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Ep 165'Healthier Cooking Options for the ADHD Brain' with Aleta Storch - Revisit

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Navigating healthy eating, food and nutrition alongside ADHD is a big topic. For this week’s guest, Aleta Storch -an 'anti-diet' dietitian, therapist, and certified Body Trust® Provider - this is her expertise.Welcome to a recap episode of ADHD Women's Wellbeing Wisdom! You can check out some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.Today, we hear from Aleta Storch, who specialises in providing anti-diet, values-centred, body liberation work with people who have a history of disordered eating, autoimmune conditions, and ADHD.  She supports ADHDers in navigating food and eating difficulties and in developing intuitive eating skills to nourish both the body and the brain. During this short ADHD Women's Wellbeing Wisdom episode, Kate and Aleta speak about: Being creative with food and keeping it simple with our nutritionUsing convenient food and making it all easier with pre-prepared food.Removing shame about how we cook and eatMaking food choices that work for meSelf-compassion and how we show up with our lifestyle choicesFinding freedom in doing things our wayChanging the script, doing things small every dayConnect with Aleta: @the_adhd_rd and @wiseheart_nutrition or Tik Tok account, @eating_with_adhd. Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner helping overwhelmed and unfulfilled newly-diagnosed ADHD women find more calm, balance, hope, health, compassion, creativity and clarity. Follow the podcast on Instagram hereFollow Kate on Instagram hereFind Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine hereMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Jul 28, 202417 min

Ep 164Summer Surrendering and Healing: Solo Episode

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Today, I bring you a deeply personal message through a solo episode.As I take a break from releasing new content for a few weeks while I have some time off over the summer, this episode is an invitation to surrender and notice, without judgment, where you are right now, where you've been for the past few months, and what you're crying out for as we move towards the last few months of 2024.In this message, I discuss whether, despite the chaotic external climate, we are able to try to slow down, remove pressure, and release some of the heavy burdens we are all carrying within us. I ask you what it is you need to calm and regulate your ADHD nervous system."What if I choose to let go, trust and believe that things can get better?"I also get curious about leaning into positivity and gratitude in the morning and allowing ourselves time to disconnect and reflect on what we're feeling and desiring for the future.This is my battle cry to all my ADHD community: we are deserving and worthy of abundance, success and rest! As well as time out to recharge, renourish and rejuvenate.Sending much love and speak very soon!For my ADHD Women's Wellbeing on-demand resources, head to www.ADHDwomenswellbeing.co.uk. Use code HEAL for 20 percent off my four-part series, Regulating Your ADHD Nervous System.Find me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/adhd_womenswellbeing_podMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Jul 24, 202416 min

Ep 163How to Understand Your Partner's ADHD and Support Them to Thrive

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Have you recently been diagnosed with ADHD and would like your partner to understand more about the condition and support you on this new path?If so, today's guest, Ryan Ridgway, a motivational speaker, trainer and member of Hummingbird, talks about his partner's recent ADHD diagnosis and how it affects their relationship and family life. This is the conversation to share if you'd like your partner to understand the daily impact of ADHD and how to help each other through those more difficult days.During this episode of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Kate and Ryan speak about:Helping your partner through a diagnosisHow to be supportive of a loved one with ADHDADHD misdiagnoses and lack of awarenessThe stigma of ADHD in mental healthRyan's mental health journey and how he deals with his OCDBeing part of a neurodiverse coupleHow to help an ADHD partnerCombining holistic tools with medicationBeing misunderstood before a diagnosisReaching a place of presence with ADHDTo learn more about Ryan, you can connect with him on Instagram: Look at some of Kate's ADHD workshops and free resources here.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & 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.Follow Kate on Instagram here.Find Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine here.Mentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Jul 21, 202416 min

Ep 162Supporting ADHD Parents to Help Both Ourselves AND Our Children

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Navigating the ADHD diagnostic pathways while being neurodivergent is not easy. It can be incredibly challenging when we're also doing this to support and advocate for our children. Understanding our stories and beliefs about how ADHD has shown up for ourselves allows us to recognise the power of advocating for new stories to show up for the next generation.This week's guest, Dr Tom Nicholson, lectures at Northumbria University and is a Neurodiversity and mental Health Specialist who has delivered hundreds of speaking events and guest lectures on ADHD, Mental Health, Neurodiversity, and Neuroinclusion.On this episode of the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Kate and Dr Tom Nicholson speak about:The Stories we are told as we grow up that have become beliefsTom's support from his mother's advocacyTom's experience in education and the attitudes toward ADHD in the 90s The different archetypes of ADHD mothersNeeding more awareness and advocating and less overhyped celebration of ADHDEmpowering Parents with the best way to help their ADHD childrenThe positive power of teaching How to interact with the educational system with ADHDBeing High-achieving and being 2E alongside ADHD and AutismBurnout alongside neurodivergence Navigating a neurodivergence diagnosis within the healthcare system You can find out more about Dr Tom Nicholson's work here: Look at some of Kate's ADHD workshops and free resources here.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & 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.Follow Kate on Instagram here.Find Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine here.Mentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Jul 17, 202451 min

Ep 161Empowering Advice from an ADHD Psychiatrist: Medication, RSD and Getting a Diagnosis

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This week's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Wisdom comes from Dr Helen Read, who offers empowering guidance on medication, menstrual cycles, getting a diagnosis, and RSD.Or perhaps you've been nervous about taking ADHD medication? Has it felt scary to start a medication regime due to the stigma behind stimulant meds?Or perhaps medication hasn't worked for you in the past and you're now worried about how to manage medication that works for you at different times of the month?If so, we hope to answer some of these questions and empower you with some personalised tools that work for you. Dr Helen Read on The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast is an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist with 30 years of experience in NHS. She has many years of experience with neurodiversity, both in ADHD / ADD and ASD, and their many comorbidities.Dr Read has a special interest in rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD) and other emotional issues that are often part of these conditions.Dr Read also has ADHD herself, as do her children. Her advice, support and experience with parents are first-hand, reflecting the often difficult family journey she has taken, with many difficulties and many successes along the way. Dr Read's lived experience with ADHD means her treatment plans are incredibly personalised.Dr Read's private practice, ADHD Consultancy, specialises in neurodiversity.Dr Helen and Kate spoke about Removing medication stigmaHow ADHD medication can helpHow to use and tweak medication to work for youThe ADHD diagnosis processHelen's journey to work in ADHDThe power of being seen by an ADHD specialistADHD and RSDBuilding new structures and scaffolding to help our new ADHD diagnosisFeeling autonomous in our ADHD outcomesThe change that is needed in the diagnostic processThe harm the BBC Panorama Documentary didHow medication could make your life easierTo connect with Dr Read you can go to her website, www.adhdconsultancy.co.uk or connect with her on Twitter @DoctorHelenRead.Look at some of Kate's ADHD workshops and free resources here.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & 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.Follow Kate on Instagram here.Find Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine here.Mentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Jul 14, 202416 min

Ep 160Writing Books with Late-Diagnosed ADHD: The Non-Conventional Way!

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Writing highly acclaimed books for a living is no mean feat, but when you drop ADHD into the mix, it's something even more impressive. On today's episode, I talk to Kate Spencer, the best-selling author of In a New York Minute, The Dead Moms Club and her recently released novel, One Last Summer. We discuss the specific challenges ADHD provides when being an author and specifically discuss the notion of internal pressure, self-esteem, procrastination and judging our own productivity.Kate's work has been published by The Washington Post, Rolling Stone, Esquire, InStyle, Cosmopolitan, Buzzfeed, and numerous other places. Previously, she was a senior editor and producer at VH1 and co-host of the popular podcast, Forever35. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two daughters.On this episode of the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Kate and Kate discuss: Switching between tasks and adjusting to ADHD Managing your internal pressure and workload Being creative and writing with ADHD Finding your unique methods of productivityRealising your high expectations of yourself Normalising ADHD procrastination Journeying with ADHD medication Look at some of Kate's ADHD workshops and free resources here.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & 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.Follow Kate on Instagram here.Find Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine here.Mentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Jul 10, 202442 min

Ep 159The ' Power Pauses' That Can IMPROVE Your ADHD, Brain Health and Your Life!

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Check out all my free resources and on-demand workshops on my website hereIs our ADHD 'hackable'? Can we create new ways of thinking and being to make living with ADHD easier? We get curious about these topics in this week's episode, with guest, Alex Campbell, an ADHD specialist, psychotherapist and coach.Alex dedicates his life to helping others understand and thrive with neurodiversity. His portfolio career spans film & television, international business development and non-profit operations.During today's episode, Alex and Kate talk about:Reframing our old ADHD stories and beliefsSeeing the genius in our old workarounds and scaffoldingLeaning into our 'new' strengthsMaking life work better for us on our termsWhat is "working memory"Sprinting marathons and ADHD burnoutThe ADHD Working MemoryHow we respond to our winsUsing self-compassion every dayThe benefits of working with an ADHD coachThriving with our speedy brains and using our working memory in a way that works for usTaking a compassionate, systematic pauseLook at some of Kate's ADHD workshops and free resources here.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & 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.Follow Kate on Instagram here.Find Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine here.Mentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Jul 6, 202422 min

Ep 158Dyslexia and ADHD - The ALMIGHTY Connection!

