Women & ADHD

Episode 41 with Liz Westinghouse."I equate my brain with being a train station. Some people have 1 or 2 tracks, where I have 30 different trains coming and going."Liz and I have been friends for nearly 10 years, and after I (accidentally) came out about my diagnosis on Facebook, I quickly discovered she, too, had ADHD.According to Liz, she fits the ADHD personality type to a T. After growing increasingly frustrated (and bored) in the health care field for 14 years, she saw a proverbial squirrel and jumped fields into mortgage lending where she finally feels settled and happy career wise … we hope.She’s long felt that she fits the ADHD mold and is delighted to have found her people within such a supportive community in which to learn, vent and grow.She lives with her husband and two children in the Hudson Valley region of New York.We talk all about ADHD and switching career paths, the myth of “adult onset ADHD,” as well as chronic burnout and the exhaustion of keeping up appearances.I’ve known Liz for nearly a decade, so we also discuss what it’s like to have ADHD in long-term friendships where you float in and out of each other’s lives.Finally, Liz talks about the connection between ADHD and the MTHFR gene abnormality and how she discovered a histamine intolerance after a bad experience with MSG.TRIGGER WARNING: We discuss elimination diets and also talk about my experiences with intermittent fasting, so if you have a history with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please proceed with caution or you might want ant to skip this interview.Enjoy!Instagram: @lizziewest_ - - - - -Finally ... you've found your people! Now come join us in the Women & ADHD online community: www.womenandadhd.com- - - - -Reserve your spot in the next book club: www.womenandadhd.com/bookclub- - - - -Work 1-on-1 with Katy: www.womenandadhd.com/coaching- - - - - Exclusive deals for listeners:Women & ADHD listeners can now receive 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. betterhelp.com/womenadhd- - - - -Women & ADHD listeners can now receive 20% off your order at magicmind.co/womenadhd. Use the code WOMENADHD20 at checkout. - - - - -Women & ADHD listeners can now receive 10% off your order at HelpfulHemp.com/womenadhd. Use the code WOMENADHD at checkout.- - - - -  If you are a woman who was diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood and you’d like to be a guest on this podcast, please reach out to Katy via email womenandADHDpodcast@gmail.com.Instagram: @womenandadhdpodcast Twitter: @womenandadhd Facebook: @womenandadhd Tiktok: @womenandadhdpodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-and-adhd/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 40 with Lindsay Fleming."When I come up with an idea, I don’t think twice — then suddenly I’ve got a whole business plan."Lindsay is a Licensed Professional Counsellor who owns her own private practice in Chicago. If you’ve ever fallen down any ADHD rabbit holes on TikTok, then you’ve probably come across Lindsay on your For You Page. Lindsay’s videos de-stigmatize ADHD, anxiety, trauma and the therapy experience, especially for young people. She does an incredible job connecting with and helping children, teens, and young adults struggling with mental health. As of this recording, she has nearly half a million followers on TikTok, and she’s also been featured on the TODAY show, Cosmopolitan, the New York Times, and more. We talk about her own ADHD diagnosis and mental health journey. Also, since I am the parent of a 14yo girl, I also grill Lindsay all about how platforms like TikTok are being used by mental health professionals to reach this generation and normalize therapy and mental health. Enjoy!Website: www.lindsayfleminglpc.comTiktok: @lindsay.fleminglpcInstagram: @lindsay_fleminglpc - - - - -Finally ... you've found your people! Now come join us in the Women & ADHD online community: www.womenandadhd.com- - - - -Reserve your spot in the next book club: www.womenandadhd.com/bookclub- - - - -Work 1-on-1 with Katy: www.womenandadhd.com/coaching- - - - - Exclusive deals for listeners:Women & ADHD listeners can now receive 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. betterhelp.com/womenadhd- - - - -Women & ADHD listeners can now receive 20% off your order at magicmind.co/womenadhd. Use the code WOMENADHD20 at checkout. - - - - -Women & ADHD listeners can now receive 10% off your order at HelpfulHemp.com/womenadhd. Use the code WOMENADHD at checkout.