ADHD can bring many opposing challenges and connotations and can feel like heavy energy to deal with. Yet through gentle curiosity, we can find new options to reprogram our thinking and switch our emotional energy to create a happier, calmer and more fulfilling family life. Despite the challenges, we can focus on the things that we're proud of and which lift us. We can create more internal strength and greatness as parents - life can be easier than we believe. This week’s guest is a mum of six and special education teacher and college lecturer, Avigail Gimpel. Avigail has taught children of all ages in New York, Jerusalem, and Moscow and now teaches at Hertzog Teachers College.  Avigail also supports adults with ADHD in identifying the root causes of their symptoms and shares the tools you need to journey joyfully toward your goals. Her new book, Hyper Healing, Show me the Science: Making sense of your Child's ADHD Diagnosis, is out today.During today's episode, Kate and Avigail speak about:Self-belief, getting unstuck and reinforcing old storiesCreating new habits Positive messaging for both ADHD children and adultsEpigenetics, trauma and how that impacts our ADHDHow instant gratification personality plays into ADHDLesser known explanations neurological explanations for what is and isn't ADHDWhy brain scans don't always work for the ADHD brain Self-empowering ourselves and our kids to help them thrive with ADHDThe effect of negative messaging in childhood and the power of a compliment Breaking generational cycles and habits and then forgiving ourselves for being humanYou can connect with Avigail via her website and her social media channels - Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.Kate's recorded workshop on ADHD Burnout (as well as other resources) is now available to buy here.If you enjoy the podcast, why not join Kate's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Collective, where you get access to monthly live workshops, exclusive audio content and new resources specifically for the membership? I'd love to see you in this supportive, like-minded community! Click here for all details.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.Follow the podcast on Instagram here.Follow Kate on Instagram here.Have a read of Kate’s articles in ADDitude magazine here

Does a messy, disorganised environment make you feel anxious? Perhaps decluttering and having a minimal clutter helps you feel internally calmer? Or maybe you're desperate to for this but just unsure where to begin?!If that's the case, you'll love this week’s guest, professional organiser, entrepreneur and author Vicky Silverthorn. Vicky started her business, You Need A Vicky, over 12 years ago, back in the days when people hadn't heard of this job role. She is an adopted mum of one and lives in Richmond, Surrey. During this episode, Kate and Vicky speak about:OCD and ADHDVicky's burnout story and understanding how her ADHD has presentedReframing simplicity and productivity with an ADHD slantWhy Vicky needed a practical hands-on career before she even knew she had ADHDThe impact of decluttering on our mental healthSeparating sentimentality and clutter Creative simple, sustainable systems to stay organisedEasy ways to start decluttering and organising for an ADHD brainGetting the motivation to de-clutterHow Vicky dealt with her emotions post-ADHD diagnosisWhy an ADHD brain benefits from clean and tidy environmentsWhat Vicky has learnt about herself since her diagnosisHow we intuitively learn how to look after our mental healthYou can connect with Vicky on her website, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. If you enjoy the podcast, why not join Kate's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Collective, where you get access to monthly live workshops, exclusive content and new resources specifically for the membership? I'd love to see you in this supportive, like-minded community! Click here for all details.Look at some of Kate's latest workshops and free resources 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 in their lives. Follow the podcast on Instagram hereFollow Kate on Instagram hereHave a read of Kate’s articles in ADDitude magazine here

