ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast

Perfectionism combined with ambition, control, over-achievement, restless energy, productivity-guilt and burnout are tendencies I see and hear about a lot in ADHD women. It can be exhausting living like this, and many of us struggle to break the cycle, which causes spates of burnout. However, when we create awareness around these behaviour patterns, which are often subconscious and unintentional, we can build better boundaries and gently remove the internal pressures we put on ourselves.Today on the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, I speak to Michaela Thomas,  a Clinical Psychologist, coach, founder of the psychology practice The Thomas Connection and author of The Lasting Connection – develop love and compassion for yourself and your partner.Michaela specialises in perfectionism combined with stress, anxiety, depression, productivity, procrastination, burnout and overall wellbeing. On today's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Kate and Michaela talked about the following:Burnout, ambition, overwhelm and not feeling good enough with neurodivergent womenProductivity, procrastination and shamePerfectionism is a mask we use to hideUnderstanding the wiring of our neurodivergent brain The tools and strategies to help with hyperfocus and burnoutChoosing different ways to live and what's important to us in different seasonsSelf-boundaries, self-compassion and seeing our limitations Softening a 'should' to a 'could, removing self-blame Being overwhelmed by all our ideas, pulling the reigns backCelebrating our impulsive energy and creative imaginationHarnessing our energy with regular breaks and self-compassionCycle breaking from previous generationsThe pressure we put on ourselves and using our intuition Try Get Dopa here with a 10% discount: https://bit.ly/adhdwomenswellbeing10Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner helping overwhelmed yet unfulfilled (many with ADHD like her) women find more calm, balance, health, compassion, creativity and clarity. Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.Follow the podcast on Instagram hereFollow Kate on Instagram hereHave a read of Kate’s articles in ADDitude magazine hereMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

If you've had ongoing and unexplained chronic pain, fatigue, gut issues, dizziness, anxiety, dislocations, sprains or aching joints, you may be interested in this week's episode discussing the intersection of Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes, Hypermobility and neurodivergence. This week’s ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast guest is Dr Jessica Eccles, a Clinical Senior Lecturer at Brighton and Sussex Medical School in the Department of Neuroscience. Her research is on brain-body interactions, particularly related to joint hypermobility. She is an adult liaison psychiatrist and consultant in the Sussex Neurodevelopmental Service and co-lead of their Neurodivergent Brain Body Clinic.On today's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Kate Moryoussef and Dr Jessica Eccles talk about:What is Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS)The symptoms, challenges and advantages of hypermobility The link between (H)EDS, hypermobility and ADHD/neurodivergence Side effects of hypermobility The interlinks of hypermobility and neurodivergence Hormones, EDS and hypermobility frequency in women and how it presents differently in men Fibromyalgia, hypermobility and ADHD connectionsPregnancy and hypermobility Diagnosing neurodivergence and hypermobility Making daily tasks and exercises more mindful to improve chronic painLong covid, fatigue and hypermobility Using pilates to build a stable core to help with hypermobility Protecting ourselves from burnout You can find Dr Eccles here on Instagram.Try Get Dopa here with a 10% discount: https://bit.ly/adhdwomenswellbeing10Additional resources to support you:Claire Smith's bookhttps://gptoolkit.ehlers-danlos.org/https://www.potsuk.org/https://www.sedsconnective.org/Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner helping overwhelmed yet unfulfilled (many with ADHD like her) women find more calm, balance, health, compassion, creativity and clarity. Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.Follow the podcast on Instagram hereFollow Kate on Instagram hereHave a read of Kate’s articles in ADDitude magazine hereMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