- - - - -  If you are a woman who was diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood and you’d like to be a guest on this podcast, please reach out to Katy via email womenandADHDpodcast@gmail.com.Instagram: @womenandadhdpodcast Twitter: @womenandadhd Facebook: @womenandadhd Tiktok: @womenandadhdpodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-and-adhd/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 39 with Danielle Meitiv."I have all these great ideas. I can see the end point so clearly, but the path to get there is a dark forest and I have no idea what steps to take."Danielle Meitiv is a scientist, health coach, and a mom with Hashimoto’s and ADHD. After 20 years working on climate science and policy and nearly 30 years with Hashimoto’s, she decided to change careers. Now she uses her science training to help other women with thyroid problems boost their energy and metabolism to get their lives back.She’s also one of the rare group of ADHD women who was diagnosed with hyperactive type, so we talk about that and growing up as an undiagnosed hyperactive child. We also talk about what it was like to work in the science field and academia with undiagnosed ADHD. And, of course, Danielle talks about thyroid health and the work she does with her clients.If you have Hashimoto’s or any thyroid issues, you won’t want to miss this episode. Enjoy!Website: thyroidhealingsolutions.comInstagram: @coach.danielle.meitiv - - - - -Finally ... you've found your people! Now come join us in the Women & ADHD online community: www.womenandadhd.com- - - - -Reserve your spot in the next book club: www.womenandadhd.com/bookclub- - - - -Work 1-on-1 with Katy: www.womenandadhd.com/coaching- - - - - Exclusive deals for listeners:Women & ADHD listeners can now receive 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. betterhelp.com/womenadhd- - - - -Women & ADHD listeners can now receive 20% off your order at magicmind.co/womenadhd. Use the code WOMENADHD20 at checkout. - - - - -Women & ADHD listeners can now receive 10% off your order at HelpfulHemp.com/womenadhd. Use the code WOMENADHD at checkout.- - - - -  If you are a woman who was diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood and you’d like to be a guest on this podcast, please reach out to Katy via email womenandADHDpodcast@gmail.com.Instagram: @womenandadhdpodcast Twitter: @womenandadhd Facebook: @womenandadhd Tiktok: @womenandadhdpodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-and-adhd/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 38 with Nelly Lin & Juno Lee."If I'm interested in something, I become the 'go to' expert on that topic within a week or two." — Nelly"My family thought I was the one with no issues, but it's because I spent so much of my childhood hiding my struggles." — JunoThis is the first time I interview two women at once, but it felt fitting since they are the co-hosts of one of my absolute favorite ADHD podcasts, Two Addys and a Coffee, Please. Nelly & Juno are two Asian American women who have been friends for over a decade and struggled with undiagnosed ADHD for the majority of their lives. After many conversations on their shared struggles and their subsequent ADHD diagnoses, they were inspired to create a podcast to share their authentic stories about anxiety, ADHD, bipolar, and a host of other topics.Listening to their podcast is an emotional rollercoaster and I always come away so fired up and inspired. They are so articulate, and they oscillate between intense topics like burnout within the Asian American community, the myth of the model minority, anti-Asian hate crimes, hyper sexualization of Asian women, and their work life, relationships and their amazing friendship with the speed and agility of two 20-something women with ADHD, dropping F-bombs and giggling the whole time.We talk about their diagnosis journeys and what it’s like to talk so openly about so many taboo topics and try to normalize how our society views mental health, especially within the Asian American community.Website: twoaddys.comInstagram: @twoaddys - - - - -Finally ... you've found your people! Now come join us in the Women & ADHD online community: www.womenandadhd.com- - - - -Reserve your spot in the next book club: www.womenandadhd.com/bookclub- - - - -Work 1-on-1 with Katy: www.womenandadhd.com/coaching- - - - - Exclusive deals for listeners:Women & ADHD listeners can now receive 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. betterhelp.com/womenadhd- - - - -Women & ADHD listeners can now receive 20% off your order at magicmind.co/womenadhd. Use the code WOMENADHD20 at checkout. - - - - -Women & ADHD listeners can now receive 10% off your order at HelpfulHemp.com/womenadhd. Use the code WOMENADHD at checkout.