How does ADHD impact family dynamics, emotional regulation, and communication? In this episode, Dr. Tamara Rosier, ADHD expert, coach, and author of You, Me, and Our ADHD Family, shares practical strategies for fostering healthier relationships in neurodivergent households.

Through her extensive experience working with ADHD individuals and families, Dr. Rosier provides insights on emotional regulation, personal responsibility, and creating a supportive home environment - helping you navigate ADHD challenges with more awareness and harmony.

✨ Why emotional dysregulation is a major challenge in ADHD families - and how to manage it

✨ The importance of the ‘window of tolerance’ in regulating emotions during stressful moments

✨ How ADHD affects independence, responsibilities, and family dynamics

✨ The role of self-awareness and personal responsibility in creating healthier interactions

✨ Practical strategies to support neurodivergent family members while maintaining balance

Timestamps:

• 10:30: Understanding the window of tolerance in ADHD families
• 19:31: The Pool Metaphor: Navigating emotions and responsibility
• 27:31: Understanding over and under-functioning in relationships
• 36:59: Navigating new beginnings: A parent's journey to letting go
• 45:56: Creating chosen families and healing wounds

Find out more about Tamara's work via her website, adhdcenterofwestmichigan.com or via her Instagram, @dr.tamararosier.

Find Kate's popular online workshops and free resources 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. 

Follow the podcast on Instagram.

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Takeaways:

• Understanding ADHD in women is crucial as it helps them embrace their unique brains and capabilities.
• That emotional dysregulation is a common issue in ADHD families that can disrupt harmony and relationships.
• How the concept of the 'window of tolerance' is essential for managing emotional responses effectively in ADHD situations.
• Creating a supportive environment for neurodivergent family members can help them learn to manage their own challenges better.
• Taking responsibility for one's emotional state is vital for maintaining healthy family dynamics during challenging times.
• How ADHD individuals may mature at a different rate, affecting their independence and responsibilities.

Links referenced in this episode:

• adhdwomenswellbeing.co.uk
• ADHD Nervous System resources: https://www.adhdwomenswellbeing.co.uk/regulate-adhd-nervous-system

On this week's ADHD Women's Wellbeing 'Wisdom' episode, we revisit a clip from the incredible episode with Dr Tamara Rosier, the author of one of my favourite ADHD books, Your Brain's Not Broken.

Tamara has been a college administrator, a professor, a leadership consultant, a high school teacher, a national public speaker, and an ADHD coach. Through those adventures, Dr Rosier has developed valuable insight into ADHD and how it affects one’s life.

As founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan, she helps individuals, parents, and families develop an understanding and learn practical skills to live with ADHD effectively. Her book, Your Brain’s Not Broken, provides strategies for navigating the powerful big emotional aspect of ADHD healthily. 

Tamara shares her experiences as a parent and ADHD coach, highlighting that emotional regulation isn’t just about anger; it’s about navigating the intense feelings that can arise in various situations. Join us as we unpack practical strategies for recognizing and managing these emotions, making our week ahead a little smoother.

What You’ll Learn:

✨ How our big emotions, embarrassment, and shame impact emotional regulation.

✨ Practical strategies to regulate overwhelming emotions.

✨ The role of the prefrontal cortex—your brain’s "butler"—in calming and sequencing thoughts.

🧠 Plus, we also listen to another clip from our Ask The Psych feature. 🧠

If you’ve ever wondered, “Do I have ADHD, autism, OCD… or all three?” this episode is for you! Together with Dr Asad Raffi, we unpack the nuances of neurodivergent traits and why individualised, informed assessments matter—especially when outdated diagnostic systems like the DSM-5 and ICD-11 can make the process even more confusing.

In this clip, you'll learn about:

✨ The challenges of distinguishing between these conditions.

✨ The high rates of comorbidity and how overlapping traits can make diagnosis tricky.

✨ The difference between hyperfocus vs. hyperfixation and why these traits often blur the lines between conditions. 

Find Kate's popular online workshops and free resources 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. 

Follow the podcast on Instagram.

