ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast

Jennifer McKenzie, somatic trauma therapist and founder of Lunar Lounge, speaks from lived experience of addiction, abuse, chronic pain and late AuDHD diagnosis. She discusses how trauma and masking imprint on the body, fascia as a second nervous system, somatic movement and breathwork for regulation, and why neurodivergent women are vulnerable to exploitation and risky coping. Healing is embodied and possible.

This week on the podcast, we're talking about something that so many women quietly experience but that very few of us actually talk about...Sex... Perimenopause...Libido... Desire...Orgasms... How our attraction changes as our hormonal levels shift. It's a big topic and one to listen to in a safe space away from small ears!So many women notice changes in their libido, attraction, intimacy or sexual confidence during perimenopause and menopause. For late-diagnosed neurodivergent women, these understanding shifts can feel even more confusing as hormones, attention, the nervous system and relationships all intersect.In this episode of the ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast, Kate is joined by Dr Angela Wright, a trauma-trained clinical sexologist, sex medicine practitioner and menopause clinician with a specialist interest in the overlaps between trauma, ADHD, PMDD and menopause.Together we explore the often unspoken intersection between hormones, menopause, libido and sexual wellbeing, particularly for neurodivergent women. Many women notice shifts in their bodies, desire, or relationships during perimenopause and menopause, yet these changes are rarely explained in a way that helps them understand what’s really happening.This conversation opens up space to talk honestly about the changes women may experience during this stage of life, and how understanding the relationship between hormones, the nervous system and ADHD can help make sense of shifts in intimacy, attraction and connection.In this episode, we explore:How hormonal changes during perimenopause can impact libido and sexual desireWhy techniques or dynamics that once worked sexually may change as hormones shiftThe connection between ADHD, novelty and desire in long-term relationshipsHow hormones, the nervous system and attention interact to shape sexual experienceWhy some people experience a loss of interest in sex during midlifeHow orgasms can support relaxation, tension release and hormone regulationThe importance of communication in relationships, including using “I” statements to express needsHow treatments such as vaginal oestrogen and hormonal support can help during perimenopauseThe impact of progesterone and testosteroneThis episode offers reassurance, insight, and practical language for women navigating changes in their bodies and relationships, helping to reduce the confusion and isolation that can accompany these experiences.Join the More Yourself Community - the doors are now open!More Yourself is a compassionate space for late-diagnosed ADHD women to connect, reflect, learn and come home to who they really are. Sign up here!Inside the More Yourself Membership, you’ll be able to:Connect with like-minded women who understand youLearn from guest experts and practical toolsReceive compassionate prompts & gentle remindersEnjoy voice-note encouragement from KateJoin flexible meet-ups and mentoring sessionsAccess on-demand workshops and quarterly guest expert sessionsTo join for £26 a month, click here. To join for £286 for a year (a whole month free!), click here.We’ll also be walking through The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit together, exploring nervous system regulation, burnout recovery, RSD, joy, hormones, and self-trust, so the book comes alive in a supportive community setting.Links and Resources:Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_podConnect with Angela on Instagram (@spicedpeardrwright, @theholisticsexologist)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.

In this week's More Yourself episode, we explore the connection between personal growth, guilt, and the nervous system and the impact this interaction can have.Many women carry guilt quietly in their bodies. It can show up as chronic illness, pain, and other physical sensations. Over time, these emotions can settle into the nervous system and begin shaping how safe or unsafe change feels.In this clip from a recent More Yourself episode, we explore how learning to notice the physical sensations in our bodies can help us understand what we’re holding onto, and where growth might be trying to emerge.In this episode, we explore:Why growth and change can feel activating for the nervous systemHow guilt can show up physically in the bodyThe emotional weight many women carry without realisingHow guilt can quietly influence our decisionsWhy being a woman can add extra layers of expectation and pressureHow to recognise the blocks that can appear when we start thinking about changeHow recognising sensations in the body can help release stuck emotionsCreating space for new intentions, possibilities and directionsThis episode is a reminder that sometimes growth doesn't come from pushing yourself harder, but by gently noticing what your body has been trying to tell you all along.Why not start by asking yourself this question: If guilt wasn’t leading the way, what might growth feel like instead?Timestamps:00:10 - Exploring Growth and Change03:31 - Understanding Guilt and Growth07:44 - The Impact of Guilt on Decision Making11:57 - Releasing Emotional Blockages14:39 - Exploring Self-Sabotage and Personal GrowthWant to go deeper?This episode is taken from a recent monthly More Yourself live, where we explore these themes together in real time, alongside a community of women who understand ADHD and the complexity that comes with it.If this conversation resonates and you’d like more gentle, nervous-system-safe spaces for reflection, learning and support, we’d love to welcome you into the More Yourself community.Inside the More Yourself Membership, you’ll be able to:Connect with like-minded women who understand youLearn from guest experts and practical toolsReceive compassionate prompts & gentle remindersEnjoy voice-note encouragement from KateJoin flexible meet-ups and mentoring sessionsAccess on-demand workshops and quarterly guest expert sessionsTo join for £26 a month, click here. To join for £286 for a year (a whole month free!), click here.Today's episode sponsors:If you’re looking to deepen your understanding and create meaningful change in the ADHD community, today’s podcast sponsor is for you! The Neurodiversity Training Academy is on a mission to empower professionals working to help those clients wear their ADHD with pride.You can download the brochure or book a call here:https://neurodiversitytrainingacademy.com/pod/Links and Resources:Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_podAccess free Throat Chakra hereKate 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.

