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In part two of our three-part ADHD series, Jackie is joined again by ADHD coach and I Have ADHD podcast host Kristen Carder to talk about something a lot of grown-ass women are quietly wondering about: treatment.

In the first episode, we unpacked how ADHD actually shows up in women—and why it’s so often missed or confused with things like perimenopause, burnout, or major life transitions. In this episode, we go deeper into what helps once you start asking, Okay… now what?

We talk about ADHD medication—who it might help, who might not need it, and what it really looks like in real life—along with non-medication options like exercise, therapy, and coaching. We also break down the differences between therapy and coaching, why trauma-informed care matters, and what questions to ask so you can find support that actually fits your brain and your life.

This conversation is not medical advice, and it’s not here to diagnose you or anyone you love. It is here to help you understand your options so you can make more informed, empowered decisions.

If you’ve ever wondered whether ADHD treatment could make life feel less overwhelming—or you’re trying to support a child, partner, or friend—this episode will help you see the landscape more clearly.

Up next: In the final episode of this series, we talk about ADHD, anxiety, and depression—because the symptoms can overlap in confusing ways. How do you know what’s really going on?

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If you can solve a crisis before lunch but forget where you put your keys, this episode is for you. ADHD coach and host of I Have ADHD, Kristen Carder, joins Jackie to explore how ADHD really shows up in grown-ass women. From distractibility and impulsivity to working memory and emotional regulation, we break down symptoms that often get mistaken for menopause, anxiety, burnout, or just everyday overwhelm.

In part one of a three part series, Kristen shares her own story of discovering ADHD in adulthood, why so many women go undiagnosed, and the difference between being occasionally forgetful and having symptoms that impact every area of life.

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Home may be where the heart is, but it’s also where things break, leak, and short-circuit when you least expect it.

Beth Kindig from the TikTok/Instagram duo Boomer Beth & Gen X, is a retired, tool-wielding, label-maker-loving badass who knows her home inside and out and wants us all to know ours, too.

And because I never want you learning this stuff in the middle of a crisis (ask me about the time my garage was raining), we’re turning Beth’s wisdom into simple, doable steps you can add straight into your own home checklist. Get it here!

In this episode, we talk about:

• How Beth accidentally became “Boomer Beth” on TikTok and Instagram
• The powerful influence of her mom, Josie, and what she taught Beth about being capable and independent
• Why so many women don’t know how their homes work (and why it’s not your fault)
• The “home manual” Beth created for her wife — and what goes inside it

If you loved this conversation, share it with a friend who’s ready to take control of her home one label maker at a time.

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Open enrollment doesn’t exactly make anyone’s top 10 list of exciting life events — but the choices you make during this short window can save (or cost) you thousands. In this episode, benefits expert Amy Evans helps us simplify the chaos. We unpack the hidden perks and smarter strategies that can make your benefits work for you.

You’ll learn how to:

• Spot hidden benefits like free therapy, legal services, and identity-theft protection
• Avoid wasting money on coverage you don’t need
• Use your benefits to save time, stress, and major cash all year long

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Because understanding your benefits isn’t boring, it’s grown-ass.

Vaccines can be a hot topic, but once we hit our 40s, there are a few that can make a real difference in protecting our long-term health. You’ve heard about flu shots and COVID boosters, but what about shingles, pneumonia, or even HPV after 40?

In this episode of The Grown-Ass Woman’s Guide, host Jackie MacDougall talks with Dr. Kudzai Dombo, a board-certified OB/GYN and menopause expert, and physician at Alloy Women's Health, about which vaccines matter most for women in midlife and beyond.

You’ll learn:

• Which vaccines women over 40 should consider and when to get them

• What you need to know about shingles, pneumonia, and HPV

• How to tell which vaccines are essential and which are optional

• How to check your immunity with bloodwork before getting vaccinated

• What to consider based on travel, health history, and lifestyle

Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, protecting your immune system, or just want to understand what’s really necessary at this stage of life, this episode breaks it all down in clear, practical terms.

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It includes a full list of vaccines, screenings, and labs every woman over 40 should know about.

The supplement aisle can feel like total overload but which ones actually work?

Dr. Kudzai Dombo joins Jackie to share what’s worth your time (and money). Plus, how to tell if a supplement brand is actually clean and effective.

Grab your free Grown-Ass Woman’s Health Cheat Sheet and start taking charge of your health like the grown-ass woman you are.

Hot flashes. Brain fog. Sleepless nights. So many women wonder, “Is this just how it is now?” Spoiler: it’s not.

In this episode of The Grown-Ass Woman’s Guide, Dr. Kudzai Dombo, OB-GYN and menopause expert at Alloy Women’s Health, is back! She breaks down everything you actually need to know about hormone replacement therapy (HRT), without the outdated fear, misinformation, or judgment.

Download the free Grown-Ass Woman’s Health Cheat Sheet to track your screenings, labs, and hormone options: HERE

We always hear “get your mammogram,” but what about your thyroid, vitamin D, iron, or even your bones? If you’re over 40, this convo can change how you advocate for yourself at the doctor’s office.

This episode kicks off a special series with Dr. Kudzai Dombo, MD, FACOG, MSCP—a board-certified OB/GYN and menopause expert with 20+ years devoted to women’s health. Dr. Dombo has practiced and advocated for women across the globe and now focuses on supporting women through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.

