What happens when you finally get an ADHD diagnosis at 49?

In the very first episode of ADHD &… with Jorie Houlihan, I share my personal story of living decades with guilt, procrastination, and shame before realizing I wasn’t lazy—I had ADHD.

From forgotten appointments and abandoned planners to the surprising role TikTok played in me finally getting my diagnosis, this episode is about what it really feels like to be a late-diagnosed woman with ADHD.

You’ll hear about the grief and relief that comes with an answer, why “trying harder” never worked, and why I created this podcast to give women real tools, real talk, and zero shame.

🎧 Listen now and remember: you are not broken—you’ve just been using the wrong owner's manual.

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I’m a life coach, not a medical or mental health professional—this content is for education only, not a substitute for professional care.

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Music: Jorie Houlihan + Garageband