ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast

In this episode of the ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast, I'm joined by Hannah Saxe, a Legal Director specialising in family law and a recognised expert in modern family arrangements, including divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements, cohabitation agreements, and LGBTQ+ family services such as surrogacy, donor conception and co-parenting.
Alongside her professional expertise, Hannah brings lived experience as a late-diagnosed AuDHD woman and mum to two neurodivergent boys. This dual perspective shapes her compassionate, practical approach to supporting families through some of life’s most complex transitions.
If you’re currently going through a separation, supporting someone who is, or simply want to feel more informed and prepared, this episode offers reassurance, insight and practical guidance to help you feel less alone and more empowered.
My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available, grab your copy here!
In this episode, we explore:
Hannah’s journey to a late AuDHD diagnosis and how this shapes the way she supports clients
Why neurodivergent individuals are often overrepresented in family and justice proceedings
The new guidance from the Family Justice Council and how it aims to improve support for neurodivergent families
The common barriers which ADHD and autistic women may face when navigating legal processes
What reasonable adjustments are, your right to ask for them
The power of understanding your neurodivergence to help with self-advocacy in the legal system
The move to non-fault divorce and what this means in practice
The emotional and practical impact of separation on children
Neurodivergent-friendly alternatives to court, including mediation and arbitration
How written communication and parenting apps can reduce overwhelm in co-parenting
The importance of building your support “tribe”, including legal, financial, emotional and practical support

Timestamps:
01:03 - Navigating Neurodiversity in Family Law
09:37 - Understanding Neurodivergence in Relationships
17:03 - Navigating Divorce and Neurodiversity
26:23 - Navigating Emotional Turmoil in Legal Processes
30:29 - Navigating Neurodiversity in Family Law
36:52 - Navigating Relationship Breakdowns
42:32 - Transitioning to New Resources

Join the More Yourself Community - the doors are now open!
More Yourself is a compassionate space for late-diagnosed ADHD women to connect, reflect, learn 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 you
Learn from guest experts and practical tools
Receive compassionate prompts & gentle reminders
Enjoy voice-note encouragement from Kate
Join flexible meet-ups and mentoring sessions
Access on-demand workshops and quarterly guest expert sessions

To 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_pod
Contact Hannah through Brabner's website
Family Mediation Voucher Scheme
Cafcass Parenting Plan
Our Family Wizard App
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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.

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 this
The emotional and physical cost of burnout for high-achieving ADHDers
Why starting tasks can feel impossible for those with ADHD
How poor interoception can cause ADHD paralysis due to a lack of awareness
The missing conversation regarding invisible energy drains how to rebuild self-trust
The role of movement as a gentle way to reconnect to your body and build momentum
The shift from “all or nothing” to “everything counts” in creating sustainable movement habits
Reframing exercise as intuitive movement instead of punishment or pressure
Why increased awareness isn’t enough without accessible, real-life support and action
How Outset Wellness helps neurodivergent minds create habits that feel safe and sustainable

Whether 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 Wellbeing
08:31 - Understanding ADHD and Burnout
11:56 - Understanding Interoception and ADHD
16:16 - The Support Outset Provideds
29:10 - Finding Balance: Personal Reflections on Burnout and Self-Care
38:57 - Finding Balance in Busy Lives

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 you
Learn from guest experts and practical tools
Receive compassionate prompts & gentle reminders
Enjoy voice-note encouragement from Kate
Join flexible meet-ups and mentoring sessions
Access on-demand workshops and quarterly guest expert sessions

To 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_pod
Visit the Outset Wellness website or connect with Sonia on LinkedIn
Access 20% off Outset Wellness services for 3 months using the code NE20

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.

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 instead
How overthinking, anxiety, judgment and rumination pull us out of being present
The power of validating your emotions instead of trying to ignore or quiet them
Tools for grounding in overwhelming moments without forcing yourself to be still
How to name, accept, and respond to what your nervous system is truly asking for

This 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 ADHD
01:02 - Understanding Mindfulness in Neurodivergent Minds
07:22 - Recognising Overwhelm and Taking a Pause
11:41 - Grounding Techniques for Anxiety
14:08 - Reimagining Mindfulness Practices
17:09 - Mindfulness and Self-Compassion

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 you
Learn from guest experts and practical tools
Receive compassionate prompts & gentle reminders
Enjoy voice-note encouragement from Kate
Join flexible meet-ups and mentoring sessions
Access on-demand workshops and quarterly guest expert sessions

To 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_pod
Listen to my episode with Dr Lidia Zylowska mentioned

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.

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 students
How schools can support ND learners with realistic, low-cost changes
The impact of executive function and sensory overwhelm in ND children
Why punishment and “discipline systems” often do more harm than good
Helping children understand their own neurobiology to build confidence
What flexible, strengths-based learning actually looks like in real classrooms
How to reframe exam revision for neurodivergent students
The role of metacognition in long-term self-awareness and academic success
What teachers need to know about ADHD, dyslexia, OCD and giftedness
Creating neuro-affirming environments at home and in school
How to empower ND children to ask for what they need without fear

Timestamps:
03:41 – The Importance of Flexibility in Schools
11:20 – Compassion vs. Punishment for Executive Dysfunction
14:45 – Understanding Neuroplasticity and Skill Development
29:25 – Revision Techniques for ND Learners
32:40 – Metacognition and Reflective Learning
35:53 – Increasing Self-Awareness for ADHD Children
39:46 – Developing Self-Trust, Empowerment and Self-Advocacy

Together, 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 you
Learn from guest experts and practical tools
Receive compassionate prompts & gentle reminders
Enjoy voice-note encouragement from Kate
Join flexible meet-ups and mentoring sessions
Access on-demand workshops and quarterly guest expert sessions

To 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_pod
Visit 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 Weasel
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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 ADHD
What it means to be an “appropriately trained” ADHD assessor under NICE guidelines
Why the current system can feel inconsistent or subjective
The need for neurodevelopmental assessments, not just standalone ADHD or autism
How ADHD assessments should ideally be carried out using tools like the DIVA
Why family input is requested in assessments, despite sometimes complicating the process
A deeper look at the role of hormones in ADHD, especially for women in midlife
Clarifying the confusion around medication and how it needs to consider hormonal shifts
Exploring non-medication pathways (e.g. nutrition, mindfulness, exercise, nervous system support)
How stigma and misunderstanding still shape people’s experience of diagnosis and treatment

Timestamps:
04:30 - Navigating ADHD Assessments: Evolving Perspectives
17:56 - Understanding ADHD Diagnosis and Stigma
22:54 - Navigating ADHD Diagnosis and Advocacy
25:29 - Exploring Hormonal Interventions for ADHD in Women
36:56 - The Beginning of a New Understanding

Today's episode sponsors: The ADHD Weasel
The 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 Event
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 conversations
Connection with like-minded, late-diagnosed ADHD women
Information on hormones, energy levels and nervous system regulation
A space to come back to yourself, with women who truly get it

Event 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 you
Learn from guest experts and practical tools
Receive compassionate prompts & gentle reminders
Enjoy voice-note encouragement from Kate
Join flexible meet-ups and mentoring sessions
Access on-demand workshops and quarterly guest expert sessions

To 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_pod
Visit Vicky's website: www.theadhdnurse.co.uk
Follow Vicky on Instagram @adhdnurse.uk

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.