Compassionate and Neuro-affirmative Parenting Tips with Justine Graham
🌟 My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is available to preorder here 🌟What does it look like to parent neurodivergent children while navigating your own ADHD? In this episode, I sit down with ADHD coach and mum Justine Graham, who brings both lived experience and professional insight to this powerful conversation.Justine shares how being diagnosed with ADHD after becoming a parent changed her life, and how it shaped her mission to support families to feel understood and regulated in a more compassionate, strengths-based way. We talk about the pressure parents feel, the importance of emotional regulation, and why movement matters more than you think.Whether you’re raising neurodivergent kids or figuring out your own ADHD path, this episode offers validation, tools, and a big dose of encouragement.What You’ll Learn:What a neuroaffirmative parenting approach looks like in real lifeWhy supporting a child with emotional regulation, rather than inflicting discipline, can build a stronger connectionHow movement can be a game-changer for focus and nervous system regulationThe importance of understanding a child's skill gap vs bad behaviour How to support your child without accidentally molly-coddling themHow to recognise internalised "shoulds" and change the narrative to support your children How to manage external pressure and parent in a way that truly supports your childReal-life strategies to empower your neurodivergent child (and yourself)Timestamps:02:36 – Understanding neuroaffirmative parenting13:57 – The importance of movement in education14:33 – Understanding neurodivergence in parenting22:54 – Understanding skills gaps in parenting neurodivergent children34:25 – Understanding ADHD in parenting39:56 – Introducing the ADHD Women's Wellbeing ToolkitLinks and Resources:Connect with Justine via her website Missed our ADHD Women’s Summer Series? Get the workshops on demand [here].Next ADHD Wellbeing Workshop: “Creating More Compassionate and Calmer ADHD Families, Parenting and Relationships” – June 24th @1.30pm. Book [here].Preorder my book: The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit [here].Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership launching in September! Get exclusive founding offers [here].Find my popular ADHD webinars and resources on her website [here].Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod Follow me on Instagram:
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Building your ADHD Scaffolding and Rediscovering Your Authenticity
🌟 My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is available to preorder here 🌟In this soulful and insightful episode, we dive into Chapter 1 of Kate's book and reflect on what it truly means to reconnect with who we are, after an ADHD diagnosis. We're joined by the inspiring Angela Raspass, a self-leadership coach, author, speaker, and podcaster, who shares her powerful journey of being diagnosed with ADHD at age 53.Whether you’re navigating your own late ADHD diagnosis, craving more meaning in midlife, or simply looking for small ways to feel more grounded, this episode offers you permission to slow down, reflect, and reconnect.What You’ll Learn:Angela’s ADHD diagnosis at 53 and how it reshaped her self-understanding and businessThe emotional phases of diagnosis: from shock to acceptanceManaging impulsivity, building new boundaries, and finding clarity through reflectionReal-world strategies for balancing work, life, and mental wellnessWhy small habits and strong relationships are key to lasting changeThe power of a late diagnosis and understanding your strengths, developing emotional regulation and vitality Timestamps:01:29 – Awakening Self-Awareness: The Journey Begins07:04 – The Journey to Acceptance: Diagnosing ADHD09:42 – The Impact of Medication on ADHD16:29 – Embracing Self-Leadership: A Journey of Discovery20:12 – The Importance of Self-AcceptanceKate also shares a snippet from the first chapter of her new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, inviting you to awaken who you uniquely are. Links and Resources:Connect with Angela via Instagram, @angelaraspass. Missed our ADHD Women’s Summer Series? Get the workshops on demand [here].Next ADHD Wellbeing Workshop: “Creating ADHD Routines & Structures” – June 10th @1.30pm. Book [here].Preorder my book: The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit [here].Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership launching in September! Get exclusive founding offers [here].Find my popular ADHD webinars and resources on my website [here].Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod Follow me on Instagram: @kate_moryoussefKate 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...
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ADHD in Sport: Strategies for Success with Dr Josephine Perry
🌟 My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is available to preorder here 🌟If you (or a child) love sport but struggle with pressure, perfectionism, RSD and other ADHD traits, this episode is full of research-led and professional insights and support from Dr Josephine Perry, a Sport Psychologist and author of ADHD in Sport: Strategies for Success. Dr Perry works with high-achieving, often perfectionistic athletes (many of whom are neurodivergent) to manage performance anxiety and thrive in competitive environments.What You’ll Learn:Why ADHD is more common in competitive athletes – and how we can help them thriveThe double-edged sword of sport for ADHD brains: emotional regulation vs. pressure and burnoutHow ADHD traits show up differently in girls and women in sport – and why they’re often missedThe importance of sleep, recovery, and nutrition for ADHD athletesHow hormonal cycles, RED-s, and appetite suppression from ADHD medication can affect female athletesThe emotional impact of rejection sensitivity, performance feedback, and team dynamicsWhy communication between coach and athlete is everything – including tips like a “communication passport”Practical tools to support hypermobility and sensory needs in sport How to approach training with self-compassion, not comparisonWhether you’re a coach, teacher, parent, or athlete, you’ll walk away with compassionate, practical tools to help ADHD athletes succeed – and feel understood.Timestamps:02:41 – ADHD and performance anxiety in sport12:32 – Why we need to talk more about ADHD in athletes25:35 – Strategies to support ADHD athletes on and off the field29:06 – Nutrition and sleep: what makes the biggest difference36:41 – Hypermobility and sensory issues in sport41:32 – Hormones, cycles, and female athletes with ADHDConnect with Dr Perry via her website, performanceinmind.co.uk or on Instagram, @josephineperry76.Links and Resources:Connect with Dr Josephine Perry via her website performanceinmind.co.uk or Instagram @josephineperry76Missed our ADHD Women’s Summer Series? Get the workshops on demand [here].Next ADHD Wellbeing Workshop: “Creating ADHD Routines & Structures” – June 10th @1.30pm. Book [here].Preorder my book: The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit [here].Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership launching in September! Get exclusive founding offers [here].Find my popular ADHD webinars and resources on her website [here].Follow the podcast on...
