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In this week’s episode, we shift the focus from labels to brain health. Dr. Asad Rafi, psychiatrist and ADHD specialist, joins me to answer a listener’s powerful question about recognising ADHD at 60 — and whether it’s ADHD or natural cognitive ageing.

You’ll also hear from Lucinda Miller. As clinical lead of the NatureDoc team, with over 25 years of experience as a naturopath and qualifications in Functional Medicine, Lucinda's book, Brain Brilliance, was published in August 2024. She discusses the significance of understanding how hormonal changes impact mental health and brain health.

Together, we explore how age, hormones, and life experiences can impact our brain health, cognitive function, and why it’s not always a straightforward ADHD diagnosis.

What You’ll Learn:

✨ Why thinking about brain health, not just ADHD, is key to managing symptoms effectively

✨ The difference between having features of ADHD and symptoms

✨ How menopause and hormonal shifts can mimic or unmask ADHD

✨ Why context and impact of ADHD symptoms throughout your life matter more than diagnosis checklists

✨ How to tell the difference between ADHD and natural cognitive changes

✨ Why brain fog isn’t always ADHD, and why it matters to know the difference

✨The specifics when it comes to nutrient levels like Iron and Zinc

✨ How your brain chemicals affect your mental clarity

✨ Eating to support your brain health and function

Dr. Rafi offers a thoughtful, holistic approach to late-life neurodivergence, helping us ask: Has it always been there, or is something else going on?

If you’re navigating hormonal changes, questioning your focus, or wondering if ADHD fits, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and a brain-first perspective.

Timestamps:

🕒 01:41 – A listener’s story: Recognising ADHD at 60

🕒 02:44 – Reframing ADHD through brain health

🕒 05:07 – Symptoms vs. features: what to look for

🕒 06:58 – Hormonal changes and ADHD

🕒 07:43 – Brain fog and cognitive shifts during menopause

🕒 08:51 - Understanding Dopamine ADHD and the Dietary Interplay

🕒 15:13 - Iron Needs for Women, Absorption and ADHD

Listen now and discover how understanding your brain better can be the first step to feeling like yourself again.

Links & Resources:

⭐ Boosting Hormonal and Perimenopausal Wellbeing alongside ADHD Workshop available to buy now on demand. Click here to purchase.

⭐ Book on the next ADHD Wellbeing Workshop all about 'Boosting your Self-Belief and Self-Trust after a late-in-life ADHD diagnosis' on May 6th @1.30pm! Click here to book.

⭐ If you love the podcast but want more ADHD support, get a sneak peek of my brand new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit and pre-order it here!

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This week, I’m joined by nutritionist and eating behaviour coach Marcelle Rose to explore the often-overlooked connection between emotional eating and neurodivergence.

If you’ve ever struggled with binge eating, food restriction or chaotic eating patterns, especially alongside ADHD or autism, you are not alone. We talk about why these behaviours are so common in the ADHD community, the impact of shame and generational messaging around food, and how traits like perfectionism, RSD and impaired interoception can make eating feel extra hard.

Marcelle shares practical, compassionate tools to help you feel more connected to your body, understand your hunger signals, and heal your relationship with food, without restriction or guilt.

Whether you're newly diagnosed or have long suspected your ADHD or neurodivergence influences your eating habits, this episode will leave you feeling seen, supported and more empowered to heal your relationship with food.

✨ Why ADHD and autism can increase the likelihood of emotional and binge eating

✨ The difference between disordered eating, emotional eating, binge eating, restrictive eating and clinical eating disorders

✨ How shame, diet culture and generational beliefs about weight impact your relationship with food

✨ Why neurodivergent women often struggle with hunger cues and interoception – and how to start reconnecting

✨ How RSD, perfectionism and comparison can feed into disordered eating

✨ What recovery really looks like (and why it’s different for everyone)

✨ The role of hormones, the menstrual cycle and sleep in your eating behaviours

✨ Gentle, realistic strategies to feel more calm, consistent and confident with food

🕒 07:27 – What binge & disordered eating can look like

🕒 15:40 – The emotional root of chaotic eating

🕒 21:39 – Healing, body image, and self-compassion

🕒 25:40 – Listening to your body’s hunger signals

🕒 35:16 – Why neurodivergent brains need a gentler approach

Marcelle’s book The Binge Freedom Method: 4 Pillars to Beating Emotional Eating for Good is available here. You can also connect with her community via The Food Freedom Collective on Facebook.

