A Ground-Breaking Understanding on ADHD, Hypermobility and the Mind-Body Connection
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 symptomsHow integrating physical and mental health approaches can lead to more complete, compassionate ADHD careThe overlooked physical health issues often linked to ADHD, including chronic pain, fatigue, immune challenges, and gut problemsHow hypermobility and connective tissue disorders like EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) are commonly seen in ADHDThe relationship between collagen deficiency, gut health, and mental health symptoms in ADHD womenWhat the somatic super syndrome model reveals about inflammation, blood flow to the brain, and mental healthHow dysautonomia and conditions like POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) affect mood, sleep, anxiety, and cognitive functionThe role of inflammatory mediators in ADHD and why they're crucial to understanding chronic conditions like fibromyalgia and autoimmune issuesTimestamps:1:16 – The Structure of the Western Medical Setup and Its Gaps in ADHD Care2:50 – How Dr. Kustow's Personal Experience Shaped His Holistic Approach to ADHD4:12 – Common Patterns in Physical Health Issues Among ADHD Patients6:48 – The Link Between Connective Tissue Issues and ADHD8:38 – Inflammatory Mediators and Their Role in ADHD’s Physical Presentation9:23 – Understanding the Somatic Super Syndrome Model11:45 – Dysautonomia and How It Impacts ADHD Symptoms14:00 – EDS and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder in the ADHD PopulationIf 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...
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Transforming ADHD Challenges into Strengths Using Positive Psychology
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 flourishingWays to heal and grow after trauma using strengths and evidence-based toolsWhy recognising and using your unique strengths is key for ADHD womenHow to overcome strengths blindness and notice what lights you upTools for managing negativity bias and shifting unhelpful thought patternsHow to build your personal wellbeing toolkit using strategies such as journaling, mindfulness, and body doubling to support your unique mindHow trial, error, and failure can help you find your flowThe link between fear and excitement, and the role of the prefrontal cortex How to break challenges into small steps to feel hopeful and in controlTimestamps:02:42 - Introduction to Positive Psychology and ADHD07:40 - Understanding Strengths and Personal Growth 09:40 - Understanding the Negativity Bias12:00 - Tools and Strategies for Managing Negative Thoughts 15:07 - Navigating Positive Psychology Tools23:41 - Understanding ADHD and Energy ManagementLinks 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.
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Overcoming Fear: How to Trust Your Intuitive ADHD Nudges and Take ALIGNED Action
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 hereWhat you’ll learn:What intuition is, and how to recognise the internal nudges guiding youHow to tune into your body’s signals and know when something is “off”Why shifting from external validation to inner truth is scary but empoweringWhat fear is trying to protect you from, and how to stop it from dictating your lifeHow 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 themHow to notice what lights you up, and use that clarity to guide your next stepsPractical steps to break change into aligned, manageable actionsThe power of nervous system regulation and somatic tools for navigating changeWhy you are braver and capable than you think—and how to build deep self-trustTimestamps:02:15 - Understanding the Nudge: Navigating Intuition and Fear07:42 - The Nature of Change and Transformation10:43 - Listening, Observing and Gaining Clarity of Your Life and Values 13:01 - Navigating Change and Overcoming Fear17:28 - Overcoming Fear and Embracing AuthenticityLinks 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.
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ADHD, Chronic Illness and Long Covid: Understanding the Intersection and the Road to Recovery
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 recoveryThe link between ADHD and co-occurring conditions such as chronic fatigue, histamine intolerance, hormonal imbalances, POTS, migraines, and moreThe emotional toll a late ADHD diagnosis can provoke The importance of sleep, pacing, and energy management, especially for those managing chronic illnessHow Claire uses a neuroaffirming coaching approach to support women to thriveThe role of acupuncture, nutrition, and LDN (Low Dose Naltrexone) in Claire's healing journeyWhy seeking second opinions and trusting your body’s signals is a radical act of self-careThe importance of building awareness and advocacy, not just for ourselves, but for the next generationThis 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 Impacts13:08 - The Impact of Neurodivergence on Long Covid Experiences17:41 - Understanding Long Covid Symptoms and Healing29:44 - Navigating the Impact of Chronic Illness on Daily Life34:17 - The Impact of Chronic Illness on Daily LifeWhether 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
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Cultivating Creativity, Joy and Fulfillment: A Unique ADHD Journey
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 ADHDWhy ADHD brains thrive when it’s fuelled by passion, hyperfocus, and imaginationThe power of community and shared passions in building confidence and resilienceOvercoming creative resistance, fear of failure, and the need for things to be “significant”How to break down big visions into small, achievable stepsTrusting your intuition and allowing curiosity to guide your next stepsThe role of creative expression in self-care and healingThe link between calming your nervous system and unlocking your creativityTimestamps:02:07 - Andrea's Journey to Becoming a Flower Farmer04:20 - How Andrea Started Her New Venture in Gardening09:36 - Andrea's Perseverance to the Chelsea Flower Show14:37 - The Power of Taking the First Step17:06 - The Importance of Creativity in Daily LifeThis 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.
Are you struggling with the challenges of life as a woman with ADHD? Perhaps you need support with your mental and physical wellbeing, so you can feel calmer, happier and more balanced? Perhaps you’re newly diagnosed with ADHD – or just ADHD curious – and don’t know where to turn for support. Or perhaps you’re wondering how neurodivergence impacts your hormones or relationships?
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