Today, we start with the baseline labs and screenings every woman over 40 should know—plus how to read your risk, when to push for more, and what to ask when guidelines don’t tell the whole story.

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What you’ll learn

• Breast & cervical screening basics: When to start, how often, and when you can stop (mammogram, Pap + HPV).
• Colon cancer screening: Why guidelines moved from 50 to 45, and what “earlier” looks like with risk factors.
• Annual exam ≠ Pap only: Why pelvic exams, symptom checks, and imaging still matter—even if your Pap is spaced out.
• Heart health numbers that matter: BP, lipids, A1C, waist-to-hip ratio (and why CVD is the #1 killer of women).
• Thyroid & vitamin D: How low thyroid and low D can mimic menopause symptoms (fatigue, hair loss, temperature issues).
• Ferritin/iron: Why checking iron stores can explain hair loss and exhaustion.
• CMP/CBC: What these panels reveal about liver, kidney, anemia, and overall health.
• Lipoprotein(a): The one-time, genetics-based test that can change how tightly your BP and cholesterol are managed.
• Bone health reality check: Why waiting until 65 for a DEXA scan isn’t cutting it—and options if insurance says no.
• Personalized care: Why population guidelines are a starting point—not the finish line—especially for Black women and others with different risk profiles.

About our guest:

Dr. Kudzai Dombo, MD, FACOG, MSCP, is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and menopause expert with 20 years of experience dedicated to women’s health. Known for her deep commitment to both individual care and global health advocacy, she brings a unique cross-cultural perspective shaped by her upbringing in the U.S. and Zimbabwe.

Her career has spanned continents, with work for Doctors Without Borders and NGOs in Sri Lanka, Cambodia, El Salvador, South Africa, and Haiti, where she has advocated for women at every stage of life. In recent years, she has focused her practice on supporting women in midlife and the menopausal transition, most recently as a practicing physician and Director of Advocacy and Outreach at Alloy Women’s Health and Akasha Center for Integrative Health.

She is currently a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, and a member of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health.

She loves the creative arts, enjoys traveling, and appreciates time with her family. 

 If you are like millions of other women, you have spent years juggling careers, parents, partners, friendships, bills, maybe kids, and about a million to-dos. You're smart, you're capable, and you're resilient, but sometimes adulting still knocks you on your ass.

Is this you?

• You get stuck in overthinking.
• You people please.
• You push your own needs to someday while everything else, and everyone else takes priority.

If you relate, you are not alone. But you are so much more capable than you know. The real question is, are you living up to your potential?

Consider this season of The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide to be your personal invitation to show up for yourself - to be the boss of your own life. I'll make sure you've got the tools, resources, and the occasional nudge to get things done.

Note: This isn't about hustling harder, it's about stepping fully into your grown-ass era; organized, aligned, on purpose, and without apologizing to anyone.

Join me October 6th because The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide is back, and in your corner every step of the way.

Have you considered a career in speaking? Or maybe you’re thinking about speaking as a side hustle or a way to promote your business expertise. If you’re interested in hopping on stage in front of a crowd, this episode is the ultimate guide to getting started. 

We’ll tackle: 

• How to determine the best topic

• How to stand out and find opportunities, not competition

• The #1 question: “Can I actually make money speaking?”

Innovation Women's mission is to help every woman become a speaker. By connecting speakers and subject matter experts to these opportunities, they help women with opportunities to build their brand, grow their businesses and advance their careers. Join Innovation Women today!

Guest: Bobbie Carlton is the founder of Carlton PR & Marketing, Innovation Nights and Innovation Women, or, as she calls them, the day job, the night job and the dream job. Carlton is an entertaining, tell-it-like-it-is speaker who speaks extensively (and passionately) about public speaking and how it can be the driving force behind career growth and business success. She's a TEDx speaker; an entertaining startup event host; she's spoken at the United Nations; she's shared the stage with storytelling legend (and NPR's Snap Judgment host) Glynn Washington; and she's been on the main stage for some of the world’s best-known conferences for technical and professional women. Carlton has been featured on CBS News, in the Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, USA Today and other major media. She was previously the head of global PR at two different enterprise software companies and the head of marketing for a brand devoted to providing positive role models for preteen girls. She’s inspired thousands of technical, entrepreneurial and executive women to take control of their own speaking careers and has worked with event managers around the world to deliver diverse and inclusive events.

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The following episode includes a brief mention of sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.

Imagine being a little girl growing up in Southern California with a world-renowned psychic as your Godmother, only to find out you, too, share a similar gift. That’s exactly what happened to today’s guest. In this episode, you’ll hear her story of self discovery, and you’ll learn how to tap into your own intuition and build stronger boundaries within yourself that can help create a more aligned, intentional life. 

Guest: Dena Paduano is an accomplished intuitive consultant blessed with great intuition and an amazing healing touch. Her psychic gift is purely God given and she has been honing her talent for the past 18 years. Her clientele includes celebrities and professionals from various industries including film, finance, music, medicine, marketing and technology from all over the world. Many of her clients have been booking sessions with her for over ten years. Dena’s method employs psychometry which involves reading a client’s energy, voice, digital pictures and signature. Her approach is kind, objective and personal. Her goal is to help her clients gain insight and awareness to enable them to move forward to work on career, relationships and life vision. Often opening old wounds is necessary for growth but it only works with insight and the tools to move forward. Dena is highly skilled in offering choices and solutions with enlightening clarity and has astounded many clients with her insightful predictions.

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