Links and Resources:

⭐ Boosting Your ADHD Hormonal and Perimenopausal Wellbeing Workshop with Adele Wimsett is available to buy now on-demand - Click here to purchase.

⭐ Book on the next ADHD Wellbeing Workshop - Click here to book.

⭐ If you love the podcast but want more ADHD support, get a sneak peek of my brand new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit and pre-order it here!

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In this week’s episode, Kate speaks with Rachel Morgan-Trimmer, a neurodiversity consultant, TEDx speaker, and author of How to Be Autistic: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed. Together they explore the complex intersection of ADHD and autism, and what it means to truly support neurodivergent people at work and beyond.

Rachel shares her journey of late diagnosis, burnout, and self-discovery, and unpacks the lesser-known ways mental and physical health can be affected when ADHD and autism go unsupported. They dive deep into the power of language, the harm of assumptions, and how workplaces can move from just “awareness” to real, sustainable inclusion through low-cost, high-impact interventions.

What You’ll Learn:

✨ Why the overlap between ADHD and autism can feel confusing — especially for women

✨ How internalised stigma, shame, and burnout can show up at work

✨ What sustainable, inclusive systems for neurodiveristy look like in the workplace

✨ How to support neurodivergent employees and be a better manager

✨ The role of passion, purpose, and flexibility in helping neurodivergent employees thrive

✨ Why workplace inclusion must centre both health and performance

✨ Why neurodiversity training is more in demand than ever

✨ How changing the narrative from “not enough” to “full of potential” helps productivity and outcomes

✨ Rachel’s personal experience riding the wave of ADHD and autism — and how she empowers others to be their authentic selves

Timestamps:

🕒 01:11 – How ADHD and autism overlap

🕒 12:25 – The rise of neurodiversity awareness at work

🕒 14:30 – What inclusive workplaces can look like

🕒 24:40 – How neurodivergent traits show up in everyday life

🕒 28:40 – Rethinking productivity with ADHD

🕒 36:28 – Navigating neurodivergence as a woman

🕒 40:08 – Why support is key to thriving

This episode is for anyone who’s felt misunderstood at work, questioned how their brain “should” operate, or wants to help build a more inclusive workplace for their employees. When we reframe neurodivergence as a difference, not a deficit, everyone benefits.

Find out more about Rachel and her work via her website, askfirebird.com or on LinkedIn. Buy Rachel's book here.

Links and Resources:

⭐ Perfectionism, Pressure, Procrastination, Productivity, and all the ADHD Ps in between! Workshop available to buy now on-demand. Click here to purchase.

⭐ Book on the next ADHD Wellbeing Workshop all about 'Boosting Hormonal and Perimenopausal Wellbeing alongside ADHD' on April 22nd @1.30pm! Click here to book.

⭐ If you love the podcast but want more ADHD support, get a sneak peek of my brand new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit and pre-order it here!

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In this inspiring episode, I speak with Emily Katy, author, advocate, and neurodivergent changemaker, about her powerful journey with late-diagnosed autism, ADHD, and OCD. At just 22, Emily is using her voice to spotlight the urgent need for better understanding and support for neurodivergent girls, particularly in education.

We explore how Emily’s struggles with school attendance, mental health, and being misunderstood led to her writing Girl Unmasked: How Uncovering My Autism Saved My Life. Her story is a call to action for educators, parents, and mental health professionals to rethink how we support young neurodivergent women.

What You’ll Learn:

✨ How stereotypes influence undiagnosed ADHD, autism, and OCD in girls

✨ The power of Emily's diagnosis in understanding lifelong struggles

✨ Why Emily started the ‘Not a School Skiver’ campaign to challenge harmful assumptions about school avoidance

✨ The link between neurodivergence, school attendance difficulties, and severe emotional distress

✨ How schools and the government must do better to support neurodivergent children

✨ Practical adjustments to help neurodivergent students struggling in mainstream education

✨ Why recognising undiagnosed neurodivergence is critical in mental health services

✨ How self-acceptance and diagnosis changed Emily’s life — and inspired her to write a book to help others

Timestamps:

🕒 01:56 – Emily’s diagnosis journey

🕒 04:50 – The daily challenges of living with ADHD and autism

🕒 07:11 – Why school refusal is often misunderstood

🕒 10:20 – The failures of the education system for neurodivergent students

🕒 12:01 – Why recognising neurodivergence is key in mental health

Listen now for a deeply honest, eye-opening conversation that will leave you feeling informed, moved, and motivated to spark change.

