ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast

Why Can’t I Just Start?! ADHD, Motivation & Movement with Sonia Ponzo

In this week's episode ofThe ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast, I’m joined by psychologist, researcher, and founder of Outset Wellness, Sonia Ponzo, for an insightful conversation surrounding motivation and ADHD.Sonia has over a decade of experience at the intersection of behaviour change and mental health, and is passionate about creating body-first, science-backed tools that support real change for neurodivergent people.Together, we explore the deep-rooted struggles so many of us with ADHD face when it comes to starting, sustaining, and trusting ourselves, especially as entrepreneurs. But when we find something that truly lights us up, everything shifts. It’s not that we’re broken; we just thrive differently and finding our thing can transform not only how we work but also how we treat ourselves along the way.My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available, grab your copy here!Key Takeaways:How ADHD presents differently between women and the urgency of nuance in recognising thisThe emotional and physical cost of burnout for high-achieving ADHDersWhy starting tasks can feel impossible for those with ADHDHow poor interoception can cause ADHD paralysis due to a lack of awarenessThe missing conversation regarding invisible energy drains how to rebuild self-trustThe role of movement as a gentle way to reconnect to your body and build momentumThe shift from “all or nothing” to “everything counts” in creating sustainable movement habitsReframing exercise as intuitive movement instead of punishment or pressureWhy increased awareness isn’t enough without accessible, real-life support and actionHow Outset Wellness helps neurodivergent minds create habits that feel safe and sustainableWhether you’ve felt stuck in cycles of burnout, confusion, inconsistency, or self-blame, this conversation will gently remind you that you’re not broken, and that your body might just hold more answers than you think.Timestamps:00:01 - Introduction to ADHD Women's Wellbeing08:31 - Understanding ADHD and Burnout11:56 - Understanding Interoception and ADHD16:16 - The Support Outset Provideds29:10 - Finding Balance: Personal Reflections on Burnout and Self-Care38:57 - Finding Balance in Busy LivesJoin 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_podVisit the Outset Wellness website or connect with Sonia on LinkedInAccess 20% off Outset Wellness services for 3 months using the code NE20Kate 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.

Kate's Mindfulness Tips for an ADHD Busy Brain

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.

How To Support and Empower an ADHD Child to Succeed

In this week's episode ofThe ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast, I’m joined by Susana Gonzalez, a qualified neurodiversity educator, teacher, speaker and founder of ND Bright Brains, who brings both lived experience and professional insight to how we approach education for neurodivergent children and teens. Susana is passionate about creating neuro-affirming learning environments that empower young people, rather than shame or punish them.This episode is a must-listen for parents, teachers, SEN professionals or anyone who wants to advocate for and support ND learners with more compassion and understanding.My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available, grab your copy here!Key Takeaways:Why we need to understand behaviour as communication, not a choice, for neurodivergent studentsHow schools can support ND learners with realistic, low-cost changesThe impact of executive function and sensory overwhelm in ND childrenWhy punishment and “discipline systems” often do more harm than goodHelping children understand their own neurobiology to build confidenceWhat flexible, strengths-based learning actually looks like in real classroomsHow to reframe exam revision for neurodivergent studentsThe role of metacognition in long-term self-awareness and academic successWhat teachers need to know about ADHD, dyslexia, OCD and giftednessCreating neuro-affirming environments at home and in schoolHow to empower ND children to ask for what they need without fearTimestamps:03:41 – The Importance of Flexibility in Schools11:20 – Compassion vs. Punishment for Executive Dysfunction14:45 – Understanding Neuroplasticity and Skill Development29:25 – Revision Techniques for ND Learners32:40 – Metacognition and Reflective Learning35:53 – Increasing Self-Awareness for ADHD Children39:46 – Developing Self-Trust, Empowerment and Self-AdvocacyTogether, by making flexible, realistic changes to support neurodivergent learners and help them to understand their behaviour through a neurodiversity lens for long-term confidence and success.Join 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_podVisit ND Bright Brains website: www.ndbrightbrains.com/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.Today's episode sponsors: The ADHD WeaselThe ADHD Weasel is a weekly email delivering support straight to your inbox for just $10/month at adhdweasel.com.Join 20,000+ adults with ADHD who’ve finally found strategies that actually work, written by people who actually get ADHD.