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Check out all of Kate's online ADHD on-demand resources here.Did you know that many people who have been diagnosed with dyslexia, even in childhood, may also be living with undiagnosed ADHD? ADHD and dyslexia are distinct conditions that frequently overlap, confusing the nature of these two conditions. It is (very cautiously) estimated that 30% of those with dyslexia have coexisting ADHD. Neurodiversity experts now believe that neurodivergence NEVER travels alone, meaning that there will always be at least another coexisting condition. So, if you have an ADHD diagnosis, there's a high chance of another overlapping neurodiversity, such as dyslexia, autism, dyscalculia and vice versa. ADHD doesn't cause dyslexia; it's simply a co-existing trait. Likewise, if you have a dyslexia diagnosis, get curious about whether ADHD may also be in the mix, especially if you have suffered from other issues such as overthinking, anxiety, RSD or PMDD.This week's guest is Natalie Brooks, founder of Dyslexia in Adults, a company that aims to help ambitious dyslexic adults thrive in the workplace.On this episode of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Kate and Natalie speak about:Natalie's experience of growing up with dyslexia Natalie's dyslexia and undiagnosed ADHD journey The interplay of ADHD and Dyslexia Looking at the intersectionality of neurodiversityTaking a more holistic approach to diagnosis How dyslexia shows up for different people What you can ask for at work when you have dyslexia Dealing with other people's expectations of you when you are DyslexicNatalie's dyslexic role modelsGet access to Natalie's free download: Decode Dyslexia at Work here >> https://dyslexiainadults.myflodesk.com/bwxf930nnsLook at some of Kate's ADHD workshops and free resources here.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & 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.Follow Kate on Instagram here.Find Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine here.Mentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Jul 3, 202449 min

Ep 157ADHD Addictive Behaviours, Compulsive Eating and Obesity

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Today’s guest is Toni Russo, a specialist nurse with 20+ years of practice in obesity management. Toni was diagnosed with ADHD a year ago and is now passionate about creating more awareness around ADHD and obesity.In this week's ADHD Women's Wellbeing episode, Toni and Kate speak about:Toni's ADHD diagnosis storyHow Toni's has tweaked her life since her ADHD diagnosisThe ADHD support group and connection Toni has found helpfulWhy there could be a link between undiagnosed ADHD, the compulsion/addictive tendencies and obesityThe power of simple ADHD screening in different medical areasUnhelpful comments from medical professionals and how to deal with themHow medical professionals can help their ADHD patientsAccess my all online ADHD Wellbeing resources here: adhdwomenswellbeing.co.ukMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Jun 30, 202420 min

Ep 156What you Need Know About the ADHD Gut-Brain Connection

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Despite many of us feeling challenged by undiagnosed ADHD for most of our lives, there is also a way to thrive alongside our ADHD. On today's episode, I talk to Dr Miguel Toribio-Mateas, known affectionately as "The Creative Scientist," a distinguished clinical neuroscientist and nutrition researcher in the UK. His expertise centres on the intricate gut-brain connection, drawing on a rich, real-world scientific foundation rather than purely academic pursuits. Dr. Miguel's academic journey includes degrees in Nutritional Medicine and Clinical Neuroscience, culminating in a Doctorate focused on Mental Health and the Gut Microbiome. Navigating life with ADHD and autism, Dr Miguel possesses a deep, personal understanding of the specific dietary needs of neurodivergent individuals. He emphasises the critical role of dietary choices in enhancing executive functioning, sensory processing, and emotional regulation. His philosophy is captured in his words: “By understanding and addressing the nuanced relationships between what we eat and how our brains operate, we empower ourselves to make choices that not only nourish our bodies but also support our neurodivergent minds in navigating daily tasks and interactions more smoothly.”On today's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Dr Miguel and Kate spoke about:Miguel's journey to his ADHD diagnosis Bringing a more feminine softer energy to science The relationship between the gut and the BrainADHD and disordered eating ADHD tendencies toward extreme behaviour Having self-compassion around your diet and what you eatHow self-compassion can actually help your gut health Identifying sources of rejection sensitivity dysphoria Dr Miguel offers personalized clinical consultations and has crafted a comprehensive course titled "Thrive with ADHD," available at drmiguelmateas.com/thrive-with-adhd-course. To discover more about his transformative work and offerings, visit drmiguelmateas.com or connect with him through social media for further insights.Get £100 off of Dr Miguel's course "Thrive with ADHD" by using code WWP100 at the checkout >> https://drmiguelmateas.com/thrive-with-adhd-courseLook at some of Kate's ADHD workshops and free resources here.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & 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.Follow Kate on Instagram here.Find Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine here.Mentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Jun 26, 202450 min

Ep 155Fun, Failures and F**k Ups - Do what you LOVE and want to WORK hard for with Andrea McDowell

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Join me for my new group coaching Ask Me Anything four-session programme beginning on 27th June - all details are hereWhen we finally understand how our ADHD can help us to succeed, we can lean into it. But it can feel so challenging when we're in the dark and have no idea why we keep hitting the same obstacles. We discuss this on today's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast with guest Andrea McDowell, who also says it sometimes involves winging it and pivoting, even when we're terrified we may fail. Andrea believes in saying yes, winging it and finding the team to help!After closing her original business, Andrea poured her heart and soul into her garden to support her mental well-being and give her something to focus on during this time. This eventually became her next venture, Dahlia Beach—a Plant Your Own Flower Garden based in Oxfordshire.During today's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast episode, I chat with the inspiring Andrea all about: Being a multi-passionate ADHD entrepreneurSeeing gaps in the marketOwning our failures, why we shouldn't be afraid to fail and accepting the mistakes we makeFollowing our dreams with ADHD and harnessing our ADHD traitsBeing a maverick and staying true to our convictionsUsing hyper-focus to flourish and being brave in our choicesDiscovering ADHD and PerimenopauseUsing HRT to help her perimenopause symptoms Admin breakdowns in business and finding people to help fill the gapsCreating an ADHD-friendly businessLook at some of Kate's ADHD workshops and free resources here.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & 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.Follow Kate on Instagram here.Find Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine here.Mentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Jun 23, 202420 min

Ep 154The POWERFUL technique that CHANGED my life AND helped my ADHD!

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As many of you who have followed me for a while will know, EFT or tapping is something I talk about a lot!I began my training in 2019 and continue to use tapping on myself, my kids and many of my clients most weeks. I have combined EFT in many of my workshops, and I love making tapping as accessible as possible for all of my community. I'm always blown away by the results and how effective a short amount of tapping can be. And on this week's episode, I have Pearl Lopian, a Psychotherapist, EFT Master Trainer and Practitioner with over fifteen years of experience. Pearl is also my teacher and mentor and is a true expert in this field. Early on, I noticed how powerful using tapping can be for the ADHD brain and nervous system and I'm delighted to bring this powerful conversation to the podcast. If you're intrigued about using EFT for ADHD traits such as RSD, overwhelm, anxiety, self-doubt, stepping into your potential or overthinking, Kate has free tap-along videos here and lots of resources on her website here. Kate also wrote an article on ADHD and EFT for ADDitude, have a read here.Tapping is also wonderful for children and very safe. On this episode of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Kate and Pearl speak about:What Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is How you can utilise EFT in your daily life Using EFT to help your ADHD children and loved onesCalming the ADHD nervous system using tapping Releasing trauma using tapping Using EFT to aid your healing inner child workHow EFT can help your relationships Look at some of Kate's ADHD workshops and free resources here.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & 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.Follow Kate on Instagram here.Find Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine here.Mentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Jun 19, 202448 min

Ep 153How to Live a Well Lived Life with Dr Gladys McGarey

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It's not often you get to seek the wisdom of a 102-year-old, but when it's a neurodivergent doctor and life coach, you know you're in for a profound conversation. She tells me her secrets to a fulfilled life of gratitude, acceptance and authenticity.I was absolutely honoured to speak with the inspiring and fascinating Dr Gladys McGarey, who was 102 years old at the time of her new book’s publication. I read her wonderful book, A Well-Lived Life, and loved every page and the spiritual wisdom she shared—I had many epiphanies after each chapter. After spotting the signs of a neurodivergent brain—she shares her dyslexia, learning, and education journey—I knew I had to reach out to her team and ask her to join the podcast! During our conversation, Dr Gladys shared her story of being held back in her early years of education due to undiagnosed dyslexia and how, through her different learning styles and curiosity, she is now recognised as a pioneer of the allopathic and holistic medical movements and a founding diplomat of the American Board of Holistic Medicine. Look at some of Kate's ADHD workshops and free resources here.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & 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.Follow Kate on Instagram here.Find Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine here.Mentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Jun 16, 202412 min

Ep 152Retraining our Brains to Thrive: Chronic Conditions, Pain, Trauma and ADHD

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Join my Summer 'Ask Me Anything' ADHD Group Coaching programme hereThis week's guest is Ashok Gupta, who has dedicated his life and career to supporting people through chronic illness and trauma and helping them achieve their potential.Ashok suffered from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome around 25 years ago when he was studying at Cambridge University. Through neurological research, he managed to get himself 100% better. He then set up a clinic to treat others and published the well-known neuroplasticity “limbic retraining” recovery program and app known as the Gupta Program in 2007.He has published several medical papers, including randomized controlled trials on Long Covid, ME/CFS, and fibromyalgia, showing that the treatment is effective, and he is continually researching these conditionsOn this week's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Ashok and Kate speak about:Ashok's Chronic Fatigue story and recoveryAspects of your surroundings that can affect chronic diseases The importance of calming the nervous system The body's fear response systemHow your early childhood experiences or trauma can impact your fear response Nature vs nurture on the brains development Neuroplasticity and retraining our brains to thriveHow your fear and threat response could interplay with ADHD Ashok's program to work on your neuroplasticity I speak about my conversation with Dr Jessica Eccles on this episode; here is the link if you'd like to listen back.Here is the ADHD Nervous System Regulation Series I mentioned in the episodeLook at some of Kate's ADHD workshops and free resources here.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & 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.Follow Kate on Instagram here.Find Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine here.Mentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Jun 12, 202443 min

Ep 151Are you ready to make small shifts to create BIG changes?!