- - - - -  If you are a woman who was diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood and you’d like to be a guest on this podcast, please reach out to Katy via email womenandADHDpodcast@gmail.com.Instagram: @womenandadhdpodcast Twitter: @womenandadhd Facebook: @womenandadhd Tiktok: @womenandadhdpodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-and-adhd/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 37 with Rihanna Teixeria."I'm such a planner. It really throws me off when someone wants to change plans."Rihanna is the brilliant mind behind the Instagram account @thefightforbeauty, and she co-hosts a podcast of the same name. She is passionate about sharing her story of recovering from eating disorders and chronic dieting and her Instagram focuses on showing women how to ditch dieting and embrace their bodies in a world that tells them they need to be small to be worthy.Rihanna was diagnosed with ADHD in January and has been on the journey of learning to embrace her ADHD tendencies.We talk about how her memory was so terrible that she found herself googling “early onset Alzheimer's” at the age of 33. But then when she started watching some of Chalene Johnson’s ADHD videos, she started to put the pieces together.We also talk about the connections between ADHD and disordered eating and the wild west of ADHD nutrition advice. You’re going to like this one. Enjoy!Instagram: @thefightforbeauty - - - - -Finally ... you've found your people! Now come join us in the Women & ADHD online community: www.womenandadhd.com- - - - -Reserve your spot in the next book club: www.womenandadhd.com/bookclub- - - - -Work 1-on-1 with Katy: www.womenandadhd.com/coaching- - - - - Exclusive deals for listeners:Women & ADHD listeners can now receive 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. betterhelp.com/womenadhd- - - - -Women & ADHD listeners can now receive 20% off your order at magicmind.co/womenadhd. Use the code WOMENADHD20 at checkout. - - - - -Women & ADHD listeners can now receive 10% off your order at HelpfulHemp.com/womenadhd. Use the code WOMENADHD at checkout.- - - - -  If you are a woman who was diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood and you’d like to be a guest on this podcast, please reach out to Katy via email womenandADHDpodcast@gmail.com.Instagram: @womenandadhdpodcast Twitter: @womenandadhd Facebook: @womenandadhd Tiktok: @womenandadhdpodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-and-adhd/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 36 with Allie Sobool."We are all or nothing. It's always one extreme or the other. I have a hard time being OK with being in the middle."Allie is a massage therapist, reiki healer, and SIT (Subconscious Imprinting Technique) practitioner. Her virtual wellness business, Mortar and Mystery, was created to empower rebellious women who are ready to cut through the bullshit, connect to their life and their self as deeply and authentically as possible, and become their own revolution. She is also the host of the fantastic podcast, Neurodivergent Dreamers, which is how I discovered her and reached out to her for this interview.We talk about the importance of rest and relaxation for our bodies, but how difficult those can be for those of us with hyperactive brains. Allis also explains to me the magic behind subconscious imprinting technique and reiki, as well as the different types of stress responses and stress cycles and how they become stored in our bodies. And we also talk about how women with ADHD can improve their body image and intuitive eating as women with ADHD. Enjoy!Website: Mortar and MysteryInstagram: @mortarandmystery - - - - -Finally ... you've found your people! Now come join us in the Women & ADHD online community: www.womenandadhd.com- - - - -Reserve your spot in the next book club: www.womenandadhd.com/bookclub- - - - -Work 1-on-1 with Katy: www.womenandadhd.com/coaching- - - - - Exclusive deals for listeners:Women & ADHD listeners can now receive 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. betterhelp.com/womenadhd- - - - -Women & ADHD listeners can now receive 20% off your order at magicmind.co/womenadhd. Use the code WOMENADHD20 at checkout. - - - - -Women & ADHD listeners can now receive 10% off your order at HelpfulHemp.com/womenadhd. Use the code WOMENADHD at checkout.