About this episode

Kate Moryoussef discusses ADHD in women and offers insights on wellbeing and self-advocacy.

Our guest today is a leading voice in the ADHD community, specifically for women and girls. Kate Moryoussef is an acclaimed author, and the host of the globally top-ranked podcast, The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast. After her own late diagnosis, dedicated her career to helping women move past the shame and overwhelm that often follows a diagnosis, focusing instead on radical self-compassion and holistic wellness. She is here to help us rethink how we live with and thrive with ADHD. KEY TAKE AWAYS: 00:00 - Introduction and Background 00:12 - Realization of ADHD and Its Impact 02:33 - The Journey to Diagnosis 05:04 - Understanding the Diagnosis 06:41 - Stigma and Societal Perceptions of ADHD 09:04 - Transitioning to Advocacy and Awareness 11:21 - Writing the Book and Podcasting Journey 13:32 - Personal Insights and Practical Advice 14:49 - Navigating ADHD and Lifestyle Medicine 16:24 - Hormonal Changes and ADHD 18:06 - Understanding Perimenopause and ADHD 20:49 -The Intersection of Hormones and Mental Health 24:11 - Self-Advocacy and Education for ADHD 27:01 - Resources and Support for Women with ADHD USEFUL RESOURCES: Book: The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit Website…

People in this episode

Host: Anel Quilliam

Guest: Kate Moryoussef

Topics covered

• ADHD
• women's health
• self-compassion
• holistic wellness
• perimenopause
• mental health

Keywords

• ADHD
• women's wellbeing
• self-advocacy
• mental health
• perimenopause
• holistic wellness
• diagnosis
• support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast, Instagram

Products: The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit

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