185 episodes
Women & ADHD Katy Weber
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4.9 • 521 Ratings
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A late diagnosis turned her world upside down. Join Katy Weber each week as she interviews other women who discovered they have ADHD and are finally feeling like they understand who they are and how to best lean into their strengths, both professionally and personally. This neurodivergence isn’t just for hyperactive little boys anymore!
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Melody Hubert: Treading water and ‘stick-to-itiveness’
Episode 184 with Melody Hubert.
“My dad always said, ‘You're brilliant, but you have no stick-to-itiveness.’ I did so many different things but I couldn’t stick with anything for long.”
Melody is a 45-year-old radiologic technologist from Central Florida. When her son was little, he was diagnosed with ADHD, but like many parents, it never occurred to her that she could also possibly have ADHD. Many years later, it was a chance conversation with a patient about Melody’s “hobby hopping” that led her down her own rabbit hole to an eventual diagnosis.
We talk about how Melody’s ADHD has impacted her life, including focus, indecision, impulsivity, and “stick-to-itiveness.’ We also talk about the positives of ADHD, including her ability to stay calm in a crisis and juggle multiple part-time jobs while caring for her family members.
We also talk about how an adult ADHD diagnosis feels like you’re swimming in the ocean with other people you suddenly realize they're all standing on a sandbar while you're the only one treading water!
And, you’ll love Melody’s SASSy alternative name for ADHD!
Instagram: @harmony_rk
Links & Resources:
Jessica McCabe’s TedTalk
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Episode edited by E Podcast Productions
Find the transcript of this episode at www.womenandadhd.com/transcripts
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Small group coaching with Katy: www.womenandadhd.com/groupcoaching
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Work 1-on-1 with Katy: www.womenandadhd.com/coaching
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Order the “Hey, it’s ADHD!” course: www.womenandadhd.com/adhdcourse
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If you are a woman who was diagnosed with ADHD and you’d like to apply to be a guest on this podcast, visit womenandadhd.com/podcastguest.
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Twitter: @womenandadhd
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Laura Mears-Reynolds: Activism, awareness, and ADHD AF
Episode 183 with Laura Mears-Reynolds.
“This isn’t just a new chapter; it really does feel like a new life. My diagnosis not only changed but actually saved my life.”
Laura is an ADHD activist and the host of the popular ADHD AF podcast. Laura's life was not only transformed but saved by her ADHD diagnosis at the age of 38. She wants all people with ADHD to be treated both medically and with the respect they deserve.
We talk about Laura’s journey from lying on the couch to her unstoppable activism, as well as the new ADHDAF+ charity and its mission to educate and overcome the barriers to diagnosis and treatment in the UK healthcare system.
We also talk about the Leopard Print Army and Laura’s upcoming Alien Nation tour where she brings her unique flavor of community building and activism with a side of bingo and karaoke. This will be her final tour of this kind, so if you’re in or around the UK in the next few months, make sure to get tickets at adhdasfemales.com/events.
Website: adhdasfemales.com
Instagram: @adhdafpodcast
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Episode edited by E Podcast Productions
Find the transcript of this episode at www.womenandadhd.com/transcripts
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Small group coaching with Katy: www.womenandadhd.com/groupcoaching
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Work 1-on-1 with Katy: www.womenandadhd.com/coaching
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Order the “Hey, it’s ADHD!” course: www.womenandadhd.com/adhdcourse
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Did you love this episode? Click here to pledge a one-time donation to the podcast!
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If you are a woman who was diagnosed with ADHD and you’d like to apply to be a guest on this podcast, visit womenandadhd.com/podcastguest.
Instagram: @womenandadhdpodcast
Tiktok: @womenandadhdpodcast
Twitter: @womenandadhd
Facebook: @womenandadhd
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Alex Gilbert & Katy Weber: Managing ADHD overwhelm
Episode 182 with Alex Gilbert & Katy Weber.
“My ‘To Do’ list feels like a table covered in those buzzers they give you at chain restaurants. Everything feels urgent and everything is competing for my attention.”
You may remember that I have another podcast called The ADHD Lounge, which I co-host with fellow ADHD coach Alex Gilbert. This week I’m sharing one of my favorite episodes from that podcast, in which Alex & I talk about managing ADHD overwhelm.
We identify some of the main causes ADHD overwhelm, as well as decision fatigue and paralysis. We also share some of the strategies we use in our own lives and with our coaching clients, including tools and resources to help them feel more motivated and confident in their progress.
Website: theadhdlounge.com
Instagram: @theadhdlounge
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Episode edited by E Podcast Productions
Find the transcript of this episode at www.womenandadhd.com/transcripts
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Small group coaching with Katy: www.womenandadhd.com/groupcoaching
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Work 1-on-1 with Katy: www.womenandadhd.com/coaching
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Order the “Hey, it’s ADHD!” course: www.womenandadhd.com/adhdcourse
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Did you love this episode? Click here to pledge a one-time donation to the podcast!
