This week's guest is the esteemed Professor Sandra Kooij, a pioneer in adult ADHD research and professor of psychiatry at the Dutch Expertise Center for Adult ADHD. Since 1995, Professor Kooij has been at the forefront of groundbreaking studies, particularly focusing on ADHD in adults and women.

Together, we delve into the evolving understanding of ADHD, particularly in women, and how hormonal changes throughout life stages—puberty, pregnancy, and menopause—impact ADHD symptoms. Professor Kooij shares insights on the connection between ADHD, hormone fluctuations, cardiovascular health, and immune function. Sandra also offers practical advice on managing ADHD through medication, lifestyle, and hormonal treatments, providing women with more tools to improve their well-being.

On today's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Kate and Sandra speak about:

• Where her interest in adult ADHD came from
• Sandra's groundbreaking research
• ADHD and developing knowledge of the hormone connection
• The potential connection between COVID and ADHD
• Leading findings in adult ADHD research
• Perimenopause and ADHD
• Women with ADHD and their cardiovascular health
• Sandra's world-leading research on ADHD and dementia

Timestamps:

• [03:12] How ADHD in adults was first recognized in the 1990s
• [10:34] ADHD and the connection to hormone fluctuations in women
• [18:55] The role of estrogen and dopamine in ADHD symptom management
• [25:40] PMDD, postnatal depression, and early menopause in women with ADHD
• [32:15] Cardiovascular and immune health concerns for women with ADHD
• [40:48] The risk of dementia and cognitive decline in older adults with ADHD
• [48:30] The impact of long COVID on ADHD and immune function

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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.

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Do you feel depleted and drained of energy by your executive functioning, working memory, emotions and other challenging ADHD-related traits? Are you desperate for expert advice on how to finally feel energised, self-compassionate and in flow with your ADHD?

If so, you're going to want to hear today's episode! This week's guest is Cameron Gott PCC, an award-winning ADHD coach specialising in working with leaders and high-achievers. He is passionate about helping individuals with ADHD implement change and create a positive impact in the world. Cam has been training and mentoring ADHD coaches since 2006 and has taught at more ADHD coach training programs than any other coach and is currently a senior trainer at Coach Approach Training.

On today's episode of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Kate and Cameron spoke about:

• Understanding ADHD is just the first step - implementing change and managing ADHD is an ongoing process.
• How coaching can help individuals with ADHD set goals, improve performance, and enhance overall well-being.
• How women with ADHD face unique challenges, including societal pressures and the need to balance multiple roles and responsibilities.
• How ADHD can be both a superpower and a significant challenge - finding ways to harness its benefits while managing its drawbacks is crucial.
• Strategies like identifying energy drainers, managing expectations, and finding a supportive and challenging environment can help individuals with ADHD thrive.
• Self-advocacy, seeking resources and support, and finding meaning in one's work are important for individuals with ADHD.

Interview timestamps

Understanding ADHD is just the first step - implementing change and managing ADHD is an ongoing process. [02:00]

Coaching can help individuals with ADHD set goals, improve performance, and enhance overall well-being. [06:00]

Women with ADHD face unique challenges, including societal pressures and the need to balance multiple roles and responsibilities. [15:00]

Strategies like identifying energy drainers, managing expectations, and finding a supportive and challenging environment can help individuals with ADHD thrive. [27:00]

You can connect with Cameron via his website, www.camerongott.com, Instagram or LinkedIn. Click here to read Cameron's suggestions for how to find the perfect ADHD Coach for you.

Try Kate's new Apple podcast subscription, The Toolkit, here

Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.

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.

Follow the podcast on Instagram here.

This week, I'm bringing you a special bonus 'Toolkit Taster' episode so you can experience some of the amazing content I share each week on my new subscription podcast, The Toolkit.

This bonus episode allows you to dip your toe in and see if it is a resource that will support you.

In this taster episode, you will hear nuggets of gold from:

• Me! In a short coaching clip, I talk about the importance of shifting into a more positive mindset and looking outside of just medication as the only solution to help us with our ADHD diagnosis.
• Lizzie Swan - an outstanding neurodiversity expert who also has a lot of personal experience with her ADHD and hormones. She shares some incredible tips on how to start becoming more aware of the impact of your hormones and the effect they have on your ADHD.
• Katherine Tiddy is a positive psychology expert who helps people feel aligned in their careers and lives to ensure that they are fulfilled in the work that they do. She speaks specifically about post-traumatic growth and the feelings that we face initially post-diagnosis, plus her top tip for dealing with it.
• Shell Mendelson is an ADHD career specialist who helps people with ADHD find a career that works for them. She discusses some of the ways that ADHD can bring up career challenges and how to navigate them and find joy in a career that aligns with your values and passions.

The Toolkit is all about giving you the resources, support, help and guidance you deserve at my most accessible price ever! Get access to your 14-day free trial here.

Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.

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.

Follow the podcast on Instagram here.

Follow Kate on Instagram here.

Find Kate's resources on ADDitude magazine here.