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Carolina Ramirez: Emotional dysregulation & re-parenting our inner child Oct 17, 2022

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Episode 107 with Carolina Ramirez.

“When my son was diagnosed, I hyperfocused on research. His doctor said, ‛That’s not healthy for you; you’re not sleeping.’ But that’s what my brain needed to do in order to feel calmer.”

Carolina is a Latina licensed therapist and parent coach who is based in North Carolina. She specializes in supporting parents of neurodiverse children, as well as helping others to heal from emotional wounds, honor their truth and reclaim peace in their life.

We talk all about the neurodivergent nervous system and emotional dysregulation, and Carolina shares how parenting her 10-year-old neurodiverse son helped her discover her own healing journey and her passion for supporting families. We also talk about strategies for re-parenting ourselves and our inner child.

Carolina also happens to be one of the organizers of The ADHD Summit, which is happening this week!

It’s a free online event featuring interviews with more than 30 ADHD experts, including myself and several former guests on this podcast. The summit runs for 4 days this week, from Oct. 17 to Oct 20, and you can watch the expert videos absolutely free for 24 hours, or you can purchase access to all of them for a year so you can watch them or rewatch them at your leisure.

Whether you’re an adult with ADHD, a parent of an ADHD child, or a professional who supports a child, you do not want to miss out on this resource. I’ve been blown away by the value of this summit and am honored to have been a part of it.

I met Carolina because she interviewed me for the ADHD Summit, and I just loved our conversation and wanted to have her on the podcast to share her own story and her family’s story and just get a chance to chat with her again because she’s so wise and inspiring, as you will find out.

Website: iamcarolinaramirez.com

Instagram: @carolinaramirezlcsw

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Mallory Band: Learning when and how to ask for help Oct 10, 2022

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Episode 106 with Mallory Band.

“When I’m talking, I have to give the whole backstory to the story. I can’t stop. It drives my husband nuts. It drives me nuts. But I can’t stop.”

Mallory was diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety at the age of 8. She now works as an executive function specialist who helps children, teens, and young adults work toward independence, increased organization, and improved time management and follow-through.

She recently founded Band Together Education, a community that helps individuals with ADHD and learning differences reach their full potential.

Mallory has written for ADDitude Magazine and Attention Magazine, and she is currently working on publishing her first book. Next month she will be speaking about imposter syndrome at the Annual International Conference on ADHD in Dallas.

We talk about anxiety, especially anticipatory anxiety, both in childhood and adulthood, and how perfectionism and anxiety interrelate with ADHD. We also talk about chronic overwhelm and the many complicated difficulties we tend to face when it comes to asking for help.

Website: bandtogethereducation.com

Instagram: @malloryb_adhd

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Paulina Chełstowska: Slavic women and ADHD Oct 03, 2022

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Episode 105 with Paulina Chełstowska.

“I was always told that I’m talented but lazy. Nobody could understand why such an intelligent person could fail so badly at school.”

Paulina is a social worker and a soft skills trainer and facilitator living in Poland. She specializes in using games as tools for team-building and education, working mostly with underprivileged youth at risk of exclusion and in foster care, and she advocates for play as a fundamental human right.

She is also the host of the Polish language podcast about women & ADHD called “Kobiety i ADHD.”

Paulina and I talk about the myth of laziness and prosperity, as well as some of the unique differences between the Western and Slavic perspectives on ADHD, especially in women.

Paulina is so expressive and perceptive, and I just know you’re going to love this interview.

Facebook: @Kobiety.i.ADHD

Instagram: @kobiety_i_adhd

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Dr. Kellie Stecher: Rejection sensitive dysphoria & professional burnout Sep 26, 2022

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Episode 104 with Dr. Kellie Stecher.

“Many of our parents were of the mindset that you don’t need help, you don’t need therapy, you don’t need coaching, you don’t need medicine. You can just figure it out.”

Dr. Stecher is an OBGYN and Co-Founder and President of Patient Care Heroes, as well as the Governor of the 7th district of the American Medical Women’s Association, and advisor to multiple other companies focusing on patient and staff safety, and mental health.

She has won the Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine’s Top Doctors' Rising Star award for the last three years. She was recently runner-up for The Sharp Index: Physician Well-being Leader of the Year. She also won a silver Anthem Award.