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If you don't know already, i'm so passionate about lifting up, empowering, supporting, guiding and cheerleading ADHD women and today, I share with you some passionate motivation for you if you're having a trickier time.Are you sick of talking about changing your life yet not doing anything about it? Perhaps you're in a constant state of overwhelm and don't know where to begin? Maybe you've been recently diagnosed with ADHD and know this could be the beginning of writing a new chapter in your life? Are you ready to make some significant life changes? If you're saying YES, this excerpt from my Tapping into Your ADHD Gold could be precisely what you need!If you enjoy this short episode, you can purchase the complete 'Tapping into Your ADHD Gold' masterclass here.or if you want some summer LIVE accountability, support, connection and guidance, join my Live Group Coaching Summer Programme here!Stepping into our desires feels scary, especially when navigating a new understanding of brains. I hope this snippet from my 'Tapping into Your ADHD Gold' workshop may help you move from fear and frustration to freedom and flourishing.During today's episode, I talk about:Unpacking the nervous system and fearFeelings of fear of the bodyBlocking successScarcity mentalityHow our brain keeps us safe by not stepping into our desires/serviceHow we hold ourselves backReframing what we want to offerMaking money while being in our purposeProtecting ourselves from old stories and beliefsCracking ourselves open, feeling fear and stepping out of our comfort zoneFailure and using it as our lessonResilienceLook at some of Kate's ADHD workshops and free resources here.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & 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.Follow Kate on Instagram here.Find Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine here.Mentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Jun 8, 202418 min

Ep 150The Spiritual Technology and Wisdom to Transform Lives

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Today, I'm sharing a very personal passion and deeply spiritual interest of mine, Kabbalah. I have been studying this transformational spiritual technology and wisdom on and off for over ten years but only recently have dedicated many hours to learning more to help me feel more at peace and purposeful in my life. It has also helped me with countless tools and practices to self-regulate, calm and profoundly accept myself while offering me different perspectives to feel more at peace with where I am right now. I use these shifts in my relationships and friendships, my business, my coaching clients and throughout daily my existence. To say it's been a life-changing shift is an understatement!And this week's guest is David Ghiyam, one of the teachers at the Kabbalah Centre and someone I have learnt a lot from. He has given over 20,000 hours of personal, spiritual, and entrepreneurial coaching and 1000 seminars utilizing the universal wisdom of Kabbalah. His passion is to bring value wherever he can to help others achieve a fulfilling life. He gave a MasterClass encompassing those teachings at www.KabbalahOne.com.David also hosts one of the world's top spiritual podcasts, Weekly Energy Boost, with over 2M downloads. David brought his experiences through helping others to co-found MaryRuth's () with his wife MaryRuth, a category leader in vegan liquid vitamins and gummies and a trusted brand among millions of parents for kids' health nationwide. On today's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Kate and David speak about:What Kabbalah is and how we can use it's tool in our daily lifeHow to use the Kabbalah practices as a neurodivergent person Creating more clarity, certainty and self-compassion in our daily livesHow to take the pressure off yourself and self-regulateElevating and expanding our consciousness and creating more positive energyLearning to welcome and appreciate the difficulties in your life Re-framing anxiety in your life How to let go of heavy energy such as guilt and shameTackling our limiting belief systems about your life Understanding our different life challenges to help us transform, repair and growYou can find out more about David on his Instagram, @davidghiyam.Look at some of Kate's ADHD workshops and free resources here.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & 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.Follow Kate on Instagram here.Find Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine here.Mentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Jun 5, 202444 min

Ep 149The TOP 5 Supplements to Take for ADHD

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Join Kate's Live Group Coaching Summer Programme here!Are you curious about the best supplements for ADHD? If so, this week's episode will interest you!This week’s guest is Kelly Rompel. Kelly is a pharmacist, author, and Functional Medicine and Epigenetic Consultant. She is the author of “Don’t Tell Me To Relax”, host of the Rebel Whitecoat Podcast, and founder of Wildroots Wellness.Kelly's holistic approach combines her knowledge of pharmacy and science with her love for functional medicine, epigenetics, and energy healing. During this week's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Wisdom episode, Kate and Kelly speak about: How epigenetics can play into your ADHDGenetic testing and ADHDFoods and supplements you can incorporate to manage ADHDBlood sugar level managementHelping our anxiety through diet change and lifestyleIncreasing GABA and serotonin levelsThe BEST supplements for ADHDTaking a holistic and well-rounded approach to your healthHow Kelly came to learn about epigeneticsLook at some of Kate's ADHD workshops and free resources here.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & 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.Follow Kate on Instagram here.Find Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine here.Mentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Jun 1, 202416 min

Ep 148From Addiction and Impulsivity to Becoming an ADHD Movement Mentor!

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Learn more about Kate's 'Summer Live ADHD Ask-Me-Anything Programme' here.This week, we have Rosie Turner, founder of ADHD Untangled, on the podcast, and she tells me her story, which combines addiction, impulsivity, and restlessness, to becoming a yoga instructor, lover of exercise and now a certified ADHD coach.Rosie's journey into ADHD coaching is deeply personal. Following her late ADHD diagnosis, she embarked on a path of self-discovery, having grappled with chaos, addiction, burnout and mental health struggles. Rosie’s big U-turn came after life-altering events led her to run the London Marathon in honour of a friend who she lost due to mental health struggles. Rosie’s ADHD diagnosis gave her an understanding of why she was unable to find her place in the world. From then on, she made a promise to herself to spend the rest of her life doing everything she could to support those with ADHD to turn their own story of struggle into a story of strength.On today's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Kate and Rosie speak about:Rosie's chaotic life before her ADHD diagnosisHow Rosie started her yoga journeyRosie's journey to enjoying running and movement and how this began to change her lifeThe deep connection between exercise and meditation to calming her ADHDRosie's addictive patterns, including how this impacted her exercise routine How to maintain novelty and motivation with exercise and movement Changing up our routines to help create motivation Understanding and being aware of our individual brainsThe shame we hold and letting it go to move forward with more balance and self-acceptanceHaving a deeper why for having a healthier routine to combat the challenging daysRosie's new ADHD coaching practice Connect with Rosie, her coaching work and podcast hereLook at some of Kate's ADHD workshops and free resources here.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & 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.Follow Kate on Instagram here.Find Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine here.If you'd like further support regarding any of the topics today, head here:Help with alcohol addictionSamaritansMind.org mental health support Help with addiction issues Mind.orgMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

May 29, 202445 min

Ep 147Finding ADHD Movement that Works For You

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“We can learn so much from the movement we choose...it's really just a journey."In this week’s episode, my guest is Karen Broda, a fitness and mindset coach who shows you "how" to enjoy movement alongside your ADHD, while uncovering the self-sabotaging beliefs that keep you stuck in the same negative cycle—without any results. Discover how to create an ADHD structure and a system to implement daily movement that feels fun and accessible without the dread!On today's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, we talked about:Understanding how movement can help settle an ADHD brainStepping out of the shoulds with regards to exercise and finding the thing that works for youThe blocks that prevent us from enjoying exerciseADHD-friendly movementStructure and ADHDHaving fun and finding the type of movement that works for youThe foundations of a good movement practiceFinding your joy in movementGoing back to what FEELS goodMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

May 24, 202418 min

Ep 146Practicing Low-Demand Parenting with ADHD

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Before starting today's episode, why not check out Kate's ADHD workshops and free resources here?Ever since reading about the concept of 'low-demand parenting,' which is helping many neurodivergent parents regulate their neurodivergent kids, I've been desperate to talk about this on the podcast. It was a revelation to learn that there is an actual practice where we can intentionally drop the external pressures and societal conditioning and intuitively parent our children according to their needs, energy, and nervous systems. I'm delighted to welcome this week's guest, Amanda Diekman, an autistic adult, parent coach, and author in the neurodiversity space. We discuss dropping demands, restoring calm, and finding connections with our children.Amanda became a leading voice in the movement for low-demand parenting practices with her book Low Demand Parenting, published in July 2023.  She lives with her husband and three neurodivergent children in an intentional community in Durham, NC.On today's episode of the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Amanda and Kate spoke about:Amanda's son's autism diagnosis journey What it means to be a 'low-demand parent'Re-defining how you want to parentAbeism - what does this look likeLetting go of parenting demands, habits or standards that aren't benefiting you Releasing all the expectations, pressures, shoulds and conditioning to help create a calmer environment for our familyThings you can drop or change to make parenting easier for youMaking communication safe for your autistic or neurodivergent child What it means to 'un-school'Dealing with systems and schools as a neurodivergent parent Asking for accommodations for you and your childrenLook at some of Kate's ADHD workshops and free resources here.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & 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.Follow Kate on Instagram here.Find Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine here.Mentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

