In this week's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Wisdom episode, we revisit eye-opening insights from Dr Jessica Eccles, a Clinical Senior Lecturer at Brighton and Sussex Medical School in the Department of Neuroscience.

This conversation explores the fascinating connection between the brain and body in neurodivergent women. We talk about the links between ADHD, autism, hypermobility, fatigue, long COVID, and emotional regulation, and how these can impact our mental and physical health in ways that often go unseen or misunderstood.

My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available, grab your copy here!

What You'll Learn:

• The link between neurodivergence, hypermobility and long COVID.
• How dysautonomia connects ADHD to chronic fatigue and physical symptoms.
• The impact of proprioception issues and hypermobility on emotional regulation.
• Research exploring emotional regulation difficulties in ADHD and autism.
• The role of RSD in neurodivergent experiences of rejection and overwhelm.
• Research looking at the link between childhood neurodivergence, trauma and adult fatigue.
• The importance of early advocacy for neurodivergent children in schools and healthcare.

Takeaways:

• 01:32 - Hypermobility, Long COVID and Neurodivergence
• 02:15 - Abnormalities in the Autonomic Nervous System and Neurodivergence
• 03:24 - EUPD, ADHD and Autism Research
• 04:21 - Propioception, Emotion Regulation, Hypermobility and Neurodivergent Traits
• 08:00 - Hypermobility, Pain and Fatigue in Neurodivergent People
• 09:43 - Supporting and Advocating for Neurodivergent Children
• 15:19 - Advocating for Resources and Support

If you’ve ever wondered how ADHD shows up in your body, or why you feel so exhausted despite resting, this conversation will give you insight, validation, and clarity into issues you may have never considered connected.

Links and Resources:

• Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership launching in September! Get exclusive founding offers [here].
• Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].
• Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod
• Bendy Brain LinkTree

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.

Have you ever wondered how ADHD can impact sexuality, intimacy, and relationships?

On this week's Summer ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit Episode, accredited therapist and sexual advisor Debbie Amichai joins me to explore the impact of ADHD on sex life, emotional connection, and desire.

We talk about the difference between how ADHD can influence your sexual drive, how to quiet the busy ADHD brain, and why sensory tools can transform your intimate moments.

My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available, grab your copy here!

What You’ll Learn:

• How ADHD affects sexuality, desire, and relationships
• The difference between active and passive ADHD and its effect on sex life
• Why emotional safety and recognising self-criticism can support intimacy
• The pressures of modern life and how they impact finding time for sex
• The challenge of going to bed due to ADHD autonomy
• The difference in how men and women get turned on
• Techniques to quiet the ADHD brain, including using sensory tools to enhance relaxation, quiet the brain and provide a deeper connection
• How societal pressures and Hollywood perceptions of sex impact intimacy and sexual enjoyment

Timestamps:

• 01:44 – Women’s Sexuality and ADHD
• 02:28 – How Self-Criticism Impacts Your Sex Life
• 10:18 – The Challenge of Going to Bed
• 13:36 – Common Misunderstandings About Women’s Sexuality
• 14:47 – Tips to Pause a Busy ADHD Brain for Intimacy
• 17:59 – Using Your Senses to Deepen Connection
• 19:57 – The Role of Mindfulness in ADHD Relationships

If you’ve ever wondered why intimacy feels challenging, why your brain won’t switch off during sex, or how emotional safety shapes your sexual relationships, this conversation is packed with practical tips and real talk.

Links and Resources:

• Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership launching in September! Get exclusive founding offers [here].
• Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].
• Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod
• Connect with Elizabeth via her website or find her on Instagram.

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 of the ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Wisdom podcast, I revisit a powerful conversation with Moe Ari Brown, a licensed marriage and family therapist, Hinge’s love and connection expert, and board member of the It Gets Better Project. Moe brings their depth of clinical insight and lived experience to help us unpack the realities of ADHD and modern dating.

Together, we explore what it really means to date with ADHD, from emotional regulation and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) to managing the overwhelm of dating apps and embracing self-love.

My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available, grab your copy here!

What You'll Learn:

• How understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) can improve emotional connection and communication in ADHD relationships.
• The power of check-ins during dates can support emotional regulation, reduce overwhelm, and build mutual understanding.
• How to create a strong foundation for navigating the intensity of dating with ADHD using self-love and affirmations.
• Why novelty and excitement are essential for maintaining engagement and interest in ADHD relationships.
• How to navigate common patterns in ADHD dating such as love bombing, self-sabotage, and all-or-nothing thinking.
• How complementary personality differences of ADHD and autism can bring balance and growth to neurodiverse relationships.
• Using a strength-based approach to dating empowers you to lead with your self-awareness, values, and unique traits.
• Using self-awareness to recognise your needs, manage triggers, and show up authentically in relationships.

• 01:29 – The Intensity Of Dating With ADHD And RSD
• 02:07 – Why Quality Over Quantity Reduces Dating Overwhelm
• 03:10 – Recognising Rejection Sensitivity In Relationships
• 04:36 – Practising Self-Love And Using Affirmations
• 07:44 – Embracing Novelty In ADHD Relationships
• 11:30 – How ADHD And Autism Can Complement Each Other In Relationships
• 15:06 – Building Compassion And Awareness In Neurodivergent Partnerships

Whether you're navigating dating for the first time post-diagnosis, feeling burnt out from the swipe culture, or trying to deepen an existing connection, this episode offers practical tools, emotional clarity, and real hope for you and your future connections.

Links and Resources:

• Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership, More Yourself, launching in September! Get exclusive founding offers [here].
• Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].
• Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod

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.