ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast

This week, we are revisiting a clip from the profound episode with high-performance ADHD Coach Kim Raine about finding a balance between our restless energy, relentless drive and hitting burnout. Kim is also the author of Square Pegs - A Book Of Self-Discovery For Women With ADHD.As women with ADHD, we have an abundance of ideas, but thriving in business can feel difficult if we work against ourselves. By taking time to rest and make space while being consciously aware of where our energy and creativity levels are, we can be more successful and focused in our careers alongside ADHD. Watch the Preventing ADHD Burnout Workshop that Kate mentions in the episode here.During this episode, Kate and Kim speak about:How entrepreneurship and ADHD often go hand in handHow our brains thrive when we're creatingHow burnout and our ADHD nervous systems can hold us back in businessHow to thrive with ADHD in businessBy slowing down, we can achieve more with ADHDHyperfocus and 'sprinting'Workaholism, ADHD and burnoutFinding a balance between our ambitions and our energy levelsThe fear of burnout can hold us back in businessBeing enough with our relentless mindsIt's ok to stand still and celebrate our achievementsBeing ok with what we've done that dayHow 'Comparisonitis' and RSD can hold us back in the way we do businessTrusting how we work even though it looks different to othersTailor-making a career that works for our creativity, cycles and energyKate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner helping overwhelmed and unfulfilled newly-diagnosed ADHD women find more calm, balance, hope, 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 hereFind Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine hereMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Anxiety during pregnancy and after childbirth can be very normal for all people, yet when we are neurodivergent, this time can be even more challenging. Support during and after pregnancy is vital to help neurodivergent mothers feel less alone. This week's guest is Victoria White, a birth and postnatal doula who supports families through pregnancy, birth and beyond, bringing hope, compassion and more understanding to this situation.Victoria White is also one of the contributors to The ADHD Hormone Series, which focuses on hormones and neurodivergent women.She believes birthing people have the right to a positive birth and postnatal experience and that this can be achieved with the help of consistent and compassionate support. She is also a trained Traumatic Birth Recovery 3 Step Rewind Practitioner and Perinatal Emotional Health and Wellbeing Practitioner. She is the mum of two girls, one of whom is autistic, and is passionate about improving support for neurodivergent people perinatally.In this episode of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Kate and Victoria talk about:The role of a doula at birth and pre-birth How to find support around your birth The role hormones play in your birth and postnatal time Knowing your choices going into birth Making more informed choices Coping with being undiagnosed when pregnantNavigating anxiety around birth and postnatal life Allowing for differences in your neurodivergent baby's developmentThe positives of neurodivergence and pregnancyGet Dopa, created by and for neurodivergent brains, with 16 powerful nootropic ingredients in one smart supplement. Get your 10% discount by using code Kate10 at the checkout. Click here to find out more. Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner helping overwhelmed and unfulfilled newly-diagnosed ADHD women find more calm, balance, hope, 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 hereFind Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine hereMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Using mindfulness to help our ADHD shouldn't work but actually, it can be the perfect antidote to our restless, reactive brains - as long as we're open to being more present and self-compassionate.Kate’s guest this week is Dr Lidia Zylowska MD, an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and is an internationally recognised expert in adult ADHD and mindfulness-based therapies. Her research pioneered the application of mindfulness in ADHD, helped co-found the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center and has been featured in ADDitude Magazine, Time Magazine, Boston Globe and New York Times. Dr Zylowska is also an author of two books, The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD and Mindfulness for Adult ADHD - A Clinician’s Guide. During the episode, Kate and Lidia talk about: Compassionate and non-violent communicationManaging emotional regulation using ADHD-friendly mindfulness toolsHow to communicate your feelings without conflict and judgementMindfulness and feeling present beyond meditationWhat mindfulness can look and feel like with ADHDThe benefits of regular mindfulness practise for those with ADHDHow to integrate self-compassion and mindfulness into daily practice.You can find out more about Lidia’s work via her website, lidiazylowska.com.Join the waitlist for my new program, ADHD Mindset & Energy Re-ProgrammeKate 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

Finally understanding what has been holding you back for most of your life can be a lot to process, as well as learning how to use our newly-understood brains accordingly. One of the most effective ways of harnessing our strengths and moving forwards with more intentionality and purpose is ADHD coaching. And this week's guest is Brooke Schnittman, owner and founder of Coaching With Brooke, an ADHD and executive function coaching company for students and adults. Brooke has helped thousands of individuals with ADHD since 2006 who are meeting with chaos, frustration, and shame by providing them with the tools and accountability to focus their attention and thrive. During this week's episode, Kate and Brooke speak about:Waiting for a diagnosis and how to help yourself pre-diagnosisThe benefits of coaching for ADHDHow you can reach your goals Motivating yourself to make changes in your life and next action stepsShame around emotional dysregulationLiving inside our ADHD headsHow and why procrastination plays out with ADHDChildhood executive functioning problemStruggling to do tasks you don't like Juggling our ADHD drive with motherhoodBeing more intentional with our time and what we want each year for lifeJoin the waitlist for my new program, ADHD Mindset & Energy Re-ProgrammeKate 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

Clinical psychologist and ADHD advocate Marcy Caldwell joins Kate to discuss emotional dysregulation, recognizing stress markers, overstimulation and noise, strategies for managing emotional dysregulation, understanding RSD and its impact on emotions and productivity, tracking cycles and regulating emotions, honoring sensitivity and taking time for oneself.