- - - - -  If you are a woman who was diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood and you’d like to be a guest on this podcast, please reach out to Katy via email womenandADHDpodcast@gmail.com.Instagram: @womenandadhdpodcast Twitter: @womenandadhd Facebook: @womenandadhd Tiktok: @womenandadhdpodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-and-adhd/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 35 with Eir Atla."I kept wondering: Is everyone else struggling with this, or is it just a 'me thing'?"Eir spent 15 years as a nurse, and about 10 years ago she got more involved in herbs when she was experiencing a health problem that wasn’t being properly managed with modern medicine. Herbs helped her tremendously during that time, and since then she has completed three degrees in herbalism and now helps other women who struggle with health issues such as endometriosis, fibromyalgia, PCOS, IBS and of course ADHD.Eir and I also talk all about what it was like to have undiagnosed ADHD while in such a stressful job like nursing, and I grill her all about how she and he husband decided to chuck it all and move into a camper to live a nomadic life with their children, their dogs and even a parrot in tow. Eir is a font of information when it comes to herbs and ADHD, so I would suggest you get a pen and paper handy for this episode. Enjoy!Website: Twin Ravens NaturalsInstagram: @twinravensnaturals - - - - -Finally ... you've found your people! Now come join us in the Women & ADHD online community: www.womenandadhd.com- - - - -Reserve your spot in the next book club: www.womenandadhd.com/bookclub- - - - -Work 1-on-1 with Katy: www.womenandadhd.com/coaching- - - - - Exclusive deals for listeners:Women & ADHD listeners can now receive 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. betterhelp.com/womenadhd- - - - -Women & ADHD listeners can now receive 20% off your order at magicmind.co/womenadhd. Use the code WOMENADHD20 at checkout. - - - - -Women & ADHD listeners can now receive 10% off your order at HelpfulHemp.com/womenadhd. Use the code WOMENADHD at checkout.- - - - -  If you are a woman who was diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood and you’d like to be a guest on this podcast, please reach out to Katy via email womenandADHDpodcast@gmail.com.Instagram: @womenandadhdpodcast Twitter: @womenandadhd Facebook: @womenandadhd Tiktok: @womenandadhdpodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-and-adhd/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 34 with Dr. Lola Day."We're hyperactive in our minds. We may be quiet, but we're thinking about 1,001 different things."Dr. Day is double boarded pediatric and fetal cardiologist as well as a productivity and work life strategist for women who have ADHD.As someone who did very well in school and was top of her class, so never thought she could have ADHD. But she also knew she really struggled with tasks that were mundane and was constantly down on herself for not achieving everything with the same fervor and enthusiasm as she did medicine.We talk about the stigmas surrounding ADHD, especially in the medical field, as well as the notion of ADHD being a superpower and how it can be problematic if we’re not willing to address the very real struggles women face, including the trauma of living life undiagnosed. Lola calls those struggles our kryptonite, and her goal is to help other women hone their strengths while targeting their kryptonite so they can create strategies for success and balance in their lives. Lola is incredible, so sit back and enjoy!Website: www.lollietasking.comInstagram: @lollietasker - - - - -Finally ... you've found your people! Now come join us in the Women & ADHD online community: www.womenandadhd.com- - - - -Reserve your spot in the next book club: www.womenandadhd.com/bookclub- - - - -Work 1-on-1 with Katy: www.womenandadhd.com/coaching- - - - - Exclusive deals for listeners:Women & ADHD listeners can now receive 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. betterhelp.com/womenadhd- - - - -Women & ADHD listeners can now receive 20% off your order at magicmind.co/womenadhd. Use the code WOMENADHD20 at checkout. - - - - -Women & ADHD listeners can now receive 10% off your order at HelpfulHemp.com/womenadhd. Use the code WOMENADHD at checkout.