Learn more about Emily here

Read Emily's Letter to the government here

Links & Resources:

⭐ Perfectionism, Pressure, Procrastination, Productivity, and all the ADHD Ps in between! Workshop available to buy now on demand. Click here to purchase.

⭐ Book on the next ADHD Wellbeing Workshop all about 'Boosting ADHD Hormonal and Perimenopausal Wellbeing' on April 22nd @1.30pm! Click here to book.

⭐ If you love the podcast but want more ADHD support, get a sneak peek of my brand new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit and pre-order it here!

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

Navigating the latest neurodivergent assessments, diagnoses, treatment, and support is an ever-changing landscape, which can feel overwhelming to keep up with. So I'm delighted to welcome Dr Daniel Weisberg, a highly specialised clinical psychologist and founder of CAYP Psychology, a UK-wide psychological healthcare service, to help us better understand what we can be doing TODAY to help and support both ourselves and our children. Dr Weisberg leads a growing team of nearly 90 clinicians across 35 UK-wide clinics, supporting young people in navigating emotional, social, and neurological challenges.

With a deep background in paediatric neuropsychology and years of NHS experience, Dr Weisberg brings practical, compassionate wisdom to this conversation. We speak about the importance of building supportive environments, developing emotional resilience, and fostering connection and communication, especially for children and young people with ADHD or other neurodivergent needs.

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, educator, or simply navigating ADHD yourself, this episode will help you reflect, process, and move forward with a better understanding of your own neurodiverse patterns and traits, as well as those of the loved ones around you.

What You’ll Learn:

✨ How teachers can recognise and gently support ADHD in the classroom

✨ The emotional toll of undiagnosed ADHD and autism on self-esteem and behaviour

✨ What to look for at different ages and when to explore a diagnosis

✨ Supporting kids through anxiety, overwhelm, and big feelings

✨ Why early school environments matter and how play supports emotional wellbeing

✨ The power of child-led play for confidence, safety, and resilience

✨ Finding small moments of connection, even on the busiest days

✨ Creating calm, supportive spaces at home and school

✨ Self-care and compassion that feels real, and doable, for your family

You can find out more about the work he does via his website, or Instagram (@cayp.psychology).

Links & Resources:

⭐ Perfectionism, Pressure, Procrastination, Productivity, and all the ADHD Ps in between! Workshop available to buy now on demand. Click here to purchase.

⭐ Book on the next ADHD Wellbeing Workshop all about 'Boosting ADHD Hormonal and Perimenopausal Wellbeing' on April 22nd @1.30pm! Click here to book.

⭐ If you love the podcast but want more ADHD support, get a sneak peek of my brand new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit and pre-order it here!

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

ADHD and anxiety often go hand in hand, creating a cycle of self-doubt, overwhelm, and emotional exhaustion. In this episode, Dr. Russell Ramsay, a clinical psychologist and leading expert in adult ADHD, joins me to unpack the deep connection between ADHD and anxiety—and how to break free from the cycle.

With over two decades of research and clinical practice, Dr Ramsay shares practical tools, mindset shifts, and strategies to help women with ADHD reduce anxiety, improve self-trust, and navigate daily challenges with confidence.

The discussion also touches on the emotional regulation difficulties that accompany ADHD, as many people struggle with a history of negative self-talk and external criticism. By reframing these experiences and focusing on practical tools, we aim to empower listeners to take control of their anxiety and ADHD, embracing their unique journeys with understanding and resilience.

✨ How ADHD fuels anxiety (and how to stop the cycle)

✨ Why neurodivergent women struggle with self-doubt post-diagnosis

✨ Practical ways to manage ADHD-related anxiety with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

✨ How to personalise treatment approaches based on your unique neurodivergent experience

✨ Exploring neuro-affirming anti-anxiety techniques and the importance of finding what works for you

✨ How ADHD anxiety manifests in relationships, and what to do about it

🕒 02:06 - The link between ADHD and anxiety

🕒 11:37 - How anxiety and emotions interact

🕒 23:19 - The power of self-talk in managing anxiety

🕒 32:42 - ADHD, anxiety, and relationships

🕒 39:25 - How ADHD affects women differently

🕒 45:00 - Practical strategies for managing ADHD as a woman

This episode is full of actionable insights and self-compassionate strategies to help you feel more in control of your mind and emotions. Whether you've struggled with racing thoughts, decision paralysis, or chronic self-doubt, this episode is for you.