In this episode of the ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast, Kate is joined by Ella Jack, founder of She Moves Community, a growing community that brings women together through movement in nature.Ella shares how the idea began during a difficult period with her mental health. As a 23-year-old navigating ADHD and early adulthood, Ella started hiking to support her mental health after beginning therapy. This quickly grew into something much bigger and created a supportive space where women can connect, move their bodies and spend time outdoors together.Together, Kate and Ella explore the powerful impact of movement, routine, nature and community, and why these elements can be particularly supportive for women with ADHD.Key TakeawaysElla’s experience of ADHD and mental health in early adulthoodStarting Girls That Hike and overcoming fears about launching something newHow movement in nature can significantly support mental wellbeingThe role of routine and regular physical activity for ADHD regulationWhy community and shared experiences help women feel less aloneThe challenges of making new friends as an adult womanHow group activities can foster authentic connection and belongingBeing okay with adapting, change and growthTurning personal struggles into purpose and community impactThis conversation is such an inspiring reminder that sometimes the ideas born from our hardest moments can grow into something that supports many others, too.Timestamps:00:01 - Introduction to Ella's Personal Experience07:16 - The Birth of She Moves, Movement and Mental Health10:21 - The Beginning of Change21:41 - The Importance of Community and Connection28:40 - Starting the She Moves CommunityJoin the More Yourself Community - the doors are now open!More Yourself is a compassionate space for late-diagnosed ADHD women to connect, reflect, learn and come home to who they really are. Sign up here!Inside the More Yourself Membership, you’ll be able to:Connect with like-minded women who understand youLearn from guest experts and practical toolsReceive compassionate prompts & gentle remindersEnjoy voice-note encouragement from KateJoin flexible meet-ups and mentoring sessionsAccess on-demand workshops and quarterly guest expert sessionsTo join for £26 a month, click here. To join for £286 for a year (a whole month free!), click here.We’ll also be walking through The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit together, exploring nervous system regulation, burnout recovery, RSD, joy, hormones, and self-trust, so the book comes alive in a supportive community setting.Links and Resources:Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_podContact Ella via Instagram (@shemoves.community)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.

In this episode of the ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast, Kate is joined by Dr Kati Peditto, Founding Researcher at the Built Experience Lab and a leading voice in neuroaffirming design - an approach that centres lived experience and views neurodivergence as an identity to be supported, not a problem to be solved.As an Autistic woman with ADHD, Kati brings both lived experience and research insight to a conversation many late-diagnosed women will recognise, the quiet, everyday ways our environments can either support our nervous systems or leave us feeling overwhelmed, exhausted and “too much”.Together, they explore the hidden impacts of our built environments and the origins of common design practices, as well as the design assumptions made and their contribution to stress, burnout, and self-doubt for neurodivergent women.This episode offers validation, language and practical ways to think differently about your environment and your needs.My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available. Grab your copy here!In this episode, we explore:What neuroaffirming design is and the assumptions built into most spacesThe difference between neuroinclusive and neuroaffirmingWhy standard accessibility checklists often miss neurodivergent needsCommon sensory challenges: fluorescent lighting, noise, acoustics, open-plan offices, and lack of windowsHow open-plan design and modern workplaces impact attention, energy and regulationWhy sensory rooms can become a tick-box rather than true inclusionThe importance of choice, control and agency based on your sensory profileWhat neuroaffirming workplaces and schools could look like in practiceThe role managers and leaders play in creating supportive environmentsUnderstanding cognitive accessibility and how to audit your spaceMoving beyond one-size-fits-all design to support individual needsKati is currently writing a book that explores how the hidden curriculum of our built environments impacts neurodivergent individuals and how spaces can be designed to foster true flourishing. Find out more information via her website www.katipeditto.comTimestamps:00:01 - Introduction to the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast07:23 - Understanding Neuroaffirming Design19:01 - The Evolution of Workspaces23:59 - The Impact of Environment on Wellbeing37:38 - Cognitive Accessibility and DesignJoin the More Yourself Community - the doors are now open!More Yourself is a compassionate space for late-diagnosed ADHD women to connect, reflect, learn and come home to who they really are. Sign up here!Inside the More Yourself Membership, you’ll be able to:Connect with like-minded women who understand youLearn from guest experts and practical toolsReceive compassionate prompts & gentle remindersEnjoy voice-note encouragement from KateJoin flexible meet-ups and mentoring sessionsAccess on-demand workshops and quarterly guest expert sessionsTo join for £26 a month, click here. To join for £286 for a year (a whole month free!), click here.We’ll also be walking through The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit together, exploring nervous system regulation, burnout recovery, RSD, joy, hormones, and self-trust, so the book comes alive in a supportive community setting.Links and Resources:Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_podContact Kati through her websiteConnect with Kati on LinkedIn (Kati Peditto PhD) or on Instagram (@pedittophd)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.