- - - - -  If you are a woman who was diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood and you’d like to be a guest on this podcast, please reach out to Katy via email womenandADHDpodcast@gmail.com.Instagram: @womenandadhdpodcast Twitter: @womenandadhd Facebook: @womenandadhd Tiktok: @womenandadhdpodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-and-adhd/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 33 with Jess Keogh."I hate relaxing. I really have to force myself to relax."Jess Keogh is the founder of The Body Positive, a counseling practice built on the principles of unconditional self-acceptance and body positivity. Jess is a qualified mental health and counseling professional with a degree in Psychological Science and a Bachelor’s degree in Communications.Jess first sought out her own ADHD diagnosis after reading some of my ADHD posts on Instagram and feeling like they were VERY relatable. We talk all about her own hunch that she might have ADHD and how she slowly put the pieces together, and how her own ADHD has shown up throughout her schooling, career, and motherhood. Jess is such an amazing soul and we basically laugh our way through this whole interview. Enjoy!Website: The Body PositiveInstagram: @thebodypositiveau - - - - -Finally ... you've found your people! Now come join us in the Women & ADHD online community: www.womenandadhd.com- - - - -Reserve your spot in the next book club: www.womenandadhd.com/bookclub- - - - -Work 1-on-1 with Katy: www.womenandadhd.com/coaching- - - - - Exclusive deals for listeners:Women & ADHD listeners can now receive 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. betterhelp.com/womenadhd- - - - -Women & ADHD listeners can now receive 20% off your order at magicmind.co/womenadhd. Use the code WOMENADHD20 at checkout. - - - - -Women & ADHD listeners can now receive 10% off your order at HelpfulHemp.com/womenadhd. Use the code WOMENADHD at checkout.- - - - -  If you are a woman who was diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood and you’d like to be a guest on this podcast, please reach out to Katy via email womenandADHDpodcast@gmail.com.Instagram: @womenandadhdpodcast Twitter: @womenandadhd Facebook: @womenandadhd Tiktok: @womenandadhdpodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-and-adhd/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 32 with Sophie Gray"Feeling out of control has literally become the theme of my life."Sophie is the founder of DiveThru, a mental wellness company that helps you DiveThru what you go thru. They work with mental health professionals to create resources that help you to take charge of your mental wellbeing. I recently joined forces with DiveThru as part of their podcast network and I couldn’t be happier. Sophie reached out to me she explained that had also been diagnosed during the pandemic and was learning so much about herself through my podcast and these interviews with amazing women. Naturally, I wanted to hear her story and find out how her diagnosis has changed her perspective about herself and her relationships and her business acumen.We talk about the evolution of DiveThru and Sophie’s vision for reshaping the conversations around mental wellness and access to mental health professionals. I loved her perspective and I know you will, too!Sophie shares her work to an audience of over 400,000 through her personal social channels. Her work has been featured in Cosmopolitan, People, Women’s Health, Refinery29, Marie Claire, Yahoo, Shape, Self, and many more. Enjoy!Website: DiveThruInstagram: @SophieGray, @divethru_ - - - - -Finally ... you've found your people! Now come join us in the Women & ADHD online community: www.womenandadhd.com- - - - -Reserve your spot in the next book club: www.womenandadhd.com/bookclub- - - - -Work 1-on-1 with Katy: www.womenandadhd.com/coaching- - - - - Exclusive deals for listeners:Women & ADHD listeners can now receive 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. betterhelp.com/womenadhd- - - - -Women & ADHD listeners can now receive 20% off your order at magicmind.co/womenadhd. Use the code WOMENADHD20 at checkout. - - - - -Women & ADHD listeners can now receive 10% off your order at HelpfulHemp.com/womenadhd. Use the code WOMENADHD at checkout.- - - - -  If you are a woman who was diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood and you’d like to be a guest on this podcast, please reach out to Katy via email womenandADHDpodcast@gmail.com.Instagram: @womenandadhdpodcast Twitter: @womenandadhd Facebook: @womenandadhd Tiktok: @womenandadhdpodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-and-adhd/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy