This week’s Wisdom Episode is inspired by Chapters 8 and 9 on harnessing more creativity, joy and fulfilment while on this journey of healing and authenticity through our newly discovered ADHD lens, of The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit (available now!).

I explore how boosting creativity, leaning into joy, and finding fulfilment are vital for our emotional wellbeing as well as how they can become powerful tools for self-discovery, regulation, and resilience.

I'm joined by Andrea McDowell, an RHS medal-winning gardener, who shares her story of going from gardening novice to award-winner by following joy, curiosity, and small steps of brave action and the brilliant Jude Schweppe, creative mentor and wellbeing coach, to explore the power of creativity and finding the thing that brings you joy.

What You'll Learn:

• The power of focusing on joy, creativity, and purpose, especially for those with ADHD
• Why ADHD brains thrive when it’s fuelled by passion, hyperfocus, and imagination
• The power of community and shared passions in building confidence and resilience
• Overcoming creative resistance, fear of failure, and the need for things to be “significant”
• How to break down big visions into small, achievable steps
• Trusting your intuition and allowing curiosity to guide your next steps
• The role of creative expression in self-care and healing
• The link between calming your nervous system and unlocking your creativity

Timestamps:

• 02:07 - Andrea's Journey to Becoming a Flower Farmer
• 04:20 - How Andrea Started Her New Venture in Gardening
• 09:36 - Andrea's Perseverance to the Chelsea Flower Show
• 14:37 - The Power of Taking the First Step
• 17:06 - The Importance of Creativity in Daily Life

This conversation is a powerful reminder that fulfilment doesn’t come from doing more... it comes from tuning in, following what lights you up, and giving yourself permission to create for the joy of it.

If you took one small step today towards your goal... imagine what you could have achieved this time next year...

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

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 bonus solo episode, Kate explores the often-overlooked challenges women face when living with undiagnosed or late-diagnosed ADHD.

Drawing from her personal journey and professional insights, she delves into the impact of hormonal fluctuations, emotional regulation, burnout, and the many overlapping conditions that complicate ADHD, which are all discussed in Kate's new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit.

Kate shares gentle, empowering guidance on building self-awareness, spotting patterns like RSD and people-pleasing, and understanding how ADHD shows up in the body, offering real-life strategies to support your wellbeing, one compassionate step at a time.

My book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is OUT NOW AND AVAILABLE TO ORDER!

Key Takeaways:

• Why ADHD is often misunderstood and underdiagnosed in women
• How hormonal shifts impact mood, RSD, and emotional regulation
• The link between ADHD, anxiety, depression, and chronic stress
• What RSD is and how it affects relationships and self-worth
• The role of medication, hormones, and holistic tools in ADHD care
• How gut health and nutrition are influenced by stress and executive function
• The impact of generational patterns and how to start breaking them
• Why self-compassion is essential for long-term wellbeing
• How to build awareness and create a life that feels good for you

Timestamps:

• 02:22 - Understanding ADHD in Women
• 05:37 - How Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria in ADHD Can Present
• 08:34 - Evaluating the Use of Medication for ADHD
• 11:24 - The Connection Between Gut Health and Emotional Wellbeing
• 15:03 - Exploring the Link Between Hormones and ADHD in Women
• 16:54 - Recognising the Impact of ADHD on Women's Hormonal Health

Links and Resources:

• Order my book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit
• 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

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, we’re diving into a fascinating and often overlooked area of ADHD: interoception. This is our ability to sense and interpret internal bodily signals like hunger, heartbeat, or emotional shifts. Understanding interoception is key to emotional regulation, self-awareness, and reconnecting with our bodies, especially for women with ADHD.

I’m joined by Caroline Williams, a science journalist and author, whose new book, Inner Sense, brings the emerging science of interoception to a mainstream audience. Caroline has written for The Times, The Telegraph, and The Guardian, and is a former feature editor at New Scientist. She’s also the author of Override and Move!, the latter named a New Scientist Book of the Year.

