ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast

** All details of how to sign up for my brand-new, groundbreaking ADHD Women's Wellbeing Hormone Series are now on my website**I've created this exclusive solo episode sharing my personal experience of navigating challenging hormones for most of my adult life and now being able to understand this better through the lens of my ADHD diagnosis. Have a listen to this short episode and see what resonates for you and how your hormone, energy, and health challenges have shown up. I will be launching my ADHD Women's Wellbeing Hormone Series to my mailing list on the 13th of July, with special early bird pricing and offering a VIP live workshop. Sign up here for all the information.Through the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Hormone Series want to: Empower you with more knowledge and awareness Help you Advocate for yourself Educate you and your loved ones about how to help yourself thrive and feel wellOffer you medical, holistic, mindset and lifestyle tools to improve your life after an ADHD diagnosisBoost your confidence to know what's right for you and to trust in yourself to ask for what you deserve Make private medical and holistic healthcare accessible to allHead to my website for more support, resources and information.Mentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

** All details of how to sign up for my brand-new, groundbreaking ADHD Women's Wellbeing Hormone Series are now on my website**Have you been nervous about taking ADHD medication? Does it feel scary to start a medication regime due to the stigma behind stimulant meds?Or perhaps medication hasn't worked for you in the past and you're now worried about how to manage medication that works for you at different times of the month?If so, we hope to answer some of these questions and empower you with some personalised tools that work for you. This week's guest is Dr Helen Read on The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast is an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist with 30 years of experience in NHS. She has many years of experience with neurodiversity, both in ADHD / ADD and ASD, and their many comorbidities.Dr Read has a special interest in rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD) and other emotional issues that are often part of these conditions.Dr Read also has ADHD herself, as do her children. Her advice, support and experience with parents are first-hand, reflecting the often difficult family journey she has taken, with many difficulties and many successes along the way. Dr Read's lived experience with ADHD means her treatment plans are incredibly personalised.Dr Read's private practice, ADHD Consultancy, specialises in neurodiversity.Dr Helen and Kate spoke about Removing medication stigma How ADHD medication can helpHow to use and tweak medication to work for youThe ADHD diagnosis processHelen's journey to work in ADHDThe power of being seen by an ADHD specialistBuilding new structures and scaffolding to help our new ADHD diagnosisFeeling autonomous in our ADHD outcomes The change that is needed in the diagnostic process The harm the BBC Panorama Documentary didHow medication could make your life easierTo connect with Dr Read you can go to her website, www.adhdconsultancy.co.uk or connect with her on Twitter @DoctorHelenRead.Thanks to Loop earplugs for offering 15% off for all podcast listeners. Click here and put in the code LOOPXWW for the discount.If you find this podcast a helpful resource and you'd like to see it continue to grow with more guests, solo episodes and further information, I'd love it if you could show your appreciation via this gratitude link. As The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast is entirely self-funded and self-produced - it does take a lot of time, effort, love, hard work and money to ensure a well-edited episode comes to you every Thursday. Any support is gratefully received and goes to helping our incredible community become more supported, empowered and educated.If you enjoy the podcast, why not join Kate's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Collective, where you can access monthly live workshops, exclusive content and new resources specifically for the membership? Click here for all details.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner helping overwhelmed yet unfulfilled 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

** All details of how to sign up for my brand-new, groundbreaking ADHD Women's Wellbeing Hormone Series are now on my website**Have you recently been diagnosed with ADHD and would like your partner to understand more about the condition and support you on this new path?If so, today's guest, Ryan Ridgway, a motivational speaker, trainer and member of Hummingbird, talks about his partner's recent ADHD diagnosis and how it affects their relationship and family life. He opens up about his own mental health struggles and how this has helped him understand what she is also going through. This is the conversation to share if you'd like your partner to understand the daily impact of ADHD and how to help each other through those more difficult days.During this week's episode of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Kate and Ryan speak about:Helping your partner through a diagnosis How to be supportive of a loved one with ADHD ADHD misdiagnoses and lack of awarenessThe stigma of ADHD in mental health Ryan's mental health journey and how he deals with his OCDBeing part of a neurodiverse couple How to help an ADHD partner Combining holistic tools with medication Being misunderstood before a diagnosis Reaching a place of presence with ADHDTo learn more about Ryan, you can connect with him on Instagram: @voice_4_mentalhealth.If you find this podcast a helpful resource and you'd like to see it continue to grow with more guests, solo episodes and further information, I'd love it if you could show your appreciation via this gratitude link. As The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast is entirely self-funded and self-produced - it does take a lot of time, effort, love, hard work and money to ensure a well-edited episode comes to you every Thursday. Any support is gratefully received and goes to helping our incredible community become more supported, empowered and educated.Check out Kate's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Collective, where you can access monthly live workshops, exclusive content and new resources specifically for the membership. Click here for all details.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner helping overwhelmed yet unfulfilled 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 hereIf you or someone close to you is struggling with their mental health and would like to seek some help, please do contact the following helplines and charities;Samaritans - 116 123Papyrus - 0800 068 4141MindCALM - 0800 58 58 58SPUK - 0800 689 5652The listening place - 020 3906 7676Maytree - 020 7263 7070Mentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

