ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast

🌟 My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is available to order here 🌟ADHD isn’t just about focus and forgetfulness, it’s a whole-body experience. Many women with ADHD also struggle with chronic pain, tension, migraines and hypermobility, yet these physical symptoms are rarely linked to ADHD in traditional treatments.In this episode, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Susanna Elias shares her personal journey of overcoming 24 years of chronic back pain and explains how trauma, stress, and emotional dysregulation can become “stuck” in the body. She introduces Somatic Experiencing (SE) as a powerful approach to help neurodivergent people reconnect with their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and find relief from long-standing physical discomfort.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions or disconnected from your body, this episode will give you practical tools to understand the mind-body connection, regulate your nervous system and create a sense of balance and ease.What You’ll Learn:✨ How ADHD and trauma can manifest as physical symptoms such as chronic pain and hypermobility.✨ Why traditional treatments often overlook the body’s role in ADHD.✨ How Somatic Experiencing (SE) helps process and release stored stress and trauma.✨ The link between emotional dysregulation and physical discomfort in ADHD.✨ The role of co-regulation & self-regulation in managing stress and sensory overload.✨ Regulating the nervous system is crucial for managing ADHD symptoms and overall wellbeing.✨ Emotional experiences can lead to physical symptoms, highlighting the mind-body connection in health. Timestamps:🕒 01:06 – What is Somatic Experiencing? How it helps ADHD & trauma🕒 08:18 – The surprising link between ADHD, hypermobility, and chronic pain🕒 16:00 – How unprocessed trauma can create dysregulation in the nervous system🕒 24:08 – The role of mind-body healing in ADHD🕒 31:00 – Understanding how emotions impact physical health🕒 36:04 – How co-regulation & self-regulation help with ADHD symptomsConnect with Susanne via her website or Instagram, @susannaeliasbodymindLinks & Resources:🌸 If you love the podcast but want more ADHD support, get a sneak peek of my brand new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit and pre-order it here!❗🌸 Join me for a series of breakthrough ADHD Wellbeing Workshops this spring/summerFind all of Kate's popular online workshops and free resources hereFollow the podcast on Instagram Follow Kate on InstagramKate 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. 

Join Hannah Hickinbotham, host of The Full of Beans Podcast and a neurodivergent advocate, as she discusses the launch of an essential toolkit for women navigating ADHD. They delve into the unique challenges women face throughout hormonal stages and the importance of self-compassion. The conversation highlights practical strategies for emotional regulation, including the power of pause and breathwork. Hannah shares insights on the significance of pre-orders to ensure widespread access to this vital resource, fostering understanding and well-being in ADHD communities.

PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK, THE ADHD WOMEN'S WELLBEING TOOLKIT HERE!✨ BIG NEWS! ✨ I’ve written a book, and you’re the first to hear about it!The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit has been in the making for a long time, and I’m so excited to share it with you, FINALLY! After working with and speaking to so many women with ADHD, through coaching, the podcast, this community and my own journey, I knew there was a need for a resource that goes beyond just managing ADHD.I wanted to create something that helps women truly thrive and live authentic and good lives with ADHD rather than just cope with it. The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit book brings together everything I’ve learned from practical tools, mindset shifts, and holistic wellbeing strategies to help you embrace your unique brain, reduce overwhelm, and live with more confidence and ease.ADHD affects and impacts every part of life, from emotions, relationships, and careers to health, self-trust, hormones, and everyday routines. I know how frustrating it can be when the typical advice doesn’t work for you, which is why this toolkit is all about finding what does. It’s a guide to understanding yourself, building supportive habits, and creating a life that aligns with your needs rather than forcing yourself into a one-size-fits-all approach.Key Takeaways:💡 How The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit is designed to help women shift from just managing ADHD to thriving with it.💡 How the book offers practical strategies to reduce overwhelm, boost self-trust, and create an ADHD-friendly lifestyle.💡 Tools included in the book for emotional wellbeing, self-compassion, and breaking free from burnout.💡 Emphasising the role of self-acceptance and understanding your neurobiology helps reframe ADHD as a strength rather than a limitation.💡 How my journey writing this book was filled with challenges and lessons in self-trust, community, and asking for help.💡 How pre-ordering The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit will help to ensure it reaches local bookshops and gets into the hands of the women who need it most.Pre-order The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit now and be part of this journey with me! Links & Resources:🌸 If you love the podcast but want further ADHD Women's Wellbeing support, join me for a series of breakthrough ADHD Wellbeing Workshops and step into more understanding, self-advocacy, self-empowerment and self-acceptance to swap burnout and overwhelm for balance and ease this spring 🌸❗Get a sneak peek of my brand new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit and pre-order it here!❗Find all of Kate's popular online workshops and free resources hereFollow the podcast on Instagram Follow Kate on InstagramKate 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. Mentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