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

What You'll Learn:

• What interoception is, and how it differs from exteroception and proprioception
• Why those with ADHD often struggle to regulate internal signals
• How tuning into bodily cues helps with decision-making, intuition, and reducing stress
• Caroline’s motivation for writing her book
• The role of the vagus nerve in interoception
• How affective touch (like gentle stroking) supports calming and connection
• How hypermobility may impact interoception and sensory regulation
• Why ADHD brains and bodies can respond more strongly to stress, and how this links to RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria)
• How to find compassion for your needs and gently support yourself through dysregulation
• The emerging conversation around GLP-1 medications, fullness, and potential ADHD applications
• Tools to strengthen interoception: body scans, exercise awareness, reminder apps, floatation tanks, and more.

Timestamps:

• 02:41 - Understanding The Science Behind Interoception
• 10:19 - Exploring Interoception and Its Impact on Mental Health
• 14:07 - The Importance of Interoception in Therapy
• 24:26 - Understanding The Difference Interoception Can Make
• 26:50 - Understanding Heart Sensitivity and Anxiety
• 34:33 - The Role of Interoception and Appetite Regulation
• 39:22 - The Impact of Interoception on Body Awareness
• 46:36 - The Power of Compassion when Navigating Neurodivergence

Whether you’re newly diagnosed or deep into your ADHD journey, this episode offers empowering insights into how listening to your body can become a powerful part of your emotional wellbeing.

Links and Resources:

• Order my book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit
• 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
• Follow Caroline on Instagram: @carolinewilliams_science

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 'Wisdom' episode, we explore the emotional complexity of how ADHD manifests in various nuanced ways in our relationships and family life, and importantly, how we can improve and live better lives with this understanding.

In Chapter 7 of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, I've written about building a life that works for you, and focusing on the things which make you feel more grounded, fulfilled, authentic and purposeful, leading to us feeling happier and more regulated in our realtionships. On today's episode, we revisit poignant conversations with relationship and family dynamic experts Melissa Orlov, a renowned marriage consultant and author and Tamara Rosier, an ADHD coach and author.

🌟 My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is out now to order here🌟

What You'll Learn:

• The ADHD brain's need for dopamine and how this need for reward can strain relationships
• How genetics and early attachment shape emotional patterns and coping strategies
• How non-ADHD partners can build awareness and avoid walking on eggshells
• The importance of taking responsibility by owning emotional reactions, learning to self-soothe, and making amends
• Why self-management tools like mindfulness, movement, communication cues, and therapy help rebuild trust and connection
• The power of co-regulation: being the steady, calm presence that helps others feel safe
• Tamara’s pool analogy to explain your responsibility in managing emotions
• The emotional dynamic of overfunctioning and underfunctioning in ADHD

Timestamps:

• 04:02 - Navigating Relationships with ADHD
• 10:08 - Understanding ADHD and Emotional Regulation
• 11:35 - The Power of Co-regulation for Supporting Relationships
• 16:43 - Taking Responsibility for Emotions and Personal Growth
• 20:13 - Understanding Emotional Responsibility in Relationships

This episode offers deep insight into what’s really happening beneath the surface in ADHD-affected relationships, along with the hope, responsibility, and practical tools needed to move forward with self-responsibility, greater awareness, compassion, and emotional balance. By taking responsibility for our emotional responses and learning to communicate more effectively, we can create more compassionate and understanding family environments.

Links and Resources:

• Missed our ADHD Women’s Summer Series? Get the Perfectionism and Procrastination workshop [here].
• Order my book: The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit [here].
• Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership launching in September [here].
• Find my popular ADHD webinars 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 women newly diagnosed with ADHD find more calm, balance, hope, health, compassion, creativity, and clarity. 

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

This bonus episode is a heartfelt reflection from me, Kate, as I celebrate the launch of my new book, 'The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit.'

I dive into how this book and the podcast work hand-in-hand to provide a toolkit of practical strategies for women navigating life after an ADHD diagnosis.

Over the past few years, I've transformed from a person overwhelmed by my symptoms to someone who embraces self-compassion and awareness, and I want to share that journey with you.

I hope it serves as a friendly guide, encouraging you to recognise your unique strengths while also addressing the challenges we face along the way.