I've always been a firm believer that once we're aware of our neurodivergence, we all need to be 'Tapping into our ADHD Gold'. I even created a workshop (check it out here) specifically about this, as I believe that when we reframe our strengths and stop focussing as much on all our challenges and what we can't do, the ADHD genius is given more space to expand!And this is what we talk about in today’s episode with my guest, Kara Marni, a rising soul and R&B vocalist who has been on a steady ascension since 2019 when she headlined the Pussy Parlure stage at Glastonbury before embarking on a sold-out UK & European tour. In this period, the singer/writer has gone on to support many notable artists, from Lewis Capaldi to Rita Ora, Raye and Ray BLK to name a few, with a string of festivals and high-profile performances to her name, including Reading & Leeds and Glastonbury. Kara is a family girl who grew up in a house of music (& food) lovers and credits her Greek ancestry for a confident personality, big appetite and big hair. Seldom short of something to say, Kara is a self-professed chatterbox, injecting her creativity and high energy into her lyricism. A self-taught guitarist, Kara recently partnered with supporters Fender as a part of their impressive roster.On today's ADHD women's Wellbeing Podcast, Kate and Kara speak about:Focusing the energy of ADHD children in schoolFinding the right educational environment for ADHDKara's passion for music and perfromingThe joy of channelling your hyper-focus positively Being creative over academic in the school systemBeing mindful without meditation Leaning into self-care to prevent burnoutKnowing your energy and how to work with it Choosing to be sober with ADHDYou can find out more about Kara on Instagram, @karamarni Try Get Dopa here with 10% discount: https://bit.ly/adhdwomenswellbeing10Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner helping overwhelmed yet unfulfilled (many with ADHD like her) women find more calm, balance, health, compassion, creativity and clarity. Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.Follow the podcast on Instagram hereFollow Kate on Instagram hereHave a read of Kate’s articles in ADDitude magazine hereMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Connection and community... it's always better together, right?This week's guests are brilliant Laura & Dawn from the ADHD AF Podcast. Laura and Dawn moved to the same street, at the same time, at the same age, with the same undiagnosed difference. On discovering the enormous impact that ADHD has had on their lives and the horrifying number of mis and undiagnosed ADHDers like them, they partnered up to use their voices to raise awareness, break the stigma, and to share their experiences in the hope of helping others. We decided to join together this week for a special ADHD Awareness month 'podswap'. I was also on their brilliant podcast this week - listen here.I was delighted to finally sit down and chat with Laura and Dawn from ADHD AF Podcast, and this is what we talked about:The "Too much" tour the ADHDAF ladies did this past summerTrusting the serendipity of your lifeWhy Dawn and Laura are advocating for being "too much"Being truthful about what is too much for you to take onDealing with S.A.D Comorbidities of ADHDSelf-trust, self-doubt and ADHDStruggling to have a "regular" job because of ADHD symptomsWorking authentically and listening to our intuitionThe power of the ADHD community You can find out more on their website, listen to their podcast ADHD As Females, or follow them on Instagram. Download your discounted Brain.FM here Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner helping overwhelmed yet unfulfilled (many with ADHD like her) women find more calm, balance, health, compassion, creativity and clarity. Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.Follow the podcast on Instagram hereFollow Kate on Instagram hereHave a read of Kate’s articles in ADDitude magazine hereKate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner helping overwhelmed yet unfulfilled (many with ADHD like her) women find more calm, balance, health, compassion, creativity and clarity. Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.Follow the podcast on Instagram hereFollow Kate on Instagram hereHave a read of Kate’s articles in ADDitude magazine hereD3cIkTY5XPLbbgDCAK4SMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

I'm delighted to welcome back the incredible ADHD world expert Dr Edward Hallowell, a board-certified child and adult psychiatrist, to the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast for our second episode together.Not only is Dr Ned an ADHD leader, but he's also a diagnosed patient, and he has dedicated his whole career to empowering and supporting people with ADHD. He's passionate about helping neurodivergent patients thrive and develop in life with new awareness, tools and strategies. He has written a new book, ADHD Explained, which can be bought here.He has spent the past four decades helping thousands of adults and children live happy and productive lives through his strength-based approach to neurodiversity and has ADHD and dyslexia.During this week's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast episode, Kate and Dr Hallowell speak about:Dr Ned's newest book - ADHD Explained The Default Mode Network, ADHD and learning to switch channelsWorking around worry, Dr Hallowell's tips for ADHD overthinkingWhy you might be prone to catastrophising - the ADHD imagination The effects of ADHD symptoms on your nervous system Burnout and ADHDTouchstones to help us live with more inner peaceThe future of ADHDAnd if you'd like further support, my ADHD Women's Wellbeing Hormone Series is now available, with new resources regularly added. Learn how hormones are inextricably linked to our ADHD as women, advocate and empower yourself and your loved ones with the most up-to-date information from specialists on hormones, ADHD, cycles, women, health, nutrition, genetic testing, lifestyle, menopause and more! Click here for all the details and get access.Connect with me on Substack here.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner helping overwhelmed yet unfulfilled (many with ADHD like her) women find more calm, balance, health, compassion, creativity and clarity. Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.Follow the podcast on Instagram hereFollow Kate on Instagram hereHave a read of Kate’s articles in ADDitude magazine hereMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