Has it taken you until midlife to finally understand who you are and what your brain is about? The increased awareness of ADHD in women, especially later in life, has finally given women the answers to life-long questions and allowed for the self-acceptance and compassion they've searched for all their lives. This week’s bonus episode is with Katie Taylor, founder and CEO of The Latte Lounge, an online platform helping women in midlife thrive at home and in the workplace.Katie created The Latte Lounge in 2016 after suffering for four years from misdiagnosed symptoms of perimenopause. Her community now supports more than 50,000 women with evidence-based information about women’s health, backed by a medical advisory team. It is a confidential space for midlife women to connect online and gain access and signposting to various health and wellbeing experts.During this episode, Kate and Katie talk about: Katie's perimenopause story and diagnosisEmpowering women with more menopause awarenessADHD and menopauseHow ADHD can show up during menopause - and how to decipher between the twoBinge eating, imposter syndrome, burnout and trauma alongside ADHDHow ADHD traits/symptoms showed up during Katie's lifeStarting to recognise the signs of ADHD in midlifeKatie's Midlife Festival Here's a link to the Latte Lounge Facebook private group.To get your FREE ticket to her upcoming Midlife Festival, click here. To buy tickets for Kate's new October 12th workshop on 'ADHD Burnout', click here.Here's a link to Kate's new Tap 'n Talk Technique free download, as well as her other resources to help manage ADHD-related emotional dysregulation and RSD.If you enjoy the podcast, why not join Kate's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Collective, where you get access to monthly live workshops, exclusive audio content and new resources specifically for the membership? I'd love to see you in this amazing, like-minded community! Click here for all details.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 in their lives. 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 herewww.coachingbykate.me.uk

This week’s guest is Brittany Shane Hochstetler. Avidly passionate about anything related to psychology, the brain, and overall mental health, Brittany’s passion for helping others with ADHD took off when her son was diagnosed with ADHD, as well as recognising that she also struggled to understand why she felt she had it much harder than others when she was growing up.Brittany has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Indiana University East, a Master of Arts in Positive Psychology from Indiana Wesleyan University and received her certification in Professional Brain Health from Amen Clinics; she now devotes her time to learning more about the ADHD brain to support others going through the same thing. During the episode, Kate and Brittany speak about:The role of the prefrontal cortex and amygdala on emotional dysregulationBurnout and ADHDProductivity guilt - never doing enough but feeling like we never get to achieve anything. How to switch off with ADHDEmpathy and the ADHD brainHigh expectations and inner pressureBeing aware of our ADHD in the background to prevent the burnout cycleBlood sugar, 'hanger' and ADHD - why we need to eat wellInteroception and ADHD - not recognising that we're hungry, thirsty or tiredParenting kids with ADHD alongside our ADHDThe sensory side of ADHD - being a seeker or an avoiderHow you can be stimulated with ADHDTo buy tickets for Kate's new October 12th workshop on 'ADHD Burnout', click here.Here's a link to Kate's new Tap 'n Talk Technique free download, as well as her other resources to help manage ADHD-related emotional dysregulation and RSD.If you enjoy the podcast, why not join Kate's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Collective, where you get access to monthly live workshops, exclusive audio content and new resources specifically for the membership? I'd love to see you in this amazing, like-minded community! Click here for all details.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 in their lives. 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 herewww.coachingbykate.me.ukYou can connect with Brittany via her Instagram account, @adhdbrainhealth. She also has a free gift for all the listeners of the podcast, a list of FAQ’s about brain health and ADHD,  which you can access here. 

Emotional dysregulation and RSD are two of the most challenging elements of ADHD, yet it's often not flagged up when we first learn about ADHD. In this week's episode, Kate talks to Marcy Caldwell, a clinical psychologist and passionate ADHD advocate based in Philadelphia, PA. Marcy is the founder of ADDept.org, a blog and digital resource helping adults with ADHD create a life that works for, not against, their brains.During today's episode, Kate and Marcy speak about:Noticing your stress markersRecognising how YOUR emotions workOverstimulation and noiseStrategies to help emotional dysregulationHow emotions can derail usHow habit changes and awareness can help us with overstimulation Using EFT tapping to help emotional dysregulationHow your emotional patterns can play outWhat is RSD, and how does it show up in ADHD?The impact RSD has on our emotions, productivity and beliefsTips for tracking our cycles, noticing when we're more vulnerable and regulating emotionsHonouring ourselves during our more sensitive times and carving out time on our ownHere's a link to Kate's Tap 'n Talk Technique she mentions in the podcast, as well as her other resources to help manage ADHD-related emotional dysregulation and RSD by using EFT/Tapping.To buy tickets for Kate's new October 12th workshop on 'ADHD Burnout', click here.If you enjoy the podcast, why not join Kate's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Collective, where you get access to monthly live workshops, exclusive audio content and new resources specifically for the membership? I'd love to see you in this amazing, like-minded community! Click here for all details.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 in their lives. 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 herewww.adhdwomenswellbeing.co.ukYou can connect with Marcy on social media via Instagram @addept_org, or her Facebook community, ADDept ADHD Community.