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Takeaways:

• Emotional regulation is a significant challenge for individuals with ADHD, affecting daily interactions.
• Tamara Rosier's insights highlight the emotional depth of ADHD beyond just focus and organization.
• Creating supportive routines can greatly benefit ADHD individuals and their families in managing challenges.
• Understanding the overlap between ADHD and other conditions like autism is crucial for better support.
• Big emotions in ADHD can be overwhelming, leading to exhaustion and requiring effective coping strategies.
• The metaphor of the 'butler' in the brain illustrates how ADHD affects emotional regulation and attention.

Could brain health training be the key to improving focus, emotional regulation, and overall wellbeing?

In this episode, I’m joined by Natalie Baker, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Neurofeedback Trainer, to explore how neurofeedback transforms ADHD management without medication.

With over 25 years of experience, Natalie explains how this non-invasive technique helps retrain the brain, breaking maladaptive patterns and promoting greater calm, focus, and resilience. We also discuss how integrating neurofeedback with lifestyle changes, mindfulness, and nutrition can amplify its effects on long-term mental wellness.

We’ll explore how neurofeedback works to help regulate brain function, particularly for women with ADHD who often juggle multiple roles and face unique challenges. Natalie explains the process in a straightforward way, highlighting how this brain training can lead to a calmer, more focused life. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the complexities of ADHD or are curious about alternatives to medication, this episode might just be what you need to hear.

✨ How neurofeedback works and why it’s a powerful tool for ADHD health management

✨ The link between hypervigilance, trauma, emotional regulation, and brain training

✨ Why training as a family can improve communication and support

✨ The long-term benefits of neurofeedback and its potential for dementia prevention

✨ How neurofeedback fits into a holistic approach to ADHD and mental health

✨ How rewiring our brain helps release grief, stuck emotions and trauma

🔹 10:20 – Understanding neurofeedback and how it works

🔹 13:07 – The connection between hypervigilance and neurofeedback

🔹 27:42 – The emotional journey of brain training

🔹 31:24 – Using neurofeedback to manage ADHD

🔹 44:03 – Neurofeedback and dementia prevention: A new frontier

If you’re curious about alternatives to medication or looking for a science-backed way to support ADHD, this episode will open your eyes to the power of neurofeedback in transforming brain health.

Find out more about Natalie's work on Instagram, @neurofeedbacktrainingco or via her website, www.neurofeedbacktraining.com

Find Kate's popular online workshops and free resources 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. 

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Dr. Jessica Eccles is back and joins me to further explore and update us on the fascinating link between joint hypermobility, neurodivergence, and emotional regulation.

Dr. Eccles shares insights from her groundbreaking research, revealing how ADHD and autism are often connected to proprioception challenges, autonomic nervous system differences, and physical symptoms like pain, anxiety, and fatigue.

This conversation sheds light on why neurodivergent individuals may experience long COVID differently, the role of proprioception in emotional regulation, and why advocacy in healthcare and education is essential for better support.

✨ The surprising link between ADHD, autism, and joint hypermobility

✨ How proprioception impacts emotional regulation and daily functioning

✨ Why neurodivergent individuals may experience long COVID more intensely

✨ The importance of advocacy for children and adults in medical, educational, and workplace settings

✨ Practical strategies to support emotional and physical wellbeing

✨ The connection between neurodivergence and chronic pain, fatigue, and inflammation

✨ How hypermobility affects both physical and mental health

✨ The importance of early support to prevent long-term challenges for neurodivergent individuals

Timestamps:

• 02:15 - Exploring the Links Between Neurodivergence and Long Covid
• 11:51 - Supporting Neurodivergent Children: A Call to Action
• 17:32 - Understanding Hypermobility and Its Impacts
• 21:32 - The Complex Interplay of Neurodivergence and Hypermobile Conditions
• 29:27 - Understanding Neurodivergence and Body Connection
• 33:02 - Exploring Sensory Regulation in Neurodivergent Populations

Looking for support? Join my brand-new online coaching programme,  From Burnout to Activating Your ADHD Brilliance. Starting on 3rd March, this will be an intimate and personalised coaching experience for only 10 women. 

Find Kate's popular online workshops and free resources 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. 

Follow the podcast on Instagram.