She is the author of the book “Delivering,” a powerful personal memoir meant to empower women, mothers, working women, and women in healthcare.

Dr. Stecher and I talk about rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) and what it looks like starting in childhood and then following us into adulthood.

We also talk about emotional bandwidth, boundaries, and professional burnout, especially in healthcare.

Trigger Warning: We discuss sexual abuse in this episode, so if that’s a difficult topic for you, you might want to skip this interview.

Website: kelliestechermd.com

Instagram: @kelliestecher

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Christine Syrad: Subtitles, procrastination & fermentation Sep 19, 2022

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Episode 103 with Christine Syrad.

“Our attention is like a river. Sometimes you could do with a dam because you can’t stop yourself from focusing. And other times you go through massive droughts.”

Christine is a gastronomist and fermentation enthusiast who also happens to speak 5 languages. She grew up between the UK, Japan, and Italy and has spent the last decade or so in Switzerland, where she now resides with her husband and daughter.

She is also the face of fermentable, where she not only teaches workshops to other chefs about the art of fermentation, but also packages and sells her own fermented products.

Christine and I talk all about her globe-trotting childhood and mixed-race heritage, and how her ADHD contributed to her many varied career paths over the years, as well as how her hypersensitivity helped her learn so many languages over the years.

We also talk about her years living in Japan and how ADHD is viewed in Japanese culture.

Christine is an absolute delight and a wonderful storyteller — I truly hope you love this interview as much as I did!

Website: fermentable.ch

Instagram: @fermentable

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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. As a Women & ADHD listener, you’ll receive 10% off your first month of BetterHelp when you use this link: betterhelp.com/womenadhd

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Dr. Janina Elbert: ADHD & executive functioning coaching Sep 12, 2022

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Episode 102 with Dr. Janina Elbert.

“I’m not sure if I would call ADHD my superpower, but certain strengths or ideas I get from my creative brain is definitely a superpower.”

Dr. Elbert has a PhD in clinical psychology with an extensive background in prenatal risk factors and child development. She is also an ADHD advocate and a certified ADHD coach.

Through her ADHD Empowerment Coaching practice, Dr. Elbert helps individuals with ADHD to learn, understand, and work with their unique brains to reach their full potential and feel empowered in their life.

She also recently moved from Germany to Connecticut with her boyfriend.

We talk all about executive functioning coaching and what it entails, as well as the difference between therapy and coaching as different treatment modalities for ADHD. And we discuss when it’s time to get coaching versus therapy.

We also talk about how ADHD is regarded in Germany, and some of the differences and similarities faced by women seeking an ADHD diagnosis in Europe versus North America.

Website: adhdempowermentcoaching.com

Instagram: @adhd_empowerment_coaching

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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. As a Women & ADHD listener, you’ll receive 10% off your first month of BetterHelp when you use this link: betterhelp.com/womenadhd

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Robyn Buchanan: Decluttering & minimalism for ADHD brains Sep 05, 2022

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Episode 101 with Robyn Buchanan.

“I call it ‛reasonable minimalism,’ where we only keep what we use. Having less stuff around means less distraction and better focus.”

Robyn is a registered nurse, life and focus coach, and Youtube creator who specializes in the topics of minimalism and decluttering.

Living in a house full of ADHDers, including three teenage boys, Robyn learned firsthand the value of minimalism and decluttering and recognized how important a decluttered environment was to helping with focus, creativity, productivity, and happiness. She is an advocate for people with ADHD to capitalize on their strengths and push the mundane aside to live their best lives.

Robyn & I talk about “environmental design” and how minimalism and decluttering are ideal for our ADHD brains, but what do we do when executive dysfunction gets in the way? We talk about object permanence and memory, and Robyn offers tips on how to manage the need to keep all things visible while also decluttering your space.

And we also talk about minimizing our lives, doing less, and setting boundaries, and resisting the urge to constantly over-schedule ourselves.

Most of us have a clutter type that keeps us living with extra stuff. Take Robyn’s 2 minute quiz to find out what your clutter type is and specific strategies to overcome your struggles so you can live in a supportive and cozy environment.

Website: robynbuchanan.com

YouTube: Robyn Buchanan

Instagram: @minimalisthomeplease

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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. As a Women & ADHD listener, you’ll receive 10% off your first month of BetterHelp when you use this link: betterhelp.com/womenadhd

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If you are a woman who was diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood and you’d like to be a guest on this podcast, please reach out to Katy via email womenandADHDpodcast (at) gmail.com.