Have you noticed how your ADHD can ebb and flow throughout the month depending on where you are in your cycle, impacting your mood, focus, sleep and energy?Today's conversation will empower you to understand why and, importantly, how you can help yourself and feel more in control of both your ADHD and hormones throughout the month.This week’s Kate chats with Adele Wimsett, a Women's Health Practitioner & Cyclical Living Expert diagnosed with combined type ADHD. Having co-authored the book Essential Feminine Wisdom, she is passionate about educating women & girls on how to harness the power of their cyclical nature. Adele bridges the woo & the science, supporting women to balance their hormones naturally and is passionate about speaking on all things menstrual education!During this episode, Kate and Adele speak about:How the female ADHD brain is affected by hormonesThe different stages of our cycle and the feelings and emotions that often arise on different daysHow to advocate for yourself with ADHD and hormone supportWhy tracking your cycle is important How working with the moon can help create more awareness in the cycle How can we look after ourselves in the different cyclic phases to help our ADHDOvulation and ADHD Progesterone sensitivityRecognising all the unknowns regarding hormones and ADHDHRT, peri-menopause and ADHD - what we need to know Memory and ADHD traits that flare up during our hormonal changesEssential oils to work with your cycle If you enjoy the podcast, why not join Kate's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Collective, where you get access to monthly live workshops, exclusive audio content and new resources specifically for the membership? I'd love to see you in this amazing, like-minded community! Click here for all details.To buy tickets for Kate's new October 12th workshop on 'ADHD Burnout', click 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 in their lives. 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 herewww.adhdwomenswellbeing.co.uk

"You have to have a fulfilling life and learn to be more authentic instead of pretending, trying to please everyone and being embarrassed."This week, Kate talks with esteemed psychotherapist Sari Solden. Sari has been a pioneer in counselling women and men with the strengths and struggles of ADHD for over thirty years. She is also the author of three popular and groundbreaking books on the subject. These include Women with Attention Deficit Disorder, Journeys Through ADDulthood, and a Radical Guide for Women with ADHD, which she co-authored. Sari's areas of specialisation include the emotional consequences of women’s executive function challenges, inattentive ADHD, and the healing process for adults who grew up with undiagnosed ADHD. Sari currently focuses on supporting and mentoring neurodiverse women mental health professionals. During the episode, Kate and Sari spoke about: Taking on subliminal “she” messages that affect your view of yourself. Busting myths about how ADHD presents in women How to deal with compounding ADHD co-morbidities Unravelling and rediscovering yourself after an ADHD diagnosis Becoming our more authentic selves after a diagnosisClaiming space and trusting your voice after a diagnosisThe complex layers that come with ADHDShame behind the unknown of undiagnosed ADHDThe generational and gender role shifts that are changing how women see their neurodiversityCreating systems to help our ADHD brains and bringing in more radical acceptance Choosing how you want to show up, not being defined by our neurodiversity and recognising your core selfThe power of our ADHD awareness to better deal with it day to day You can connect with Sari and download her audio books via her website, www.sarisolden.com and on Facebook.If you enjoy the podcast, why not join Kate's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Collective, where you get access to monthly live workshops, exclusive audio content and new resources specifically for the membership? I'd love to see you in this amazing, like-minded community! Click here for all details.To buy tickets for Kate's new October workshop on 'ADHD Burnout', click 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 in their lives. Have a look at some of Kate's free resources here.Follow the podcast on Instagram hereFollow Kate on Instagram hereHave a read of Kate’s articles in ADDitude magazine herewww.coachingbykate.me.uk