"The ADHD brain is a reward and emotion-focused brain...and we feel this intensely, which can have a huge impact on our relationships...."There's no doubt about it, ADHD can seriously impact our relationships. Whether it shows up with our impulsivity, memory, RSD, sensory issues or emotional regulation, having ADHD within a relationship can often feel testing and difficult. Understanding, navigating and nurturing our relationships alongside ADHD can hugely benefit both partners and family dynamics. This week Kate chats with Melissa Orlov, the founder of ADHDmarriage.com, and author of two award-winning books on the impact of ADHD in relationships - The ADHD Effect on Marriage (2010) and The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD (2014). A marriage consultant, Melissa helps ADHD-affected couples from around the world rebalance their relationships and learn to thrive through her seminars, consulting and books. She also teaches marriage counsellors and other professionals about effective marriage therapy for couples impacted by ADHD. Melissa is considered one of the foremost authorities on the topic of how ADHD impacts adult relationships. During this episode of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Kate and Melissa talk about:Tips to optimise your relationship with ADHDManaging RSD in your relationshipNavigating your ADHD symptoms to benefit your relationshipLearning to interpret and manage ADHD to be a dependable partner correctlyHow a non-ADHD partner can help their spouseNuances of how ADHD can show up in relationshipsHealing together after a late in life ADHD diagnosisHow your partner can relieve some of your symptoms using verbal cues Sharing the emotional load of ADHDWhy and how you could be overcompensating Join the waitlist for my new program, ADHD Mindset & Energy Re-ProgrammeKate 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

With ADHD, it can be difficult to regulate our big emotions and feel calm, with everyday triggers causing us to feel dysregulated. We can see this show up in young children, but it can be shameful and guilt-inducing when we're adults. This week’s guest is Dr Tamara Rosier, author of one of my favourite ADHD books, Your Brain's Not Broken. Dr Tamara has been a college administrator, a professor, a leadership consultant, a high school teacher, a national public speaker, and an ADHD coach. Through those adventures, she has developed valuable insight into ADHD and how it affects one’s life. As founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan, she helps individuals, parents, and families develop an understanding and learn practical skills to live with ADHD effectively. Her book Your Brain’s Not Broken provides strategies for navigating the powerful, significant emotional aspect of ADHD healthily. During this week's episode, we spoke about Our big emotions, being embarrassed and the shame we have around our emotional regulation.How to regulate our overwhelming emotionsPrefrontal cortex 'butler' - how it calms and helps with sequencingThe limbic centre is our anger, frustration controller'Living on the grid' - four quadrants, solve it gridBurnout from constantly being in the red zoneMaking intentional choices to help our health and stress management. Such as diary management, delegating our butler tasks and borrowing people’s butler (neurotypical) brainsLearning not to cram and live fueled by adrenaline and cortisolThe importance of prioritising deep cleansing sleepSleep is so important for our health - ADHD symptoms are exacerbated when we don't sleep enough.Learning to relax and transition from a busy day to downtime and sleep.Join my new group coaching container, The ADHD Mindset & Energy Re-ProgrammeKate 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

"Embracing and working with our strengths teaches us to thrive with ADHD."This week’s guest, Samantha Hiew, is the Director of ADHD Girls, a company founded with a social mission to empower girls and women with ADHD through effective advocacy, education and specialist insights.With a background in healthcare communications and a PhD in Cancer Research, Samantha is passionate about helping individuals with ADHD access employment and training organisations to provide the support they need to thrive in their circumstances, thereby increasing happiness and wellbeing and improving productivity.During this episode of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Kate Moryoussefand Samantha spoke about: Feeling alone after an ADHD diagnosisThe power of anecdotal experiencesThe benefits of being around others like you and communitySam's autism diagnosis and her surpriseADHD and Autism often going hand in handNeeding to have passion and fulfilment to stave off depressionSam's mission with ADHD diagnosisRecognition Responsive Euphoria and what it is and looks likeNavigating ADHD and Neurodiveristy in the workplaceHow employers can boost their ADHD employee's confidenceAdvocating for yourself in the workplaceEmbracing our strengths and interests to thrive with ADHDJoin the waitlist for my new program, ADHD Mindset & Energy Re-ProgrammeKate 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

Perfectionism and ADHD are unravelled in this insightful podcast with Kate and Kristen. They discuss separating worth from performance, childhood trauma's impact, and the fear of failure. Overcoming perfectionism involves self-compassion, understanding rejection sensitivity, and focusing on personal growth. Embracing authenticity, self-care, and journaling are key to navigating ADHD challenges and achieving wellbeing.

Here's to a calm and aligned 2024!Join the waitlist for Kate's brand new 2024 'Energy and Mindset Reprogramme' here. Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner helping overwhelmed yet unfulfilled newly diagnosed ADHD 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