If you’re exhausted by the continual burnout and want to embrace your ADHD in a way that supports your well-being, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical strategies to help you move forward with more ease.

Connect with Dr. Ramsay via his website or buy his book here!

⭐ Perfectionism, Pressure, Procrastination, Productivity, and all the ADHD Ps in between! workshop available to buy now on-demand. Click here to purchase.

⭐ Book on the next ADHD Wellbeing Workshops all about 'Boosting Hormonal and Perimenopausal Wellbeing alongside ADHD' on April 22nd. Click here to book.

⭐ If you love the podcast but want more ADHD support, get a sneak peek of my brand new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit and...

My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is available to order here.

On this week's ADHD Women's Wellbeing 'Wisdom' episode, we revisit an interview I did with Dr. Miguel Toribio-Mateas, a clinical neuroscientist and nutrition researcher, to explore how food choices, stress management, and gut health influence executive function, sensory processing, and ADHD tendencies.

As someone who personally navigates life with ADHD and autism, Dr. Miguel brings both scientific expertise and lived experience to the conversation, sharing practical, compassionate strategies to help you support your brain through nutrition.

Throughout this conversation, we shared anecdotes from various projects, illustrating how different approaches can lead to unique outcomes. By collaborating with others and sharing ideas, we can enhance our creative process and produce assets that resonate with audiences on a deeper level.

✨ How gut health directly impacts ADHD symptoms like focus, mood, and emotional regulation

✨ The link between self-compassion and gut health (yes, being kinder to yourself can improve digestion!)

To discover more about his transformative work and offerings, visit drmiguelmateas.com or connect with him on Instagram (@drmiguelmateas).

Ready to swap burnout and overwhelm for balance and ease this spring? Join me for breakthrough ADHD Wellbeing Workshops and step into more compassionate self-acceptance.

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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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Takeaways:

• We discussed the importance of being adaptable in our ever-changing world, especially in business.
• Communication is key; we emphasized how clear dialogue can prevent misunderstandings.
• Setting realistic goals helps us stay focused and makes it easier to track our progress.
• We explored various strategies for time management that can boost productivity effectively.
• Building a supportive network is crucial; we shared tips on how to connect with others.
• Embracing failure as a learning opportunity can lead to greater long-term success.

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ADHD isn’t just about focus and forgetfulness, it’s a whole-body experience.

Many women with ADHD also struggle with chronic pain, tension, migraines and hypermobility, yet these physical symptoms are rarely linked to ADHD in traditional treatments.

In this episode, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Susanna Elias shares her personal journey of overcoming 24 years of chronic back pain and explains how trauma, stress, and emotional dysregulation can become “stuck” in the body.

She introduces Somatic Experiencing (SE) as a powerful approach to help neurodivergent people reconnect with their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and find relief from long-standing physical discomfort.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions or disconnected from your body, this episode will give you practical tools to understand the mind-body connection, regulate your nervous system and create a sense of balance and ease.

✨ How ADHD and trauma can manifest as physical symptoms such as chronic pain and hypermobility.

✨ Why traditional treatments often overlook the body’s role in ADHD.

✨ How Somatic Experiencing (SE) helps process and release stored stress and trauma.

✨ The link between emotional dysregulation and physical discomfort in ADHD.

✨ The role of co-regulation & self-regulation in managing stress and sensory overload.

✨ Regulating the nervous system is crucial for managing ADHD symptoms and overall wellbeing.

✨ Emotional experiences can lead to physical symptoms, highlighting the mind-body connection in health.

🕒 01:06 – What is Somatic Experiencing? How it helps ADHD & trauma

🕒 08:18 – The surprising link between ADHD, hypermobility, and chronic pain

🕒 16:00 – How unprocessed trauma can create dysregulation in the nervous system

🕒 24:08 – The role of mind-body healing in ADHD

🕒 31:00 – Understanding how emotions impact physical health

🕒 36:04 – How co-regulation & self-regulation help with ADHD symptoms

Connect with Susanne via her website or Instagram, @susannaeliasbodymind

🌸 If you love the podcast but want more ADHD support, get a sneak peek of my brand new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit and pre-order it here!❗

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