When you hear the word growth, what happens in your body?For many ADHD women, growth has become tied to pressure. Doing more, achieving more, and constantly pushing forward, even when your nervous system is already stretched.In this episode, we explore how to reframe growth so it feels gentle, aligned and sustainable, not driven by urgency, but guided by self-trust. By relearning growth, we start to understand it's not about doing more, it’s about reconnecting with a part of you that feels fluid, authentic and open to possibility.This conversation comes from a recent More Yourself live, where we explored what growth can look like beyond productivity, career or external expectations, and how to define expansion in a way that actually works for your brain and your life.In this episode, we exploreWhy traditional ideas of growth can feel pressurising, especially for ADHD mindsThe impact of constant expectations on your nervous systemReframing growth as expansion into authenticity, ease and possibilityThe invisible blocks that can limit your potential, including fear, self-doubt and internalised beliefsWhat the word "change" brings up for you, and the worries or resistance that may sit underneathHow breath and body awareness can support decision-making and help you tune into your desiresWhat could growth look like if it didn't mean doing moreReflecting on what you may be holding onto out of habit, pressure or expectationLearning what you might be ready to let go ofWant to go deeper?This episode is taken from recent monthly More Yourself live, where we explore these themes together in real time, alongside a community of women who understand ADHD and the complexity that comes with it.If this conversation resonates and you’d like more gentle, nervous-system-safe spaces for reflection, learning and support, we’d love to welcome you into the More Yourself community.Inside the More Yourself Membership, you’ll be able to:Connect with like-minded women who understand youLearn from guest experts and practical toolsReceive compassionate prompts & gentle remindersEnjoy voice-note encouragement from KateJoin flexible meet-ups and mentoring sessionsAccess on-demand workshops and quarterly guest expert sessionsTo join for £26 a month, click here. To join for £286 for a year (a whole month free!), click here.We’ll also be walking through The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit together, exploring nervous system regulation, burnout recovery, RSD, joy, hormones, and self-trust, so the book comes alive in a supportive community setting.Links and Resources:Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_podKate 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.

