ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast

In this insightful and empowering episode, I’m joined by Vanessa Gorelkin, an occupational therapist who brings a deeply compassionate and practical perspective to supporting ADHD, especially when it comes to emotional regulation, energy management, and creating environments that help us thrive.Together, we explore how occupational therapy (OT) can be a game-changer for adults with ADHD to help us understand our sensory needs, emotional responses, and daily rhythms. We also explore Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), two powerful frameworks that offer tools for navigating emotional ups and downs with more ease and self-compassion.My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available, grab your copy here!Key Takeaways:What occupational therapy can look like for adults with ADHDHow DBT techniques like emotional regulation and distress tolerance can help ADHDThe importance of workplace accommodations for neurodivergent individualsEnergy management and the mental health impact of overcompensating for sensory challengesHow to identify your optimal conditions to avoid overstimulation and burnoutThe role of the sensitive nervous system and being stuck in a high-cortisol stateUsing the diving reflex to regulate your internal state (yes to sighing, cold water, and essential oils!)Why timing matters when it comes to meditation and restHow Internal Family Systems (IFS) helps us understand our behaviours and emotional triggersWhy a holistic approach is essential in ADHD therapy and wellbeingWhether you're managing anxiety, experiencing burnout, or looking for practical, holistic strategies to support your nervous system, this episode is packed with supportive takeaways for you to try!Join the More Yourself Community - the doors are now open!More Yourself is a compassionate space for late-diagnosed ADHD women to connect, reflect, and come home to who they really are. Sign up here!Inside the More Yourself Membership, you’ll be able to:Connect with like-minded women who understand you Learn from guest experts and practical toolsReceive compassionate prompts & gentle remindersEnjoy voice-note encouragement from KateJoin flexible meet-ups and mentoring sessionsAccess on-demand workshops and quarterly guest expert sessionsTo join for £26 a month, click here. To join for £286 for a year (a whole month free!), click here.We’ll also be walking through The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit together, exploring nervous system regulation, burnout recovery, RSD, joy, hormones, and self-trust, so the book comes alive in a supportive community setting.Links and Resources:Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod Visit Vanessa's website or check out her Instagram (@itsvanessagorelkin)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. 

In this week’s episode of The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast, we’re joined by Nick Potter, consultant osteopath and head of health and wellbeing at Brevan Howard Asset Management. Nick brings a fresh perspective on what’s really going on in our bodies, especially for neurodivergent women navigating stress, sensory overload, pain, and misdiagnosis.We talk about how the brain processes pain, why hypermobility might be affecting your nervous system more than you think, and the powerful link between chronic conditions like fatigue, fibromyalgia, migraines, and hormonal symptoms and ADHD. Key takeaways:What proprioception is and why ADHD women need to understand itThe science behind pain perception and why your brain might interpret things as worse than they areHow hypermobility and collagen differences affect proprioception (a unspoken 6th sense)Why neurodivergent women experience more chronic fatigue, pain, and hormonal symptomsThe emotional relief and reduced pain that come with a proper diagnosisThe body budget theory: how burnout happens when your energy runs low, and what to do about itHow childhood stress and trauma can change the way your nervous system responds to the worldUsing HRV (heart rate variability) as a signal for stress, illness or burnoutThe additional stress women go through from having an additional hormone (the womb), and its impact on health The importance of using anxiety and fear as a signal, not something to ignoreSimple, free tools to support your nervous system, such as resistance training, breathwork, and restThis is an empowering and validating episode which explains why your body feels like it's constantly in overdrive and help you connect the dots between your body and brain in a whole new way.My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available, grab your copy here! Timestamps: 08:16: Understanding Pain and Neurodivergence11:13: Understanding Hypermobility and the Brain18:22: Understanding Burnout and Chronic Stress26:45: Understanding Women's Health and Sensitivity36:06: Starting the Day Right: Awakening the Body and Mind38:26: The Importance of Movement in Cultural PracticesJoin the More Yourself Community - the doors are now open!More Yourself is a compassionate space for late-diagnosed ADHD women to connect, reflect, and come home to who they really are. Sign up here!Inside the More Yourself Membership, you’ll be able to:Connect with like-minded women who understand you Learn from guest experts and practical toolsReceive compassionate prompts & gentle remindersEnjoy voice-note encouragement from KateJoin flexible meet-ups and mentoring sessionsAccess on-demand workshops and quarterly guest expert sessionsTo join for £26 a month, click here. To join for £286 for a year (a whole month free!), click here.We’ll also be walking through The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit together, exploring nervous system regulation, burnout recovery, RSD, joy, hormones, and self-trust, so the book comes alive in a supportive community setting.Links and Resources:Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod Check out Backbone Clinic's Instagram (@backboneclinic)Read Nick's The Meaning of PainKate 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. 

In this week's More Yourself episode of The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast, Kate explores one of the biggest and most powerful shifts that happens after a late ADHD diagnosis: learning to trust yourself again.This clip from the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Summer series workshop, Boosting your Self-Belief and Self-Trust after a late-in-life ADHD Diagnosis, is all about rebuilding self-belief, understanding your inner dialogue, and shifting the unhelpful stories we’ve been telling ourselves, often our whole lives.Many women diagnosed later in life carry years of internalised shame, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and chronic self-doubt. In this episode, we explore how to recognise and rewire limiting beliefs that have become your reality for so long, but may not actually be true. This conversation will help you embrace life with self-compassion, clarity, and trust in who you are, what you believe, and how you want to navigate your life.My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available, grab your copy here!Key Takeaways:Learning how to recognise, rewire, release, and rebuild beliefs to develop stronger self-trust after an ADHD diagnosisHow what we believe often shapes how we see ourselves and our realityUnderstanding how internal criticism and old thought patterns influence our choices, confidence, and emotional wellbeingThe power of self-trust and how to reconnect with your inner voice, which knows who you truly areUsing affirmations and mantras to gently shift how you speak to yourself, moving from self-doubt to self-supportUnderstanding how you want to show up, speak to yourself, and regulate your emotions with compassion and clarityWhy self-acceptance starts with awareness to make space for growthHow to reframe limiting beliefs to move towards healing and self-confidenceTimestamps:04:47: Understanding Beliefs and Self-Trust07:40: Understanding Our Beliefs and Their Impact11:06: Trusting Your Inner Voice16:53: Embracing Self-TrustIf you enjoyed this clip, we'd love you to join us for our next live workshop on 16th December. Explore below to join the More Yourself community. The More Yourself Community doors are now open!More Yourself is a compassionate space for late-diagnosed ADHD women to connect, reflect, and come home to who they really are. Sign up here!Inside the More Yourself Membership, you’ll be able to:Connect with like-minded women who understand you Learn from guest experts and practical toolsReceive compassionate prompts & gentle remindersEnjoy voice-note encouragement from KateJoin flexible meet-ups and mentoring sessionsAccess on-demand workshops and quarterly guest expert sessionsTo join for £26 a month, click here. To join for £286 for a year (a whole month free!), click here.We’ll also be walking through The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit together, exploring nervous system regulation, burnout recovery, RSD, joy, hormones, and self-trust, so the book comes alive in a supportive community setting.Links and Resources:Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod Check out the full workshop here: Boosting your Self-Belief and Self-Trust after a late-in-life ADHD Diagnosis WorkshopKate 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. 