Drumroll... it's a first on the podcast - we have a male guest!In this week's episode, Kate chats with Joseph Pack, who is on a mission to help people manage their ADHD without medication (if that's the choice you've made)and instead can use natural techniques such as cold exposure, breathwork, yoga, meditation to help put us back in touch with nature and ground us. You can connect with Joseph on LinkedIn or at www.josephpack.com or sign up for his newsletter here. During this week's episode, Kate and Joseph chat about: Joseph's story of acute stress from excessive coffee and alcohol intakeHow Joseph prevented further seizures through holistic changesJoseph's practical ways to use breath-work in your day to dayHow to embrace a holistic routine that works for youGetting results from a breath-work routineHow ADHD impacts Joseph's lifeSpirituality and ADHD - our joint admiration for Michael Singer's The Surrender Experiment/The Untethered Soul How to surrender more and control lessBreathing and coldwater techniques to settle your nervous system, boost focus and improve moodADHD in adolescent boysJoe's struggle in mainstream education as an undiagnosed studentIf you enjoy the podcast, why not join Kate's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Collective, where you get access to monthly live workshops, exclusive audio content and new resources specifically for the membership? I'd love to see you in this amazing, like-minded community! Click here for all detailsKate 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 in their lives. By using Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/tapping) in her coaching practice, Kate guides more ADHD women to rediscover their inner voice, 'tap' into their expansive wisdom and potential, fulfil their desires and realise themselves outside of the overwhelm, inner pressure and family dynamic. Have a look at some of Kate's new, free resources here.Follow the podcast on Instagram hereFollow Kate on Instagram hereHave a read of Kate’s articles in ADDitude magazine herewww.adhdwomenswellbeing.co.ukBig thanks to this week's sponsor Neubria.com who has offered all listeners a 20% discount on all their supplements. Enter kate20 to receive the discount.

Grace Timothy, a writer previously of Vogue and Glamour, and the author of Lost in Motherhood, discusses her ADHD diagnosis and how it has affected various aspects of her life. Topics covered include selective hearing, memory retention, anxiety manifestations, late diagnosis, guilt, energy management, parenting with ADHD, workplace challenges, health anxiety, crisis management, and using humor to cope with stress.

Re-framing ADHD and taking a more strength-based approach.In this first solo episode back, Kate shares a snippet from one of her online workshops. This particular workshop focused on Kate's week-long course with Dr Ned Hallowell, a renowned author and psychiatrist specialising in ADHD. His books, such as Driven to Distraction and ADHD 2.0, have led to new learnings and perspective shifts in ADHD.During this short clip, Kate talks bout how our ADHD resilience, drive, and stubbornness can help us to keep picking ourselves up and persisting in life.She also talks about our curiosity, imagination, desire for authentic collaborations and connection, as well as our need to seek true fulfilment.Kate also talks about the positive re-frames that Dr Hallowell encourages us to take, so we can live a life that puts our ADHD strengths in the spotlight. Also, Kate explains what the Default Mode Network (DMN) is and how this recent discovery explains many of the negative thought patterns people with ADHD are susceptible to. Join me in The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Collective hereHave a look at some of my free resources here.Each month I provide exclusive and live workshops with both myself and a guest expert, plus lots of additional resources and bonus audio content. This is your next best thing to one-on-one coaching with me, and I'm putting my all into providing a safe space for like-minded women - many of whom are listeners of this podcast - to connect, learn and inspire each other. This is an empowering, compassionate and non-judgemental space for anyone who wants to support themselves on this new ADHD journey. I would love to see you there soon!Join the Collective here: https://www.patreon.com/join/adhdwomenswellbeingcollectiveKate 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 in their lives. By using Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/tapping) in her coaching practice, Kate guides more ADHD women to rediscover their inner voice, 'tap' into their expansive wisdom and potential, fulfil their desires and realise themselves outside of the overwhelm, inner pressure and family dynamic. She is also a mum to four children - some of which also have ADHD.Follow the podcast on Instagram hereFollow Kate on Instagram hereHave a read of Kate’s articles in ADDitude magazine herewww.adhdwomenswellbeing.co.uk