ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast

Kate Moryoussef
ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast

Are you struggling with the challenges of life as a woman with ADHD? Perhaps you need support with your mental and physical wellbeing, so you can feel calmer, happier and more balanced? Perhaps you’re newly diagnosed with ADHD – or just ADHD curious – and don’t know where to turn for support. Or perhaps you’re wondering how neurodivergence impacts your hormones or relationships? If so, The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast is for you. This award-winning podcast is hosted by Kate Moryoussef, an ADHD lifestyle and wellbeing coach, author, EFT practitioner, mum of four, and late-in-life diagnosed with ADHD herself. Each week, thousands of women just like you tune in to hear Kate chat with top ADHD experts, thought leaders, professionals and authors. Their powerful insights will help you harness your health and enhance your life as a woman with ADHD. From tips on nutrition, sleep and motivation to guidance on regulating your nervous system, dealing with anxiety and living a calmer and more balanced life, you’ll find it all here. The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast will help you live alongside your ADHD with more awareness, self-compassion and acceptance. It’s time to put an end to self-criticism, judgement and blame – and get ready to live a kinder and more authentic life. “Mindblowing guests!” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Brilliant and so life-affirming” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “So, so grateful for this!” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Obsessed with this pod on ADHD!” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ PRE-ORDER NOW! Kate's new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit! https://www.dk.com/uk/book/9780241774885-the-adhd-womens-wellbeing-toolkit/ In The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit, coach and podcaster, Kate Moryoussef shares the psychology and science behind the challenges faced by women with ADHD and lays out a roadmap for you to uncover your authentic self. With practical lifestyle tools on how to manage mental, emotional, physical, and hormonal burnout and lean into your unique strengths to create more energy, joy, and creativity, this book will help you (re)learn to not only live with this brain difference but also thrive with it.

  1. Soothe Your ADHD Anxiety with Tools That Actually Work

    2 DAYS AGO

    Soothe Your ADHD Anxiety with Tools That Actually Work

    🌟 My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is available to preorder here 🌟 In this week’s wisdom episode, we dive into Chapter 2 (Soothe Your Anxiety) of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit and explore what it takes to understand and manage anxiety through an ADHD lens. Kate is joined by Joshua Fletcher, a psychotherapist, bestselling author, and former anxiety sufferer, who brings a refreshingly honest and grounded take on psychoeducation, fixation, and how our brains respond to stress. We’re also joined by Pearl Lopian, EFT Master Trainer and Kate’s mentor, to explore the power of tapping for soothing the nervous system. With over 15 years of experience, Pearl helps us understand how Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) can interrupt shame, guilt, and rumination, offering genuine relief for the neurodivergent mind. What You’ll Learn: Why psychoeducation is one of Josh’s go-to ADHD tools for managing anxiety.How recognising fixation patterns helped Josh manage anxiety and overthinking.What the amygdala does in moments of stress, and its impact on neurodivergent anxiety.How the “stress jug” metaphor makes stress easier to understand and manage.What EFT tapping is, and how it helps to break the brain-body anxiety loopHow tapping supports anxiety relief by reducing guilt, shame, and emotional overload.Pearl’s simple, calming approach to using EFT in daily self-care.Why validating your anxiety is essential for effective coping.How small daily practices, like breathwork and movement, support mental health for women with ADHD. Timestamps: 00:26 - Exploring anxiety and ADHD strategies01:06 - Anxiety in neurodivergent individuals12:55 - "The Stress Jug" - A therapeutic approach17:22 - Emotional Freedom Techniques24:13 - The power of tapping 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 resources on her website here. Kate also wrote an article on ADHD and EFT for ADDitude, have a read here. Links and Resources: Missed our ADHD Women’s Summer Series? Get the workshops on demand [here].Next ADHD Wellbeing Workshop: “Creating More Compassionate and Calmer ADHD Families, Parenting and Relationships” – June 24th @1.30pm. Book [here].Preorder my book: The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit [here].Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership launching in September! Get exclusive founding offers [a...

