🌟My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is available to preorder here🌟

ADHD and anxiety often go hand in hand, creating a cycle of self-doubt, overwhelm, and emotional exhaustion. In this episode, Dr. Russell Ramsay, a clinical psychologist and leading expert in adult ADHD, joins me to unpack the deep connection between ADHD and anxiety—and how to break free from the cycle.

With over two decades of research and clinical practice, Dr Ramsay shares practical tools, mindset shifts, and strategies to help women with ADHD reduce anxiety, improve self-trust, and navigate daily challenges with confidence.

The discussion also touches on the emotional regulation difficulties that accompany ADHD, as many people struggle with a history of negative self-talk and external criticism. By reframing these experiences and focusing on practical tools, we aim to empower listeners to take control of their anxiety and ADHD, embracing their unique journeys with understanding and resilience.

What You’ll Learn:

✨ How ADHD fuels anxiety (and how to stop the cycle)

✨ Why neurodivergent women struggle with self-doubt post-diagnosis

✨ Practical ways to manage ADHD-related anxiety with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

✨ How to personalise treatment approaches based on your unique neurodivergent experience

✨ Exploring neuro-affirming anti-anxiety techniques and the importance of finding what works for you

✨ How ADHD anxiety manifests in relationships, and what to do about it

Timestamps:

🕒 02:06 - The link between ADHD and anxiety

🕒 11:37 - How anxiety and emotions interact

🕒 23:19 - The power of self-talk in managing anxiety

🕒 32:42 - ADHD, anxiety, and relationships

🕒 39:25 - How ADHD affects women differently

🕒 45:00 - Practical strategies for managing ADHD as a woman

This episode is full of actionable insights and self-compassionate strategies to help you feel more in control of your mind and emotions. Whether you've struggled with racing thoughts, decision paralysis, or chronic self-doubt, this episode is for you.

If you’re exhausted by the continual burnout and want to embrace your ADHD in a way that supports your well-being, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical strategies to help you move forward with more ease.

Connect with Dr. Ramsay via his website or buy his book here!

Links & Resources:

⭐ Perfectionism, Pressure, Procrastination, Productivity, and all the ADHD Ps in between! workshop available to buy now on-demand. Click here to purchase.

⭐ Book on the next ADHD Wellbeing Workshops all about 'Boosting Hormonal and Perimenopausal Wellbeing alongside ADHD' on April 22nd. Click here to book.

⭐ 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!

⭐ LAUNCHING THIS SEPTEMBER! Struggling to find ADHD support that FEELS aligned and truly understands YOU—without the monthly overwhelm of a traditional online membership? Join the waitlist for my new compassionate, community-focused, and accessible ADHD membership and get access to an exclusive founding members offer.

Find all of Kate's popular online workshops and free resources here

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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. 

Takeaways:

• Understanding the connection between ADHD and anxiety is crucial for managing both effectively.
• Women with ADHD often struggle with self-doubt and mistrust, especially post-diagnosis.
• Neuro-affirming Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to address ADHD-related challenges.
• Personalising treatment plans is essential, as each person's experience with ADHD differs significantly.
• Anxiety can manifest in various ways, making it vital to recognize and address underlying causes.
• Awareness of ADHD can empower us to embrace their unique strengths and coping strategies.

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My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is available to order here.

On this week's ADHD Women's Wellbeing 'Wisdom' episode, we revisit an interview I did with Dr. Miguel Toribio-Mateas, a clinical neuroscientist and nutrition researcher, to explore how food choices, stress management, and gut health influence executive function, sensory processing, and ADHD tendencies.

As someone who personally navigates life with ADHD and autism, Dr. Miguel brings both scientific expertise and lived experience to the conversation, sharing practical, compassionate strategies to help you support your brain through nutrition.

Throughout this conversation, we shared anecdotes from various projects, illustrating how different approaches can lead to unique outcomes. By collaborating with others and sharing ideas, we can enhance our creative process and produce assets that resonate with audiences on a deeper level.