In this discussion, Grace Koelma, an ADHD advocate and creator of the Future ADHD planner, shares her journey and insights on balancing productivity and rest. She emphasizes that traditional productivity hacks often fail ADHD brains and introduces the concept of personalized planning tools. The conversation explores the importance of understanding various types of rest, the impact of 'clickbait thoughts' on mindset, and strategies to embrace a neurodivergent-friendly work style, promoting self-acceptance and better mental wellbeing.

Adele Wimsett, a Women’s Hormone Health Practitioner, dives into the often-overlooked role of progesterone and its impact on ADHD, especially during perimenopause. She shares intriguing insights from her research linking hormonal fluctuations to intensified ADHD symptoms like anxiety and poor sleep. The discussion also covers the benefits of daily hormone tracking, unique challenges faced by neurodivergent women in accessing care, and the importance of a holistic approach to hormonal health. This conversation highlights the empowerment that comes from understanding one’s cycles.

On this week's ADHD Women's Wellbeing 'Wisdom' episode, we revisit part of our conversation with proud ADHDer, neurodiversity advocate and author Louise Gooding.Louise has written three books that celebrate neurodiversity and help children understand their wonderfully wired brains, including: Just Like Me: 40 Neurologically and Physically Diverse People Who Broke StereotypesThe Memory Book, a reassuring story about understanding dementiaWonderfully Wired Brains, an introduction to the world of neurodiversity.In this inspiring conversation, Louise shares how her late ADHD diagnosis unlocked her creativity and passion for storytelling, leading her to publish three books in just a few years. She opens up about the challenges of navigating an undiagnosed childhood, struggling within traditional education, and finally finding validation in her neurodivergence.Here's What You'll Learn on This Week's Wisdom Episode:✨ How Louise's ADHD diagnosis has opened up doors to creativity and given her permission to go back into education and write her books. ✨ Managing rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) and imposter syndrome as an author. ✨ The importance of writing books about neurodiversity, especially from a lived experience perspective. ✨ Finding your passion and using energy to feel good about yourself instead of bringing yourself down. Ready to swap burnout and overwhelm for balance and ease this spring? Join me for a season of ADHD Women's Wellbeing Workshops - a series of empowering workshops to activate your ADHD life, improve your wellbeing and harness your potential! https://adhdwomenswellbeing.co.uk/adhd-womens-wellbeing-seriesFind Kate's popular online 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.Follow Kate on Instagram.Mentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Meredith Carder, an ADHD coach and author of "It All Makes Sense Now," shares her insights on navigating ADHD, focusing on burnout and perfectionism. She explores the need for redefining rest and its significance for ADHD minds. Meredith discusses her journey in rebuilding self-trust and highlights the importance of self-compassion. The conversation emphasizes how ADHD shapes career paths and the benefits of early diagnosis, aiming to empower women to embrace their neurodivergent strengths.

How does ADHD impact family dynamics, emotional regulation, and communication? In this episode, Dr. Tamara Rosier, ADHD expert, coach, and author of You, Me, and Our ADHD Family, shares practical strategies for fostering healthier relationships in neurodivergent households.Through her extensive experience working with ADHD individuals and families, Dr. Rosier provides insights on emotional regulation, personal responsibility, and creating a supportive home environment - helping you navigate ADHD challenges with more awareness and harmony.What You’ll Learn in this ADHD Women's Wellbeing Episode:✨ Why emotional dysregulation is a major challenge in ADHD families - and how to manage it✨ The importance of the ‘window of tolerance’ in regulating emotions during stressful moments✨ How ADHD affects independence, responsibilities, and family dynamics✨ The role of self-awareness and personal responsibility in creating healthier interactions✨ Practical strategies to support neurodivergent family members while maintaining balanceTimestamps:10:30: Understanding the window of tolerance in ADHD families19:31: The Pool Metaphor: Navigating emotions and responsibility27:31: Understanding over and under-functioning in relationships36:59: Navigating new beginnings: A parent's journey to letting go45:56: Creating chosen families and healing woundsFind out more about Tamara's work via her website, adhdcenterofwestmichigan.com or via her Instagram, @dr.tamararosier.Find Kate's popular online 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.Follow Kate on Instagram.Takeaways:Understanding ADHD in women is crucial as it helps them embrace their unique brains and capabilities. That emotional dysregulation is a common issue in ADHD families that can disrupt harmony and relationships. How the concept of the 'window of tolerance' is essential for managing emotional responses effectively in ADHD situations. Creating a supportive environment for neurodivergent family members can help them learn to manage their own challenges better. Taking responsibility for one's emotional state is vital for maintaining healthy family dynamics during challenging times. How ADHD individuals may mature at a different rate, affecting their independence and responsibilities. Links referenced in this episode:adhdwomenswellbeing.co.ukADHD Nervous System resources: https://www.adhdwomenswellbeing.co.uk/regulate-adhd-nervous-systemMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