    27 min
  2. Compassionate and Neuro-affirmative Parenting Tips with Justine Graham

    6 DAYS AGO

    Compassionate and Neuro-affirmative Parenting Tips with Justine Graham

    🌟 My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is available to preorder here 🌟 What does it look like to parent neurodivergent children while navigating your own ADHD? In this episode, I sit down with ADHD coach and mum Justine Graham, who brings both lived experience and professional insight to this powerful conversation. Justine shares how being diagnosed with ADHD after becoming a parent changed her life, and how it shaped her mission to support families to feel understood and regulated in a more compassionate, strengths-based way. We talk about the pressure parents feel, the importance of emotional regulation, and why movement matters more than you think. Whether you’re raising neurodivergent kids or figuring out your own ADHD path, this episode offers validation, tools, and a big dose of encouragement. What You’ll Learn:What a neuroaffirmative parenting approach looks like in real lifeWhy supporting a child with emotional regulation, rather than inflicting discipline, can build a stronger connectionHow movement can be a game-changer for focus and nervous system regulationThe importance of understanding a child's skill gap vs bad behaviour How to support your child without accidentally molly-coddling themHow to recognise internalised "shoulds" and change the narrative to support your children How to manage external pressure and parent in a way that truly supports your childReal-life strategies to empower your neurodivergent child (and yourself) Timestamps:02:36 – Understanding neuroaffirmative parenting 13:57 – The importance of movement in education 14:33 – Understanding neurodivergence in parenting 22:54 – Understanding skills gaps in parenting neurodivergent children 34:25 – Understanding ADHD in parenting 39:56 – Introducing the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit Links and Resources: Connect with Justine via her website Missed our ADHD Women’s Summer Series? Get the workshops on demand [here].Next ADHD Wellbeing Workshop: “Creating More Compassionate and Calmer ADHD Families, Parenting and Relationships” – June 24th @1.30pm. Book [here].Preorder my book: The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit [here].Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership launching in September! Get exclusive founding offers [here].Find my popular ADHD webinars and resources on her website [here].Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod Follow me on Instagram: a href="https://www.instagram.com/kate_moryoussef/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    43 min
  3. Building your ADHD Scaffolding and Rediscovering Your Authenticity

    8 JUN

    Building your ADHD Scaffolding and Rediscovering Your Authenticity

    🌟 My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is available to preorder here 🌟 In this soulful and insightful episode, we dive into Chapter 1 of Kate's book and reflect on what it truly means to reconnect with who we are, after an ADHD diagnosis. We're joined by the inspiring Angela Raspass, a self-leadership coach, author, speaker, and podcaster, who shares her powerful journey of being diagnosed with ADHD at age 53. Whether you’re navigating your own late ADHD diagnosis, craving more meaning in midlife, or simply looking for small ways to feel more grounded, this episode offers you permission to slow down, reflect, and reconnect. What You’ll Learn: Angela’s ADHD diagnosis at 53 and how it reshaped her self-understanding and businessThe emotional phases of diagnosis: from shock to acceptanceManaging impulsivity, building new boundaries, and finding clarity through reflectionReal-world strategies for balancing work, life, and mental wellnessWhy small habits and strong relationships are key to lasting changeThe power of a late diagnosis and understanding your strengths, developing emotional regulation and vitality Timestamps: 01:29 – Awakening Self-Awareness: The Journey Begins 07:04 – The Journey to Acceptance: Diagnosing ADHD 09:42 – The Impact of Medication on ADHD 16:29 – Embracing Self-Leadership: A Journey of Discovery 20:12 – The Importance of Self-Acceptance Kate also shares a snippet from the first chapter of her new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, inviting you to awaken who you uniquely are. Links and Resources: Connect with Angela via Instagram, @angelaraspass. Missed our ADHD Women’s Summer Series? Get the workshops on demand [here].Next ADHD Wellbeing Workshop: “Creating ADHD Routines & Structures” – June 10th @1.30pm. Book [here].Preorder my book: The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit [here].Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership launching in September! Get exclusive founding offers [here].Find my popular ADHD webinars and resources on my website [here].Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod Follow me on Instagram: @kate_moryoussef 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...