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Links referenced in this episode:

• Linktree Bendy Brain
• EDS School Toolkit
• EDS GP Toolkit
• SEDS Connective
• Jessica's Research on Hypermobility and Long COVID

Companies mentioned in this episode:

• Zoe
• SEDS Connective
• Ehlers Danlos Society
• EDS UK

Welcome back to a newly relaunched ADHD Women's Wisdom episode! These are snippets from previous guests, bringing back their wisdom from the conversation so you can re-process their fascinating insights and essential knowledge to empower you with more awareness and support.

If you've had ongoing and unexplained chronic pain, fatigue, gut issues, dizziness, anxiety, dislocations, sprains or aching joints, you may be interested in this week's episode discussing the intersection of Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes, Hypermobility and neurodivergence.

This week’s Wisdom guest is Dr Jessica Eccles, a Clinical Senior Lecturer at Brighton and Sussex Medical School in the Department of Neuroscience. Her research is on brain-body interactions, particularly related to joint hypermobility. She is an adult liaison psychiatrist and consultant in the Sussex Neurodevelopmental Service and co-lead of their Neurodivergent Brain Body Clinic.

Dr. Eccles highlights the prevalence of hypermobility and its association with various symptoms, including chronic pain and fatigue, which can significantly impact individuals’ quality of life. Furthermore, she emphasizes the importance of understanding these interconnections, particularly as they relate to neurodivergent individuals who may experience compounded difficulties.

On today's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Kate Moryoussef and Dr Jessica Eccles talk about:

• The intricate relationship between neurodivergence and hypermobility.
• The complexities surrounding hypermobility, including its diagnosis and associated symptoms.
• Resources that can facilitate understanding and management of hypermobility symptoms.
• The prevalence of hypermobility in neurodivergent populations emphasises the need for further research.
• Individuals with hypermobility may experience a spectrum of symptoms requiring tailored management strategies.
• Advocating for increased awareness and education among healthcare providers regarding hypermobility and its implications.
• What is Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS)
• The symptoms, challenges and advantages of hypermobility
• The link between (H)EDS, hypermobility and ADHD/neurodivergence
• Side effects of hypermobility
• The interlinks of hypermobility and neurodivergence
• Hormones, EDS and hypermobility frequency in women and how it presents differently in men
• Fibromyalgia, hypermobility and ADHD connections

Looking for support? Join my brand-new online coaching programme,  From Burnout to Activating Your ADHD Brilliance. Starting on 3rd March, this will be an intimate and personalised coaching experience for only 10 women. 

Find Kate's popular online workshops and free resources 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. 

Follow the podcast on Instagram.

Follow Kate on Instagram.

Companies mentioned in this episode:

• EDS UK
• EDS Society
• SEDS Connective

Links referenced in this episode:

• edsuk.co.uk
• potsuk.org.uk
• sedsconnective.org.uk

Eating well with ADHD is an essential part of our well-being and thriving alongside this tricky neurobiological condition. However, the challenges of dopamine, mood and energy fluctuations, executive functioning difficulties, cravings and sensory needs, nutrition can be a complex part of our lifestyle.

In this episode, I'm delighted to welcome author, registered dietitian and ADHD nutritionist Rebecca King to explore the unique connection between ADHD and intuitive eating habits. Rebecca shares her personal journey with disordered eating and offers practical advice for overcoming common food challenges faced by people with ADHD.

What You’ll Learn in this Episode:

✨ How to intuitively eat alongside ADHD medication

✨ Why ADHD and sensory needs impact our food choices and meal planning

✨ The importance of intuitive eating and reconnecting with hunger cues

✨ Intuitive eating alongside our menstrual cycles

✨ How to help ourselves with ADHD and disordered eating

✨ Simple strategies to make meal prep easier and less overwhelming

✨ Different types of convenience foods to ease nutritious cooking

✨ How to manage healthy ADHD eating habits alongside decision fatigue and exhaustion

✨ The role of self-compassion in building a positive relationship with food

Timestamps:

• 02:00 - Understanding ADHD and Nutrition
• 12:45 - Understanding Eating Patterns and ADHD
• 18:41 - Navigating Food Choices and Cycles
• 29:20 - Meal Prep Strategies for ADHD
• 34:06 - Navigating Meal Planning with Different Sensory Preferences
• 35:45 - Nutritional Strategies for Busy Lives

Becca’s insights resonate deeply, providing a roadmap for those of us seeking to reclaim control over their eating habits and cultivate a more fulfilling relationship with food. If you’ve ever struggled with food decisions, emotional eating, or meal prep due to ADHD, this episode will leave you feeling knowledgeable, empowered, and supported with actionable strategies to nurture your body and mind.