You might have heard of the term "digital wellness", and for those of us with ADHD it's way more than just a buzzword - it's a necessity! That's why this week's episode of The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast, we're unpacking how we can support our neurodivergent brains that are wired for stimulation! In this episode, we’re joined by Laura Willis, a digital wellness coach, speaker, and advocate! Her work focuses on helping individuals and families take back control of their screen time through mindfulness, boundaries, and education to step away from social media and reclaim mental clarityWe explore the addictive nature of phones and why constant digital use can impact our focus. Laura offers practical, actionable tools to manage screen time, reduce stress, and foster healthier digital habits, for both adults and kids.My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available, grab your copy here!Key Takeaways:What is digital wellness, and why it matters, especially for ADHD brains Laura's journey away from social media and how it impacted her mental healthThe role of schools and parents in guiding healthy screen use.The HARMONY acronym for building better digital habitsHow to foster a family culture of open conversations around tech.Recognising our own phone use behaviour to model to kids Setting boundaries like screen-free times to support attention and reduce stressUsing tools like pen and paper to boost memory and avoid digital distractions.Exploring digital presentism and taking personal responsibility for tech use The impact of digital culture on high-stress professions like law and finance.From parenting tips to workplace boundaries, this conversation is packed with insight, warmth, and encouragement for anyone seeking more presence and peace in a tech-saturated world.Timestamps:02:29: The Journey to Digital Wellness07:18: Navigating Technology and Mental Health15:29: Starting the Conversation with Children about Technology19:10: Navigating Technology and Relationships24:56: Finding Digital Harmony and Balance in Parenting and Technology33:38: The Importance of Screen-Free Breaks36:28: Reclaiming Our Digital Independence41:47: The Impact of Digital Wellbeing on Professional LifeJoin the More Yourself Community - the doors are now open!More Yourself is a compassionate space for late-diagnosed ADHD women to connect, reflect, and come home to who they really are. Sign up here!Inside the More Yourself Membership, you’ll be able to:Connect with like-minded women who understand you Learn from guest experts and practical toolsReceive compassionate prompts & gentle remindersEnjoy voice-note encouragement from KateJoin flexible meet-ups and mentoring sessionsAccess on-demand workshops and quarterly guest expert sessionsTo join for £26 a month, click here. To join for £286 for a year (a whole month free!), click here.We’ll also be walking through The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit together, exploring nervous system regulation, burnout recovery, RSD, joy, hormones, and self-trust, so the book comes alive in a supportive community setting.Links and Resources:Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod Visit Laura's websiteKate 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. 

In this week’s episode of The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast, we’re exploring the complex and often overlooked intersection of ADHD, hormones, and women’s mental health, particularly during pivotal life transitions like perimenopause.I’m joined by Dr. Helen Wall, a GP and registered menopause specialist with the British Menopause Society. Helen is also a resident GP on BBC Breakfast, a columnist for Woman magazine, and public health clinical director in Greater Manchester. She therefore brings both clinical expertise and real-world empathy to bridge the gap between professional healthcare and accessible, compassionate advice to ensure women feel heard, understood, and properly supported.We explore why so many women feel dismissed or misdiagnosed when seeking help for emotional and physical symptoms related to hormone fluctuations, and touch on everything from progesterone sensitivity and HRT, to advocating for yourself at the GP, and the growing need for women’s health education that takes neurodiversity seriously.I discuss the crossover of ADHD and hormones in my new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, which is now available. Grab your copy here!Key Takeaways:Why so many women with ADHD report mental health declines during perimenopause, including PMDD, anxiety, and mood disorders.The connection between hormonal sensitivity and neurodivergence, and why it's often overlooked by mainstream medicine.How stereotypes and stigma contribute to late ADHD diagnosis in women, especially in midlife.The shift in how menopause is being discussed and treated post-COVID.The dangers of a "one-size-fits-all" approach to HRT and why personalised prescriptions matter.Why clinicians must join the dots between long-term anxiety and depression and undiagnosed ADHD or hormonal issues.The growing importance of patient-led care and better GP education around menopause and neurodiversity.How to advocate for yourself at the doctor’s office when your concerns have been dismissed.Timestamps:01:50 – ADHD & Hormonal Concerns04:00 – Perimenopause & Mental Health06:10 – Misconceptions About ADHD Hormones10:06 – ADHD in Women: The Hidden Struggles16:19 – Personalised HRT & Progesterone Sensitivity25:12 – Women’s Health Advocacy in Practice31:21 – Self-Advocacy for Better TreatmentJoin the More Yourself Community - the doors are now open!More Yourself is a compassionate space for late-diagnosed ADHD women to connect, reflect, and come home to who they really are. Sign up here!Inside the More Yourself Membership, you’ll be able to:Connect with like-minded women who understand you Learn from guest experts and practical toolsReceive compassionate prompts & gentle remindersEnjoy voice-note encouragement from KateJoin flexible meet-ups and mentoring sessionsAccess on-demand workshops and quarterly guest expert sessionsTo join for £26 a month, click here. To join for £286 for a year (a whole month free!), click here.We’ll also be walking through The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit together, exploring nervous system regulation, burnout recovery, RSD, joy, hormones, and self-trust, so the book comes alive in a supportive community setting.Links and Resources:Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod Connect with Helen on Instagram @doctorhellenwallKate 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.