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Simple Practices for ADHD Wellbeing and Calm with Joseph Pack
🌟 My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is available to preorder here 🌟This week on the ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast, I’m joined by Joseph Pack, founder of Drug Free ADHD, for an inspiring conversation on how to manage ADHD beyond medication, with practical tools you can start using right away.We dive into meditation practices specifically designed for ADHD brains, no long silences or pressure to “clear your mind.” Joseph shares how mantras, breathwork, and short daily rituals can make a big difference in focus, mental clarity, and emotional wellbeing.Whether you're looking to add something new to your ADHD toolkit or find that medication isn’t the full solution for you, this episode is packed with encouraging, real-life strategies.What You’ll Learn:Why mindfulness and meditation can support ADHD beyond medicationSimple, ADHD-friendly meditation techniques you can actually stick toThe power of mantras to stay focused and reduce mental clutterHow to build a morning routine that supports your brain (without the overwhelm)Why small, consistent practices can lead to lasting changeThe best positioning for meditation to open your heart to change Timestamps:00:30 – What is ADHD-friendly meditation?02:00 – Techniques that work for busy, distracted minds05:22 – The power of mantras for focus07:05 – Learning to detach from mental chatter10:18 – Building a better morning routine12:15 – How cold showers and breathwork support mental clarityIf you’ve ever felt like traditional meditation isn’t made for your brain, this episode will show you a new, ADHD-friendly way forward.You can connect with Joseph here on LinkedIn or at www.josephpack.com or sign up for his newsletter here. Links and Resources:Book on to the next ADHD Wellbeing Workshop about Creating ADHD 'Routines' and 'Structures' - Stability in Choppy Waters! Click here to book.Catch all the previous ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Workshop Series workshops here. Available to buy now as on-demand. 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!Find all of Kate's popular online workshops and free resources hereFollow the podcast on InstagramFollow Kate on InstagramKate Moryoussef is a women's ADHD lifestyle and wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner who helps...
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Neurodivergent Hormonal Sensitivity: How Understanding Your Genetics, Trauma, and ADHD Can Help You Heal with Paula Rastrick
This week on the ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast, I’m joined by Paula Rastrick, EMDR therapist, psychological trauma specialist, and author of the upcoming book Sensitive Women: A Trauma-Informed, Neurodiverse Approach to Hormonal Sensitivity.Together, we explore how hormonal sensitivity, trauma, and neurodivergence are deeply connected and how understanding this can help you better regulate your nervous system and emotional responses.From perimenopause to past trauma, Paula shares empowering insights into how women can reclaim their wellbeing by honouring their unique physiology and lived experiences. Whether you’re neurodivergent, highly sensitive, or navigating hormonal changes, this episode offers practical tools and a compassionate perspective.What You’ll Learn:How genetics, trauma, and environment shape your neurodivergent experienceWhy nervous system dysregulation shows up as anxiety, fear, and hypervigilanceWhy cortisol can feel addictive and keep you stuck in cycles of hyperarousalHow hormonal shifts like PMDD affect stress tolerance and emotional regulationHow trauma can be processed without words through body-based methods like EMDRWhy removing people and environments that dysregulate you supports healingHow taking responsibility for your reactions helps you reclaim your powerWhy not absorbing other people’s emotions protects your nervous systemHow prioritising space, freedom, and flexibility supports long-term wellbeingSimple morning habits that lower cortisol and help regulate your dayTimestamps:02:00 – ADHD, hormones, trauma and your nervous system23:12 – Hormonal changes and their emotional impact32:46 – What happens when we suppress emotions36:42 – Mindfulness and nervous system balance for healingIf you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by emotional ups and downs or struggled to feel calm in your body, this episode will give you the validation and gentle strategies you’ve been looking for.You can connect with Paula via her website, www.thebrainbodymethod.com or Instagram @mrspaularastrickLinks and Resources:Book on to the next ADHD Wellbeing Workshop about Creating ADHD 'Routines' and 'Structures' - Stability in Choppy Waters! Click here to book.Catch all the previous ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Workshop Series workshops here. Available to buy now as on-demand. 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!Launching September! Tired of ADHD support that doesn’t get you? My new compassionate, community-first membership ditches the overwhelm by providing support aligned with YOU! Join the waitlist now for an exclusive founding member offer!Kate Moryoussef is a women's ADHD lifestyle and wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner who helps
Are you struggling with the challenges of life as a woman with ADHD? Perhaps you need support with your mental and physical wellbeing, so you can feel calmer, happier and more balanced? Perhaps you’re newly diagnosed with ADHD – or just ADHD curious – and don’t know where to turn for support. Or perhaps you’re wondering how neurodivergence impacts your hormones or relationships?
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