I explain how the book is...

• A deeply personal and practical guide to navigating life post-diagnosis, with tools for healing, self-awareness and growth.
• Built from lived experience, coaching and therapeutic training, and years of podcast wisdom, the book offers a compassionate toolkit and roadmap to support you day by day.
• Designed to be dipped in and out of, wherever you find yourself emotionally, hormonally or energetically.
• An invitation to embrace your authentic selves, honour your energy, and meet yourself with compassion through the ups and downs.
• Chapters include: soothing anxiety, understanding RSD, regulating your nervous system, understanding hormones, preventing burnout, building a life that works for you, boosting creativity, leaning into joy, simplifying life, and breaking generational patterns that no longer serve you.
• A compassionate companion, a scaffolding, a hand to hold, and a reminder that you’re not alone in this.

Timestamps:

• 00:12 - Reflections on the ADHD Women's Well-Being Toolkit
• 03:49 - Understanding ADHD: A Journey of Awareness and Tools
• 05:15 - Understanding Our Anxiety and Learning to Soothe It
• 08:45 - Embracing Change and Simplification
• 12:10 - Embracing Authenticity and Self-Discovery

Links and Resources:

• Order my book, The ADHD Womens' Wellbeing Toolkit
• 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

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. 

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

You're not alone in sensing the overwhelming pressures women face today, especially those of us navigating the complexities of ADHD and perimenopause. In today's episode, both Adele Wimsett and I are feeling the weight of societal expectations and the exhaustion that comes with trying to balance it all. To celebrate the release of my new book, today's episode features a powerful discussion with my friend Adele Wimsett, exploring why so many women feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected from themselves.

While the feminist movement opened important doors, it also encouraged many of us to succeed within systems built by and for men. Systems which are shaped by patriarchal values that don’t consider the cyclical nature of women’s bodies. The pressure to constantly do, achieve, and keep up has left many of us burnt out, especially those navigating ADHD and the hormonal shifts of perimenopause.

Adele is a Women’s Hormone Health Practitioner who specialises in the powerful link between ADHD and hormonal health. Adele has dedicated her work to helping women and girls reconnect with their cycles and honour their rhythms, blending science with holistic tools to support women from menarche to menopause.

What You'll Learn:

• The impact of societal pressures on women leading to deep exhaustion and overwhelm.
• The impact of the feminist movement, the shift to more masculine characteristics and the pressure to ignore our cyclical nature.
• How historic patriarchal structures have evolved into the modern exhaustion we see today in women.
• The lack of support in modern work structures for women’s health, especially during hormonal changes like perimenopause.
• Capitalism's reliance on women’s insecurities and how to break free to find your inner calm.
• Progesterone's role in calming our nervous system, the treatments available and natural ways to support it.
• The role of stress management and caring for your adrenals to support wellbeing.
• Understanding what fulfils you, and what can be stripped back to find clarity.
• How to set compassionate boundaries, protect your energy, and gently prevent burnout.

Timestamps:

• 02:14 - Why You're Feeling the Weight of the World's Expectations
• 15:31 - Acknowledging the Female Mental Load of Family Life and Work
• 20:17 - Navigating the Challenges of Perimenopause
• 27:29 - Exploring Hormonal Health Solutions
• 35:05 - Setting Boundaries to Protect Your Energy in Perimenopause

Links and Resources:

• Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership launching in September! Get exclusive founding offers here.
• Discover my popular ADHD webinars and resources on my website here.
• Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod
• Contact Adele via her website.
• Download our free workshop on ADHD and progesterone here

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

In this week’s 'Wisdom' episode, we explore the connection between ADHD, perfectionism, and burnout, and how these patterns often shape our daily lives without us realising.

I've also written about this deeply personal topic in Chapter 6 (Prevent Burnout) of my upcoming new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit. On today's episode, we revisit conversations with Natalie Englander, an accredited senior CBT therapist and Michaela Thomas, a Clinical Psychologist, coach and author.

From procrastination and people-pleasing to self-criticism and the pressure to keep going, we unpack the emotional toll perfectionism can take. We also discuss practical tools like mindfulness and how reframing perfectionism with curiosity and compassion can help us work with our brains, not against them.