May 22, 202448 min

Ep 145How To Ask For Help At Work and Reduce Burnout with Leanne Maskell

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If you're currently feeling overwhelmed and burnt out, join me for a new live workshop on Friday, 24th May, at 1 p.m. All details are here.On today's ADHD Women's Wellbeing 'Wisdom' we have the incredible Leanne Maskell. Leanne is an ADHD coach, author, and activist, having presented to the World Health Organization on improving global access to support for ADHD. Previously working in mental health and disability law, Leanne set up ADHD Works to empower as many people as possible to learn how to make ADHD work for them through courses, talks, and coaching. After being diagnosed with ADHD aged 25, Leanne published three books, including ‘ADHD: an A to Z’.During today's conversation, Kate and Leanne talk aboutAdvocating for adjustments in the workplaceMasking ADHD in the workplaceTalking about your ADHD diagnosis at workReasonable diversity adjustments, training and policies in the workplaceCorporate neurodiversityCelebrating achievements alongside RSDKnowing our rights within the workplaceLeanne's books, coaching and coursesBurnout and our ADHD brainsAdvocacy and our sense of social justiceHow Leanne changed her relationship with social mediaThe power of ADHD coachingAlso my new four-part workshop series, Regulating Your ADHD Nervous System, is available here.Have a read of Kate’s articles in ADDitude magazine hereMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

May 18, 202426 min

Ep 144ADHD Parenting Rage and Emotional Dysregulation

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Check out Kate's brand-new workshops and resources here.No matter how much you love your children, any parent will admit that you have had a moment (or several!) of 'mom rage', and if this is you, I hope this conversation will help you release some of the shame you may feel. Not only do we focus on this, but we also discuss the compassion we need to show ourselves and discuss all the many moving parts of losing our sh*t as parents, including emotional dysregulation, overwhelm, resentment, society and perimenopause. I hope you find this conversation inclusive, helpful, healing, funny and relatable. And listen out for the very last few minutes, where we address some key practical tools to helping anyone out who feels this emotional dysregulation most days. This week's guest is Minna Dubin, the author of MOM RAGE: The Everyday Crisis of Modern Motherhood (Seal Press). Her writing has been featured in the New York Times, The Sunday Times Magazine, Oprah Daily, Salon, Parents, Romper, and elsewhere. As a leading feminist voice on 'Mom Rage', Minna has appeared on MSNBC, Good Morning America, The Tamron Hall Show, The BBC Woman’s Hour, and NPR. She lives in Berkeley with her husband, two kids, and no pets because enough is enough.On this episode of the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Minna and Kate speak about:The mental load of being a parent Allowing yourself to feel your angerProcessing anger in a positive wayParenting overwhelmShame about our emotional dysregulationConforming to social expectationsWorking hard to keep regulated The build-up of anger and resentment Creating a support system for yourself Letting go of martyrdom and allowing in self-compassionAsking for help with parental tasks Parenting neurodivergent children and the complexities Being an adult without talking about kidsThanks to our sponsor, Get Dopa!Created by and for neurodivergent brains, this smart supplement contains 16 powerful nootropic ingredients. Use code Kate10 at the checkout to get your 10% discount. Click here to find out more.Look at some of Kate's ADHD workshops and free resources here.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & 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.Follow Kate on Instagram here.Find Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine here.Mentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

May 15, 202450 min

Ep 143The Cerebellum and ADHD - what we need to know!

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Check out all of Kate's latest workshops and resources hereDid you know that we can create new neural pathways using neuroplasticity by activating a part of the brain called the cerebellum? Enhancing this part of our brain - over the pre-frontal cortex - can ease and lessen our ADHD symptoms and create a more effortless daily life.This week's guest is Wynford Dore, an entrepreneur on a mission to change the lives of one million children. Wynford is the founder of Zing Brain Development programmes, and for the last twenty years, He has focused on changing the world, one brain at a time. He's funded many research projects and now works with the leading academics to determine the best solutions that successfully accelerate and develop learning in the brain—which finds our hidden potential and increases mental capacity…. including creating greater, stronger emotional regulation. During today's episode of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Kate and Wynford talked about:What is the cerebellum and why is it so important to neurodivergenceHow can we stimulate and activate the cerebellumStepping out of our thinking brain, the pre-frontal cortex and executive thinking and using the cerebellum moreWhat we need to know about the cerebellum and ADHDNew ways of learning for neurodivergent brainsCreating new neural pathways and plasticity to enhance the cerebellumWynford's Zing programme to help people activate their cerebellumActivities and ways to help activate the cerebellumCheck out Kate's latest workshop and resources here Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & 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.Follow Kate on Instagram here.Find Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine here.Mentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

May 12, 202417 min

Ep 142Healing Money Trauma and Becoming Financially Resilient

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Check out all of Kate's latest workshops and resources hereHealing from financial abuse or trauma can feel scary. Our nervous system may have been used to being hypervigilant and disempowered around money due to generational trauma and not understanding our neurodivergence. Many of us don't understand the energy of money, and so much shame can be attached to our sense of self, self-worth and our unconscious relationship to money.This week's episode features the incredible Catherine Morgan, a multi-award-winning qualified Financial Adviser, Certified Financial Coach, Financial Abuse Specialist ®, Inherited family trauma healer, and financial therapist who specialises in helping women feel more deserving of holding money through somatic, therapeutic, and practical tools. Catherine is on a mission to reduce financial anxiety and increase financial empowerment & resilience for 1 million people worldwide. In this episode of the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Catherine and Kate speak about:The connection between your nervous system and your wealthWhy practising gratitude can increase your ability to hold money How to explore your past family trauma around money Letting go of old beliefs you have about your ability to make moneyCatherine's mission is to empower women to hold and attract wealth How Catherine came to her diagnosis of ADHDUnderstanding our financial core beliefs and healing for the next generationUsing somatic practices to heal from financial traumaHer inspiring journey to want to help women with their finances What financial control and abuse can look like If you need further support following this episode, head here: Surviving Economic Abuse Financial Support line freephone: 08081968845Financial abuse: spotting the signs and leaving safelyWomens AidCheck out Kate's latest workshop and resources here Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & 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.Follow Kate on Instagram here.Find Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine here.Mentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

May 8, 202448 min

Ep 141Creating a FUN and fulfilling ADHD career - yes, it is possible!

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Looking for a fulfilling and fun career that doesn't lead to burnout and boredom, with full awareness of your ADHD? Amanda Perry is the person to listen to and this clip is as wise as they get!As many of us know, overworking and not prioritising our mental health can be a trait many of us relate to - this may have been a pattern your undiagnosed self fell into for many years. We discuss this with guest Amanda Perry, a serial entrepreneur and ADHD advocate. Following her diagnosis in 2020, she realized she had built a prison instead of a business, so she set about creating a life that worked WITH her brain instead of against it. She now helps other founders create their own version of success, balancing the value of time, energy, and money.In today's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Kate and Amanda talked about:Getting clear on your values so you can create a career that includes themDeciding how you want your work to make you feelNon-negotiable values for our ADHD careersHaving fun, creating systems and making money!Amanda's journey in business being undiagnosed ADHDCreating ADHD-friendly systems to make life easierHaving the courage to change and pivot in businessUpper limiting ourselves as self-protectionPutting our nervous system firstHaving autonomy over your mental healthHave a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.Follow the podcast on Instagram hereFollow Kate on Instagram hereHave a read of Kate’s articles in ADDitude magazine hereMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

May 5, 202416 min

Ep 140Rewiring Our ADHD Brains to Form Healthier and Sustainable Habits

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Neuroscience has become a recent fascination of mine as it explains so much about our ADHD brain and the many traits, tendencies, and behaviours that come along for the ride. The more we understand our beautiful yet complex neurobiology, the more empowered we are to make sustainable and manageable changes to better enhance our lives.So, I'm delighted to welcome this week's guest, Nicole Vignola, a neuroscientist, author, consultant, and brain performance coach, to the podcast.Nicole's first book, Rewire: Your Neurotoolkit for Everyday Life, will be published in May 2024. Pre-orders are available now.On today's episode of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Kate and Nicola speak about:The science behind meditationThe brain's negativity biasThe function of the brain's 'DMN' AND 'TPN'How self-interruptions affect our daily lifeThe power of meditation for emotional regulation Nicole's tips for feeling more calm and positiveFeeling more self-alignedThe damaging effects of your phone and social media Ways to be more mindful of your phone usageUnderstanding dopamine better The life-changing benefits of a healthier sleep routineHow hydrating first thing can be essential for the ADHD brainHow visualising works in the brain and how it can improve our habitsAphantasia and learning how to visualise You can find out more about Nicole via her website, www.nicolesneuroscience.com.Thanks to our sponsor, Get Dopa!Created by and for neurodivergent brains, this smart supplement contains 16 powerful nootropic ingredients. Use code Kate10 at the checkout to get your 10% discount. Click here to find out more.Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & 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.Follow Kate on Instagram hereFind Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine hereMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

