Your gut health could be shaping your mood, focus, and emotions more than you think.

On this week's Summer ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit Episode, we dive into the fascinating gut-brain connection with IBS specialist, Cara Wheatley-McGrain, to talk about the small, everyday changes that can transform your mood, focus, and emotional wellbeing.

This episode is packed with insights on the gut-microbiome and practical strategies to help you eat in a way that nourishes both your brain and your gut, with tips on the three stars of the show: fibre, prebiotics and probiotics.

My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available, grab your copy here!

What You’ll Learn:

• How what you eat impacts your gut, mood and overall health
• The link between gut health, immune system, stress, and anxiety
• How processed foods and additives affect the microbiome
• The role of fibre and fermented foods in reducing stress
• Why inflammation and malabsorption matter for ADHD
• Simple strategies to improve your gut health
• The role of prebiotics and probiotics, and where to find them
• How to make small, sustainable changes to protect your gut

Timestamps

• 02:00 – The Role of Nutrition in Brain and Gut Health
• 03:30 – Understanding the Gut Microbiome
• 05:16 – ADHD Bloods: Ferritin, Iron, and Absorption
• 08:30 – Tracking Symptoms and Responses to Food
• 11:55 – Healthy Gut Microbiome and Serotonin
• 17:49 – Modern Diets vs Evolutionary Gut Needs
• 18:29 – Eating Tips to Optimise Your Gut Microbiome
• 21:27 – The Role of Prebiotics and Probiotics in Gut Health

Stress can have a huge impact on your gut microbiome, so while it’s brilliant to eat in ways that support your gut, your diet doesn't need to be "perfect"! It’s about finding what works for you and your lifestyle so your body and mind can thrive.

Links and Resources:

• Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership launching in September! Get exclusive founding offers [here].
• Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].
• Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod
• Connect with Cara via her website or find her on Instagram. 

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. 

Your gut health could be shaping your mood, focus, and emotions more than you think.

On this week's Summer ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit Episode, we dive into the fascinating gut-brain connection with IBS specialist, Cara Wheatley-McGrain, to talk about the small, everyday changes that can transform your mood, focus, and emotional wellbeing.

This episode is packed with insights on the gut-microbiome and practical strategies to help you eat in a way that nourishes both your brain and your gut, with tips on the three stars of the show: fibre, prebiotics and probiotics.

My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available, grab your copy here!

What You’ll Learn:

• How what you eat impacts your gut, mood and overall health
• The link between gut health, immune system, stress, and anxiety
• How processed foods and additives affect the microbiome
• The role of fibre and fermented foods in reducing stress
• Why inflammation and malabsorption matter for ADHD
• Simple strategies to improve your gut health
• The role of prebiotics and probiotics, and where to find them
• How to make small, sustainable changes to protect your gut

Timestamps

• 02:00 – The Role of Nutrition in Brain and Gut Health
• 03:30 – Understanding the Gut Microbiome
• 05:16 – ADHD Bloods: Ferritin, Iron, and Absorption
• 08:30 – Tracking Symptoms and Responses to Food
• 11:55 – Healthy Gut Microbiome and Serotonin
• 17:49 – Modern Diets vs Evolutionary Gut Needs
• 18:29 – Eating Tips to Optimise Your Gut Microbiome
• 21:27 – The Role of Prebiotics and Probiotics in Gut Health

Stress can have a huge impact on your gut microbiome, so while it’s brilliant to eat in ways that support your gut, your diet doesn't need to be "perfect"! It’s about finding what works for you and your lifestyle so your body and mind can thrive.

Links and Resources:

• Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership launching in September! Get exclusive founding offers [here].
• Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].
• Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod
• Connect with Cara via her website or find her on Instagram. 

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 ADHD Women's Wellbeing Wisdom episode, we revisit eye-opening insights from Dr Jessica Eccles, a Clinical Senior Lecturer at Brighton and Sussex Medical School in the Department of Neuroscience.

This conversation explores the fascinating connection between the brain and body in neurodivergent women. We talk about the links between ADHD, autism, hypermobility, fatigue, long COVID, and emotional regulation, and how these can impact our mental and physical health in ways that often go unseen or misunderstood.

