Exploring the Complexities of ADHD, Mental Health, and Empowerment

Embark on a transformative journey of understanding, empathy, and enlightenment as we navigate the labyrinth of ADHD and mental health. Join me, Laura, along with Louise, a resilient mental health nurse who has defied the odds and embraced her ADHD diagnosis.

In this candid and thought-provoking podcast, Louise shares her struggles and triumphs, shedding light on the often-overlooked complexities of ADHD and its impact on mental health. 

Together, we delve into the profound effects of the pandemic on mental health, the challenges of balancing work in a demanding field with personal mental health struggles, and the emotional toll of navigating comorbid conditions. We also explore the under-researched area of ADHD in women, addressing the bias in diagnosis and shedding light on its consequences for those seeking treatment.

Through heartfelt conversations, we aim to dismantle stigma and misconceptions surrounding ADHD, while advocating for the creation of supportive communities and normalised discussions around mental health. Our discussions extend beyond awareness, emphasising the urgent need for better funding and treatment options for ADHD.

Get ready to unravel the complexities of ADHD and mental health, gain a deeper understanding of your experiences, and discover new paths towards empowerment and well-being.

Outro

After a recent conversation about ADHD with a family member, it dawned on me that this subject is not really discussed much in women and is typically considered a disorder in children, particularly boys.  I started looking into ADHD in midlife women, and I was surprised to find that it goes largely undiagnosed in women and girls, as the signs are not as obvious as they are in males.

Katy Weber, coach, author and podcaster, took her own diagnosis of adult ADHD to build a platform to support other women, who want to explore and understand who they are through this new lens of ADHD.  She wants clients to lean into their strengths and use them to their advantage to move forward, to identify obstacles, and create strategies to live a more fulfilling and gratifying life. Not only does Katy Weber have a successful coaching business, but she has a very popular podcast called Women and ADHD.

In this episode Katy and I discuss:

- Her own journey to get to the diagnosis of ADHD
- Deciding to do a podcast to help other women with ADHD
- The differences between males and females in regard to signs of ADHD and eventual diagnosis
- The impact of ADHD in adult women - relationships/work/dealing with everyday tasks
- Executive Function and its definition
- Medication and self-medicating - the importance of nutrition and movement
- Our children with ADHD
- What Katy has learned from her podcast guests

Recommended reading:
Katy Weber wrote an excellent book on ditching diets and getting back to a whole food philosophy called Worth It: A Journey to Food & Body Freedom: Six Essential Steps to Ditching the Diets & Nourishing Your Body From the Inside Out

A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD by Sari Solden MS,  Michelle Frank PsyD
This is the workbook to which Katy refers in the podcast. Sari Solden has written other books on the topic of women and ADHD.

ADDitude Magazine - https://www.additudemag.com/

ADHD self-test - https://www.additudemag.com/self-test-adhd-symptoms-women-girls/

Where to find Katy:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katyweber.adhd/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/womenandadhd
Women and ADHD Podcast - https://www.womenandadhd.com/episodes
Website - https://www.womenandadhd.com/coaching

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Today we are talking about ADHD. 
Specifically women and ADHD and why so many are not finding out they have ADHD until they are 30, 40, or 50 plus years old.
With the help of Instagram creator Trina Hayes, a late diagnosed member of "Lady ADHD", I learn more about what ADHD can look like in women.   From time blindness to low self esteem, we take a look at why ADHD is more than hyper little boys.

More about Trina Hayes:
Trina started My Lady ADHD as a love letter to all the women like her who waited until later in life to get an ADHD diagnosis.  Her hope is to build a community of women who understand and feel empowered by their ADHD.  As a digital creator, she makes incredibly informative and entertaining content on social media.  She also offers coaching and mentorship services to newly diagnosed ADHD-ers who need another ADHD woman to lean on and who truly understands the intricacies of the symptoms and how life can be impacted and ultimately better managed.  She is always quick to put out the disclaimer that she is “NOT A DOCTOR”, so I will re-emphasize that here.  She is an ADHD woman looking to help and connect with other ADHD women.   You can follow Trina on :
Instagram: @myladyADHD
Website: https://www.myladyadhd.com/

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