Traditional productivity metrics often do not apply to those with ADHD. We need to advocate for a redefinition of success that aligns with our personal strengths and unique workflows. From leveraging technology to simplifying organization to embracing alternative productivity methods, this episode shares practical strategies you can incorporate into your daily lives. This week, I speak to Skye Waterson, a former adult education, psychology, sociology, and public health academic who is now the founder of the Unconventional Organisation.Skye was diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her doctorate. Since then, she has researched and disseminated ADHD studies, focusing on supporting others with strengths-based, neurodiverse-friendly tools and systems.Skye Waterson's journey from academia to entrepreneurship is a testament to the power of understanding our neurodiversity. Diagnosed with ADHD during her PhD, Skye faced the daunting task of reconciling her academic ambitions with the realities of her ADHD, leading her to develop a coaching business dedicated to helping others navigate similar challenges. The episode dives deep into the intricacies of ADHD, particularly how it manifests differently in women and how societal expectations can lead to feelings of inadequacy and burnout. Skye emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive environment where women can thrive by utilizing tools that cater to their neurodiverse brains. The conversation underscores the need for greater awareness and acceptance of ADHD, particularly in professional settings, as well as the potential for neurodivergent individuals to excel when given the right tools and support.During this episode of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, we talk about:Skye Waterson discusses her journey of discovering ADHD during her PhD, highlighting the challenges she faced.Understanding our unique ADHD brains can empower us to embrace different productivity methods.The importance of creating effortlessly balanced days where productivity feels natural and fluid.Self-belief can be a significant barrier for ADHD individuals when pursuing new projects.Using tools like AI can simplify executive functioning, helping to manage ADHD tasks effectively.Recognizing past achievements helps build confidence for future endeavours and goal-setting.Timestamps:[02:22] Discovering ADHD in Academia[07:35] Understanding ADHD and Productivity[13:57] The Importance of Self-Belief[28:03] Navigating Career Changes Post-Diagnosis[39:41] Additional ResourcesTry Kate's new Apple podcast subscription, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, hereConnect with Skye via her website, www.unconventionalorganisation.com or her Instagram. Have a look at some of Kate's 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 here.Follow Kate on Instagram here.Find Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine here.Links referenced in this episode:goblin.toolsunconventionalorganization.com

In this engaging discussion, Professor Sandra Kooij, a pioneer in adult ADHD research and professor of psychiatry at the Dutch Expertise Center for Adult ADHD, shares her extensive expertise. She explores how hormonal changes during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause can impact ADHD symptoms in women. The conversation also touches on the intriguing connections between ADHD, cardiovascular health, and even COVID-19. Professor Kooij provides practical advice on managing ADHD with medication and lifestyle choices, empowering women with essential tools for their well-being.

Do you feel depleted and drained of energy by your executive functioning, working memory, emotions and other challenging ADHD-related traits? Are you desperate for expert advice on how to finally feel energised, self-compassionate and in flow with your ADHD?If so, you're going to want to hear today's episode! This week's guest is Cameron Gott PCC, an award-winning ADHD coach specialising in working with leaders and high-achievers. He is passionate about helping individuals with ADHD implement change and create a positive impact in the world. Cam has been training and mentoring ADHD coaches since 2006 and has taught at more ADHD coach training programs than any other coach and is currently a senior trainer at Coach Approach Training. On today's episode of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Kate and Cameron spoke about:Understanding ADHD is just the first step - implementing change and managing ADHD is an ongoing process.How coaching can help individuals with ADHD set goals, improve performance, and enhance overall well-being.How women with ADHD face unique challenges, including societal pressures and the need to balance multiple roles and responsibilities.How ADHD can be both a superpower and a significant challenge - finding ways to harness its benefits while managing its drawbacks is crucial.Strategies like identifying energy drainers, managing expectations, and finding a supportive and challenging environment can help individuals with ADHD thrive.Self-advocacy, seeking resources and support, and finding meaning in one's work are important for individuals with ADHD.Interview timestamps Understanding ADHD is just the first step - implementing change and managing ADHD is an ongoing process. [02:00]Coaching can help individuals with ADHD set goals, improve performance, and enhance overall well-being. [06:00]Women with ADHD face unique challenges, including societal pressures and the need to balance multiple roles and responsibilities. [15:00]Strategies like identifying energy drainers, managing expectations, and finding a supportive and challenging environment can help individuals with ADHD thrive. [27:00]You can connect with Cameron via his website, www.camerongott.com, Instagram or LinkedIn. Click here to read Cameron's suggestions for how to find the perfect ADHD Coach for you.Try Kate's new Apple podcast subscription, The Toolkit, hereHave a look at some of Kate's 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 here.Follow Kate on Instagram here.Find Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine here.