My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available, grab your copy here!

What You'll Learn:

• The link between neurodivergence, hypermobility and long COVID.
• How dysautonomia connects ADHD to chronic fatigue and physical symptoms.
• The impact of proprioception issues and hypermobility on emotional regulation.
• Research exploring emotional regulation difficulties in ADHD and autism.
• The role of RSD in neurodivergent experiences of rejection and overwhelm.
• Research looking at the link between childhood neurodivergence, trauma and adult fatigue.
• The importance of early advocacy for neurodivergent children in schools and healthcare.

Takeaways:

• 01:32 - Hypermobility, Long COVID and Neurodivergence
• 02:15 - Abnormalities in the Autonomic Nervous System and Neurodivergence
• 03:24 - EUPD, ADHD and Autism Research
• 04:21 - Propioception, Emotion Regulation, Hypermobility and Neurodivergent Traits
• 08:00 - Hypermobility, Pain and Fatigue in Neurodivergent People
• 09:43 - Supporting and Advocating for Neurodivergent Children
• 15:19 - Advocating for Resources and Support

If you’ve ever wondered how ADHD shows up in your body, or why you feel so exhausted despite resting, this conversation will give you insight, validation, and clarity into issues you may have never considered connected.

Links and Resources:

• Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership launching in September! Get exclusive founding offers [here].
• Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].
• Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod
• Bendy Brain LinkTree

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. 

Have you ever wondered how ADHD can impact sexuality, intimacy, and relationships?

On this week's Summer ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit Episode, accredited therapist and sexual advisor Debbie Amichai joins me to explore the impact of ADHD on sex life, emotional connection, and desire.

We talk about the difference between how ADHD can influence your sexual drive, how to quiet the busy ADHD brain, and why sensory tools can transform your intimate moments.

My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available, grab your copy here!

What You’ll Learn:

• How ADHD affects sexuality, desire, and relationships
• The difference between active and passive ADHD and its effect on sex life
• Why emotional safety and recognising self-criticism can support intimacy
• The pressures of modern life and how they impact finding time for sex
• The challenge of going to bed due to ADHD autonomy
• The difference in how men and women get turned on
• Techniques to quiet the ADHD brain, including using sensory tools to enhance relaxation, quiet the brain and provide a deeper connection
• How societal pressures and Hollywood perceptions of sex impact intimacy and sexual enjoyment

Timestamps:

• 01:44 – Women’s Sexuality and ADHD
• 02:28 – How Self-Criticism Impacts Your Sex Life
• 10:18 – The Challenge of Going to Bed
• 13:36 – Common Misunderstandings About Women’s Sexuality
• 14:47 – Tips to Pause a Busy ADHD Brain for Intimacy
• 17:59 – Using Your Senses to Deepen Connection
• 19:57 – The Role of Mindfulness in ADHD Relationships

If you’ve ever wondered why intimacy feels challenging, why your brain won’t switch off during sex, or how emotional safety shapes your sexual relationships, this conversation is packed with practical tips and real talk.

Links and Resources:

• Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership launching in September! Get exclusive founding offers [here].
• Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].
• Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod
• Connect with Elizabeth via her website or find her on Instagram. 

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 Wisdom podcast, I revisit a powerful conversation with Moe Ari Brown, a licensed marriage and family therapist, Hinge’s love and connection expert, and board member of the It Gets Better Project. Moe brings their depth of clinical insight and lived experience to help us unpack the realities of ADHD and modern dating.

Together, we explore what it really means to date with ADHD, from emotional regulation and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) to managing the overwhelm of dating apps and embracing self-love.

My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available, grab your copy here!

What You'll Learn:

• How understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) can improve emotional connection and communication in ADHD relationships.
• The power of check-ins during dates can support emotional regulation, reduce overwhelm, and build mutual understanding.
• How to create a strong foundation for navigating the intensity of dating with ADHD using self-love and affirmations.
• Why novelty and excitement are essential for maintaining engagement and interest in ADHD relationships.
• How to navigate common patterns in ADHD dating such as love bombing, self-sabotage, and all-or-nothing thinking.
• How complementary personality differences of ADHD and autism can bring balance and growth to neurodiverse relationships.
• Using a strength-based approach to dating empowers you to lead with your self-awareness, values, and unique traits.
• Using self-awareness to recognise your needs, manage triggers, and show up authentically in relationships.

• 01:29 – The Intensity Of Dating With ADHD And RSD
• 02:07 – Why Quality Over Quantity Reduces Dating Overwhelm
• 03:10 – Recognising Rejection Sensitivity In Relationships
• 04:36 – Practising Self-Love And Using Affirmations
• 07:44 – Embracing Novelty In ADHD Relationships
• 11:30 – How ADHD And Autism Can Complement Each Other In Relationships
• 15:06 – Building Compassion And Awareness In Neurodivergent Partnerships

Whether you're navigating dating for the first time post-diagnosis, feeling burnt out from the swipe culture, or trying to deepen an existing connection, this episode offers practical tools, emotional clarity, and real hope for you and your future connections.

Links and Resources:

• Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership, More Yourself, launching in September! Get exclusive founding offers [here].
• Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].
• Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod

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. 

On this week's Summer ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit Episode, Kate is joined by Elizabeth (Lizzy) Swan, a teacher, coach, and education consultant with over 20 years of experience in neurodiversity and SEND education. As a former headteacher and qualified SENDCo, Lizzy now supports children and families navigating neurodivergence, specialising in ADHD, autism, executive functioning, and emotional wellbeing.

In this conversation, Lizzy shares her journey with undiagnosed ADHD and how it shaped her experiences with PMDD, perinatal depression, and mood dysregulation. We explore the emotional toll of feeling out of control, and how understanding the link between hormones and ADHD can lead to better support, self-advocacy, and wellbeing, for ourselves and the next generation.

My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available, grab your copy here!

What You'll Learn:

• The link between ADHD in women, migraines, sleep issues, and risky behaviours
• How PMDD and hormone fluctuations (such as progesterone and oestrogen shifts) intensify ADHD symptoms
• The impact of premenstrual mood changes on emotional dysregulation
• The importance of finding the right ADHD medication, titration, and exploring HRT for hormonal balance
• How supportive GPs and tailored treatment plans can transform care for women with ADHD
• Research connecting ADHD to perinatal or postnatal depression, including third-trimester anxiety
• Tools for managing ADHD and hormones, such as mood tracking apps, dietary changes, and working with specialists to reduce shame and increase support
• The power of self-belief, education, and trial and error are key to ADHD wellbeing

Timestamps:

• 1:50 – Lizzie’s Personal Experience of Hormonal Changes and ADHD
• 4:58 – The Emotional Impact of Living With PMDD
• 6:32 – Understanding Hormone Fluctuations Across the Menstrual Cycle
• 8:00 – How to Get Better Medical Support for ADHD and Hormonal Health
• 9:19 – ADHD Medications and Hormonal Considerations
• 12:37 – Using HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) to Support ADHD Symptoms
• 13:34 – Research Exploring ADHD and Perinatal/Postnatal Depression
• 17:45 – Tips for Managing Hormonal ADHD Symptoms

If you’ve ever felt lost in your cycle, dismissed by professionals, or unsure how to support yourself or your daughter, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Links and Resources:

• Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership launching in September! Get your exclusive founding member offer [here].
• Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].
• Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod
• Connect with Elizabeth via her website or find her on Instagram. 

Kate Moryoussef is a women's ADHD lifestyle and wellbeing coach, author 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 ADHD Women's Wellbeing Wisdom episode, we revisit a ground-breaking conversation with Dr. James Kustow. Dr. Kustow is a highly regarded expert in adult ADHD, author, Director of Education at UKAAN and the winner of the ‘Genius Award’ at the 2021 Celebrating Neurodiversity Awards run by Genius Within.

In this episode, Dr. Kustow shares how ADHD is more than just a brain-based condition and explains how physical health conditions such as chronic pain, gut issues, and hypermobility are all linked to ADHD through inflammation and autoimmune conditions.