You can connect with Rebecca via her Instagram, @adhd.nutritionist.

Find Kate's popular online workshops and free resources 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. 

Follow the podcast on Instagram.

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Dating with ADHD can bring its own set of challenges, but it also offers unique strengths.

In this week’s episode, I speak with licensed marriage and family therapist Moe Arie Brown, Hinge's love and connection expert, to unpack the intersection of ADHD and modern dating. Moe also serves as a diversity & equity consultant and on the board of directors for It Gets Better Project, a non-profit organisation dedicated to uplifting and connecting LGBTQIA+ youth around the globe.

What You’ll Learn:

✨ Why dating apps can feel overwhelming for individuals with ADHD.

✨ Practical strategies for communicating more effectively and reducing dating anxiety.

✨ How to embrace your ADHD traits as strengths while understanding the impact of RSD on building meaningful connections.

✨ How an all-or-nothing mindset can lead to intense emotions followed by boredom and how to navigate these feelings effectively.

✨ Insights from Hinge's Love and ADHD Date Report on neurodivergent dating experiences.

✨ The importance of self-awareness, boundary-setting, and authenticity in dating.

If you’ve ever felt drained by small talk or struggled with the fast-paced nature of online dating, this episode is packed with practical tips and advice. Learn how understanding your ADHD can help you navigate the dating world with confidence and compassion, leading to deeper connections and more fulfilling relationships.

My key takeaway was that with our ADHD awareness, communicating our needs clearly can significantly enhance our dating and relationship experiences.

Timestamps:

• 02:59 - Challenges of neurodivergent dating
• 09:15 - Navigating relationships with ADHD awareness
• 21:46 - Understanding neurodivergent relationships
• 28:24 - Navigating neurodivergence in dating

Connect with Moe on their Instagram account, @loveoutproud.

Read: Love and ADHD: Hinge’s New Report

Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources 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. 

Follow the podcast on Instagram here.

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Find Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine here.

In this special episode, I reflect on the journey of The Toolkit Podcast as it comes to an end. While this decision wasn’t easy, it stems from a deep desire to make valuable content on ADHD Women’s Wellbeing more inclusive and accessible to everyone.

Tune in to hear more about:

✨ Why I decided to transition from The Toolkit Podcast.

✨ The new Wisdom Episodes format and how it will provide accessible, guest-driven insights.

✨ What’s next for the podcast, with shorter episodes on Mondays and long-form episodes continuing on Thursdays.

✨ What to expect if you're a Toolkit subscriber.

Timestamps:

• 01:45 - Reflecting on the journey of The Toolkit Podcast
• 03:43 - Introduction to The Wisdom Episodes
• 04:04 - Looking forward to what's next

Join Us in This New Chapter!

Stay tuned for The Wisdom Episodes and continue growing with us every Monday and Thursday. Thank you for being part of this journey—we couldn’t have done it without you!

Cancel the subscription from your end here

Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources 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. 

Follow the podcast on Instagram here.

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Find Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine here.

This week, I dive into the fascinating link between ADHD and sleep with science journalist Lynne Peeples, author of The Inner Clock. Together, we explore how ADHD affects circadian rhythms, why so many with ADHD identify as night owls, and how societal expectations around sleep cycles often clash with ADHD traits.

What You’ll Learn:

✨ Why 78% of individuals with ADHD identify as night owls and how genetics play a role.

✨ How modern lifestyle factors like artificial light and irregular meal times disrupt sleep.

✨ Practical small adjustments to your routine—like reducing evening light and keeping consistent meal times—can improve sleep hygiene.

✨ Understanding your natural sleep patterns is key to better managing ADHD symptoms.