    23 min
  4. ADHD in Sport: Strategies for Success with Dr Josephine Perry

    4 JUN

    ADHD in Sport: Strategies for Success with Dr Josephine Perry

    🌟 My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is available to preorder here 🌟 If you (or a child) love sport but struggle with pressure, perfectionism, RSD and other ADHD traits, this episode is full of research-led and professional insights and support from Dr Josephine Perry, a Sport Psychologist and author of ADHD in Sport: Strategies for Success. Dr Perry works with high-achieving, often perfectionistic athletes (many of whom are neurodivergent) to manage performance anxiety and thrive in competitive environments. What You’ll Learn: Why ADHD is more common in competitive athletes – and how we can help them thriveThe double-edged sword of sport for ADHD brains: emotional regulation vs. pressure and burnoutHow ADHD traits show up differently in girls and women in sport – and why they’re often missedThe importance of sleep, recovery, and nutrition for ADHD athletesHow hormonal cycles, RED-s, and appetite suppression from ADHD medication can affect female athletesThe emotional impact of rejection sensitivity, performance feedback, and team dynamicsWhy communication between coach and athlete is everything – including tips like a “communication passport”Practical tools to support hypermobility and sensory needs in sport How to approach training with self-compassion, not comparison Whether you’re a coach, teacher, parent, or athlete, you’ll walk away with compassionate, practical tools to help ADHD athletes succeed – and feel understood. Timestamps: 02:41 – ADHD and performance anxiety in sport12:32 – Why we need to talk more about ADHD in athletes25:35 – Strategies to support ADHD athletes on and off the field29:06 – Nutrition and sleep: what makes the biggest difference36:41 – Hypermobility and sensory issues in sport41:32 – Hormones, cycles, and female athletes with ADHD Connect with Dr Perry via her website, performanceinmind.co.uk or on Instagram, @josephineperry76. Links and Resources: Connect with Dr Josephine Perry via her website performanceinmind.co.uk or Instagram @josephineperry76Missed our ADHD Women’s Summer Series? Get the workshops on demand [here].Next ADHD Wellbeing Workshop: “Creating ADHD Routines & Structures” – June 10th @1.30pm. Book [here].Preorder my book: The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit [here].Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership launching in September! Get exclusive founding offers [here].Find my popular ADHD webinars and resources on her website [here].Follow the podcast on...

    52 min
  5. Simple Practices for ADHD Wellbeing and Calm with Joseph Pack

    1 JUN

    Simple Practices for ADHD Wellbeing and Calm with Joseph Pack

    🌟 My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is available to preorder here 🌟 This week on the ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast, I’m joined by Joseph Pack, founder of Drug Free ADHD, for an inspiring conversation on how to manage ADHD beyond medication, with practical tools you can start using right away. We dive into meditation practices specifically designed for ADHD brains, no long silences or pressure to “clear your mind.” Joseph shares how mantras, breathwork, and short daily rituals can make a big difference in focus, mental clarity, and emotional wellbeing. Whether you're looking to add something new to your ADHD toolkit or find that medication isn’t the full solution for you, this episode is packed with encouraging, real-life strategies. What You’ll Learn: Why mindfulness and meditation can support ADHD beyond medicationSimple, ADHD-friendly meditation techniques you can actually stick toThe power of mantras to stay focused and reduce mental clutterHow to build a morning routine that supports your brain (without the overwhelm)Why small, consistent practices can lead to lasting changeThe best positioning for meditation to open your heart to change Timestamps: 00:30 – What is ADHD-friendly meditation?02:00 – Techniques that work for busy, distracted minds05:22 – The power of mantras for focus07:05 – Learning to detach from mental chatter10:18 – Building a better morning routine12:15 – How cold showers and breathwork support mental clarity If you’ve ever felt like traditional meditation isn’t made for your brain, this episode will show you a new, ADHD-friendly way forward. You can connect with Joseph here on LinkedIn or at www.josephpack.com or sign up for his newsletter here.  Links and Resources: Book on to the next ADHD Wellbeing Workshop about Creating ADHD 'Routines' and 'Structures' - Stability in Choppy Waters! Click here to book. Catch all the previous ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Workshop Series workshops here. Available to buy now as on-demand. If you love the podcast but want more ADHD support, get a sneak peek of my brand new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit and pre-order it here! Find all of Kate's popular online workshops and free resources here Follow the podcast on Instagram Follow Kate on Instagram Kate Moryoussef is a women's ADHD lifestyle and wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner who helps...