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If you are a woman who was diagnosed with ADHD and you’d like to apply to be a guest on this podcast, visit womenandadhd.com/podcastguest.
Instagram: @womenandadhdpodcast
Tiktok: @womenandadhdpodcast
Twitter: @womenandadhd
Facebook: @womenandadhd
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Erin & Stephen Mitchell: Partnership and parenting with ADHD
Episode 181 with Erin & Stephen Mitchell.
“I want to start a support group for partners of people diagnosed in adulthood because they have to listen to us go on and on and on about our ADHD.”
This episode is an interview I did with Erin & Stephen Mitchell for their podcast, Couples Counseling for Parents. I’m a huge fan of this couple and their work and I just loved this conversation so much, and I’m grateful that they’ve allowed me to publish it here.
We talk about how ADHD affects partnerships, especially once kids are introduced to the mix. We also discuss ways to better communicate and foster teamwork when one partner has ADHD, and the importance of reframing ADHD as a joint adventure rather than a solitary battle. And they share some of their own story about being impacted by ADHD symptoms in their parenting partner relationship.
Stephen and Erin Mitchell are co-founders of Couples Counseling For Parents, a relationship development company. They provide parenting partners stage based relationship education to help couples stay connected as they travel through the developmental stages of parenting. Stephen holds a PhD in Medical Family Therapy and Erin holds a Masters in Counseling Psychology.
They are also the co-authors of the book “Too Tired to Fight: 13 Essential Conflicts Parents Must Have to Keep Their Relationship Strong,” which will be released in July. Use the link below to pre-order.
Website: couplescounselingforparents.com
Instagram: @couples.counseling.for.parents
Links & Resources:
Couples Counseling For Parents podcast
The ADHD Lounge: Episode 7: ADHD & Relationships (Part 1)
Pre-order Too Tired to Fight: 13 Essential Conflicts Parents Must Have to Keep Their Relationship Strong
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Episode edited by E Podcast Productions
Find the transcript of this episode at www.womenandadhd.com/transcripts
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Small group coaching with Katy: www.womenandadhd.com/groupcoaching
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Work 1-on-1 with Katy: www.womenandadhd.com/coaching
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Order the “Hey, it’s ADHD!” course: www.womenandadhd.com/adhdcourse
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Did you love this episode? Click here to pledge a one-time donation to the podcast!
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If you are a woman who was diagnosed with ADHD and you’d like to apply to be a guest on this podcast, visit womenandadhd.com/podcastguest.
Instagram: @womenandadhdpodcast
Tiktok: @womenandadhdpodcast
Twitter: @womenandadhd
Facebook: @womenandadhd
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Robin Tate: Common challenges for neurodivergent couples
Episode 180 with Robin Tate.
“It’s given such context to my life. There was such relief in knowing this is just my brain, this is just how it works!”
Robin is an experienced teacher and professional coach. She has a Master’s of Science Degree in Reading and a Master’s of Arts Degree in Counseling. She is trained through the Asperger/Autism Network (AANE) as an AsperCoach as well as a Neurodiverse Couples Coach.
As a leader in the neurodiversity arena, Robin is setting a new standard for how to think about life through a Neurological lens. She’s committed to helping clients grow and create change in their lives by focusing on their strengths, overcoming challenges, and reaching their goals. Robin also enjoys spending time with her family, growing in her faith and traveling.
Robin and I talk about her diagnosis 20 years ago at the age of 30 and how her perspective about her own brain has changed since then.
We also talk about giftedness, masking, and the importance of educating all kids about executive functioning as early as possible.
And we talk about neurodiverse couples coaching and how it differs from couples therapy, as well as some of the specific issues that might come up for couples when one or both partners is neurodivergent, especially around communication and goals.
Website: Robintatellc.com
Instagram: @theneurodiversecouplescoach
Links & Resources:
Uniquely Us: Gracefully Navigating the Maze of Neurodiverse Marriage by Rev. Dr. Stephanie Holmes and Rev. Dan Holmes
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Llama Life now has an iOS app! Llama Life is a simple and flexible way to keep you focused throughout your day. Download the new iOS app for a free trial and start enjoying that llama life for yourself!
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Episode edited by E Podcast Productions
Find the transcript of this episode at www.womenandadhd.com/transcripts
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Small group coaching with Katy: www.womenandadhd.com/groupcoaching
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Work 1-on-1 with Katy: www.womenandadhd.com/coaching
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Order the “Hey, it’s ADHD!” course: www.womenandadhd.com/adhdcourse
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Did you love this episode? Click here to pledge a one-time donation to the podcast!