** All details of how to sign up for my brand-new, groundbreaking ADHD Women's Wellbeing Hormone Series are now on my website**Sometimes it's good to good to go back and reflect. While recording all these episodes, I find that the guest imparts so much wisdom and help, I need to go back for a second listen. In today's episode, I want to offer you this opportunity too.During today's episode of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing episode, I share with you some key insights and incredible learnings from a selection of previous guests. You can listen back to these guest's episodes in full on the Podcast feed:Thriving with ADHD: Wisdom from Dr Ned HallowellUnpacking an ADHD Diagnosis During Deep Grief with Stacey HealeUsing Our ADHD Diagnosis as a Force For Social and Medical Reform’ with Priyanka PatelDesigning a Bespoke ADHD Routine That Works For You' with Joseph PackReframing Old Stories and Choosing to Thrive with ADHD with Alex CampbellActivating The Cerebellum To Increase Our Mental Capacity with Wynford DoreMaking Life Work For You After An ADHD Diagnosis’ with Sarah TempletonThanks to Loop earplugs for offering 15% off for all podcast listeners. Click here and put in the code LOOPXWW for the discount.If you find this podcast a helpful resource and you'd like to see it continue to grow with more guests, solo episodes and further information, I'd love it if you could show your appreciation via this gratitude link. As The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast is entirely self-funded and self-produced - it does take a lot of time, effort, love, hard work and money to ensure a well-edited episode comes to you every Thursday. Any support is gratefully received and goes to helping our incredible community become more supported, empowered and educated.Download Kate's audio course and private podcast, Calmer Days 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 fantastic, 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 hereMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

** All details of how to sign up for my brand-new, groundbreaking ADHD Women's Wellbeing Hormone Series are now on my website**Sometimes the most ancient form of nutrition, lifestyle and wellbeing has the most wisdom. And this week, we are talking about the ancient approach of Ayurvedic medicine.This week’s guest is Lauren Currie, an Ayurveda practitioner and Iyengar yoga teacher, passionate about helping and empowering people with their health through natural, holistic solutions.In this week's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast episode, Lauren and Kate talk about:What Ayurveda is How Ayurveda works with our bodyWhat is the difference between the different DoshasVata Dosha energy and ADHDBalancing our energies, seasons and cycles with ADHDCreating more awareness to help ourselvesUsing Ayurveda and holistic medicine in collaboration with Western medicineHow Ayurveda connects us with natureAn Ayurvedic approach to grounding food The importance of sleep to help ground and calm usHow Ayurveda defines the characteristic of ADHDUsing specific food to help ADHDWarm oil self-massage for ADHDAyurvedic tools to regulate the nervous systemTo learn more about ADHD and Ayurveda, contact Lauren here.If you find this podcast a helpful resource and you'd like to see it continue to grow with more guests, solo episodes and further information, I'd love it if you could show your appreciation via this gratitude link. As The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast is entirely self-funded and self-produced - it does take a lot of time, effort, love, hard work and money to ensure a well-edited episode comes to you every Thursday. Any support is gratefully received and goes to helping our incredible community become more supported, empowered and educated.If you enjoy the podcast, why not join Kate's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Collective, where you can access monthly live workshops, exclusive audio content and new resources specifically for the membership? I'd love to see you in this fantastic, 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 hereMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

** All details of how to sign up for my brand-new, groundbreaking ADHD Women's Wellbeing Hormone Series are now on my website**Running a business your way after an ADHD diagnosis...I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, a true trailblazer in the law industry, an inspiring D&I advocate, mentor and successful businesswoman.This week's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast guest is Jodie Hill. Following her breakdown (which she now refers to as her breakthrough!), Jodie decided to set up her unique employment law firm, Thrive Law, where her values around mental health and diversity & inclusion would be the foundations of the firm and are embodied in everything she does.Jodie is passionate about creating an environment where both she and her team can Thrive. Her mission is to educate and empower employers to create their own thriving cultures. You can buy Jodie's Thriving at Life journal here.During this episode of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Kate and Jodie chat about:Jodie's mental health struggles before her ADHD diagnosisJodie's passion for diversity, inclusion and mental health support in the corporate settingHow Jodie's burnout and breakdown manifested and why she set up her own law firm which prioritised people's wellbeing Prioritising prevention of mental breakdown and burnout in big corporatesCreating new cultures to support diversity inclusion in the workplaceOpening up and talking about mental health and neurodivergent late diagnosesSelf-awareness of our energy and nervous system capacity to help our mental health Creating space and downtime to offset our overworking and hyperfocus Jodie's ADHD self-care and wellbeing tools Being your authentic self in a corporate settingHow Jodie studied and the challenges she faced to become a lawyer and barristerHow Jodie delegates to help her manage a busy scheduleThanks to Loop earplugs for offering 15% off for all podcast listeners. Click here and put in the code LOOPXWW for the discount.If you find this podcast a helpful resource and you'd like to see it continue to grow with more guests, solo episodes and further information, I'd love it if you could show your appreciation via this gratitude link. As The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast is entirely self-funded and self-produced - it does take a lot of time, effort, love, hard work and money to ensure a well-edited episode comes to you every Thursday. Any support is gratefully received and goes to helping our incredible community become more supported, empowered and educated.If you enjoy the podcast, why not join Kate's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Collective, where you can access monthly live workshops, exclusive content and new resources specifically for the membership? Click here for all details.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner helping overwhelmed yet unfulfilled 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

