Do you feel your nervous system is constantly heightened and dysregulated? Perhaps the feeling of hypervigilance, anxiety and not being able to settle? This is a prevalent theme I hear from many of us with ADHD - myself included. In this week’s episode, I chat with Lisa Ryan, an experienced trauma-informed physiotherapist and somatic therapy practitioner. Lisa supports individuals (many with ADHD) who experience persistent (chronic) pain and health issues such as fibromyalgia, long COVID, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), unexplained physical symptoms, burnout, tension headaches/migraines, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and many more. Lisa’s mission is simple - to help people find freedom from pain and troublesome symptoms, live well and thrive.During today's episode, Lisa and I talk about:ADHD masking and its impact on the nervous systemCreating more safety in our bodyHow to move trauma through your body How our busy society and little downtime contribute to a heightened nervous systemWhy chronic pain, CFS and fibromyalgia is connected to high levels of stress and trauma in our nervous systemIncorporating fun movement, nature, grounding and joy to settle and nurture the nervous systemSelf-holding, self-soothing and using different parts of our body to calm and regulate The basic needs of the nervous system and how to meet them ADHD and HypervigilanceTo connect with Lisa, head to her website, www.lisaryanphysiotherapy.com or connect on Instagram,Thanks to Loop earplugs for offering 15% off for all podcast listeners. Click here and put in the code LOOPXWW for the discount.If you find this podcast a helpful resource and you'd like to see it continue to grow with more guests, solo episodes and further information, I'd love it if you could show your appreciation via this gratitude link. As The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast is entirely self-funded and self-produced with some amazing editing by my editor, Faith - it does take a lot of time, effort, love, hard work and money to ensure a weekly episode comes to you every Thursday. I'd love to bring this podcast to you full of integrity and advert-free to ensure you get the most authentic conversation without listening to adverts you may not be interested in. By showing your appreciation through this link, I can continue to bring you the most up-to-date and relevant information I can and keep helping so many of you. Any support is gratefully received and goes to helping our incredible community become more supported, empowered and educated.https://the-adhd-womens-wellbe.captivate.fm/supportIf you enjoy the podcast, why not join Kate's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Collective, where you can access monthly live workshops, exclusive audio content and new resources specifically for the membership? I'd love to see you in this fantastic, like-minded community! Click here for all details.

In today's bonus episode and after the BBC's Panorama ADHD clinics programme this week, I wanted to share as much practical and up-to-date information from Vicki George, a clinical specialist nurse, independent nurse prescriber and founder of The ADHD Nurse.Who can diagnose ADHD?How Vicki works as an ADHD clinical and prescriber nurseThe ADHD diagnosis process and the frustration with the NHS waiting listsWhat happens to us with medication and titration after an ADHDThe referral and assessment processGaslighting ourselves with ADHDFears around medication The support we can access from the NHS and privatelyRed flags to look out for if we're questioning an ADHD diagnosis.If you find this podcast a helpful resource and you'd like to see it continue to grow with more guests, solo episodes and further information, I'd love it if you could show your appreciation via this gratitude link. As The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast is entirely self-funded and self-produced with some amazing editing by my editor, Faith - it does take a lot of time, effort, love, hard work and money to ensure a weekly episode comes to you every Thursday. I'd love to bring this podcast to you full of integrity and advert-free to ensure you get the most authentic conversation without listening to adverts you may not be interested in. By showing your appreciation through this link, I can continue to bring you the most up-to-date and relevant information I can and keep helping so many of you. Any support is gratefully received and goes to helping our incredible community become more supported, empowered and educated.https://the-adhd-womens-wellbe.captivate.fm/supportI liked this response from The ADHD Foundation further to the BBC documentary if you're looking for more help. Contact Vicki by email here: [email protected] or follow her on Instagram hereIf you enjoy the podcast, why not join Kate's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Collective, where you can access monthly live workshops, exclusive content and new resources specifically for the membership? Click here for all details.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner helping overwhelmed yet unfulfilled ADHD women find more calm, balance, health, compassion, creativity and clarity. Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.Download Kate's audio course and private podcast, Calmer Days here.Follow the podcast on Instagram hereFollow Kate on Instagram hereHave a...

