Grown-Ass Woman's Guide

Want your time and attention back? The Brick helps reduce screen time and block distracting apps in a way that actually works. Get 10% off here!In part two of our three-part ADHD series, Jackie is joined again by ADHD coach and I Have ADHD podcast host Kristen Carder to talk about something a lot of grown-ass women are quietly wondering about: treatment.In the first episode, we unpacked how ADHD actually shows up in women—and why it’s so often missed or confused with things like perimenopause, burnout, or major life transitions. In this episode, we go deeper into what helps once you start asking, Okay… now what?We talk about ADHD medication—who it might help, who might not need it, and what it really looks like in real life—along with non-medication options like exercise, therapy, and coaching. We also break down the differences between therapy and coaching, why trauma-informed care matters, and what questions to ask so you can find support that actually fits your brain and your life.This conversation is not medical advice, and it’s not here to diagnose you or anyone you love. It is here to help you understand your options so you can make more informed, empowered decisions.If you’ve ever wondered whether ADHD treatment could make life feel less overwhelming—or you’re trying to support a child, partner, or friend—this episode will help you see the landscape more clearly.Up next: In the final episode of this series, we talk about ADHD, anxiety, and depression—because the symptoms can overlap in confusing ways. How do you know what’s really going on?

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💡 Get your free Grown-Ass Home Checklist: Home may be where the heart is, but it’s also where things break, leak, and short-circuit when you least expect it.Beth Kindig from the TikTok/Instagram duo Boomer Beth & Gen X, is a retired, tool-wielding, label-maker-loving badass who knows her home inside and out and wants us all to know ours, too. And because I never want you learning this stuff in the middle of a crisis (ask me about the time my garage was raining), we’re turning Beth’s wisdom into simple, doable steps you can add straight into your own home checklist. Get it here! In this episode, we talk about:How Beth accidentally became “Boomer Beth” on TikTok and InstagramThe powerful influence of her mom, Josie, and what she taught Beth about being capable and independentWhy so many women don’t know how their homes work (and why it’s not your fault)The “home manual” Beth created for her wife — and what goes inside itIf you loved this conversation, share it with a friend who’s ready to take control of her home one label maker at a time.Tag us on Instagram:@grownasswomansguide

Open enrollment doesn’t exactly make anyone’s top 10 list of exciting life events — but the choices you make during this short window can save (or cost) you thousands. In this episode, benefits expert Amy Evans helps us simplify the chaos. We unpack the hidden perks and smarter strategies that can make your benefits work for you.You’ll learn how to:Spot hidden benefits like free therapy, legal services, and identity-theft protectionAvoid wasting money on coverage you don’t needUse your benefits to save time, stress, and major cash all year long💡 Grab The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide to Open Enrollment Because understanding your benefits isn’t boring, it’s grown-ass.

Vaccines can be a hot topic, but once we hit our 40s, there are a few that can make a real difference in protecting our long-term health. You’ve heard about flu shots and COVID boosters, but what about shingles, pneumonia, or even HPV after 40?In this episode of The Grown-Ass Woman’s Guide, host Jackie MacDougall talks with Dr. Kudzai Dombo, a board-certified OB/GYN and menopause expert, and physician at Alloy Women's Health, about which vaccines matter most for women in midlife and beyond.You’ll learn:• Which vaccines women over 40 should consider and when to get them• What you need to know about shingles, pneumonia, and HPV• How to tell which vaccines are essential and which are optional• How to check your immunity with bloodwork before getting vaccinated• What to consider based on travel, health history, and lifestyleWhether you’re navigating perimenopause, protecting your immune system, or just want to understand what’s really necessary at this stage of life, this episode breaks it all down in clear, practical terms.Download our FREE Grown-Ass Woman's Health Cheat SheetIt includes a full list of vaccines, screenings, and labs every woman over 40 should know about.