My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available, grab your copy here!

What You'll Learn:

• How the structure of Western medicine is neglecting ADHD patients with unexplained physical symptoms
• How integrating physical and mental health approaches can lead to more complete, compassionate ADHD care
• The overlooked physical health issues often linked to ADHD, including chronic pain, fatigue, immune challenges, and gut problems
• How hypermobility and connective tissue disorders like EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) are commonly seen in ADHD
• The relationship between collagen deficiency, gut health, and mental health symptoms in ADHD women
• What the somatic super syndrome model reveals about inflammation, blood flow to the brain, and mental health
• How dysautonomia and conditions like POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) affect mood, sleep, anxiety, and cognitive function
• The role of inflammatory mediators in ADHD and why they're crucial to understanding chronic conditions like fibromyalgia and autoimmune issues

Timestamps:

• 1:16 – The Structure of the Western Medical Setup and Its Gaps in ADHD Care
• 2:50 – How Dr. Kustow's Personal Experience Shaped His Holistic Approach to ADHD
• 4:12 – Common Patterns in Physical Health Issues Among ADHD Patients
• 6:48 – The Link Between Connective Tissue Issues and ADHD
• 8:38 – Inflammatory Mediators and Their Role in ADHD’s Physical Presentation
• 9:23 – Understanding the Somatic Super Syndrome Model
• 11:45 – Dysautonomia and How It Impacts ADHD Symptoms
• 14:00 – EDS and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder in the ADHD Population

If you’ve ever felt like you can't join up the physical conditions you're navigating, this episode is for you. ADHD affects the whole body, not just the brain, and understanding that opens the door to more effective and compassionate support.

Links and Resources:

• Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership launching in September! Get exclusive founding offers [here].
• Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].
• Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod

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. 

Welcome to the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Summer Series, where we're revisiting inspirational conversations from the subscription Toolkit Series.

On this week's Summer Toolkit episode, Kate is joined by Katherine Tiddy, a positive psychology practitioner, coach and founder of the Work Happy Project. Katherine shares how focusing on your strengths can lead to growth, resilience, and lasting wellbeing, especially for women with ADHD. From burnout to flourishing, she offers practical insights and empowering tools to help you reconnect with what lights you up and move forward with purpose.

My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available, grab your copy here!

What You'll Learn:

• How positive psychology helps you move from surviving to truly flourishing
• Ways to heal and grow after trauma using strengths and evidence-based tools
• Why recognising and using your unique strengths is key for ADHD women
• How to overcome strengths blindness and notice what lights you up
• Tools for managing negativity bias and shifting unhelpful thought patterns
• How to build your personal wellbeing toolkit using strategies such as journaling, mindfulness, and body doubling to support your unique mind
• How trial, error, and failure can help you find your flow
• The link between fear and excitement, and the role of the prefrontal cortex
• How to break challenges into small steps to feel hopeful and in control

Timestamps:

• 02:42 - Introduction to Positive Psychology and ADHD
• 07:40 - Understanding Strengths and Personal Growth
• 09:40 - Understanding the Negativity Bias
• 12:00 - Tools and Strategies for Managing Negative Thoughts
• 15:07 - Navigating Positive Psychology Tools
• 23:41 - Understanding ADHD and Energy Management

Links and Resources:

• Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership launching in September! Get exclusive founding offers [here].
• Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].
• Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod
• Find out more about Katherine via her website and take her FREE online strength assessment here!

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. 

Change doesn't require perfection, and you don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to have the courage to trust yourself. By tuning in and taking aligned action, you’re already moving toward a more authentic, fulfilling life, ADHD n'all! You’re more capable, intuitive, and brave than you’ve been led to believe, and this is your invitation to trust that fully.

In this week's ADHD Women's Wellbeing 'Wisdom' episode, Kate is joined by Caroline Britton, a gifted energy worker, mentor and guide, frequently described by those who work with her as a "magic maker." Her innate gifts to be able to unlock people's connection, potential, and power have transformed thousands of lives.

We dive into how to trust your intuition, move through fear, and navigate change with clarity. If you’re feeling stuck or craving more alignment, this conversation will help you reconnect with your inner guidance and take empowered steps forward.