🌟 My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is available to preorder here🌟

What You’ll Learn:

• What perfectionism can look like in ADHD women - including procrastination, overthinking, people pleasing, self-criticism and imposter syndrome
• The strong link between self-worth, achievement and burnout, and why this dynamic is so common in neurodivergent minds
• How to reframe perfectionism so it becomes something you work with, rather than constantly fighting against
• Why ADHD brains are more likely to fall into the boom and bust cycle, and how it can lead to burnout
• Understanding the ADHD brain’s dopamine response and why pushing through isn’t always the answer
• The reasons ADHD makes us more vulnerable to burnout, and how we can start making small, protective changes
• How to use mindfulness and thought-challenging tools to quiet your inner critic and reduce feelings of shame
• The power of self-compassion in making sense of your ADHD and building sustainable, supportive habits that actually work for you

Timestamps:

• 05:30 - Understanding Perfectionism and ADHD
• 07:37 - Considering the Root of Perfectionism in ADHD
• 14:56 - Using Mindfulness and Thought Checking as a Tool for Perfectionism
• 16:40 - Introduction to Michaela Thomas
• 17:33 - Discussing the Boom or Bust Cycle
• 20:42 - Navigating Burnout and Self-Care
• 27:31 - Finding Compassion for Understanding and Taking Action with ADHD

If you’re facing common ADHD challenges like perfectionism, imposter syndrome, people pleasing and procrastination, please know you're not alone. If you'd like to learn more about how to navigate burnout, you can watch Kate's latest workshop [here].

Links and Resources:

• Missed our ADHD Women’s Summer Series? Get the Perfectionism and Procrastination workshop [here].
• Preorder my book: The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit [here].
• Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership launching in September [here].
• Find my popular ADHD webinars 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 women newly diagnosed with ADHD find more calm, balance, hope, health, compassion, creativity, and clarity. 

Preorder my book: The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit here.

This special bonus episode features an insightful conversation between Kate and Alex Partridge, host of the ADHD Chatter Podcast. Originally recorded for Alex’s show, this episode delves into the realities of being a woman with ADHD, the emotional toll it can take, and how Kate’s new book, The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit, was born out of her personal and professional experiences as an ADHD wellbeing coach.

Alex founded 2 social media giants, UNILAD and LADBible, aged just 21 and was then diagnosed with ADHD at 34. Since then, he has become a powerful advocate for neurodiversity online, reminding us all that we're not broken; we're different and have always been enough.

Key Takeaways:

• Why understanding ADHD is crucial for women and girls to dismantle shame and stigma
• How ADHD impacts women’s mental and physical health, often in overlooked ways
• The emotional toll of being misunderstood, judged, or feeling like you don’t fit in
• Common ADHD struggles like overwhelm, anxiety, people-pleasing, and a harsh inner critic
• How ADHD shows up uniquely for women, especially across life stages and hormonal changes
• The importance of neuro-affirming support, creating a sense of safety, and building self-trust
• The power of boundaries, self-awareness, and community for women with ADHD
• Kate's heartfelt advice for her younger self and women recently diagnosed with ADHD

This episode is a powerful reminder that awareness, compassion, and connection can transform the ADHD journey for women, helping them to feel seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Links and Resources:

• Missed our ADHD Women’s Summer Series? Get the workshops on demand [here].
• 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

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. 

Cycle tracking isn't a fad or something you can only do if you menstruate. Rooted in ancient wisdom, modern science, and female empowerment, understanding your cycles is key to helping you channel and nurture your energy, enhance your strengths, honour your needs and boost emotional well-being.

Many of us are navigating the complex interplay between our hormonal cycles and ADHD, and this conversation aims to shed light on how cycle tracking can help us reconnect with our bodies. We’ll explore how hormonal fluctuations impact our well-being and the importance of recognising these changes, not just as symptoms to endure, but as valuable insights into our overall health. 