On this week's ADHD Women's Wellbeing 'Wisdom' episode, we revisit a clip from the incredible episode with Dr Tamara Rosier, the author of one of my favourite ADHD books, Your Brain's Not Broken. 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, Dr Rosier 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 big emotional aspect of ADHD healthily. Tamara shares her experiences as a parent and ADHD coach, highlighting that emotional regulation isn’t just about anger; it’s about navigating the intense feelings that can arise in various situations. Join us as we unpack practical strategies for recognizing and managing these emotions, making our week ahead a little smoother.What You’ll Learn:✨ How our big emotions, embarrassment, and shame impact emotional regulation.✨ Practical strategies to regulate overwhelming emotions.✨ The role of the prefrontal cortex—your brain’s "butler"—in calming and sequencing thoughts.🧠 Plus, we also listen to another clip from our Ask The Psych feature. 🧠If you’ve ever wondered, “Do I have ADHD, autism, OCD… or all three?” this episode is for you! Together with Dr Asad Raffi, we unpack the nuances of neurodivergent traits and why individualised, informed assessments matter—especially when outdated diagnostic systems like the DSM-5 and ICD-11 can make the process even more confusing.In this clip, you'll learn about:✨ The challenges of distinguishing between these conditions.✨ The high rates of comorbidity and how overlapping traits can make diagnosis tricky.✨ The difference between hyperfocus vs. hyperfixation and why these traits often blur the lines between conditions. Find Kate's popular online 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.Follow Kate on Instagram.Takeaways: Emotional regulation is a significant challenge for individuals with ADHD, affecting daily interactions. Tamara Rosier's insights highlight the emotional depth of ADHD beyond just focus and organization. Creating supportive routines can greatly benefit ADHD individuals and their families in managing challenges. Understanding the overlap between ADHD and other conditions like autism is crucial for better support. Big emotions in ADHD can be overwhelming, leading to exhaustion and requiring effective coping strategies. The metaphor of the 'butler' in the brain illustrates how ADHD affects emotional regulation and attention. Mentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Could brain health training be the key to improving focus, emotional regulation, and overall wellbeing? In this episode, I’m joined by Natalie Baker, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Neurofeedback Trainer, to explore how neurofeedback transforms ADHD management without medication.With over 25 years of experience, Natalie explains how this non-invasive technique helps retrain the brain, breaking maladaptive patterns and promoting greater calm, focus, and resilience. We also discuss how integrating neurofeedback with lifestyle changes, mindfulness, and nutrition can amplify its effects on long-term mental wellness.We’ll explore how neurofeedback works to help regulate brain function, particularly for women with ADHD who often juggle multiple roles and face unique challenges. Natalie explains the process in a straightforward way, highlighting how this brain training can lead to a calmer, more focused life. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the complexities of ADHD or are curious about alternatives to medication, this episode might just be what you need to hear.What You’ll Learn:✨ How neurofeedback works and why it’s a powerful tool for ADHD health management ✨ The link between hypervigilance, trauma, emotional regulation, and brain training✨ Why training as a family can improve communication and support✨ The long-term benefits of neurofeedback and its potential for dementia prevention✨ How neurofeedback fits into a holistic approach to ADHD and mental health✨ How rewiring our brain helps release grief, stuck emotions and traumaTimestamps:🔹 10:20 – Understanding neurofeedback and how it works🔹 13:07 – The connection between hypervigilance and neurofeedback🔹 27:42 – The emotional journey of brain training🔹 31:24 – Using neurofeedback to manage ADHD🔹 44:03 – Neurofeedback and dementia prevention: A new frontierIf you’re curious about alternatives to medication or looking for a science-backed way to support ADHD, this episode will open your eyes to the power of neurofeedback in transforming brain health.Find out more about Natalie's work on Instagram, @neurofeedbacktrainingco or via her website, www.neurofeedbacktraining.comFind Kate's popular online 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.Follow Kate on Instagram.Mentioned in this episode:Gratitude link