This bonus episode of the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast introduces the new subscription podcast called "The Toolkit," aimed at providing accessible resources and support for women navigating ADHD. Host Kate Moore Youssef passionately discusses the challenges many face in seeking help, particularly due to overwhelming waiting lists and limited access to qualified professionals. She emphasizes the importance of education and self-advocacy, sharing insights from her own experiences and the positive feedback from her audience. The episode features snippets from past coaching sessions and expert interviews, highlighting practical strategies for managing ADHD and promoting well-being. Listeners are encouraged to explore the Toolkit, which offers a wealth of content designed to empower and support women on their ADHD journeys.This week, I'm bringing you a special bonus 'Toolkit Taster' episode so you can experience some of the amazing content I share each week on my new subscription podcast, The Toolkit.This bonus episode allows you to dip your toe in and see if it is a resource that will support you.In this taster episode, you will hear nuggets of gold from:Me! In a short coaching clip, I talk about the importance of shifting into a more positive mindset and looking outside of just medication as the only solution to help us with our ADHD diagnosis. Lizzie Swan - an outstanding neurodiversity expert who also has a lot of personal experience with her ADHD and hormones. She shares some incredible tips on how to start becoming more aware of the impact of your hormones and the effect they have on your ADHD.Katherine Tiddy is a positive psychology expert who helps people feel aligned in their careers and lives to ensure that they are fulfilled in the work that they do. She speaks specifically about post-traumatic growth and the feelings that we face initially post-diagnosis, plus her top tip for dealing with it. Shell Mendelson is an ADHD career specialist who helps people with ADHD find a career that works for them. She discusses some of the ways that ADHD can bring up career challenges and how to navigate them and find joy in a career that aligns with your values and passions.The Toolkit is all about giving you the resources, support, help and guidance you deserve at my most accessible price ever! Get access to your 14-day free trial here.Have a look at some of Kate's 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 here.Follow Kate on Instagram here.Find Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine here.

Making decisions, finding clarity and leaning into our inner voice or intuition don't come easy for those of us with ADHD, who have historically leaned into our busy minds for all the answers. I'm sure you'll agree that this is an exhausting way to live. I hope that this week's episode will help you move from your thinking brain to a place of calm and groundedness.My guest is a good friend of mine, Diann Wingert, who appeared on the podcast a few years ago. I'm so happy to have her back, as her wisdom is just the best!Diann's passion is helping ambitious outliers build profitable, sought-after businesses based on their brilliance. She has extensive experience working with neurodivergent individuals, especially those who are gifted, ADHD, or both. On the personal side, Diann loves dark fiction, strong coffee, and laughing out loud. She is also a Peloton enthusiast, a practicing Buddhist, and the host of the ADHD-ish podcast.On today's episode of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Kate and Diann talk about:Using MIndfulness as a tool for ADHDCreating space for your intuition as an entrepreneur When therapy is the tool you need and when it's coaching Overstimulation of decision-making with ADHDFeeling stuck and needing clarity Procrastination and ADHDCreating space to tune in The truths around women and entrepreneurshipThe power of coaching Where you might be overcommitting and whyConsciously disconnecting from Tech as a business ownerTry Kate's new Apple podcast subscription, The Toolkit, hereYou can learn more about Diann on her website, www.diannwingertcoaching.com, where she has a free quiz to help you discover what is holding you back. Click here to access the quiz. Have a look at some of Kate's 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 here.Follow Kate on Instagram here.Find Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine here.Links referenced in this episode:apple.com/podcasts/toolkit

In this insightful discussion, psychotherapist and author Joshua Fletcher shares his journey through anxiety and panic disorders. He emphasizes the importance of psychoeducation, particularly for those with ADHD and neurodivergent conditions. Joshua uncovers how understanding cortisol levels affects anxiety and offers practical strategies for emotional regulation. He also candidly discusses his autism diagnosis and the liberation found in externalizing thoughts, helping listeners navigate their own mental health challenges with confidence.

I'm excited to announce some big news I've been waiting to share... Introducing my low-cost subscription option on the ADHD Women's Wellbeing podcast, The Toolkit!For the price of a posh coffee once a month, you can access my entire back catalogue of workshops, webinars, and conversations, which have only been available to people who have been part of my membership, The Collective, and paid workshops. Not only this, but I'll be uploading BRAND-NEW workshop-style episodes, plus an INCREDIBLE Ask The Pysch feature coming soon with a world-renowned ADHD psychiatrist.My aim with The Toolkit is to ensure that women who have waited or waiting for far too long to understand their neurodivergence can finally have access to the most up-to-date ADHD women's wellbeing information - even more than they're getting on the podcast - and honest, day-to-day practical guidance and support to help them thrive and live better with ADHD. On The Toolkit, we'll be discussing vital and life-changing ADHD topics such as:BurnoutHormonesPerimenopauseSupplementsLifestyleMovementSleepCareersEnergyThe Nervous SystemFinding more calm and regulationAnxietyParentingSpiritualityCreativity And so much more! I'm genuinely excited and hope you guys come along for the journey!So, if this sounds good to you and then maybe the cost of resources has prohibited you, I hope you'll consider joining my subscription. Every Sunday, I'll upload a new workshop to help you progress, thrive, and finally enjoy life with ADHD. As these episodes will have never been put on the podcast before, you will get direct access to the vault accumulated over the past four years since working with ADHD. You'll also get exclusive access to brand new content and Toolkit SUBSCIBER-only events and offers!I will ensure that you receive all the best information I have in my back catalogue and that you feel you are progressing each time you listen to one of the workshops.In today's episode, I also offer a short clip from Sunday's brand-new episode with Elizabeth Swan, a neurodiversity expert, coach and speaker. In this clip, we talk about perinatal health, perimenopause, HRT, and anxiety alongside ADHD.Start your FREE trial to ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit subscriber podcast here.

