Were You ‘Too Much’ — Or Just Misunderstood? ADHD, Trauma & Finding Your True Self

Were You ‘Too Much’ — Or Just Misunderstood? ADHD, Trauma & Finding Your True Self

May 6, 2026 · 52 min · Episode 311

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The episode discusses the intersection of ADHD, trauma, and self-identity with guest Miranda Arieh.

What if the labels you’ve carried throughout your life didn't have to define your story? In this week’s episode of the ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast , I’m joined by Miranda Arieh , a multi-award-winning motivational speaker, mental health educator, and transformation coach. Miranda is the founder of the pioneering HEROES Programme and an advocate for changing how we view mental health, neurodiversity and emotional regulation. Miranda uses her lived experience to fuel her passion for helping others make lasting transformations to their lives by learning how to effectively work with all our human experiences of emotional suffering. This conversation is an invitation to look back at your past through a lens of neurodivergence—not to find "fault," but to find the compassion and forgiveness needed to move forward. In this episode, we explore: How turning anger into passion can shift the narrative around emotional dysregulation and neurodivergence. What "trauma-informed care" actually looks like in practice and why it’s vital for the ND community. Miranda’s perspective on how high-masking ADHD and autism intersect with complex childhood trauma. Why Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)…

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Host: Kate Moryoussef

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