Tracy Otsuka, host of the ADHD for Smart Ass Women Podcast, joins me for a conversation about how ADHD uniquely shows up in women. We dig into why it’s often overlooked or misunderstood because the symptoms don’t always match up with what you see in men.

We break down the top three signs of ADHD, how hormonal changes play a role, and why embracing your strengths is way more effective than trying to "fix" your weaknesses. Tracy also opens up about the emotional toll ADHD can take and offers practical advice for supporting kids with ADHD.

Tune in to learn how ADHD impacts women navigating divorce and get tips for handling it all with confidence and self-compassion.

Featured topics:

• How to recognize ADHD symptoms and how to advocate for care and the right diagnosis (3:28)
• Understanding ADHD in women, including how it shows up and how hormonal shifts shape your experience (7:14)
• Supporting kids with ADHD and tackling co-parenting challenges with confidence (21:55)
• Managing ADHD through divorce from diagnosis to treatment (32:25)

Learn more about Tracy Otsuka:

Tracy Otsuka, JD, is a certified ADHD coach and the host of the ADHD for Smart Ass Women podcast. Over the past decade, she has empowered thousands of clients (from doctors and therapists to C-suite executives and entrepreneurs) to see their neurodivergence as a strength–not a weakness. Tracy leverages her analytical skills from being a lead counsel at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to identify the right questions to ask her clients so they can boost their productivity, improve their finances, save failing relationships and live happier lives.

Tracy’s expertise and experience as an adult living with ADHD are regularly sought out by top tier media including Inc, Forbes, ADDitude magazine, and The Goal Digger Podcast. When she’s not sharing her thought leadership around ADHD on other platforms, she hosts her own podcast which ranks #1 in its category and has over 5 million downloads across 160 countries. She also moderates a Facebook group with nearly 100,000 members. A married mother of two, Tracy lives in Sonoma County outside of San Francisco. Her new book, ADHD for Smart Ass Women is due out in December 2023.

Resources & Links:

Private Coaching with Kate

Phoenix Rising: A Divorce Empowerment Collective

ADHD Smarts for Women

Via Character Strengths Survey

Episode Link:

https://kateanthony.com/podcast/episode-287-adhd-for-smart-ass-women-with-tracy-otsuka/

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