** All details of how to sign up for my brand-new, groundbreaking ADHD Women's Wellbeing Hormone Series are now on my website**Finding a fulfilling, sustainable and purposeful career after years of burnout, self-sabotage and confusion can be challenging. Yet with the awareness of our ADHD, tweaks to our working conditions, more clarity and lots of passion, a joyful and successful career is more than possible.This week's podcast guest is Shell Mendelson, who has helped hundreds of ADHD adults and young adults over the past 35 years find a fulfilling and sustainable career direction. Shell says that her work is synonymous with joy, and she will likely never "retire", and her aim is to make that possible for everyone. And with ADHD, we must make a choice that reflects that joyful experience for most of our work day.In today's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Kate and Shell talk about:The difference between Life Mission and Life PurposeUsing our body to make choicesADHD elements we need to make our working life enjoyableWhy career enjoyment is so crucial for ADHDKnowing what you want and need to make you successful in your careerCreating ADHD-friendly conditions and culturesOwning what we needHow your ADHD brain engages with work Why career dreams and purpose matter What it looks and feels like to be powerfully involved in your career To connect with Shell and learn more about her work, you can visit her website or connect on LinkedIn and Facebook. If you find this podcast a helpful resource and you'd like to see it continue to grow with more guests, solo episodes and further information, I'd love it if you could show your appreciation via this gratitude link. As The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast is entirely self-funded and self-produced with some amazing editing by my editor, it takes a lot of time, effort, love, hard work and money to ensure a weekly episode comes to you every Thursday.  By showing your appreciation through this link, I can continue to bring you the most up-to-date and relevant information I can. Any support is gratefully received and goes to helping our incredible community become more supported, empowered and educated. Or contribute whatever you'd like to the podcast on PaypalIf you enjoy the podcast, why not join Kate's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Collective, where you can access monthly live workshops, exclusive audio content and new resources specifically for the membership? I'd love to see you in this fantastic, 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 ADHD women find more calm, purpose, 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 hereMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

** All details of how to sign up for my brand-new, groundbreaking ADHD Women's Wellbeing Hormone Series are now on my website**Do you feel your nervous system is constantly heightened and dysregulated? Perhaps the feeling of hypervigilance, anxiety and not being able to settle? This is a prevalent theme I hear from many of us with ADHD - myself included. In this week’s episode, I chat with Lisa Ryan, an experienced trauma-informed physiotherapist and somatic therapy practitioner. Lisa supports individuals (many with ADHD) who experience persistent (chronic) pain and health issues such as fibromyalgia, long COVID, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), unexplained physical symptoms, burnout, tension headaches/migraines, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and many more. Lisa’s mission is simple - to help people find freedom from pain and troublesome symptoms, live well and thrive.During today's episode, Lisa and I talk about:ADHD masking and its impact on the nervous systemCreating more safety in our bodyHow to move trauma through your body How our busy society and little downtime contribute to a heightened nervous systemWhy chronic pain, CFS and fibromyalgia is connected to high levels of stress and trauma in our nervous systemIncorporating fun movement, nature, grounding and joy to settle and nurture the nervous systemSelf-holding, self-soothing and using different parts of our body to calm and regulate The basic needs of the nervous system and how to meet them ADHD and HypervigilanceTo connect with Lisa, head to her website, www.lisaryanphysiotherapy.com or connect on Instagram,Thanks to Loop earplugs for offering 15% off for all podcast listeners. Click here and put in the code LOOPXWW for the discount.If you find this podcast a helpful resource and you'd like to see it continue to grow with more guests, solo episodes and further information, I'd love it if you could show your appreciation via this gratitude link. As The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast is entirely self-funded and self-produced with some amazing editing by my editor, Faith - it does take a lot of time, effort, love, hard work and money to ensure a weekly episode comes to you every Thursday. I'd love to bring this podcast to you full of integrity and advert-free to ensure you get the most authentic conversation without listening to adverts you may not be interested in. By showing your appreciation through this link, I can continue to bring you the most up-to-date and relevant information I can and keep helping so many of you. Any support is gratefully received and goes to helping our incredible community become more supported, empowered and educated.https://the-adhd-womens-wellbe.captivate.fm/supportIf you enjoy the podcast, why not join Kate's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Collective, where you can access monthly live workshops, exclusive audio content and new resources specifically for the membership? I'd love to see you in this fantastic, 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 hereMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