What You’ll Learn:

✨ How gut health directly impacts ADHD symptoms like focus, mood, and emotional regulation

✨ The link between self-compassion and gut health (yes, being kinder to yourself can improve digestion!)

To discover more about his transformative work and offerings, visit drmiguelmateas.com or connect with him on Instagram (@drmiguelmateas).

Ready to swap burnout and overwhelm for balance and ease this spring? Join me for breakthrough ADHD Wellbeing Workshops and step into more compassionate self-acceptance.

https://adhdwomenswellbeing.co.uk/adhd-womens-wellbeing-series

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. 

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Takeaways:

• We discussed the importance of being adaptable in our ever-changing world, especially in business.
• Communication is key; we emphasized how clear dialogue can prevent misunderstandings.
• Setting realistic goals helps us stay focused and makes it easier to track our progress.
• We explored various strategies for time management that can boost productivity effectively.
• Building a supportive network is crucial; we shared tips on how to connect with others.
• Embracing failure as a learning opportunity can lead to greater long-term success.

Mentioned in this episode:

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🌟 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 symptoms

Connect with Susanne via her website or Instagram, @susannaeliasbodymind

Links & 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/summer

Find all of Kate's popular online workshops and free resources here

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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. 

✨ PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK, THE ADHD WOMEN'S WELLBEING TOOLKIT HERE! ✨

Today’s episode is about something very special: the launch of my new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit! Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been navigating ADHD for years, this book is designed to support you in understanding your ADHD and, more importantly, in building a life that feels calmer, more fulfilling, and aligned with your unique needs.

I didn’t just want to write another book about ADHD. I wanted to create a COMPASSIONATE yet practical resource filled with tools, insights, and strategies to help you feel seen, validated, and supported in your journey. ADHD affects so many areas of life, and this toolkit is here to help you navigate those challenges with more confidence and ease.

Joining me for this conversation is fellow podcaster Hannah Hickinbotham, host of The Full of Beans Podcast, who understands the neurodivergent experience firsthand. We’ll discuss the purpose behind this book, why it’s such an essential resource for women with ADHD, and how pre-orders play a massive role in making it widely available.

Get ready for an engaging discussion that highlights the journey of writing this book and the hope it brings to many.

We dive deep into:

✨ The importance of understanding ADHD in women and the unique challenges they face throughout different hormonal stages of life.

✨ How The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit is designed to support women at any point in their ADHD journey, providing practical advice and tools to help them navigate life with more ease.

✨ How to use the book as a resource to gain holistic, actionable guidance, offering strategies to cultivate joy, fulfilment, wellbeing and calmness while managing the everyday realities of ADHD.

✨ How the book serves as a valuable resource not only for individuals with ADHD but also for their loved ones, helping to foster better compassion, validation, understanding and support within families.

Timestamps

🕒 01:00: Introducing the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit

🕒 10:18: Navigating ADHD as a journey of understanding and acceptance

🕒 19:20: The process of writing with ADHD

🕒 23:32: Navigating the challenges of writing and ADHD such as hyperfocus, imposter syndrome and more!

🕒 28:25: Finding support and accessibility in ADHD

🕒 38:31: The journey to understanding ADHD

📖 Pre-order The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit now and be part of this journey with me HERE!

Links & 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 and step into more understanding, self-advocacy, self-empowerment and self-acceptance to swap burnout and overwhelm for balance and ease this spring 🌸

Find all of Kate's popular online workshops and free resources here

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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. 

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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 here

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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. 

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How do you balance productivity, rest, growth and self-compassion with ADHD?

In this episode, I’m joined by Grace Koelma, ADHD advocate, writer, and creator of the Future ADHD digital planner, which has helped over 80,000 neurodivergent individuals better organise their lives.

Diagnosed with ADHD in her early 30s, Grace knows firsthand the frustrations of traditional productivity tools and has built a career around helping ADHDers work with—not against—their brains. Together, we discuss the significance of rest, its different forms, and how understanding our unique needs can empower us to lead more fulfilling lives.

