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In this special episode, I reflect on the journey of The Toolkit Podcast as it comes to an end. While this decision wasn’t easy, it stems from a deep desire to make valuable content on ADHD Women’s Wellbeing more inclusive and accessible to everyone.
Tune in to hear more about:
✨ Why I decided to transition from The Toolkit Podcast.
✨ The new Wisdom Episodes format and how it will provide accessible, guest-driven insights.
✨ What’s next for the podcast, with shorter episodes on Mondays and long-form episodes continuing on Thursdays.
✨ What to expect if you're a Toolkit subscriber.
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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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This week, I dive into the fascinating link between ADHD and sleep with science journalist Lynne Peeples, author of The Inner Clock. Together, we explore how ADHD affects circadian rhythms, why so many with ADHD identify as night owls, and how societal expectations around sleep cycles often clash with ADHD traits.
What You’ll Learn:
✨ Why 78% of individuals with ADHD identify as night owls and how genetics play a role.
✨ How modern lifestyle factors like artificial light and irregular meal times disrupt sleep.
✨ Practical small adjustments to your routine—like reducing evening light and keeping consistent meal times—can improve sleep hygiene.
✨ Understanding your natural sleep patterns is key to better managing ADHD symptoms.
✨ The unique sleep challenges faced by women with ADHD, especially during hormonal changes.
During this conversation, we explore practical strategies to improve sleep quality, such as adjusting meal times and optimising light exposure throughout the day. The episode also highlights the importance of understanding our unique sleep patterns and the impact of hormonal changes, especially in women, as they navigate their own wellness journeys.
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If you’ve ever struggled with sleep as an adult with ADHD or want practical advice to improve your rest, this episode is packed with actionable insights and empowering knowledge to help you feel more in tune with your body and mind.
Connect with Lynne via her Instagram, @lynne.peeples.
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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.
If you have suffered from ongoing pain, hormonal issues, fatigue or immune system challenges for most of your life alongside your long undiagnosed ADHD, today's FASCINATING episode is a MUST listen with leading Consultant Psychiatrist Dr James Kustow.
Kate and Dr. James Kustow, highly regarded expert in adult ADHD, explore the fascinating connection between ADHD, hypermobility, and many different physical health conditions.
Dr. Kustow sheds light on how ADHD is more than a neurodevelopmental condition, often accompanied by physical symptoms like chronic pain and immune dysfunction.
Dr Kustow is also a member of UKAAN's Executive Board (UKAAN is the main professional organisation for Adult ADHD in the UK). He is UKAAN’s Director of Education and was instrumental in developing the national training programme for psychiatrists.
He is the author of a new bestselling book on adult ADHD, ‘How to Thrive with Adult ADHD – 7 Pillars for Focus, productivity and Balance’, published by Penguin in October 2024.
He is a recognised national and international speaker on adult ADHD, and the winner of the ‘Genius Award’ at the 2021 Celebrating Neurodiversity Awards (run by the social enterprise group, Genius Within) for the ground-breaking ‘Lifeskills’ adult ADHD group programme he established in the NHS about 5 years ago.
During this ground-breaking episode, Dr. Kustow introduces us to his innovative approach to mental health care, which integrates traditional psychiatric methods with body-oriented therapies. He underscores the importance of treating the brain and the entire body, advocating for lifestyle changes encompassing nutrition, exercise, and emotional regulation techniques. By drawing attention to the role of inflammation and the autonomic nervous system in mental health, he challenges conventional notions about ADHD, urging a more inclusive understanding that recognises the complexity of these disorders.
What You’ll Learn:
✨ The link between ADHD and hypermobility affects nearly 50% of individuals with ADHD and often manifests as a cluster of symptoms.
✨ How hormonal fluctuations and misdiagnoses uniquely impact women with ADHD
✨ Chronic inflammation may play a significant role in ADHD and related conditions
✨ Why a holistic approach, including lifestyle changes and self-care, is vital for managing symptoms
✨ Insights from Dr. Kustow’s 3S model, which connects physical and mental health for better well-being
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Find out more about Dr James Kustow and his work via Instagram, @thegrovepracticeempowered or his website, www.thegrovepractice.com
Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here: https://www.adhdwomenswellbeing.co.uk
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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This special Ask the Psych episode of The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast dives into how hormonal changes – particularly during puberty – impact ADHD symptoms in girls and young women.