In this episode of the ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast, Kate is joined by Laura Federico and Morgan Miller, co-authors of The Cycle Book. Together, they offer practical insights, personal stories, and expert guidance on how understanding your hormonal cycle can transform your wellbeing.

Laura, a certified sex and couples therapist, and Morgan, a seasoned midwife and reproductive care advocate, share their unique perspectives on navigating hormonal health through PMDD, endometriosis, postnatal depression, and beyond.

Preorder my book: The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit here.

What You'll Learn:

• The power of cycle tracking as a tool for self-understanding, self-advocacy, and healing
• Why no two cycles are the same, and how learning your hormonal patterns is essential
• The emotional and physical realities of conditions like PMDD, endometriosis, and postnatal depression (especially in neurodivergent women)
• How to begin advocating for yourself in a medical system that often overlooks women's hormonal health
• What to do when you’re not getting the support you need from healthcare providers, and how to persist without burning out
• Why it’s vital to start these conversations young, empowering girls to understand and trust their bodies
• The value of community, curiosity, and consistency in your hormone health journey

This episode is a compassionate call to action: your body is not a mystery, it’s a source of wisdom. With the right tools and support, every woman can learn to track, understand, and advocate for her hormonal wellbeing.

You can connect with Laura and Morgan via their Instagram page (@thecyclebook).

Timestamps:

• 06:20 - Understanding Hormonal Cycles and Neurodivergence
• 10:40 - Understanding Hormonal Fluctuations and Neurodivergence
• 19:24 - Understanding Cycle Tracking and Its Impact on Wellbeing
• 32:33 - Exploring Hormonal Impacts on Mental Health
• 40:50 - Navigating the Healthcare System: Advocacy and Challenges

Links and Resources:

• Missed our ADHD Women’s Summer Series? Get the workshops on demand [here].
• Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership, launching in September [here].
• Find my popular ADHD webinars 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. 

In this week’s 'Wisdom' episode, we explore Chapter 5 (Live in Sync With your Hormones) of my upcoming new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, focusing on the often-overlooked hormonal factors (particularly progesterone) that can influence ADHD symptoms, especially during our menstrual cycles, perimenopause and menopause.

In this conversation, we revisit Kate's chats with Dr. Emma Ping, a menopause specialist, and Adele Wimsett, a women’s health practitioner and author. Together, they unpack how hormones like progesterone, oestrogen, and testosterone interact with the ADHD brain, and why understanding this link is crucial for women’s wellbeing.

🌟 My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is available to preorder here🌟

What You’ll Learn:

• Why perimenopause can amplify ADHD symptoms, and how to spot the signs.
• The role of progesterone acts as a mood stabiliser, the impact of reduced levels during perimenopause, and why it’s often misunderstood in women’s health.
• How to distinguish between ADHD symptoms and hormone-related changes to get the right support.
• How HRT, including oestrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, can support cognitive and emotional wellbeing.
• The difference between synthetic progestins and body-identical progesterone, and why it matters.
• Why perimenopause can be the “perfect storm” for late-diagnosed ADHDers, and what needs to change in medical care.
• The empowering role of symptom tracking and cyclical awareness to support ADHD traits and emotional regulation.

Timestamps:

03:19 - The important Intersection of ADHD and Menopause

4:19 - Exploring HRT for ADHD Women

19:26 - How Hormonal Changes Can Impact Your ADHD

22:24 - Understanding Estrogen Dominance and Its Effects

28:31 - The Ripple Effect: Creating Change for ADHD Women

Whether you’re navigating brain fog, mood swings, or anxiety, this episode offers clarity on what’s happening in your body and what support truly works. If you'd like to learn more about hormones and ADHD, you can watch Kate's latest webinar [here].

Links and Resources:

• Missed our ADHD Women’s Summer Series? Get the workshops on demand [here].
• Next ADHD Wellbeing Workshop: A bonus Q&A to ask me anything about ADHD and my new book! - July 8th 24th @1.30pm. Book [here].
• Preorder my book: The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit [here].
• 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
• Follow me on Instagram: @kate_moryoussef

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

Links referenced in this episode:

• ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit
• Emma's Menopause Symptom Checker
• Adele's Cycle Tracker