All details of my ADHD resources and events are available here.It's never too late to learn how our strengths and unique abilities can propel us forward after an ADHD diagnosis. Understanding what makes us tick (and our blind spots) can unlock the tools and strategies to create a life that finally works for us.This week’s guest is Angela Raspass, a Coach, Author, Speaker, and Podcaster who helps individuals and organisations unlock their next level of potential through self-leadership and strengths-based coaching. With a background in marketing and a diploma in positive psychology, Angela empowers people to achieve their biggest goals and create a positive ripple of impact in the world. Angela’s late-in-life diagnosis at 53 gave her a new perspective. She is passionate about sharing the importance of positive psychology and strengths for women with ADHDOn today's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Kate and Angela speak about:Angela's process of understanding her ADHDPlugging the gaps to help ourselvesBuilding scaffolding to keep us healthyWhat is self-leadership and how to implement itLetting go of conditioning and leaning into flexible thinking Emotional intelligence and emotional regulationIntentional action, goals that feel good to usTaking action using positive psychologyEmotional agility and literacyTools to figure out how you work best and what you want to achieveHow coming back to your values can aid you in workRecognising our strengths and blind spots Join me for an exclusive LIVE event with Sari Solden on 19th October at 7 pm UK time. Get your ticket here.Get your Loop earplugs here: www.loopearplugs.com/ADHDWomensWellbeing Angela is also very kindly sharing a few discounts with the podcast listeners. You can take a free Self-Leadership Assessment here. You can get $10 off of her (print) book using the code ‘wellbeingbook’ at the checkout, and you can also get a $50 discount off of her strengths profile and debrief (https://www.angelaraspass.com.au/strengths-profile/). The code to use at checkout is wellbeingstrengthsKate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner helping overwhelmed yet unfulfilled (many with ADHD like her) women find more calm, balance, health, compassion, creativity and clarity. Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.Follow the podcast on Instagram hereFollow Kate on Instagram hereHave a read of Kate’s articles in ADDitude magazine hereMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Toni Russo, a specialist nurse with 20+ years of experience in obesity management, shares her ADHD diagnosis story and how it has influenced her life. The podcast discusses the connection between undiagnosed ADHD, compulsion/addictive tendencies, and obesity. It also focuses on the power of ADHD screening in different medical areas and addresses unhelpful comments from medical professionals. The chapter explores the role of support groups for ADHD and the correlation between ADHD and obesity. It questions the over-reliance on weight loss surgery instead of addressing undiagnosed ADHD. Additionally, it explores medication efficacy, individual choice in managing ADHD, and the connection between ADHD, food, and obesity.

Alice Gendron, creator of The Mini ADHD Coach, shares her personal journey and offers advice for navigating an ADHD diagnosis. Topics discussed include hobbies, imposter syndrome, ADHD awareness in non-speaking countries, being a new mom with ADHD, and pursuing creativity as a career with ADHD.

New series of the podcast explores personal growth, reflection, and neurodivergent journeys. Upcoming event focuses on regulating the ADHD nervous system. Nutrition, pregnancy, and hormonal connections to ADHD discussed.

Dr Ned Hallowell, an expert on ADHD and its impact on wellbeing, joins Kate on The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast. They discuss understanding the default mode network (DMN), the importance of connection for the ADHD brain, finding 'your right difficult,' serving your purpose, forgiving yourself for the lack of executive function, having a purpose that lights you up, the power of connection, and more.