You’ll discover how estrogen and progesterone fluctuations impact mood, focus and behaviour, and gain practical advice to help manage critical transitions, such as the move to secondary school and beyond.
You’ll learn…
✨ How hormonal changes during puberty exacerbate ADHD symptoms.
✨ How tracking your menstrual cycle helps tailor ADHD treatment plans.
✨ The importance of nurturing school environments for girls with ADHD.
✨ Hormonal treatments and their role in managing ADHD.
✨ Practical strategies to build resilience during life transitions.
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Whether you’re a parent, educator or someone navigating ADHD during life’s big transitions, the practical advice in this episode will help you manage ADHD throughout your cycle.
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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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This special Ask the Psych episode of The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast with Dr Asad Raffi, explores the brain health and unique hormonal challenges women face with ADHD – particularly during perimenopause and menopause.
We discuss how undiagnosed ADHD can lead to years of frustration and overwhelm that’s often compounded by societal pressures and a lack of awareness in healthcare.
In today's episode, you’ll learn…
✨ How hormonal changes during menopause intensify ADHD symptoms.
✨ The impact of going through life with undiagnosed ADHD.
✨ Using sleep, nutrition and exercise to manage ADHD holistically.
✨ How self-awareness can help you navigate ADHD more effectively.
✨ The importance of tailored strategies – not just medication – to manage ADHD.
Takeaways:
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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.
Connect with Dr Asad Rafi here: https://www.sanctumhealthcare.co.uk/
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Perfectionism can significantly impact women with ADHD, often serving as both a coping mechanism and a source of shame. In today's ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast episode, I speak with Natalie Englander, an accredited senior CBT therapist, about the complexities of perfectionism and its connection to ADHD. Natalie shares her journey of discovering her own ADHD diagnosis at 33 and how her perfectionist tendencies influenced her professional focus.
We explore the negative effects of perfectionism, including anxiety and self-criticism, while also discussing how to harness its positive aspects. With practical strategies and a compassionate approach, this episode offers valuable insights for anyone looking to understand and manage their perfectionism more compassionately.
Natalie combines her professional experience with her lived experience of ADHD to help women navigate the complexities of perfectionism, self-criticism, and mental health.
In this episode, you’ll learn…
✨ How ADHD and perfectionism intersect – particularly for women
✨ The emotional toll of perfectionism: anxiety, depression and self-criticism
✨ Why perfectionism develops – and how it can become a coping mechanism
✨ Practical ways to manage perfectionism
✨How to harness the positive aspects of perfectionism
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If you’ve ever struggled with perfectionism or wondered about its connection to ADHD, this insightful episode will help you embrace self-acceptance and self-compassion - and celebrate life's imperfections.
Connect with Natalie through her website, or on Instagram.
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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.
Did you know that medical cannabis could have therapeutic and anti-inflammatory benefits for people with ADHD?
In this week’s thought-provoking episode, consultant psychiatrist Dr Niraj Singh, a Consultant Psychiatrist specialising in Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry, joins me to explore its potential to ease anxiety, mood swings and sleeping issues as an alternative or alongside ADHD medication.
With over 20 years of experience as a clinician, Dr Singh has treated thousands of adults with neurodivergence and mental health challenges.
In this week's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, we discuss:
Takeaways:
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02.07: How medical cannabis works for ADHD
12.17: Cannabis as a tool for mental health care
16.40: The future of cannabis in medicine
19.32: How medical cannabis is prescribed
28.00: The impact of lifestyle and social connection
Connect with Dr Singh on Instagram, or through his website.
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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.
Follow the podcast on Instagram here.
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I get asked all the time if we're ever too old for an ADHD diagnosis. I always reply the same: of course not. No one is ever too old to finally lean into their most authentic version of themselves. I discuss this with Terry Matlen, an internationally recognised expert on ADHD in women with over 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist, author, and coach.
Terry’s expertise and personal insights offer practical advice and hope for women navigating ADHD, no matter their stage of life. This conversation reminds us that it’s never too late to reclaim our narrative and lead a fulfilling life.