In this episode of the ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast, I'm joined by Hannah Saxe, a Legal Director specialising in family law and a recognised expert in modern family arrangements, including divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements, cohabitation agreements, and LGBTQ+ family services such as surrogacy, donor conception and co-parenting.Alongside her professional expertise, Hannah brings lived experience as a late-diagnosed AuDHD woman and mum to two neurodivergent boys. This dual perspective shapes her compassionate, practical approach to supporting families through some of life’s most complex transitions.If you’re currently going through a separation, supporting someone who is, or simply want to feel more informed and prepared, this episode offers reassurance, insight and practical guidance to help you feel less alone and more empowered.My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available, grab your copy here!In this episode, we explore:Hannah’s journey to a late AuDHD diagnosis and how this shapes the way she supports clientsWhy neurodivergent individuals are often overrepresented in family and justice proceedingsThe new guidance from the Family Justice Council and how it aims to improve support for neurodivergent familiesThe common barriers which ADHD and autistic women may face when navigating legal processesWhat reasonable adjustments are, your right to ask for themThe power of understanding your neurodivergence to help with self-advocacy in the legal systemThe move to non-fault divorce and what this means in practiceThe emotional and practical impact of separation on childrenNeurodivergent-friendly alternatives to court, including mediation and arbitrationHow written communication and parenting apps can reduce overwhelm in co-parentingThe importance of building your support “tribe”, including legal, financial, emotional and practical supportTimestamps:01:03 - Navigating Neurodiversity in Family Law09:37 - Understanding Neurodivergence in Relationships17:03 - Navigating Divorce and Neurodiversity26:23 - Navigating Emotional Turmoil in Legal Processes30:29 - Navigating Neurodiversity in Family Law36:52 - Navigating Relationship Breakdowns42:32 - Transitioning to New ResourcesJoin the More Yourself Community - the doors are now open!More Yourself is a compassionate space for late-diagnosed ADHD women to connect, reflect, learn and come home to who they really are. Sign up here!Inside the More Yourself Membership, you’ll be able to:Connect with like-minded women who understand youLearn from guest experts and practical toolsReceive compassionate prompts & gentle remindersEnjoy voice-note encouragement from KateJoin flexible meet-ups and mentoring sessionsAccess on-demand workshops and quarterly guest expert sessionsTo join for £26 a month, click here. To join for £286 for a year (a whole month free!), click here.We’ll also be walking through The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit together, exploring nervous system regulation, burnout recovery, RSD, joy, hormones, and self-trust, so the book comes alive in a supportive community setting.Links and Resources:Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_podContact Hannah through Brabner's websiteFamily Mediation Voucher SchemeCafcass Parenting PlanOur Family Wizard AppApp CloseKate 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.

Sonia Ponzo, psychologist and founder of Outset Wellness with a PhD in cognitive psychology, explores motivation, interoception, and movement for neurodivergent people. She discusses why starting tasks feels impossible, how poor body sensing causes paralysis, and gentle movement as momentum. Practical app-based tools, ritual micro-moments, and rebuilding self-trust are highlighted.

In this week’s More Yourself episode, I’m sharing something that’s felt really present for me lately, inspired by an email I received from Dr Megan Anna Neff: the challenge of engaging in mindfulness on the go with a brain that can't slow down.We’re often told about the benefits of mindfulness, but for those of us with ADHD, being still, clearing our minds, and “just breathing” can feel almost impossible. And instead of feeling calm, we’re left feeling like we’ve failed at yet another task that we've set out for ourselves.So in this episode, I wanted to share a different perspective. Rather than trying to force our brains to use techniques that don't align with our brains, we can take time to explore mindfulness and find tools that are softer, more compassionate, and made for ADHD brains.Inside the episode, I explore:Why traditional mindfulness can feel inaccessible for ADHD and what to try insteadHow overthinking, anxiety, judgment and rumination pull us out of being presentThe power of validating your emotions instead of trying to ignore or quiet themTools for grounding in overwhelming moments without forcing yourself to be stillHow to name, accept, and respond to what your nervous system is truly asking forThis conversation is here to remind you that mindfulness doesn’t have to look like silence or stillness. It can be a gentle walk, a sensory moment with essential oils, a few deep breaths in between tasks, or even just noticing how you’re feeling, with kindness.Timestamps:00:30 - Mindfulness for ADHD01:02 - Understanding Mindfulness in Neurodivergent Minds07:22 - Recognising Overwhelm and Taking a Pause11:41 - Grounding Techniques for Anxiety14:08 - Reimagining Mindfulness Practices17:09 - Mindfulness and Self-CompassionJoin the More Yourself Community - the doors are now open!More Yourself is a compassionate space for late-diagnosed ADHD women to connect, reflect, and come home to who they really are. Sign up here!Inside the More Yourself Membership, you’ll be able to:Connect with like-minded women who understand youLearn from guest experts and practical toolsReceive compassionate prompts & gentle remindersEnjoy voice-note encouragement from KateJoin flexible meet-ups and mentoring sessionsAccess on-demand workshops and quarterly guest expert sessionsTo join for £26 a month, click here. To join for £286 for a year (a whole month free!), click here.We’ll also be walking through The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit together, exploring nervous system regulation, burnout recovery, RSD, joy, hormones, and self-trust, so the book comes alive in a supportive community setting.Links and Resources:Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_podListen to my episode with Dr Lidia Zylowska mentionedKate 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.

Susana Gonzalez, qualified neurodiversity specialist teacher and founder of ND Bright Brains, shares practical, low-cost ways schools and families can make learning neuro-affirming. She talks about interpreting behaviour as communication, teaching executive skills through practice, flexible classroom strategies, tailored revision for neurodiverse learners, and building metacognition and self-advocacy skills.