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The Power of Progesterone for ADHD Hormonal Balance: Insights from a New Study
Progesterone is a hormone that isn't discussed enough, and when it is, it's usually with negative connotations of intolerance.It's essential we learn more about how hormonal shifts impact our ADHD, especially during perimenopause. This week, I’m joined by Adele Wimsett, a Women’s Hormone Health Practitioner, to explore the powerful link between ADHD and hormone fluctuations—and why understanding the role of progesterone is key to feeling more rested, calmer and less anxious.Adele has dedicated her career to educating women and girls on harnessing the power of their cyclical nature. As a specialist in ADHD and hormonal health, she blends science and holistic approaches to help women navigate everything from menarche to menopause with more balance and ease.We discuss a fascinating qualitative study that Adele conducted, where she tracked hormone levels and ADHD symptoms in a group of perimenopausal women. We discuss the often-overlooked role of progesterone and how its decline during perimenopause can lead to intensified ADHD symptoms including anxiety, overwhelm, poor sleep and low mood.In this episode, Adele also shares her groundbreaking research, tracking hormone levels and ADHD symptoms in perimenopausal women, uncovering how declining progesterone, estrogen dominance, and hormonal imbalances can intensify ADHD traits.If you’ve felt like your ADHD symptoms have worsened during perimenopause or struggled to get the proper hormonal support, this episode offers you insights, education, and empowering solutions to help you reclaim your ADHD wellbeing.This episode is a call to action for you to advocate for your health, understand your body better, and seek out resources to help you manage your unique symptoms. The conversation also touches on the societal stigma surrounding women's health issues and the urgent need for a shift in how medical professionals approach hormonal health in women, particularly those who are neurodivergent.What You’ll Learn:✨ How hormonal changes in perimenopause can impact ADHD symptoms✨ Why progesterone plays a crucial role in ADHD hormone health, mood regulation and emotional stability✨ The connection between estrogen dominance and ADHD symptoms in women ✨ Why histamine flare-ups are common in ADHD perimenopause ✨ Why so many women struggle to get appropriate hormonal health support✨ The urgent need for more research into the intersection of ADHD and women’s health✨ How finding the right hormonal balance can help women regain better energy, clarity, and confidence✨ How to support our adrenals, stress levels and hormone health Timestamps:🕒 02:15 - How hormonal changes in perimenopause affect ADHD🕒 19:50 - The role of progesterone in mood & emotional regulation🕒 29:33 - The link between oestrogen dominance & ADHD symptoms🕒 34:45 - Why hormonal balance is key for women’s wellbeing🕒 40:09 - How awareness can empower women with ADHD🕒 43:16 - The importance of boundaries for neurodivergent womenIf you’re tired of pushing through burnout and want to embrace your ADHD in a way that supports your wellbeing, with valuable insights and practical strategies to help you move forward with more ease, join me for a season of empowering ADHD Women's Wellbeing Workshops. From nervous system regulation to fulfilment, hormonal health, and creating more compassionate relationships, select the
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Anchoring Your ADHD Creativity Alongside Imposter Syndrome with Louise Gooding
On this week's ADHD Women's Wellbeing 'Wisdom' episode, we revisit part of our conversation with proud ADHDer, neurodiversity advocate and author Louise Gooding.Louise has written three books that celebrate neurodiversity and help children understand their wonderfully wired brains, including: Just Like Me: 40 Neurologically and Physically Diverse People Who Broke StereotypesThe Memory Book, a reassuring story about understanding dementiaWonderfully Wired Brains, an introduction to the world of neurodiversity.In this inspiring conversation, Louise shares how her late ADHD diagnosis unlocked her creativity and passion for storytelling, leading her to publish three books in just a few years. She opens up about the challenges of navigating an undiagnosed childhood, struggling within traditional education, and finally finding validation in her neurodivergence.Here's What You'll Learn on This Week's Wisdom Episode:✨ How Louise's ADHD diagnosis has opened up doors to creativity and given her permission to go back into education and write her books. ✨ Managing rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) and imposter syndrome as an author. ✨ The importance of writing books about neurodiversity, especially from a lived experience perspective. ✨ Finding your passion and using energy to feel good about yourself instead of bringing yourself down. Ready to swap burnout and overwhelm for balance and ease this spring? Join me for a season of ADHD Women's Wellbeing Workshops - a series of empowering workshops to activate your ADHD life, improve your wellbeing and harness your potential! https://adhdwomenswellbeing.co.uk/adhd-womens-wellbeing-seriesFind 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.Mentioned in this episode:A gesture of gratitude Welcome to the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast. If this episode has helped you, please support this podcast with a gesture of gratitude. Thank you🙏🏼Gratitude link
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Redefining Rest: What Recovery Looks Like for ADHD Minds
Do you constantly overcompensate, push yourself to exhaustion, and struggle to slow down? If so, this episode is for you.This week, I’m joined by Meredith Carder, ADHD coach and author of It All Makes Sense Now, to discuss why so many women with ADHD fall into patterns of burnout, perfectionism, and self-doubt—and, more importantly, how to break free.Meredith shares her personal ADHD journey, how she rebuilt self-trust after years of masking, and why redefining rest is essential for managing ADHD effectively. If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly doing too much yet never doing enough, this conversation will help you reframe your mindset, embrace your neurodivergent brain, and find self-compassion along the way.What You’ll Learn:✨ Why women with ADHD often overcompensate and experience burnout✨ How to redefine rest so it actually works for your ADHD brain✨ The importance of self-trust and self-compassion in managing ADHD symptoms✨ How ADHD impacts career paths and the need to create a work-life balance that supports your wellbeing✨ Why early diagnosis and education can empower individuals with ADHD in both personal and professional lifeTimestamps:🕒 09:40 - Understanding ADHD and productivity🕒 19:17 - Redefining rest for ADHD🕒 24:11 - Rebuilding self-trust in neurodivergent Individuals🕒 26:49 - Understanding ADHD and its impact on career paths🕒 37:25 - Embracing ADHD awareness and acceptanceIf you’re tired of pushing through burnout and want to embrace your ADHD in a way that supports your wellbeing, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical strategies to help you move forward with more ease.Ready to swap burnout and overwhelm for balance and ease this spring? Join me for breakthrough ADHD Wellbeing Workshops and step into unstoppable self-acceptance!https://adhdwomenswellbeing.co.uk/adhd-womens-wellbeing-seriesFind 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 InstagramConnect with Meredith Carder:Instagram: @hummingbird_ADHDWebsite: https://meredithcarder.com/Book: It All Makes Sense Now Mentioned in this episode:A gesture of gratitude Welcome to the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast. If this episode has helped you, please support this podcast with a gesture of gratitude. Thank you🙏🏼Gratitude link
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Your Brain—and Family!—Aren't Broken: Dr. Tamara Rosier on Supporting Neurodivergent Families
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.What You’ll Learn in this ADHD Women's Wellbeing Episode:✨ 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 balanceTimestamps:10:30: Understanding the window of tolerance in ADHD families19:31: The Pool Metaphor: Navigating emotions and responsibility27:31: Understanding over and under-functioning in relationships36:59: Navigating new beginnings: A parent's journey to letting go45:56: Creating chosen families and healing woundsFind 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.Follow Kate on Instagram.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.ukADHD Nervous System resources: https://www.adhdwomenswellbeing.co.uk/regulate-adhd-nervous-systemMentioned in this episode:A gesture of gratitude Welcome to the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast. If this episode has helped you, please support this podcast with a gesture of gratitude. Thank you🙏🏼Gratitude...
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Wisdom Episode: Strategies for ADHD Emotional Balance and Regulation
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.Follow Kate on Instagram.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...
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