We dive deep into:

✨ Why traditional productivity hacks don’t work for ADHD brains (and what does!)

✨ The power of personalised planning tools and how they can help reduce stress

✨ Why rest isn’t just about sleep and understanding the 10 types of rest ADHDers need

✨ What ‘clickbait thoughts’ are and how to stop them from hijacking your mindset

✨ How to break free from shame and embrace a neurodivergent-friendly way of working

Timestamps:

🕒 03:42 - Breaking the cycle of shame & ADHD productivity struggles

🕒 09:20 - The link between neurodivergent creativity & productivity

🕒 21:07 - Understanding the role of rest in ADHD & why we need more than just sleep

🕒 25:20 - The 10 types of rest ADHDers need for better mental wellbeing

🕒 32:47 - ‘Clickbait thoughts’ relating to RSD and how to manage them

🕒 43:11 - How ADHD affects learning & education

If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing at productivity or constantly swinging between burnout and hyper-focus, this conversation will leave you feeling empowered, understood, and equipped with practical strategies.

If you’re tired of fighting burnout and want to embrace your ADHD in a way that supports your well-being, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical strategies to help you move forward with more ease.

Ready to swap burnout and overwhelm for balance and ease this spring? Join me for a series of breakthrough ADHD Wellbeing Workshops and step into more understanding, self-advocacy, self-empowerment and self-acceptance!

Find all of 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.

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Connect with Grace on Instagram (@future.adhd) or visit her website!

Takeaways:

• Understanding ADHD can empower women to embrace their unique brains and lessen feelings of shame.
• Creating personalized productivity tools is crucial for ADHD individuals, allowing flexibility and self-acceptance.
• The importance of rest varies for neurodivergent individuals, with multiple forms of rest being necessary.
• Emotional and cognitive rest are vital for balancing the extremes of hyper-focus and burnout in ADHD.
• Late diagnosis can lead to shame, but psychoeducation can help individuals reclaim their self-worth and capabilities.
• Planning resources designed specifically for ADHD brains can help bridge the gap in traditional productivity methods.

Links referenced in this episode:

• futureadhd.com
• adhdwomenswellbeing.co.uk

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Progesterone is a hormone that isn't discussed enough, and when it is, it's usually with negative connotations of intolerance.

It's essential we learn more about how hormonal shifts impact our ADHD, especially during perimenopause. This week, I’m joined by Adele Wimsett, a Women’s Hormone Health Practitioner, to explore the powerful link between ADHD and hormone fluctuations—and why understanding the role of progesterone is key to feeling more rested, calmer and less anxious.

Adele has dedicated her career to educating women and girls on harnessing the power of their cyclical nature. As a specialist in ADHD and hormonal health, she blends science and holistic approaches to help women navigate everything from menarche to menopause with more balance and ease.

We discuss a fascinating qualitative study that Adele conducted, where she tracked hormone levels and ADHD symptoms in a group of perimenopausal women. We discuss the often-overlooked role of progesterone and how its decline during perimenopause can lead to intensified ADHD symptoms including anxiety, overwhelm, poor sleep and low mood.

In this episode, Adele also shares her groundbreaking research, tracking hormone levels and ADHD symptoms in perimenopausal women, uncovering how declining progesterone, estrogen dominance, and hormonal imbalances can intensify ADHD traits.

If you’ve felt like your ADHD symptoms have worsened during perimenopause or struggled to get the proper hormonal support, this episode offers you insights, education, and empowering solutions to help you reclaim your ADHD wellbeing.

This episode is a call to action for you to advocate for your health, understand your body better, and seek out resources to help you manage your unique symptoms. The conversation also touches on the societal stigma surrounding women's health issues and the urgent need for a shift in how medical professionals approach hormonal health in women, particularly those who are neurodivergent.