** All details of how to sign up for my brand-new, groundbreaking ADHD Women's Wellbeing Hormone Series are now on my website**In today's bonus episode and after the BBC's Panorama ADHD clinics programme this week, I wanted to share as much practical and up-to-date information from Vicki George, a clinical specialist nurse, independent nurse prescriber and founder of The ADHD Nurse.Who can diagnose ADHD?How Vicki works as an ADHD clinical and prescriber nurseThe ADHD diagnosis process and the frustration with the NHS waiting listsWhat happens to us with medication and titration after an ADHDThe referral and assessment processGaslighting ourselves with ADHDFears around medication The support we can access from the NHS and privatelyRed flags to look out for if we're questioning an ADHD diagnosis.If you find this podcast a helpful resource and you'd like to see it continue to grow with more guests, solo episodes and further information, I'd love it if you could show your appreciation via this gratitude link. As The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast is entirely self-funded and self-produced with some amazing editing by my editor, Faith - it does take a lot of time, effort, love, hard work and money to ensure a weekly episode comes to you every Thursday. I'd love to bring this podcast to you full of integrity and advert-free to ensure you get the most authentic conversation without listening to adverts you may not be interested in. By showing your appreciation through this link, I can continue to bring you the most up-to-date and relevant information I can and keep helping so many of you. Any support is gratefully received and goes to helping our incredible community become more supported, empowered and educated.https://the-adhd-womens-wellbe.captivate.fm/supportI liked this response from The ADHD Foundation further to the BBC documentary if you're looking for more help. Contact Vicki by email here: vicki@theadhdnurse.co.uk or follow her on Instagram hereIf you enjoy the podcast, why not join Kate's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Collective, where you can access monthly live workshops, exclusive content and new resources specifically for the membership? Click here for all details.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner helping overwhelmed yet unfulfilled ADHD women find more calm, balance, health, compassion, creativity and clarity. Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.Download Kate's audio course and private podcast, Calmer Days 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 how to sign up for my brand-new, groundbreaking ADHD Women's Wellbeing Hormone Series are now on my website**ADHD and alcohol addiction...This week’s guest is Faye Lawrence. Faye founded Untoxicated, Australia’s largest alcohol-free social community with around 10,000 members. Having been a heavy but high-functioning drinker since her teens, she wound up in inpatient detox in late 2017 after the wheels fell off. Determined not to let her sobriety ruin her social life, Untoxicated was born. Faye was recently diagnosed with ADHD (combined type) at the ripe old age of 48, and is passionate about creating awareness about the strong link between ADHD and alcohol dependence, hoping it might help reduce similar pitfalls for other women.Faye is a TEDx speaker, co-author, has been featured widely across media and advocates to normalise living alcohol-free and reduce the stigma around addiction.During this episode, Kate and Faye discuss:ADHD and addiction connections Struggling with Alcohol use Family addiction patternsFamily compassion with the understanding of neurodiversityADHD screening in treatment centres Social anxiety and drinkingThe clarity post ADHD diagnosisWhy ADHD can make you more susceptible to addiction Socialising post recoveryHow Faye is finding ADHD medication How to look at your own drinking habits If you find this podcast a helpful resource and you'd like to see it continue to grow with more guests, solo episodes and further information, I'd love it if you could show your appreciation via this gratitude link. As The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast is entirely self-funded and self-produced with some amazing editing by my editor, Faith - it does take a lot of time, effort, love, hard work and money to ensure a weekly episode comes to you every Thursday. I'd love to bring this podcast to you full of integrity and advert-free to ensure you get the most authentic conversation without listening to adverts you may not be interested in. By showing your appreciation through this link, I can continue to bring you the most up-to-date and relevant information I can and keep helping so many of you. Any support is gratefully received and goes to helping our incredible community become more supported, empowered and educated.https://the-adhd-womens-wellbe.captivate.fm/supportIf you enjoy the podcast, why not join Kate's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Collective, where you can access monthly live workshops, exclusive content and new resources specifically for the membership? Click here for all details.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner helping overwhelmed yet unfulfilled ADHD women find more calm, balance, health, compassion, creativity and clarity. Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.Download Kate's audio course and private podcast, Calmer Days 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