✨ The unique sleep challenges faced by women with ADHD, especially during hormonal changes.

During this conversation, we explore practical strategies to improve sleep quality, such as adjusting meal times and optimising light exposure throughout the day. The episode also highlights the importance of understanding our unique sleep patterns and the impact of hormonal changes, especially in women, as they navigate their own wellness journeys.

Timestamps:

• 01:55 - Exploring the connection between ADHD and sleep patterns
• 12:49 - Finding balance in daily life with ADHD
• 13:54 - The impact of meal timing on health
• 23:20 - Cultural perspectives on circadian rhythms
• 28:05 - The impact of light on mood and behaviour
• 33:03 - The impact of modern life on circadian rhythms
• 39:21 - Understanding Melatonin and sleep regulation

If you’ve ever struggled with sleep as an adult with ADHD or want practical advice to improve your rest, this episode is packed with actionable insights and empowering knowledge to help you feel more in tune with your body and mind.

Connect with Lynne via her Instagram, @lynne.peeples.

Find Kate's popular online workshops and free resources 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. 

Follow the podcast on Instagram.

Follow Kate on Instagram.

Read Kate's articles on ADDitude magazine.

If you have suffered from ongoing pain, hormonal issues, fatigue or immune system challenges for most of your life alongside your long undiagnosed ADHD, today's FASCINATING episode is a MUST listen with leading Consultant Psychiatrist Dr James Kustow.

Kate and Dr. James Kustow, highly regarded expert in adult ADHD, explore the fascinating connection between ADHD, hypermobility, and many different physical health conditions.

Dr. Kustow sheds light on how ADHD is more than a neurodevelopmental condition, often accompanied by physical symptoms like chronic pain and immune dysfunction.

Dr Kustow is also a member of UKAAN's Executive Board (UKAAN is the main professional organisation for Adult ADHD in the UK). He is UKAAN’s Director of Education and was instrumental in developing the national training programme for psychiatrists.

He is the author of a new bestselling book on adult ADHD, ‘How to Thrive with Adult ADHD – 7 Pillars for Focus, productivity and Balance’, published by Penguin in October 2024.

He is a recognised national and international speaker on adult ADHD, and the winner of the ‘Genius Award’ at the 2021 Celebrating Neurodiversity Awards (run by the social enterprise group, Genius Within) for the ground-breaking ‘Lifeskills’ adult ADHD group programme he established in the NHS about 5 years ago.

During this ground-breaking episode, Dr. Kustow introduces us to his innovative approach to mental health care, which integrates traditional psychiatric methods with body-oriented therapies. He underscores the importance of treating the brain and the entire body, advocating for lifestyle changes encompassing nutrition, exercise, and emotional regulation techniques. By drawing attention to the role of inflammation and the autonomic nervous system in mental health, he challenges conventional notions about ADHD, urging a more inclusive understanding that recognises the complexity of these disorders.

What You’ll Learn:

✨ The link between ADHD and hypermobility affects nearly 50% of individuals with ADHD and often manifests as a cluster of symptoms.

✨ How hormonal fluctuations and misdiagnoses uniquely impact women with ADHD

✨ Chronic inflammation may play a significant role in ADHD and related conditions

✨ Why a holistic approach, including lifestyle changes and self-care, is vital for managing symptoms

✨ Insights from Dr. Kustow’s 3S model, which connects physical and mental health for better well-being

Timestamps:

• 13:10 - Exploring the connection between ADHD and physical health
• 18:12 - Understanding dysautonomia and mental health
• 25:18 - Understanding ADHD: A new perspective on diagnosis and hormonal influence
• 34:54 - Understanding the 3S model: The somatic super syndrome
• 52:21 - The crisis of medical understanding
• 54:33 - The intersection of mind and body in healthcare

Find out more about Dr James Kustow and his work via Instagram, @thegrovepracticeempowered or his website, www.thegrovepractice.com

Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here: https://www.adhdwomenswellbeing.co.uk

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. 

Follow the podcast on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/adhd_womenswellbeing_pod/

Follow Kate on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/kate_moryoussef/

Find Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine here: https://www.additudemag.com/?s=kate+moryoussef