May 1, 202447 min

Ep 139Dr Ned Hallowell's personal advice on ADHD worrying and catastrophizing

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When ADHD world expert, Dr Ned Hallowell told me he also constantly worries and catastrophises, I breathed a sigh of relief. "I'm not alone," I thought, listening intently to how he combats his incessant ADHD imagination!On today's short episode, I'm delighted to welcome back the incredible ADHD world expert Dr Edward Hallowell, a board-certified child and adult psychiatrist, to the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast for our second episode together.Not only is Dr Ned an ADHD leader, but he's also a diagnosed patient, and he has dedicated his whole career to empowering and supporting people with ADHD. He's passionate about helping neurodivergent patients thrive and develop in life with new awareness, tools and strategies. He has written a new book, ADHD Explained, which can be bought here.He has spent the past four decades helping thousands of adults and children live happy and productive lives through his strength-based approach to neurodiversity and has ADHD and dyslexia.During this ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast episode, Kate and Dr Hallowell speak about:Dr Ned's newest book - ADHD ExplainedThe Default Mode Network, ADHD and learning to switch channelsThe TPN and creativityHolding our attention well enough to hold the TPNWorking around worry, Dr Hallowell's tips for ADHD overthinkingWhy you might be prone to ADHD worrying and catastrophising - the ADHD imaginationThe effects of ADHD symptoms on your nervous systemHypervigilance, Burnout and ADHDGlimmers and Touchstones to help us live with more inner peaceThe future of ADHDIf you'd like further support, my ADHD Women's Wellbeing Hormone Series is now available, with new resources regularly added. Learn how hormones are inextricably linked to our ADHD as women, advocate, and empower yourself and your loved ones with the most up-to-date information from specialists on hormones, ADHD, cycles, women, health, nutrition, genetic testing, lifestyle, menopause, and more! Click here for all the details and get access.Mentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Apr 27, 202418 min

Ep 138Healing from Emotional Abuse and Narcissism with Katie McKenna and Helen Villiers

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Today's conversation features the incredibly insightful and informative Katie McKenna and Helen Villers. In this episode, we are talking about the impact of growing up with emotionally abusive or narcissistic parents, understanding this through the lens of neurodivergence and healing from this behaviour so we can finally break systemic generational patterns. Helen Villiers, LLB, PG Cert, PG Dip, MA, is a psychotherapist with a master's degree in Working Therapeutically with Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents. Helen works with clients recovering from narcissistic abuse; she also specialises in autism and ADHD and is a couples counsellor, too. Katie McKenna, BA, MIACP is an accredited psychotherapist who specialises in parentification and emotional abuse. Katie educates adults on how their childhood relationships are impacting their current relationships. She helps them recognise and heal from the lifelong impacts of dysfunctional family dynamics through the psychotherapy process. Together, they co-host the successful podcast 'In Sight', and they have just brought out their brand new book, You’re Not the Problem: The Impact of Narcissism and Emotional Abuse and How to Heal.On the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, with Kate, they talk about:Understanding the definition of Narcissistic Personality Disorder - NPDDefining terms, such as 'Narcissist' and 'Parentification'The impact of growing up with an emotionally abusive parent How a narcissistic parent behaves and the traits of a narcissist How to set your own boundaries in relationships Recognising what are neurodivergent traits and what could've been narcissismValidating your trauma and feelings toward a narcissistic parentEmotional responsibility, motivational empathy and feeling more empoweredHealing ourselves from emotional abuseReleasing resentment towards an emotionally abusive family memberHow we gaslight ourselves to think their behaviour is justifiable Breaking the generational cycle of trauma and doing the work so as not to pass on the abusive behaviour Taking responsibility for traumatised, abusive and narcissistic behaviour Hypervigilance and being an empathUnderstanding 'weaponised ignorance'Understanding infantilization and enmeshment  Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & 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 hereFollow Kate on Instagram hereFind Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine hereMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Apr 24, 202450 min

Ep 137Tracking your unique cycles and hormonal rhythms to manage your ADHD

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Have you noticed how your ADHD ebbs and flows, impacting your mood and energy during did phases of your month? This conversation will empower you to understand why and, importantly, how you can help yourself and feel more in control of both your ADHD and hormones.This week’s Kate chats with Adele Wimsett, a Women's Health Practitioner & Cyclical Living Expert diagnosed with combined type ADHD. Having co-authored the book Essential Feminine Wisdom, she is passionate about educating women & girls on how to harness the power of their cyclical nature. Adele bridges the woo & the science, supporting women to balance their hormones naturally and is passionate about speaking on all things menstrual education!During this episode, Kate and Adele spoke about:How the female ADHD brain is affected by hormonesThe different stages of our cycle and the feelings and emotions that often arise on different daysHow to advocate for yourself with ADHD and hormone supportWhy tracking your cycle is importantHow working with the moon can help create more awareness in the cycleHow can we look after ourselves in the different cyclic phases to help our ADHDOvulation and ADHDProgesterone sensitivityRecognising all the unknown with hormones and ADHDWhat perimenopause does to women with ADHDHRT, menopause and ADHD - what we need to know and the powerful changes HRTMemory and ADHD traits that flare up during our hormonal changesEssential oils to work with your cycleYou can connect with Adele via her website harmoniseyou.co.uk or on Instagram, @harmoniseyou.Kate's new four-part workshop series, Regulating Your ADHD Nervous System, is available here. Welcome to a new episode of ADHD Women's Wellbeing Wisdom! Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & 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.Follow Kate on Instagram hereFind Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine hereMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Apr 20, 202420 min

Ep 136Understanding Sugar Addiction, Dopamine-Sensitivity and ADHD

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Dopamine sensitivity and sugar addiction are familiar traits of ADHD. Perhaps using sugar to self-medicate, re-energise, or dopamine-seek may be a pattern you relate to? If so, you're going to want to listen to this week's episode of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing, with guest Dr. Nicole Avena, an Associate Professor of Neuroscience at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, and a Visiting Professor of Health Psychology at Princeton University. Nicole is a research neuroscientist and nutrition, diet, and addiction expert. Her research focuses on nutrition during early life and pregnancy and women’s health. She has done groundbreaking work developing models to characterize food addiction and the dangers of excess sugar intake. Dr Avena's latest book, Sugarless, covers the latest science on sugar addiction and how to overcome it. She has the #2 most watched TED-ED Health talk, How Sugar Affects Your Brain, with over 17 million views and counting.On this episode of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Dr Avena and Kate talk about:The link between sugar addiction and dopamine-seeking brainsThe effects of dopamine released by sugar consumption on the brain Why you might find it challenging to cut out sugar How processed sugar affects ADHD children How sugar affects your body and your health Parenting and teaching our kids nutritional choices and consuming processed sugar Having a susceptible dopamine systemManaging a sugar addiction, binges and regaining control Our busy society doesn't lend itself to healthy eatingADHD and female social expectationsImplementing small incremental changes to help reduce sugar addictionShowing ourselves compassion when consuming sugarUnderstanding sugar addiction compared to other addictionsLearning to bring in more balance when consuming sugary foodsThanks to our sponsor, Get Dopa!Created by and for neurodivergent brains, this smart supplement contains 16 powerful nootropic ingredients. Use code Kate10 at the checkout to get your 10% discount. Click here to find out more.Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & 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.Follow Kate on Instagram hereFind Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine hereMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Apr 18, 202446 min

Ep 135Instilling your expansive boundaries to prevent burnout

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“Boundaries are expansive...build in that pause before you say the knee-jerk yes.”This week’s episode features Nancy Levin, a Master Coach, podcast host, and bestselling author of several books. Formerly the event director at Hay House for over a decade, Nancy is the founder of Levin Life Coach Academy, which offers in-depth coaching, training, and certification programs designed to support students in making themselves a priority by setting boundaries that stick.Nancy is the self-proclaimed boundary queen. On the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast today, Kate and Nancy talked about:Taking micro-actions to prevent overwhelmNotice when you're saying a knee-jerk 'yes'Perfectionism and external-validation Over-achieving and over-compensating as ADHD womenDissolving our inside-judgement Imposter syndrome and devaluing ourselvesPeople pleasing and putting people on a pedestalHow combining all of this with overachieving, ambition and drive can lead to exhaustion & burnoutKate's new four-part workshop series, Regulating Your ADHD Nervous System, is available here. Welcome to a new episode of ADHD Women's Wellbeing Wisdom! Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & 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.Follow Kate on Instagram hereFind Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine hereMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Apr 14, 202417 min

Ep 134Visualising a better ADHD future using Positive Psychology

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Feeling more empowered by understanding how to harness our brains to visualise a calmer and more fulfilled future is possible, and we discuss all of this and much more with my guest, Ruth Kudzi. Ruth is a coach, psychologist, and trainer with nearly 30 years of experience studying Psychology. She's fascinated by how Positive Psychology tools can help us feel better and enhance our well-being. Ruth's an ICF master-certified coach, best-selling author, leading podcaster, and international speaker focusing on well-being and coaching.On this episode of the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Kate and Ruth speak about: The concept of 'self-coaching' and how it can help you to make incremental changesPositive Psychology, what it is and how it can help you ADHD brainADHD pre-disposition to anxiety and how to improve negative thought patternsADHD post-diagnosis griefRelating to your family after a diagnosis The power of visualisation and imagining your 'future self' to improve your current situationADHD catastrophising and using positive psychology to help calm our brainsADHD and dopamine addictions Using different ways of visualisation to create a better futureFinding meaning and purpose and why it might not be your careerRuth's tips for burnoutThanks to our sponsor, Get Dopa, created by and for neurodivergent brains, with 16 powerful nootropic ingredients in one smart supplement. Get your 10% discount by using code Kate10 at the checkout. Click here to find out more.Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & 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.Follow Kate on Instagram hereFind Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine hereMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Apr 10, 202439 min

Ep 133Building resiliency, facing fear and learning how to fail with Diann Wingert

