Today's conversation features the incredibly insightful and informative Katie McKenna and Helen Villers. In this episode, we are talking about the impact of growing up with emotionally abusive or narcissistic parents, understanding this through the lens of neurodivergence and healing from this behaviour so we can finally break systemic generational patterns. Helen Villiers, LLB, PG Cert, PG Dip, MA, is a psychotherapist with a master's degree in Working Therapeutically with Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents. Helen works with clients recovering from narcissistic abuse; she also specialises ..read more

Have you noticed how your ADHD ebbs and flows, impacting your mood and energy during did phases of your month? This conversation will empower you to understand why and, importantly, how you can help yourself and feel more in control of both your ADHD and hormones. This week’s Kate chats with Adele Wimsett, a Women's Health Practitioner & Cyclical Living Expert diagnosed with combined type ADHD.  Having co-authored the book Essential Feminine Wisdom, she is passionate about educating women & girls on how to harness the power of their cyclical nature. Adele bridges the woo & the ..read more

Dopamine sensitivity and sugar addiction are familiar traits of ADHD. Perhaps using sugar to self-medicate, re-energise, or dopamine-seek may be a pattern you relate to?  If so, you're going to want to listen to this week's episode of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing, with guest Dr. Nicole Avena, an Associate Professor of Neuroscience at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, and a Visiting Professor of Health Psychology at Princeton University.  Nicole is a research neuroscientist and nutrition, diet, and addiction expert. Her research focuses on nutrition during early life ..read more

On this episode of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Dr Avena and Kate talk about: The link between sugar addiction and dopamine-seeking brains The effects of dopamine released by sugar consumption on the brain Why you might find it challenging to cut out sugar How processed sugar affects ADHD children How sugar affects your body and your health Parenting and teaching our kids nutritional choices Teaching your children about consuming processed sugar Having a highly sensitive dopamine system Managing a sugar addiction and regaining control Curbing your sugar cravings and binges Our busy soc ..read more

“boundaries are expansive.” This week’s episode is with Nancy Levin. Nancy is a Master Coach, podcast host and bestselling author of several books. Formerly the Event Director at Hay House for over a decade, Nancy is the founder of Levin Life Coach Academy offering in-depth coaching, training and certification programs designed to support students to make themselves a priority by setting boundaries that stick. Nancy is the self-proclaimed boundary queen. Kate and Nancy talked about  Self-worth Imposter syndrome and devaluing ourselves People pleasing and putting people on a pedestal How ..read more

Feeling more empowered by understanding how to harness our brains to visualise a happier, calmer and more fulfilled future is possible, and we discuss all of this and much more with my guest, Ruth Kudzi. Ruth is a coach, psychologist, and trainer with nearly 30 years of experience studying Psychology. She's fascinated by how Positive Psychology tools can help us feel better and enhance our well-being. Ruth's an ICF master-certified coach, best-selling author, leading podcaster, and international speaker focusing on well-being and coaching. On this episode of the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast ..read more

"The only way to be resilient is to fail." Welcome to an episode of ADHD Women's Wellbeing Wisdom. This week’s guest is Diann Wingert, a psychotherapist and business mindset coach who helps entrepreneurial women unlock their brilliance and create a profitable, sought-after business in their zone of genius. She is an expert in the intersection of feminism, ADHD, and entrepreneurship. In this short episode of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Diann and I talked about:  How Diann has a no-nonsense, no-BS approach, which is fantastic for ADHD women. Being yourself in business and entrepren ..read more

Going against the grain of negativity, sometimes when everyone else is complaining we feel like we should be too, Kate and her guest, Nicole try to breakdown this mindset and own when actually you feel pretty great! Kate and her guest, Nicole Goodman discuss the importance of having confidence in ourselves as women, our innate knowledge, intuition and power and how we can lean into all of it and own what you really want in your life. Having been a hairdresser for many years Nicole could feel the need for change within her, with a love for learning and growth she re-trained to be a coach and fe ..read more

This week, we have the incredible Emily Katy on the podcast. Emily is an autistic 22-year-old with ADHD and OCD, an author and blogger, and a Trustee for the charity ‘Autistic Girls Network’. Her first book ‘Girl Unmasked: How Uncovering My Autism Saved My Life’ is out on March 28th. Kate and Emily speak about: The struggle of being autistic and ADHD in the school system Autism stigmas and stereotypes Finding helpful accommodations in school Emily's 'Not a School Skiver' Campaign Finding a better way to care for neurodivergent children in education PDA - a desire for autonomy Emily's journey ..read more

Spring cleaning energy is upon us, and I have been tackling some cleaning and clearing this weekend. For this reason, I wanted to share a snippet of my conversation with professional organiser, entrepreneur, and author Vicky Silverthorn. Vicky started her business, You Need A Vicky, over 12 years ago, back in the days when people hadn't heard of this job role. If a messy, disorganised environment makes you feel anxious, or perhaps decluttering and having minimal clutter helps you feel internally calmer, or maybe you're desperate to clear out but unsure where to begin - this episode is for you ..read more