What You’ll Learn:

✨ How hormonal changes in perimenopause can impact ADHD symptoms

✨ Why progesterone plays a crucial role in ADHD hormone health, mood regulation and emotional stability

✨ The connection between estrogen dominance and ADHD symptoms in women

✨ Why histamine flare-ups are common in ADHD perimenopause

✨ Why so many women struggle to get appropriate hormonal health support

✨ The urgent need for more research into the intersection of ADHD and women’s health

✨ How finding the right hormonal balance can help women regain better energy, clarity, and confidence

✨ How to support our adrenals, stress levels and hormone health

Timestamps:

🕒 02:15 - How hormonal changes in perimenopause affect ADHD

🕒 19:50 - The role of progesterone in mood & emotional regulation

🕒 29:33 - The link between oestrogen dominance & ADHD symptoms

🕒 34:45 - Why hormonal balance is key for women’s wellbeing

🕒 40:09 - How awareness can empower women with ADHD

🕒 43:16 - The importance of boundaries for neurodivergent women

If you’re tired of pushing through burnout and want to embrace your ADHD in a way that supports your wellbeing, with valuable insights and practical strategies to help you move forward with more ease, join me for a season of empowering ADHD Women's Wellbeing Workshops.

From nervous system regulation to fulfilment, hormonal health, and creating more compassionate relationships, select the sessions that resonate with you, or buy the all-access pass to join them all and attend a bonus Ask Me Anything Q&A in July! All details can be found here.

Reminders, recordings and reflections will be available!

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. 

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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 Stereotypes
• The Memory Book, a reassuring story about understanding dementia
• Wonderfully 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-series

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. 

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Do you constantly overcompensate, push yourself to exhaustion, and struggle to slow down? If so, this episode is for you.

This week, I’m joined by Meredith Carder, ADHD coach and author of It All Makes Sense Now, to discuss why so many women with ADHD fall into patterns of burnout, perfectionism, and self-doubt—and, more importantly, how to break free.

Meredith shares her personal ADHD journey, how she rebuilt self-trust after years of masking, and why redefining rest is essential for managing ADHD effectively. If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly doing too much yet never doing enough, this conversation will help you reframe your mindset, embrace your neurodivergent brain, and find self-compassion along the way.

What You’ll Learn:

✨ Why women with ADHD often overcompensate and experience burnout

✨ How to redefine rest so it actually works for your ADHD brain

✨ The importance of self-trust and self-compassion in managing ADHD symptoms

✨ How ADHD impacts career paths and the need to create a work-life balance that supports your wellbeing

✨ Why early diagnosis and education can empower individuals with ADHD in both personal and professional life

Timestamps:

🕒 09:40 - Understanding ADHD and productivity

🕒 19:17 - Redefining rest for ADHD

🕒 24:11 - Rebuilding self-trust in neurodivergent Individuals

🕒 26:49 - Understanding ADHD and its impact on career paths

🕒 37:25 - Embracing ADHD awareness and acceptance

If you’re tired of pushing through burnout and want to embrace your ADHD in a way that supports your wellbeing, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical strategies to help you move forward with more ease.

Ready to swap burnout and overwhelm for balance and ease this spring? Join me for breakthrough ADHD Wellbeing Workshops and step into unstoppable self-acceptance!

https://adhdwomenswellbeing.co.uk/adhd-womens-wellbeing-series

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.

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Connect with Meredith Carder:

• Instagram: @hummingbird_ADHD
• Website: https://meredithcarder.com/
• Book: It All Makes Sense Now

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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 balance

Timestamps:

• 10:30: Understanding the window of tolerance in ADHD families
• 19:31: The Pool Metaphor: Navigating emotions and responsibility
• 27:31: Understanding over and under-functioning in relationships
• 36:59: Navigating new beginnings: A parent's journey to letting go
• 45:56: Creating chosen families and healing wounds

Find 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.uk
• ADHD Nervous System resources: https://www.adhdwomenswellbeing.co.uk/regulate-adhd-nervous-system

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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.

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