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"The only way to be resilient is to fail."Welcome to an episode of ADHD Women's Wellbeing Wisdom. This week’s guest is Diann Wingert, a psychotherapist and business mindset coach who helps entrepreneurial women unlock their brilliance and create a profitable, sought-after business in their zone of genius. She is an expert in the intersection of feminism, ADHD, and entrepreneurship.In this short episode of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Diann and I talked about: How Diann has a no-nonsense, no-BS approach, which is fantastic for ADHD women.Being yourself in business and entrepreneurialismHer confident communication methodsTrauma, ADHD and ResiliencyBuilding resiliency through being authentic and often failingWhat are upper limit issues, and how do they impact us facing fear and moving forward?The importance of resilience as solopreneursBeing directHow rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD) shows up and how we can help ourselvesMenopause and its impact on our confidence and resilienceLiving well with ADHD - living our purpose as entrepreneursConfident communication, being direct, efficient and not wasting time with ADHDWhat fear teaches usChanging our negative stories and mindset and reframing our strugglesLearning what our blind spots are and how to move past themBoundaries and self-acceptance, the skills we have and the blind spots we may have.Listen to Kate and Diann's other conversations here and here Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & 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 hereFollow Kate on Instagram hereFind Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine hereMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Apr 7, 202415 min

Ep 132Embracing a more integrated, holistic and spiritual approach to ADHD

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An integrative and more holistic healthcare approach is something you hear me talking about a lot on the Podcast. You've probably heard how passionate I am about helping people with ADHD weave more lifestyle-orientated practices alongside Western healthcare in their daily routine, and I'm delighted to welcome someone who embraces this approach with her patients, Dr Gemma Newman (The Plant Power Doctor), a best-selling author, podcast host, and GP. Although Gemma is a medical GP, she's also interested in holistic health, plant-based nutrition, and lifestyle medicine. In her practice, she has come to understand that body, mind, and soul are not separate and that only by addressing the root causes of stress and disconnection can we truly heal from the inside out. She is a founding member and ambassador for Plant-Based Health Professionals UK and a member of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine.Gemma's second book, Get Well, Stay Well: The Six Healing Health Habits Everyone Should Know (Ebury, 2024), combines medicine, psychology, and nutrition. It provides simple, actionable tips and a unique wellness template to help you transform your life.On this episode of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Gemma and Kate speak about:Gemma's GLOVES framework for holistic and lifestyle wellbeingThe role of functional medicine and ADHDHow to talk to your GP regarding an ADHD diagnosisSelf-compassion as a neurodivergent person Gemma's journey to spiritual practice, holistic and functional healthEmotional Freedom Technique or Tapping and the many benefits for ADHDThe benefits of plant-focused eating Knowing the areas of health that will help YOU the mostHow does our emotional and spiritual wellbeing impact our physical health You can find out more about Gemma on her website, gemmanewman.com.Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & 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.Follow Kate on Instagram here.Find Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine here.Mentioned in this episode:Regulating Your ADHD Nervous SystemKate's new four-part workshop series is available via this link Regulating Your ADHD Nervous System WorkshopGratitude link

Apr 3, 202444 min

Ep 131Being OK with being a 'disrupter' with Nicole Goodman

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Welcome to a new episode of ADHD Women's Wellbeing Wisdom!Going against the grain of negativity, sometimes when everyone else is complaining, we feel like we should be too. On today's mini-'wisdom' episode of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, hear from my previous guest, Nicole Goodman, co-host of the Self-Care Club Podcast, who tries to break down this mindset and own when actually you feel pretty great!Nicole and I discuss the importance of having confidence in ourselves as women, our innate knowledge, intuition, and power, and how we can lean into all of them and own what we want in our lives. We also discuss choosing and allowing ourselves to lean into looking after ourselves.Ambitions manifest differently for everyone, and in this podcast series, Kate will hear about the different journeys and challenges her guests have faced while balancing their well-being and spiritual aspirations, career goals, family lives, and often-forgotten self-care.Listen to the Self Care Club podcast! Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner helping overwhelmed and unfulfilled newly-diagnosed ADHD women find more calm, balance, hope, health, compassion, creativity and clarity. Follow the podcast on Instagram hereFollow Kate on Instagram hereFind Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine hereMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Mar 30, 202418 min

Ep 130Living with Autism and ADHD with Emily Katy

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This week, we have the incredible Emily Katy on the podcast. Emily is an autistic 22-year-old with ADHD and OCD, an author and blogger, and a Trustee for the charity ‘Autistic Girls Network’. Her first book ‘Girl Unmasked: How Uncovering My Autism Saved My Life’ is out on March 28th.Kate and Emily speak about: The struggle of being autistic and ADHD in the school system Autism stigmas and stereotypesFinding helpful accommodations in school Emily's 'Not a School Skiver' Campaign Finding a better way to care for neurodivergent children in education PDA - a desire for autonomy Emily's journey to being diagnosed with ADHDEmily's mental health struggles How anxiety and OCD cycles show up for Emily What medication has worked for EmilyPhobias and anxietyThe interplay and ebbs and flows of Autism and ADHD You can connect with Emily on her Instagram here. Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner who helps overwhelmed and unfulfilled newly diagnosed ADHD women find more calm, balance, hope, health, compassion, creativity, and clarity. Check out the www.sleepypeople.com weighted blanket range here and use the code kate20 for 20% off the range.Follow the podcast on Instagram here.Follow Kate on Instagram here.Find Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine here.Mentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Mar 27, 202446 min

Ep 129Organising and Decluttering for our ADHD Brains

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Spring cleaning energy is upon us, and I have been tackling some cleaning and clearing this weekend. For this reason, I wanted to share a snippet of my conversation with professional organiser, entrepreneur, and author Vicky Silverthorn. Vicky started her business, You Need A Vicky, over 12 years ago, back in the days when people hadn't heard of this job role. If a messy, disorganised environment makes you feel anxious, or perhaps decluttering and having minimal clutter helps you feel internally calmer, or maybe you're desperate to clear out but unsure where to begin - this episode is for you!During this episode, Kate and Vicky speak about:OCD and ADHDVicky's burnout story and understanding how her ADHD has presentedReframing simplicity and productivity with an ADHD slantThe impact of decluttering on our mental healthSeparating sentimentality and clutterCreative, simple, sustainable systems to stay organisedEasy ways to start decluttering and organising for an ADHD brainGetting the motivation to de-clutterWhy an ADHD brain benefits from clean and tidy environmentsYou can connect with Vicky on her website, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Kate's new four-part workshop series, Regulating Your ADHD Nervous System, is available here. Welcome to a new episode of ADHD Women's Wellbeing Wisdom! Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & 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.Follow Kate on Instagram hereFind Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine hereMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link20% off Kate's content for Neurodivergent celebration week Use the code NDWEEK20 ND Week 20

Mar 23, 202416 min

Ep 128The Powerful Connection Between Migraines and ADHD

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Migraines and ADHD are something I hear about a lot in my ADHD female community. I also relate to this from a personal perspective with one of my ADHD daughters suffering from migraines, as well as quite a few friends. Migraines can be a lifelong debilitating condition alongside the many other symptoms that come with them. Today's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast episode explores the very powerful connection between migraines and neurodivergence in women with my guest, Diane Ducarme, the contemporary master of migraine investigation. Her unique approach combines the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine with cutting-edge technology to unearth the intricate root causes of migraines weaving on top of genetics. Diane’s relentless inquisitive mind for highly complex problems is what allows her to deliver life-transforming results, which is the fuel to her energy.What sets Diane apart is her emphasis on the power of functional foods. Unlike conventional approaches focusing on eliminating foods, Diane adds new elements to the equation. Her dedication to unravelling the mysteries of migraines has inspired a podcast, "Migraine Heroes," and her company, Nectar Health, is at the forefront of this remarkable journey towards migraine relief and wellness.On this episode, Kate and Diane speak about:A digestive superfood that could help your migrainesThe vagus nerve and the connection to migrainesWhy migraines could be related to your ADHD How your digestive system can hold the keys to health The connection between your brain function and your food The profound wisdom of Chinese traditional medicineHow Hormonal shifts affect your gut and brainHaving period cycles that can actually feel goodThe effects of endometriosis on the digestive system What chinese traditional medicine can teach you about ADHDFind out more about Diane and her work on her website www.mynectarhealth.comKate's new four-part workshop series, Regulating Your ADHD Nervous System, is available here.Have a look at some of Kate's 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 hereFollow Kate on Instagram hereFind Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine hereMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link20% off Kate's content for Neurodivergent celebration week Use the code NDWEEK20 ND Week 20

Mar 20, 202456 min

Ep 127Talking to your family after an ADHD diagnosis

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Undiagnosed ADHD, at best, can be a life-long nuisance and energy-sapper, but at worst, it can trigger the worst of mental health issues, including suicide ideation.Unfortunately, this week's guest, Priyanka Patel, a pharmacist and who was diagnosed with ADHD at 27, knows this all too well.She was diagnosed with depression in 2020 and, despite her efforts to try and get an ADHD assessment, was not listened to by her GP. Priyanka was then put on a variety of medications, which led to a significant decline in her mental health. Since finally getting her ADHD diagnosis, Priyanka's life has transformed, and now she is on a mission to ensure no other woman has to go through what she did.During this week's episode, Kate and Priyanka talk about:Priyanka's mental health and diagnosis storyHow Priyanka's family dealt with her diagnosisFocussing on all our negatives instead of our strengthsThe stigma of mental health, ADHD and medication in Indian cultureHow to approach medication for your situationCultural views of neurodiversityHow ADHD Medication works in your systemTips to help feel better while taking medicationSubtle ways our ADHD symptoms creep upAccommodations we can choose to help ourselvesPriyanka's work to improve NHS GPs' knowledge of ADHD symptoms in womenIncreasing awareness and screening of ADHD in GPsKate's new four-part workshop series, Regulating Your ADHD Nervous System, is available here. Welcome to a new episode of ADHD Women's Wellbeing Wisdom! Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & 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.Follow Kate on Instagram hereFind Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine hereMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Mar 17, 202421 min