Get a copy of my new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit here

• What intuition is, and how to recognise the internal nudges guiding you
• How to tune into your body’s signals and know when something is “off”
• Why shifting from external validation to inner truth is scary but empowering
• What fear is trying to protect you from, and how to stop it from dictating your life
• How to identify what you’re truly afraid of (uncertainty, control, or change itself)
• Why it’s important to reflect on your core values and whether your life aligns with them
• How to notice what lights you up, and use that clarity to guide your next steps
• Practical steps to break change into aligned, manageable actions
• The power of nervous system regulation and somatic tools for navigating change
• Why you are braver and capable than you think—and how to build deep self-trust

Timestamps:

• 02:15 - Understanding the Nudge: Navigating Intuition and Fear
• 07:42 - The Nature of Change and Transformation
• 10:43 - Listening, Observing and Gaining Clarity of Your Life and Values
• 13:01 - Navigating Change and Overcoming Fear
• 17:28 - Overcoming Fear and Embracing Authenticity

Links and Resources:

• Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership launching this autumn. Get your exclusive founding offer [here].
• Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].
• Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod

Kate Moryoussef is a women's ADHD lifestyle and wellbeing coach, author, podcaster and EFT practitioner who helps overwhelmed and unfulfilled newly diagnosed ADHD women find more calm, balance, hope, health, compassion, creativity and clarity. 

Are you one of the many late-diagnosed neurodivergent people who have struggled with your health since contracting Covid several years ago?

In this insightful episode of the ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast, Kate is joined by Claire Twomey, founder of Ireland’s first ADHD Coaching Collective, ADHD Connections.

Claire is as an Advanced ADHD Coach, a passionate neurodiversity advocate, and an international speaker and facilitator. Late diagnosed herself, Claire brings both deep personal insight and professional expertise to her work by supporting professionals, creatives, and organisations to understand ADHD through a strengths-based, neuroaffirming lens.

In our conversation, Claire shares her lived experience of navigating ADHD alongside Long Covid, opening up about the layered complexity of co-occurring conditions and the vital role of self-advocacy, medical validation, and holistic support.

My book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is OUT NOW!

What You’ll Learn:

• How Claire’s Long COVID journey impacted her ADHD and what she’s learned through recovery
• The link between ADHD and co-occurring conditions such as chronic fatigue, histamine intolerance, hormonal imbalances, POTS, migraines, and more
• The emotional toll a late ADHD diagnosis can provoke
• The importance of sleep, pacing, and energy management, especially for those managing chronic illness
• How Claire uses a neuroaffirming coaching approach to support women to thrive
• The role of acupuncture, nutrition, and LDN (Low Dose Naltrexone) in Claire's healing journey
• Why seeking second opinions and trusting your body’s signals is a radical act of self-care
• The importance of building awareness and advocacy, not just for ourselves, but for the next generation

This episode is an empowering reminder that while ADHD can bring challenges, it can also reveal strengths, resilience, and a deep capacity for self-awareness. Claire’s story encourages all of us to slow down, tune in, and seek the support we truly deserve.

Timestamps:

• 01:57 - Understanding Long Covid and Its Impacts
• 13:08 - The Impact of Neurodivergence on Long Covid Experiences
• 17:41 - Understanding Long Covid Symptoms and Healing
• 29:44 - Navigating the Impact of Chronic Illness on Daily Life
• 34:17 - The Impact of Chronic Illness on Daily Life

Whether you’re navigating burnout, RSD, anxiety, hormonal shifts, or just trying to understand yourself better, this episode offers a glimpse into the support, compassion and gentle guidance that the book brings to life.

Links and Resources:

• Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership launching in September! Get exclusive founding offers [here].
• Find my popular ADHD webinars and resources on my website [here].
• Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod
• Connect with Claire via her website www.adhdconnections.ie or on Instagram. @adhd_connections
• Find Claire's free ADHD resource for practical tools, worksheets and ADHD-friendly resources
• You can read the paper Claire mentioned regarding accupunture and Long COVID [here]

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.