Between Sessions

ADHD doesn’t always look like hyperactive little boys disrupting classrooms. This misconception has left countless women overlooked or misdiagnosed with other mental health conditions.

In this episode, we unpack what ADHD actually looks like in women. The internal chaos, the chronic overwhelm, and the quiet exhaustion of trying to “keep it together.” We explore why so many women are diagnosed later in life (or not at all), how symptoms often show up as anxiety, perfectionism, or emotional intensity, and the powerful role masking plays in surviving.

We also dive into:

Why ADHD in women is so often missed or mislabeled

The connection between ADHD, perfectionism, and burnout

What masking looks like and the cost of constantly performing “okay”

How hormonal changes (puberty, pregnancy, menopause) can impact symptoms

The emotional experience of finally being seen and understood

Whether you’ve been diagnosed, are questioning, or just want to understand yourself or someone you love more deeply, this conversation offers clarity and validation.

Because it’s not about being “lazy” or “too much”, it’s about a nervous system that’s been misunderstood.

In this episode, we explore ADHD beyond the stereotypes, breaking down common misconceptions and diving into the neurobiology behind how ADHD actually works. We discuss how ADHD can show up across different areas of life and the ways it can impact communication, focus, emotional regulation, and daily functioning.

Bethany shares how her growing interest in ADHD has deepened her understanding and strengthened her relationships with her partner and her two sons. Barbie offers a personal perspective as she reflects on supporting her son through his ADHD diagnosis and advocating for his needs.

Together, this conversation blends psychoeducation with lived experience, offering insight and practical understanding for anyone impacted by ADHD—whether personally or within their relationships.

In this episode of Between Sessions, we break down what boundaries actually are — and what they’re not. We talk about why so many people struggle to set them, how fear and shame get in the way, and why resentment is often the first sign that a boundary is needed. From family dynamics to time protection to emotional limits, we explore how healthy boundaries don’t push people away — they create clarity and safety in relationships. If you’ve ever felt guilty for saying no or exhausted from saying yes, this one’s for you.

In this episode of Between Sessions, we unpack the overlap between anxiety and depression—and why so many people feel wired and exhausted at the same time. We explore what’s happening in the nervous system, how hyperarousal and shutdown show up in everyday life, and most importantly, practical tools that actually help. From calming anxiety spirals to gently activating out of depressive lows, this conversation offers grounded, realistic strategies that support regulation, clarity, and momentum—without shame or toxic positivity.

While Bethany is working the room, Barbie is apparently cornering people at cocktail parties to talk about depression and shame—and honestly, it’s kind of perfect. In this episode of Between Sessions, we dig into the cycle of depression and shame: how they feed off each other, keep people stuck, and show up in everyday moments (sometimes with a drink in hand and a forced smile).

With humor, honesty, and clinical insight, we talk about why shame keeps people quiet, why depression isolates, and how high-functioning people often carry this cycle invisibly. This is a real, relatable conversation about the thoughts people don’t usually say out loud—unless you happen to be standing next to Barbie at a cocktail party.

In this episode of Between Sessions, we take a deeper look at what mental health really is—and what it isn’t. We talk about why therapy isn’t only for moments of crisis, how stress and anxiety show up in the nervous system, and why so many high-functioning people are actually living in chronic survival mode. From fight, flight, and freeze to burnout, parenting fatigue, and the physical toll of long-term stress, we explore why healing takes time and why learning to trust the process matters. This episode is about slowing down, listening to your body, and understanding that regulation, growth, and change don’t happen overnight—they happen between sessions.

In our very first episode of Between Sessions, we introduce ourselves, share a bit about who we are as therapists, and talk about why we created this podcast. We also begin one of the most foundational conversations in mental health: the nervous system and our survival responses—fight, flight, and freeze.

Together, we explore what these responses actually look like in real life, how they show up in everyday situations and relationships, and why understanding them can be so powerful. Rather than staying theoretical, we talk through common examples, misconceptions, and how these patterns often get misunderstood or mislabeled as “overreacting” or “avoidant.”

This episode sets the tone for the conversations to come—grounded, honest, and relatable—while offering insight into how therapists think about stress, safety, and regulation. Whether you’re new to therapy, already doing the work, or simply curious about how the nervous system shapes behavior, this episode offers a thoughtful place to start.

If you have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, email us at [email protected]

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