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If you are a woman who was diagnosed with ADHD and you’d like to apply to be a guest on this podcast, visit womenandadhd.com/podcastguest.
Instagram: @womenandadhdpodcast
Tiktok: @womenandadhdpodcast
Twitter: @womenandadhd
Facebook: @womenandadhd
Our Sponsors:
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Dr. Kathleen Nadeau: Adulting and aging with ADHD
Episode 179 with Dr. Kathleen Nadeau.
“One of the best ways to help women with ADHD is in groups. We heal each other by understanding each other, laughing together, and not expecting the same perfection we feel the outside world expects of us.”
Dr. Nadeau is a clinical psychologist and founder of The Chesapeake Center, as well as an internationally recognized authority on ADHD.
She is the author or co-author of over a dozen books related to ADHD across the lifespan, from her best-selling book for children, “Learning to Slow Down and Pay Attention”, to her latest book “Still Distracted After All These Years,” which addresses the many factors of growing older with ADHD (because as we all know, you do not outgrow ADHD).
We discuss some of the strategies laid out in Dr. Nadeau’s latest book, such as the importance of maintaining structure, connection, and support as we age. We also address some of the myths and misconceptions about stimulant medications for the over-60 population, and the need for better understanding and treatment of ADHD in older adults, as many healthcare professionals dismiss or minimize the struggles faced by this population.
And we talk about “failure to launch” in younger adults and how difficulties with early adulting skills might lead to a lot of anxiety around aging with ADHD.
Finally, we discuss her upcoming book, “A Clinician's Guide to Women with ADHD: Diagnosis and Treatment” which she is co-writing with Dr. Patricia Quinn, MD, and Dr. Michael Morse, MD. Although there are many books for and about women with ADHD, there is a great need for a clinician's guide to diagnosis and treatment. Women continue to have great difficulty finding knowledgeable physicians and therapists to treat them. This long-overdue book due to be published in 2025 will provide a very straightforward treatment guide for medical and mental health providers.
Website: thechesapeakecenter.com
Instagram: @thechesapeakecenter
Links & Resources:
Still Distracted After All These Years: Help and Support for Older Adults with ADHD by Dr. Kathleen Nadeau
The Unmade Bed: The Messy Truth about Men and Women in the 21st Century by Stephen Marche
https://www.tiktok.com/@retirementhouse
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Episode Sponsor:
Llama Life now has an iOS app! Llama Life is a simple and flexible way to keep you focused throughout your day. Download the new iOS app for a free trial and start enjoying that llama life for yourself!
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Episode edited by E Podcast Productions
Find the transcript of this episode at www.womenandadhd.com/transcripts
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Small group coaching with Katy: www.womenandadhd.com/groupcoaching
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Work 1-on-1 with Katy: www.womenandadhd.com/coaching
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Order the “Hey, it’s ADHD!” course: www.womenandadhd.com/adhdcourse
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Did you love this episode? Click here to pledge a one-time donation to the podcast!
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If you are a woman who was diagnosed with ADHD and you’d like to apply to be a guest on this podcast, visit womenandadhd.com/podcastguest.
Instagram: @womenandadhdpodcast
Tiktok: @womenandadhdpodcast
Twitter: @womenandadhd
Facebook: @womenandadhd
Our Sponsors:
* Check out Done and use my code PODCAST for a great deal: www.donefirst.com
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When I was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 33, I immediately set out as much as I could about the way my brain works. Katy Weber’s Women and ADHD is the very first podcast I found on this topic, and I have been listening ever since! As an adult woman and a mother, I find so much inspiration and encouragement from hearing about other women who navigate their daily professional and personal lives with an ADHD mind. Thank you Katy, for this wonderful resource!
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Hi there! I’ve been listening to your podcast off and on for a couple years now, and never considered giving a review. I always said “I’ll do it later”. Did I do it? Nope. But here I am 2 or so years later, finally giving you a well deserved 5 star rating. I’ll go through times were I don’t listen, but every few months I’ll do something that reminds me to listen. In January, I screwed up my insurance, there for couldn’t see my psychiatrist which meant no meds. So I have been without my meds since February. In the mean time I misplaced my keys, and I lost my drivers license (just the physical one, it wasn’t taken away), made serval bad financial decisions, and more! Weeeeeee. Things are finally getting back on track, but because my ADHD symptoms have been exacerbated lately, and today I was feeling like I need to be around “my people”. And, that’s your podcast for me. I feel like I’m at home when I listen. Thank you so much for all you do. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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I appreciate all the episodes and have found them very affirming of my experience learning of my diagnosis in my fifties. And while the topic can be tough and serious, Katy keeps it interesting and brings her own joy and laughter to every episode which I appreciate very much. Thank you, Katy!