Author of The Queen of Distraction and Survival Tips for Women with ADHD, Terry runs ADDconsults.com, a global resource supporting women with ADHD and empowers women with ADHD to navigate life’s challenges and thrive.
Terry has kindly shared a bonus resource exclusive to all podcast listeners. Click here to access it: https://addconsults.com/bonus-for-km-podcast/
Together, we explore the unique experiences of women with ADHD and how societal changes have shaped the journey to diagnosis and treatment.
On this episode of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, we discuss:
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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.
This week, I’m joined by the inspiring Abigail Agyei-Jones, MBE, a neurodiversity advocate, policy advisor, and champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Abigail has over a decade of experience working with marginalized and underrepresented groups, including in top government roles.
Named one of the Top 50 Influential Neurodivergent Women of 2022, Abigail’s work focuses on intersectionality, amplifying the voices of Black women, and breaking down barriers in education, healthcare, and workplaces. As someone with ADHD and dyspraxia, she draws from her personal journey to push for systemic change and more inclusive spaces.
In this episode, we explore the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent women, especially within the Black community, and how societal expectations, cultural stigmas, and systemic barriers lead to late diagnoses and misdiagnoses.
Abigail shares her personal story of navigating a late ADHD diagnosis, overcoming internalized ableism, and becoming an advocate for representation and equity.
In this episode we talk about:
Chapters:
04:31 - Navigating neurodiversity in education
14:22 - The impact of adultification on black youth
22:10 - Healthcare disparities and advocacy for change
28:34 - Cultural expectations and mental health in black communities
35:20 - Embracing neurodivergence with self-compassion
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in building inclusive communities and breaking down societal taboos about neurodiversity. Abigail’s insights offer hope, practical advice, and a call to action for fostering a world where everyone can thrive.
You can connect with Abigail via her Instagram. Watch her TedX talk on ADHD in Black Women.
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If you'd love to manage your ADHD using routine, resilience and mindfulness instead of medication, this episode is for you.
This week's guest is ADHD advocate and powerhouse entrepreneur Joseph Pack, whose journey from leaving school with no qualifications to founding a successful marketing agency with clients such as Patagonia, Adidas and the NHS is truly inspiring.
After severe burnout and a life-changing ADHD diagnosis, Joseph went on to co-own a fintech startup and establish drugfreeADHD.org, where he shares practical tools to empower people with ADHD.
This unmissable episode is packed with real-life advice on managing ADHD, as Joseph discusses using lifestyle changes and structured routines to transition from chaotic, impulsive days to a balanced, fulfilled life.
We delve into strategies for overcoming impulsivity, self-criticism and comparisonitis, and highlight the impact of awareness, acceptance and community on your ADHD journey.
Get ready for actionable insights you can apply to your life right away!
You'll learn:
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Tune in for practical strategies and insights to support you on your ADHD journey!
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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.
Follow the podcast on Instagram.
Read Kate's articles on ADDitude magazine.
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In this bonus episode, Kate discusses the critical importance of emotional regulation for ADHD and how understanding your nervous system and the concept of co-regulation can impact the quality of your relationships, both with yourself and others.
Learn why 'Emotional Freedom Technique' (tapping) could be the tool you need for better emotional regulation. You'll also hear from Pearl Lopian an experienced EFT practitioner. Pearl recounts her initial encounters with EFT and its transformative effects on her clients, underscoring the technique's ability to facilitate profound emotional releases and shifts in perspective.
Join Kate in this episode to gain a sense of hope and empowerment, learn how to control your emotions, and cultivate a supportive environment for yourself and your loved ones.
Click here to find out more about Reclaim Your Calm
Reclaim your Calm is a two-part LIVE online workshop introducing the power of EFT tapping to help you break free from emotional overwhelm, calm your ADHD mind, and reclaim your peace – any time, anywhere.
Check out Kate's many resources on her website and free ADHD EFT resources:
Introduction to EFT https://adhd-womens-wellbeing.mykajabi.com/intro-eft-adhd
Tap N' Talk Technique: https://adhd-womens-wellbeing.mykajabi.com/tap-n-talk
Calming Tapping Technique: https://adhd-womens-wellbeing.mykajabi.com/calming-tapping
And read her ADDitude article on how EFT can help calm the ADHD brain and nervous system
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