On today's ADHD Women's Wellbeing 'Wisdom' we have Leanne Maskell. Leanne is an ADHD coach, author, and activist, having presented to the World Health Organization on improving global access to support for ADHD. Previously working in mental health and disability law, Leanne set up ADHD Works to empower as many people as possible to learn how to make ADHD work for them through books, courses, talks, and coaching. During today's conversation, Kate and Leanne talk aboutAdvocating for adjustments in the workplaceMasking ADHD in the workplaceTalking about your ADHD diagnosis at workReasonable diversity adjustments, training and policies in the workplaceCorporate neurodiversityCelebrating achievements alongside RSDKnowing our rights within the workplaceBurnout and our ADHD brainsAdvocacy and our sense of social justiceKate's new four-part on-demand workshop series, Regulating Your ADHD Nervous System, is available here.Welcome to a recap episode of ADHD Women's Wellbeing Wisdom! Have a look at some of Kate's 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 here.Follow Kate on Instagram here.Find Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine here.

Neuroscience explains so much about our ADHD brain and the many traits, tendencies, and behaviours that come along for the ride. The more we understand our beautiful yet complex neurobiology, the more empowered we are to make sustainable and manageable changes to better enhance our lives.So, I'm delighted to welcome this week's guest, Nicole Vignola, a neuroscientist, author, consultant, and brain performance coach, to the podcast.Nicole's first book, Rewire: Your Neurotoolkit for Everyday Life is available now.On today's episode of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Kate and Nicola speak about:The science behind meditationThe brain's negativity biasThe function of the brain's 'DMN' AND 'TPN'How self-interruptions affect our daily lifeThe power of meditation for emotional regulationNicole's tips for feeling more calm and positiveFeeling more self-alignedThe damaging effects of your phone and social mediaWays to be more mindful of your phone usageUnderstanding dopamine betterThe life-changing benefits of a healthier sleep routineHow hydrating first thing can be essential for the ADHD brainHow visualising works in the brain and how it can improve our habitsAphantasia and learning how to visualiseYou can find out more about Nicole via her website, www.nicolesneuroscience.com.My other guest on today's ADHD Women's Wellbeing episode is Dr Lotta Borg Skoglund. We are at the cusp of new understandings about combining medical disciplines so we can understand ADHD in girls and women better through the lens of both menstrual cycles, hormones and psychiatry. This is for the lost generation of women who never got answers and for the future generations of girls who deserve better medical knowledge and research. Lotta is an associate professor in psychiatry at the Department of Women and Children's Health at Uppsala University and an affiliated researcher at the Department of Clinical Neuroscience at Karolinska Institutet. She is the author of six popular science books on ADHD and addiction, and her book ADHD Girls to Women - Getting on the Radar has been translated into several European languages, English and Korean.On this episode of the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Dr Lotta Skoglund and Kate spoke about:Feeling abandoned by healthcare professionals after an ADHD diagnosisWhy healthcare professionals should be working together to help patientsHow an understanding of ADHD can change your health outcomesBuilding autonomy to feel more empowered with our ADHDImproving female-based medical research and ADHDThe importance of talking about your experiences with hormones to help othersPrecision and patient-led medicineConnecting Hormones and Psychiatry to help more ADHD womenWhy fluctuating hormones and cycles need to be part of the bigger health pictureGetting to know your unique hormone cycle traitsHow you can create a personalised health journalYou can learn more about Lotta's work via her website, www.borgskoglund.com and Letterlife.Look at some of Kate's ADHD workshops and free resources here.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & 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 here.Follow Kate on Instagram here.Find Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine here.

Kelly Rompel, a pharmacist and expert in Functional Medicine, delves into the intriguing link between genetics and ADHD. She discusses how epigenetics can impact symptoms and the role of diet in managing anxiety. Kelly highlights essential supplements like L-theanine for mood support and explores the significance of GABA in addressing ADHD. Tune in to discover the best holistic approaches to improve well-being, including insight into vitamin D's influence and effective lifestyle changes for anxiety management.