    16 min
  6. Neurodivergent Hormonal Sensitivity: How Understanding Your Genetics, Trauma, and ADHD Can Help You Heal with Paula Rastrick

    28 MAY

    Neurodivergent Hormonal Sensitivity: How Understanding Your Genetics, Trauma, and ADHD Can Help You Heal with Paula Rastrick

    This week on the ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast, I’m joined by Paula Rastrick, EMDR therapist, psychological trauma specialist, and author of the upcoming book Sensitive Women: A Trauma-Informed, Neurodiverse Approach to Hormonal Sensitivity. Together, we explore how hormonal sensitivity, trauma, and neurodivergence are deeply connected and how understanding this can help you better regulate your nervous system and emotional responses. From perimenopause to past trauma, Paula shares empowering insights into how women can reclaim their wellbeing by honouring their unique physiology and lived experiences. Whether you’re neurodivergent, highly sensitive, or navigating hormonal changes, this episode offers practical tools and a compassionate perspective. What You’ll Learn: How genetics, trauma, and environment shape your neurodivergent experienceWhy nervous system dysregulation shows up as anxiety, fear, and hypervigilanceWhy cortisol can feel addictive and keep you stuck in cycles of hyperarousalHow hormonal shifts like PMDD affect stress tolerance and emotional regulationHow trauma can be processed without words through body-based methods like EMDRWhy removing people and environments that dysregulate you supports healingHow taking responsibility for your reactions helps you reclaim your powerWhy not absorbing other people’s emotions protects your nervous systemHow prioritising space, freedom, and flexibility supports long-term wellbeingSimple morning habits that lower cortisol and help regulate your day Timestamps: 02:00 – ADHD, hormones, trauma and your nervous system23:12 – Hormonal changes and their emotional impact32:46 – What happens when we suppress emotions36:42 – Mindfulness and nervous system balance for healing If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by emotional ups and downs or struggled to feel calm in your body, this episode will give you the validation and gentle strategies you’ve been looking for. You can connect with Paula via her website, www.thebrainbodymethod.com or Instagram @mrspaularastrick Links and Resources: Book on to the next ADHD Wellbeing Workshop about Creating ADHD 'Routines' and 'Structures' - Stability in Choppy Waters! Click here to book. Catch all the previous ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Workshop Series workshops here. Available to buy now as on-demand. If you love the podcast but want more ADHD support, get a sneak peek of my brand new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit and pre-order it here! Launching September! Tired of ADHD support that doesn’t get you? My new compassionate, community-first membership ditches the overwhelm by providing support aligned with YOU! Join the waitlist now for an exclusive founding member offer! Kate Moryoussef is a women's ADHD lifestyle and wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner who helps

    46 min
  7. Healing ADHD Trauma Through Gentle Somatic Movement with Manuela Mitevova

    25 MAY

    Healing ADHD Trauma Through Gentle Somatic Movement with Manuela Mitevova

    🌟 My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is available to preorder here 🌟 In this week's Wisdom Episode, we’re exploring the powerful connection between trauma and the body, and how gentle movement can help us release what’s been stuck for years. I’m joined by Manuela Mitevova, a somatic movement teacher who specialises in helping women release trapped emotional energy through simple, restorative movement practices. Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, anxiety, insomnia, or emotional overwhelm, this episode offers a gentle invitation to reconnect with your body and begin healing, one breath and one movement at a time. What You’ll Learn: Why trauma is often stored in large muscle groups built for fight and flight, e.g. the hips, core, back, and pelvisHow the core holds emotional energy due to vital organs and energy pathways (meridians)How somatic movements (like pelvic tilts and neck rolls) can support emotional releaseWhy chronic pain may be linked to unresolved trauma held in the bodyHow to begin with safe, small, simple movements to avoid burnout and maintain consistency Why self-acceptance, awareness, and patience are key Understanding that healing takes time, but gentle opens the door to long-term wellbeing Timestamps: 01:57 – How trauma shows up in the body05:20 – Understanding the body’s physical response to emotional stress08:00 – Getting started with somatic movement11:19 – Why gentleness is key in healing11:49 – Creating accessible movement rituals at home This episode is a must-listen if you’ve ever felt emotionally ‘stuck’ in your body or want a more holistic way to heal and support your nervous system. Connect with Manuela Mitevova via her website, https://www.manuelamitevova.com/ or on Instagram, @manumitevova Links and Resources: Book on to the next ADHD Wellbeing Workshop about Creating ADHD 'Routines' and 'Structures' - Stability in Choppy Waters! Click here to book. Catch all the previous ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Workshop Series workshops here. Available to buy now as on-demand. If you love the podcast but want more ADHD support, get a sneak peek of my brand new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit and pre-order it here! Find all of Kate's popular online workshops and free resources here, including ADHD nervous System and Poly Vagal workshops here: https://www.adhdwomenswellbeing.co.uk/regulate-adhd-nervous-system Follow the podcast on Instagram Follow Kate on Instagram Kate...