ADHD and alcohol addiction...This week’s guest is Faye Lawrence. Faye founded Untoxicated, Australia’s largest alcohol-free social community with around 10,000 members. Having been a heavy but high-functioning drinker since her teens, she wound up in inpatient detox in late 2017 after the wheels fell off. Determined not to let her sobriety ruin her social life, Untoxicated was born. Faye was recently diagnosed with ADHD (combined type) at the ripe old age of 48, and is passionate about creating awareness about the strong link between ADHD and alcohol dependence, hoping it might help reduce similar pitfalls for other women.Faye is a TEDx speaker, co-author, has been featured widely across media and advocates to normalise living alcohol-free and reduce the stigma around addiction.During this episode, Kate and Faye discuss:ADHD and addiction connections Struggling with Alcohol use Family addiction patternsFamily compassion with the understanding of neurodiversityADHD screening in treatment centres Social anxiety and drinkingThe clarity post ADHD diagnosisWhy ADHD can make you more susceptible to addiction Socialising post recoveryHow Faye is finding ADHD medication How to look at your own drinking habits If you find this podcast a helpful resource and you'd like to see it continue to grow with more guests, solo episodes and further information, I'd love it if you could show your appreciation via this gratitude link. As The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast is entirely self-funded and self-produced with some amazing editing by my editor, Faith - it does take a lot of time, effort, love, hard work and money to ensure a weekly episode comes to you every Thursday. I'd love to bring this podcast to you full of integrity and advert-free to ensure you get the most authentic conversation without listening to adverts you may not be interested in. By showing your appreciation through this link, I can continue to bring you the most up-to-date and relevant information I can and keep helping so many of you. Any support is gratefully received and goes to helping our incredible community become more supported, empowered and educated.https://the-adhd-womens-wellbe.captivate.fm/supportIf you enjoy the podcast, why not join Kate's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Collective, where you can access monthly live workshops, exclusive content and new resources specifically for the membership? Click here for all details.Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner helping overwhelmed yet unfulfilled ADHD women find more calm, balance, health, compassion, creativity and clarity. Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.Download Kate's audio course and private podcast, Calmer Days here.Follow the podcast on Instagram here

This week's guest is Momina Salim, a certified Pediatric Functional Medicine Health Coach who supports frustrated parents of children diagnosed or suspected ADHD in addressing underlying root causes to improve their lifestyle, nutrition and health. How Momina's poor health led her to functional medicineWhat functional medicine is How functional medicine can help with ADHDHow to create nutrient-dense meals Easy ways to make healthier food choices that are ADHD and child-friendly Recognising the difficulty meeting your nutrition needs with ADHDHow to organise a meal plan for your family If you find this podcast a helpful resource and you'd like to see it continue to grow with more guests, solo episodes and further information, I'd love it if you could show your appreciation via this gratitude link. As The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast is entirely self-funded and self-produced with some amazing editing by my editor, Faith - it does take a lot of time, effort, love, hard work and money to ensure a weekly episode comes to you every Thursday. I'd love to bring this podcast to you full of integrity and advert-free to ensure you get the most authentic conversation without listening to adverts you may not be interested in. By showing your appreciation through this link, I can continue to bring you the most up-to-date and relevant information I can and keep helping so many of you. Any support is gratefully received and goes to helping our incredible community become more supported, empowered and educated.https://the-adhd-womens-wellbe.captivate.fm/supportFind out more about Momina's program, Overcoming ADHD Naturally, here. Click here to access Momina's copy of TOP 5 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR CHILD’S HYPERACTIVITY IN A WEEKThanks to Loop earplugs for offering 15% off for all podcast listeners. Click here and put in the code LOOPXWW for the discount.Join Kate's (new look) ADHD Women's Wellbeing Collective hereKate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner helping overwhelmed yet unfulfilled (many with ADHD like her) women find more calm, balance, health, compassion, creativity and clarity in their lives. Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.Follow the podcast on Instagram hereFollow Kate on Instagram hereHave a read of Kate’s articles in ADDitude magazine here

We begin a new season of the podcast with the incredible Leanne Maskell. Leanne is an ADHD coach, author, and activist, having presented to the World Health Organization on improving global access to support for ADHD. Previously working in mental health and disability law, Leanne set up ADHD Works to empower as many people as possible to learn how to make ADHD work for them through courses, talks, and coaching. After being diagnosed with ADHD aged 25, Leanne published three books, including ‘ADHD: an A to Z’.During today's conversation, Kate and Leanne talk aboutAdvocating for adjustments in the workplaceMasking ADHD in the workplaceTalking about your ADHD diagnosis at workReasonable diversity adjustments, training and policies in the workplaceCorporate neurodiversityCelebrating achievements alongside RSDKnowing our rights within the workplaceLeanne's books, coaching and coursesBurnout and our ADHD brainsAdvocacy and our sense of social justice How Leanne changed her relationship with social media The power of ADHD coachingIf you find this podcast a helpful resource and you'd like to see it continue to grow with more guests, solo episodes and further information, I'd love it if you could show your appreciation via this gratitude link. As The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast is entirely self-funded and self-produced with some fantastic editing by my editor, Faith - it does take a lot of time, effort, love, hard work and money to ensure a weekly episode comes to you every Thursday. I'd love to bring this podcast to you full of integrity and advert-free to ensure you get the most authentic conversation without listening to adverts you may not be interested in. By showing your appreciation through this link, I can continue to bring you the most up-to-date and relevant information I can and keep helping so many of you. Any support is gratefully received and goes to helping our incredible community become more supported, empowered and educated.https://the-adhd-womens-wellbe.captivate.fm/supportKate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner helping overwhelmed yet unfulfilled ADHD women find more calm, balance, energy, health, compassion, creativity and clarity in their lives. Join Kate's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Collective here.Have a look at some of Kate's free resources here.Follow the podcast on Instagram hereFollow Kate on Instagram hereHave a read of Kate’s articles in ADDitude magazine here