Ep 126Financial Wellbeing for the ADHD Brain

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Who knew talking about financial wellbeing and accounting could be this fascinating and inspiring? When you hear this episode, you'll see why I'm so giddy about it!My guest this week on The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast is Rachel Harris. Rachel is disrupting what it means to be an accountant, a business owner and an employer in 2023. She is a TEDx speaker, content creator, author, business owner and, most importantly... an accountant! She is passionate about free financial education for everyone. During this week's podcast episode, Kate and Rachel spoke about:Rachel being profoundly deaf and how she became so successful despite this challengeCommunication preferences in businessFinancial fearsAsking clients what they needBreaking down barriers of fearThe trauma of not understanding money or accountsAsking for help without shameFinancial wellbeing routinesUpper limiting ourselves with ADHDRemoving judgment and harnessing our differences to create evolution and changeLeaning into our strengths and embracing new industries Updating the maths education and careers advice, especially for neurodivergent brainsRachel has also generously shared two free resources with the listeners—her 'Accounting 101' video, which you can access here, and her 'Financial Wellbeing' video, which you can watch now by clicking here. Kate's new four-part workshop series, Regulating Your ADHD Nervous System, is available here.Have a look at some of Kate's 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 hereFollow Kate on Instagram hereFind Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine hereMentioned in this episode:Gratitude linkRegulating Your ADHD Nervous SystemKate's new four-part workshop series is available via this link Regulating Your ADHD Nervous System Workshop

Mar 13, 202442 min

Ep 125Empowering Ourselves Beyond our ADHD

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ADHD can bring many opposing challenges and connotations and can feel like heavy energy to deal with. Yet, through gentle curiosity, we can find new options to reprogram our thinking and switch our emotional energy to create a happier, calmer and more fulfilling family life. Despite the challenges, we can focus on the things we're proud of, which lift us up. We can create more internal strength and greatness as parents—life can be easier than we believe. This week’s ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast guest is Avigail Gimpel, a mum of six, a special education teacher, and a college lecturer. Avigail also supports adults with ADHD in identifying the root causes of their symptoms and shares the tools you need to journey joyfully toward your goals. Her new book, Hyper Healing, Show Me the Science: Making Sense of Your Child's ADHD Diagnosis, is now out.During today's episode, Kate and Avigail speak about:Self-belief, getting unstuck and reinforcing old storiesCreating new habitsPositive messaging for both ADHD children and adultsEpigenetics, trauma and how that impacts our ADHDHow instant gratification personality plays into ADHDLesser known explanations neurological explanations for what is and isn't ADHDWhy brain scans don't always work for the ADHD brainExternal environmental factors of ADHDSelf-empowering ourselves and our kids to help them thrive with ADHDThe effect of negative messaging in childhood and the power of a complimentBreaking generational cycles and habits and then forgiving ourselves for being humanKate's new four-part on-demand workshop series, Regulating Your ADHD Nervous System, is available here. Welcome to a new episode of ADHD Women's Wellbeing Wisdom! Have a look at some of Kate's 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 here.Follow Kate on Instagram here.Find Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine here.Mentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Mar 9, 202417 min

Ep 124The power of hope after an ADHD diagnosis with Gail Muller

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The word 'hope' to so many of us can feel ambiguous and distant and yet in this conversation, my guest Gail Muller, a Cornish adventurer, author, speaker, and coach, breaks down the power of hope through a late in life ADHD diagnosis. This is a riveting conversation where we learn that we can always choose hope from the depths of life's challenges. Gail has spent twenty years in education: teaching, leading, and consulting globally, helping raise aspirations and encouraging life-long learning for all. She passionately advocates for the belief that our broken bits can also be superpowers. Recently diagnosed with ADHD, she also struggled for fifteen years with debilitating chronic pain. In 2019, after considerable physical rehabilitation, she walked the Appalachian Trail in the USA, later writing a bestselling book about the experience called Unlost. Gail advocates for living a life that’s courageous and true to oneself. She runs popular online courses and residential retreats in Cornwall and gives talks and workshops worldwide, encouraging people to dig into their creativity, build resilience, and grow in confidence. On this episode of the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Kate and Gail talk about:Gail's chronic pain journeyHope and acceptance can exist togetherHow to use hope in life and how Gail teaches it to her studentsADHD and the connection between chronic pain, hypermobility, inflammationUnexplained answers, pain and neurodivergence Hope as an energyBecoming empowered with more answers to thrive with ADHDHow to stop fighting against ourselves Hopeful attitude switchGail's ADHD diagnosis validation and understanding Gail's post-diagnosis crash Generational healing and processing after a diagnosis Kate's new four-part workshop series, Regulating Your ADHD Nervous System, is available here.Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner helping overwhelmed and unfulfilled newly-diagnosed ADHD women find more calm, balance, hope, health, compassion, creativity and clarity. Follow the podcast on Instagram hereFollow Kate on Instagram hereFind Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine hereMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Mar 6, 202451 min

Ep 123Grounding and regulating your ADHD nervous system with Lisa Ryan

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Do you feel your nervous system is constantly heightened and dysregulated? Perhaps the feeling of hypervigilance, anxiety, and not being able to settle? This is a prevalent theme I hear from many of us with ADHD - myself included. If so, Kate's new four-part workshop series, Regulating Your ADHD Nervous System, is available here.In this week’s shorter ADHD Women's Wellbeing Wisdom episode, I chat with Lisa Ryan, an experienced trauma-informed physiotherapist and somatic therapy practitioner. Lisa supports individuals (many with ADHD) who experience persistent (chronic) pain and health issues such as fibromyalgia, long COVID, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), unexplained physical symptoms, burnout, tension headaches/migraines, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and many more. Lisa’s mission is simple - to help people find freedom from pain and troublesome symptoms, live well and thrive.During today's podcast episode, Lisa and I talk about:ADHD masking and its impact on the nervous systemCreating more safety in our bodyHow to move trauma through your bodyHow our busy society and little downtime contribute to a heightened nervous systemWhy chronic pain, CFS and fibromyalgia is connected to high levels of stress and trauma in our nervous systemIncorporating fun movement, nature, grounding and joy to settle and nurture the nervous systemSelf-holding, self-soothing and using different parts of our body to calm and regulateThe basic needs of the nervous system and how to meet themADHD and HypervigilanceTo connect with Lisa, head to her website, www.lisaryanphysiotherapy.com or connect on Instagram.Kate's new four-part workshop series, Regulating Your ADHD Nervous System, is available here. Welcome to a new episode of ADHD Women's Wellbeing Wisdom! Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner helping overwhelmed and unfulfilled newly-diagnosed ADHD women find more calm, balance, hope, health, compassion, creativity and clarity. Follow the podcast on Instagram hereFollow Kate on Instagram hereFind Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine hereMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Mar 2, 202424 min

Ep 122The latest ADHD findings in epigenetics, neuroscience and nutrition with Dr Rachel Gow

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Here on the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, I'm passionate about bringing you the conversations that improve well-being and quality of life after a late-in-life ADHD diagnosis.Today, we have another show-stopper of an episode! In today's discussion, we discuss the latest findings in epigenetics, neuroscience and nutrition with Dr Rachel V. Gow, PhD, nutritional Neuroscientist, Neuropsychologist and Neurodevelopmental specialist with expertise in various mental health conditions and associative learning and behaviour differences. In addition, Dr. Gow is Dr Gow, also a registered nutritionist, has published 22 peer-reviewed book chapters and scientific papers. She has extensive knowledge of neurodiverse learning and behavioural differences and the effects of dopamine-enhancing brain‐selective nutrients. Her book - “Smart Foods for ADHD and Brain Health” - is available on Amazon. In this episode of the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Kate and Rachel spoke about:Rachael's upbringing and how she became a young mumBeing an ambitious, single parentBattling the stigma of ADHD in the school system 20+ years agoRaising a neurodivergent child as a young mother in the 90sWhat Rachael learnt about food and the link to her son's behaviour Why Dr Gow wanted to study nutrition and neuroscience The connection between diet and ADHD symptoms and behaviour The impacts of ultra-processed food on the ADHD brain and gutThe effects of dietary sugar on the brain Addiction, dopamine and the ADHD brainCooking whole foods and involving your children New findings that suggest Epigenetics play a role in ADHDUsing lifestyle to support our epigenetics Implementing nutritional changes for an ADHD familyMaking changes in our lifestyle and nutrition to celebrate Kate's new four-part workshop series, Regulating Your ADHD Nervous System, is available here.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner helping overwhelmed and unfulfilled newly-diagnosed ADHD women find more calm, balance, hope, health, compassion, creativity and clarity. Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.Follow the podcast on Instagram hereFollow Kate on Instagram hereFind Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine hereMentioned in this episode:Regulating Your ADHD Nervous System WorkshopGratitude link