    15 min
  8. The Power of Early ADHD Screening and Diagnosis in Girls with Cynthia Hammer

    21 MAY

    The Power of Early ADHD Screening and Diagnosis in Girls with Cynthia Hammer

    🌟 My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is available to preorder here 🌟 This week, I’m joined by Cynthia Hammer, author, advocate, and founder of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition. Diagnosed with ADHD at 49, Cynthia shares her powerful story of living undiagnosed for decades and how that experience inspired her mission to raise awareness, especially for girls who are so often overlooked. We explore the emotional and practical effects of late diagnosis, why inattentive ADHD remains under-recognised, and how early intervention can make a lasting difference. Cynthia’s journey is both inspiring and validating, especially for those questioning whether ADHD has shaped their own path. Tune in to learn why early recognition matters and how it could change lives, starting with the next generation of girls. What You’ll Learn✨ Why ADHD in girls is still frequently missed or misdiagnosed due to masking and societal expectations ✨ The emotional toll of undiagnosed ADHD and misunderstanding of inattentive ADHD ✨ The role of early diagnosis for ADHD girls and screening for the whole family ✨ Signs teachers and parents can look for to diagnose ADHD ✨ How to shift from shame and negative self-talk to self-compassion and understanding ✨ Cynthia Hammer’s personal journey with adult diagnosis and her advocacy through the Inattentive ADHD Coalition and FINDtheADHDgirls project ✨ The evolution of ADHD awareness and what the future of diagnosis and support might look like ✨ The power of community and advocacy to empower women in the next generation navigating ADHD Timestamps05:33 – Getting diagnosed at 49: Cynthia’s ADHD story 09:39 – Why girls are so often missed in school systems 16:33 – The impact of misdiagnosis and gender bias 22:31 – From self-criticism to self-acceptance: Cynthia’s mindset shift 28:13 – ADHD and family dynamics 31:10 – The need for better ADHD screening and early support Find out more about Cynthia and her work via her website, www.iadhd.org or via Instagram. Links and Resources: ⭐ Missed the first 5 ADHD Women's Wellbeing Summer Series Workshops? You can get them all on demand now. Click here to purchase. ⭐ Book on the next ADHD Wellbeing Workshop all about 'Creating ADHD 'Routines' and 'Structures' ' on June 10th @1.30pm! Click here to book. ⭐ If you love the podcast but want more ADHD support, get a sneak peek of my brand new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit and pre-order it here! ⭐ Launching September! Tired of ADHD support that doesn’t get you? My new compassionate, community-first membership ditches the overwhelm by providing support aligned with YOU! Join the waitlist now for an exclusive founding member offer! Find all of Kate's popular online workshops and free resources...

    39 min

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Are you struggling with the challenges of life as a woman with ADHD? Perhaps you need support with your mental and physical wellbeing, so you can feel calmer, happier and more balanced? Perhaps you’re newly diagnosed with ADHD – or just ADHD curious – and don’t know where to turn for support. Or perhaps you’re wondering how neurodivergence impacts your hormones or relationships? If so, The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast is for you. This award-winning podcast is hosted by Kate Moryoussef, an ADHD lifestyle and wellbeing coach, author, EFT practitioner, mum of four, and late-in-life diagnosed with ADHD herself. Each week, thousands of women just like you tune in to hear Kate chat with top ADHD experts, thought leaders, professionals and authors. Their powerful insights will help you harness your health and enhance your life as a woman with ADHD. From tips on nutrition, sleep and motivation to guidance on regulating your nervous system, dealing with anxiety and living a calmer and more balanced life, you’ll find it all here. The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast will help you live alongside your ADHD with more awareness, self-compassion and acceptance. It’s time to put an end to self-criticism, judgement and blame – and get ready to live a kinder and more authentic life. “Mindblowing guests!” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Brilliant and so life-affirming” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “So, so grateful for this!” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Obsessed with this pod on ADHD!” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ PRE-ORDER NOW! Kate's new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit! https://www.dk.com/uk/book/9780241774885-the-adhd-womens-wellbeing-toolkit/ In The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit, coach and podcaster, Kate Moryoussef shares the psychology and science behind the challenges faced by women with ADHD and lays out a roadmap for you to uncover your authentic self. With practical lifestyle tools on how to manage mental, emotional, physical, and hormonal burnout and lean into your unique strengths to create more energy, joy, and creativity, this book will help you (re)learn to not only live with this brain difference but also thrive with it.

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