable, and uniquely aligned to them. Together, we explore how tuning into your body’s signals can help you set better boundaries, honour your energy, and stop pushing through at the expense of your wellbeing.My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available. Grab your copy here!What You’ll Learn:What somatic coaching involves and how it supports nervous system healingWhy safety and regulation are deeply personal and essential for thriving with ADHDHow nervous system dysregulation contributes to chronic stress and burnoutThe effects of masking and overachieving, and why authenticity mattersHow to assess and reduce your allostatic load (the cumulative stress on your system)How a business or career “audit” can help you find your true focusPractical tips for entrepreneurs and corporate professionals to set boundaries, ask for support, and honour their limitsTimestamps:05:21 – Understanding somatic ADHD coaching09:25 – The role of nervous system safety in everyday life12:15 – How chronic conditions are linked to stress and dysregulation14:30 – Burnout and chronic stress explained through a somatic lens23:10 – Entrepreneur advice: knowing your limits and doing what works25:45 – How to do a self-led business audit29:13 – Somatic support in the corporate world33:40 – Finding balance amidst overload36:40 – Empowering decisions through body awarenessThis episode is about giving yourself permission to slow down and soothe your ADHD nervous system by recognising your limits and learning how to create systems that support you in your business and your life based on what really matters. Join the More Yourself Community - the doors are now open!More Yourself is a compassionate space for late-diagnosed ADHD women to connect, reflect, and come home to who they really are. Sign up here!Inside the More Yourself Membership, you’ll be able to:Connect with like-minded women who understand you Learn from guest experts and practical toolsReceive compassionate prompts & gentle remindersEnjoy voice-note encouragement from KateJoin flexible meet-ups and mentoring sessionsAccess on-demand workshops and quarterly guest expert sessionsTo join for £26 a month, click here. To join for £286 for a year (a whole month free!), click here.We’ll also be walking through The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit together, exploring nervous system regulation, burnout recovery, RSD, joy, hormones, and self-trust, so the book comes alive in a supportive community setting.Links and Resources:Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod Connect with Jenny on Instagram @jennyadamscoach or her websiteKate 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.