Self-Advocacy During The ADHD Assessment Process: What You Need to Know

Getting an ADHD diagnosis isn’t always a straightforward path, and for many, it can feel confusing, overwhelming, or simply out of reach.In this week's episode of The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast, I’m joined by Vicki George, specialist nurse and founder of The ADHD Nurse, who’s working to make ADHD assessments more accessible, inclusive and compassionate, especially for women and adolescents.This is a practical, myth‑busting and empowering episode for anyone who feels stuck or confused by the ADHD assessment process, is unsure who can assess them or whether their past diagnosis was thorough enough, feels uncomfortable being asked to involve family, is exploring non‑medication approaches, or is navigating perimenopause and wondering how hormonal changes affect ADHD and treatment.Grab the last few tickets to our first LIVE ADHD Women's Wellbeing Event!Click here to book your ticket for a full day of community, connection, awareness and growth.Key Takeaways:Why psychiatrists aren't the only professionals who can assess and diagnose ADHDWhat it means to be an “appropriately trained” ADHD assessor under NICE guidelinesWhy the current system can feel inconsistent or subjectiveThe need for neurodevelopmental assessments, not just standalone ADHD or autismHow ADHD assessments should ideally be carried out using tools like the DIVAWhy family input is requested in assessments, despite sometimes complicating the processA deeper look at the role of hormones in ADHD, especially for women in midlifeClarifying the confusion around medication and how it needs to consider hormonal shiftsExploring non-medication pathways (e.g. nutrition, mindfulness, exercise, nervous system support)How stigma and misunderstanding still shape people’s experience of diagnosis and treatmentTimestamps:04:30 - Navigating ADHD Assessments: Evolving Perspectives17:56 - Understanding ADHD Diagnosis and Stigma22:54 - Navigating ADHD Diagnosis and Advocacy25:29 - Exploring Hormonal Interventions for ADHD in Women36:56 - The Beginning of a New UnderstandingToday's episode sponsors: The ADHD WeaselThe ADHD Weasel is a weekly email delivering support straight to your inbox for just $10/month at adhdweasel.com.Join 20,000+ adults with ADHD who’ve finally found strategies that actually work, written by people who actually get ADHD.ADHD Women's Wellbeing Live EventWe're excited to offer you a full day of real-life connection, calm, and community for women diagnosed late in life who are ready to feel understood, supported, and seen.Kate will be joined by two ADHD expert guest speakers, Hannah Miller and Dr Hannah Cullen!You can expect:Honest, thoughtful, informative conversationsConnection with like-minded, late-diagnosed ADHD womenInformation on hormones, energy levels and nervous system regulationA space to come back to yourself, with women who truly get itEvent details: Friday, March 6th 2026, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm in Wilmslow (near Manchester).Book your ticket or find out more information here!Join the More Yourself Community 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].Buy a copy of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit [here].Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_podVisit Vicky's website: www.theadhdnurse.co.ukFollow Vicky on Instagram @adhdnurse.ukKate 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.

Making Sense of Executive Functions for ADHD Women with Belinda Edington

In this week's More Yourself episode, I wanted to share a snippet from a recent guest workshop in the More Yourself Community.In this clip, Belinda Edington, executive functioning coach and director of MindSpark CIC, joined the More Yourself Community to offer a gentle yet powerful reframing of what executive functioning really is and what it means for women with ADHD.If you’ve ever wondered why things that seem simple for others, like starting tasks, managing time, or staying focused, feel impossibly hard, this session brings clarity, compassion, and hope.Belinda breaks down the science behind executive functioning and helps us move away from shame or self-blame towards understanding and support.In this clip, we explore:How executive function skills show up in everyday lifeThe difference between knowing what to do and being able to do itThe connection between ADHD, emotional regulation, memory and motivationWhy struggles with focus, planning or impulsivity are not personal failingsThe role of compassion and scaffolding in building executive functioning skillsTimestamps:05:46– What is Executive Functioning?07:03 – Metacognition and Memory Explained13:00 – Time Blindness16:18 – ADHD and Misdiagnosis17:00 – Reframing Laziness17:55 – Neuroplasticity and Building New Skills18:35 – Tools to Support Executive FunctionThis is a reminder that your challenges are not about willpower; they’re about brain function. And the more we understand, the more we can begin to support ourselves in ways that actually work.If this snippet resonated, you can watch the full session and join future workshops inside the More Yourself community. Sign up here.Tickets to our first LIVE ADHD Women's Wellbeing Event are ON SALE!We're excited to offer you a full day of real-life connection, calm, and community for women diagnosed late in life who are ready to feel understood, supported, and seen.Kate will be joined by two ADHD expert guest speakers, Hannah Miller and Dr Hannah Cullen!You can expect:Honest, thoughtful, informative conversationsConnection with like-minded, late-diagnosed ADHD womenInformation on hormones, energy levels and nervous system regulationA space to come back to yourself, with women who truly get itEvent details: Friday March 6th 2026, 10:00am – 15:30pm in Wilmslow (near Manchester).Book your ticket or find out more information here!Join 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_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.Today's episode sponsors:This episode is sponsored by NeuroNatal, a social enterprise offering sensory-safe and ADHD-friendly pregnancy and postnatal support for neurodivergent women.Founded by an ADHD midwife, NeuroNatal provides free classes, resources, and sensory tools designed for the way your brain works, along with specialist training for perinatal professionals.Visit neuronatal.org to download free resources, join the mailing list, or share with a midwife or mental health team who needs to know this support exists.