Feb 28, 202448 min

Ep 121Imposter Syndrome, dopamine-seeking and ADHD with Jay Emme

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"People with ADHD don't want to be slowed down by the dots"Joining Kate on today's episode is ADHD life coach, mentor, consultant and professional cellist, Jay Emme. Listen to the full episode her: During this episode, hear Kate and Jay talk about:ADHD, creativity and having lots of interestsHow music and ADHD work togetherHow particular sounds are more intriguing to the neurodiverse brainGrowing up un-diagnosedManaging our nervous system and learning how to use our ADHD brains for positivityTrying to relax and do "nothing" with ADHDNot allowing ADHD to define your lifeRethinking our thinkingBeing black and having ADHDThe mental health challenges that come with ADHDUndoing stereotypes, stigmas and historic beliefs that can hold women backOur love of music and ADHDJay is helping ADHD creatives & entrepreneurs smash goals and LIVE LIFE! Through her coaching work, she is aiming to empower her clients to know that ADHD doesn't have to define your life and that you CAN be confident, do amazing things and appreciate your own awesomeness.Find Jay as @cosmicgirlie on social mediaAnd you can connect with her via her websiteTo download Kate’s new, free guides: 'Suspect you have ADHD...What Next?' and 'The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing' toolkits click here. Welcome to a new episode of ADHD Women's Wellbeing Wisdom! Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner helping overwhelmed and unfulfilled newly-diagnosed ADHD women find more calm, balance, hope, health, compassion, creativity and clarity. Follow the podcast on Instagram hereFollow Kate on Instagram hereFind Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine hereMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Feb 24, 202416 min

Ep 120Connecting Hormones and Psychiatry to help more ADHD women with Dr Lotta Borg Skoglund

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Welcome to a new episode of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast! Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here. Check out all the ADHD Hormone Series Workshops here.This is one of the most inspiring and empowering episodes I've recorded. We are at the cusp of new understandings about combining medical disciplines so we can understand ADHD in girls and women better through the lens of both hormones and psychiatry. This is for the lost generation of women who never got answers and for the future generations of girls who deserve better medical knowledge and research. This week's guest is Dr Lotta Borg Skoglund. Lotta is an associate professor in psychiatry at the Department of Women and Children's Health at Uppsala University and an affiliated researcher at the Department of Clinical Neuroscience at Karolinska Institutet. Her scientific work and research target the intersection of ADHD and comorbidity conditions (substance use disorders, personality disorders and mood disorders) as well as gender discrepancies and hormonal factors associated with neurodiversity and ADHD. She is the author of six popular science books on ADHD and addiction, and her book ADHD Girls to Women - Getting on the Radar has been translated into several European languages, English and Korean.On this episode of the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Dr Lotta Skoglund and Kate spoke about:Dr Lotta's ADHD diagnosis ADHD purposeThe Seven ADHD lifestyle factors we need to think about dailyThe Letterlife app initiative and research Feeling abandoned by healthcare professionals after an ADHD diagnosis Why healthcare professionals should be working together to help patientsHow an understanding of ADHD can change your health outcomesBuilding autonomy to feel more empowered with our ADHDImproving female-based medical research and ADHDThe importance of talking about your experiences with hormones to help othersPrecision and patient-led medicine Connecting Hormones and Psychiatry to help more ADHD womenWhy fluctuating hormones and cycles need to be part of the bigger health picture Getting to know your unique hormone cycle traitsHow you can create a personalised health journal You can learn more about Lotta's work via her website, www.borgskoglund.com and Letterlife.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner helping overwhelmed and unfulfilled newly-diagnosed ADHD women find more calm, balance, hope, health, compassion, creativity and clarity. Follow the podcast on Instagram here.Follow Kate on Instagram hereFind Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine hereMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Feb 21, 202448 min

Ep 119Asking for ADHD Adaptations with Hester Grainger

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Welcome to a new episode of ADHD Women's Wellbeing Wisdom! Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.On this short podcast episode of ADHD Women's Wellbeing Wisdom, I talk to Hester Grainger, a neurodiversity consultant, co-founder of Perfectly Autistic and Perfectly ADHD, a radio presenter and former TV presenter diagnosed with ADHD in her forties, about changing the way we look at neurodivergence in the workplace, raising awareness of what neurodiversity looks like in the office and showing up to help more people feel supported at work. We also discuss ways that employees can feel seen and heard at work and break down stigmas to help create more awareness and education. Together with her husband Kelly, who is autistic and has ADHD, they run their neurodiversity consultancy, which works with organisations to raise awareness and acceptance of neurodiversity in the workplace and works with parents and education settings around autism and ADHD.Hester is also mum to her two children, who are autistic and have ADHD.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner helping overwhelmed and unfulfilled newly-diagnosed ADHD women find more calm, balance, hope, health, compassion, creativity and clarity. Follow the podcast on Instagram hereFollow Kate on Instagram hereFind Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine hereMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Feb 17, 202418 min

Ep 118Channeling our ADHD Creativity and Energy into Purpose

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Are you newly diagnosed with ADHD and looking for more support? Or are you currently awaiting an ADHD diagnosis and desperate for more guidance?? If so, look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.This week, proud ADHDer and neurodiversity advocate Louise Gooding joins us on The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast.Louise is the author of three braintastic children's nonfiction books: Just Like Me: 40 Neurologically and Physically Diverse People Who Broke Stereotypes; The Memory Book, a reassuring story about understanding dementia; and recently released and best-selling Wonderfully Wired Brains, an introduction to the world of neurodiversity.Louise has worked with children from 5 to 16 and has got them thinking about their own wonderfully wired brains. She speaks openly about her own experiences as a neurodiverse child and adult and how her experiences have shaped who she is today.On this week's episode, Kate and Louise spoke about:Realising your dreams in unconventional ways Louise's journey to becoming a children's author Creating characters that ADHD children can relate to Creating understanding about Nuerodiverdence through booksFinding validation Struggling with the school system being undiagnosed Not being deterred by conventional ways of learning Accepting how your brain works to achieve what you want Having someone to bounce our ideas and reflect our emotions toThanks to our sponsor, Get Dopa, created by and for neurodivergent brains, with 16 powerful nootropic ingredients in one smart supplement. Get your 10% discount by using code Kate10 at the checkout. Click here to find out more. Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner helping overwhelmed and unfulfilled newly-diagnosed ADHD women find more calm, balance, hope, health, compassion, creativity and clarity. Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.Follow the podcast on Instagram hereFollow Kate on Instagram hereFind Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine hereMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Feb 14, 202445 min

Ep 117Food, nutrition and cooking ADHD-style with Aleta Storch

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Navigating healthy eating, food and nutrition alongside ADHD is a big topic. For this week’s guest, Aleta Storch -an 'anti-diet' dietitian, therapist, and certified Body Trust® Provider - this is her expertise.Welcome to a new episode of ADHD Women's Wellbeing Wisdom! Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.Today, we hear from Aleta Storch, who specialises in providing anti-diet, values-centred, body liberation work with people who have a history of disordered eating, autoimmune conditions, and/or ADHD. Aleta currently works with individual clients in her virtual private practice. She supports ADHDers in navigating food and eating difficulties and in developing intuitive eating skills in order to nourish both the body and the brain. During this short ADHD Women's Wellbeing Wisdom episode, Kate and Aleta speak about: Being creative with food and keeping it simple with our nutritionUsing convenient food and making it all easier with pre-prepared food.Removing shame about how we cook and eatMaking food choices that work for meSelf-compassion and how we show up with our lifestyle choicesFinding freedom in doing things our wayChanging the script, doing things small every dayIBS and ADHDReconnecting to our bodiesConnect with Aleta: @the_adhd_rd and @wiseheart_nutrition or Tik Tok account, @eating_with_adhd. Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner helping overwhelmed and unfulfilled newly-diagnosed ADHD women find more calm, balance, hope, health, compassion, creativity and clarity. Follow the podcast on Instagram hereFollow Kate on Instagram hereFind Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine hereMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Feb 10, 202417 min

Ep 116Why ADHD is NOT a Bloody Trend with Kat Brown

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Have you had enough of people saying that 'everyone seems to have ADHD nowadays'? Or 'doesn't everyone have a little bit of ADHD'? Or the infamous 'it's just really on-trend to have ADHD at the moment' - take a breath and get ready to listen to why ADHD is most certainly NOT a trend!This week's podcast guest is Kat Brown, a freelance journalist and commentator whose work on ADHD, mental health stigma, and other social and art commentary has appeared in national titles, including The Telegraph, Grazia, "Woman’s Hour", Woman’s Health and The Times. Her new book, It's Not A Bloody Trend, a guide to living with ADHD in adulthood, is out now.Newly diagnosed or looking for support while awaiting an ADHD diagnosis and desperate for more guidance?? If so, look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.On this week's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Kat and Kate talk about:Why ADHD is NOT a trend The effect of the media on society's opinion of ADHD Battling stigma in the media and societyAdvocating for yourself in the medical system Kat's bookHow neurodivergence was dealt with in history ADHD medication complexitiesAccepting you don't have to do life perfectly, but make it work for you.Advocating for yourself and other people Being driven by purpose and passionGet Dopa, created by and for neurodivergent brains, with 16 powerful nootropic ingredients in one smart supplement. Get your 10% discount by using code Kate10 at the checkout. Click here to find out more. Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner helping overwhelmed and unfulfilled newly-diagnosed ADHD women find more calm, balance, hope, health, compassion, creativity and clarity. Follow the podcast on Instagram here.Follow Kate on Instagram hereFind Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine hereMentioned in this episode:Gratitude link

Feb 7, 202449 min