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Nancy Armstrong: “The Disruptors” & tackling ADHD stereotypes Aug 29, 2022

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Episode 100 with Nancy Armstrong.

“There’s a lot of finger-pointing that this is your fault and if you were trying harder, you could overcome this, but clearly you’re not trying.”

Nancy is the executive producer of the powerful, award-winning documentary “The Disruptors,” which debunks many prevailing negative stereotypes around ADHD and includes interviews with celebrities, athletes & entrepreneurs with ADHD, as well as many prominent ADHD experts.

Nancy’s husband, their son and their two daughters have all been diagnosed with ADHD, and the documentary was inspired by her family’s experiences navigating life with ADHD, and the frustrating stigmas and misconceptions they’ve experienced along the way.

We talk all about the making of the documentary, the difficult journeys and choices faced by the families in the film, and the heartwarming advice from celebrities like Paris Hilton, will.i.am, Scott Kelly, Howie Mandel, Michelle Carter, and tons more.

If you have ADHD or love someone with ADHD, then this film is an absolute “must-watch”! You can find the documentary to rent on iTunes, Apple TV, YouTube, Google Play, Amazon, and Vudu.

Website: disruptorsfilm.com

Instagram: @adhddisruptors

Episode edited by E Podcast Productions

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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. As a Women & ADHD listener, you’ll receive 10% off your first month of BetterHelp when you use this link: betterhelp.com/womenadhd

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Finally ... you've found your people! Now come join us in the Women & ADHD online community: www.womenandadhd.com

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If you are a woman who was diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood and you’d like to be a guest on this podcast, please reach out to Katy via email womenandADHDpodcast (at) gmail.com.

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Anne Bartolucci: ADHD & common sleep problems Aug 22, 2022

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Episode 99 with Anne Bartolucci.

“I now look back at some of the stupid things I did when I was younger and think, ‛Oh, that’s why!’ I’m more compassionate with my younger self now, which has been healing.”

Anne is a licensed psychologist, certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist, and the founder and chief psychologist of Atlanta Insomnia & Behavioral Health Services. She is also adjunct faculty at Emory University and enjoys sharing her knowledge as an author, speaker, trainer, and now writing coach.

When she’s not helping people sleep, Anne is a USA Today bestselling author of urban fantasy and steampunk under her not-so-secret pen name Cecilia Dominic

Anne and I talk about what led to her own diagnosis in adulthood. We also discuss her book, Better Sleep for the Overachiever, and we talk about some of the more common sleep issues experienced by adults with ADHD, such as delayed circadian rhythms, restless sleep, and “revenge bedtime procrastination.”

We also talk about healthy sleep etiquette for adults with ADHD, and the benefits of productive relaxation.

Website: sleepyintheatl.com ; overachieverbook.com/newsletter

Instagram: @psychupacademy

Episode edited by E Podcast Productions

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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. As a Women & ADHD listener, you’ll receive 10% off your first month of BetterHelp when you use this link: betterhelp.com/womenadhd

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Finally ... you've found your people! Now come join us in the Women & ADHD online community: www.womenandadhd.com

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If you are a woman who was diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood and you’d like to be a guest on this podcast, please reach out to Katy via email womenandADHDpodcast (at) gmail.com.

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Sarah Wheeler: Tangents, curlicues & life lessons from a nomadic tribe Aug 15, 2022

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Episode 98 with Sarah Wheeler.

“I was like, Why do I have all these ambitions, yet so much incompetence? Like, I know I’m smart. Why can’t I just get it together?”

Sarah is a writer, educational psychologist, and neurodiversity trainer based in Oakland. I first discovered Sarah through her Substack newsletter Momspreading. She wrote a piece reflecting back on her adult ADHD diagnosis, and it was just so compelling and nuanced and thought-provoking and hilarious that I kind of started stalking her a little bit online after that.

Thankfully, she agreed to sit down with me and talk about her own diagnosis journey and how she managed to spend 15 years studying and diagnosing ADHD in children without realizing she herself had ADHD.

We talk about how a diagnosis in adulthood can feel both profoundly life-changing and, at the same time, inconsequential. We also talk about internalized hyperactivity in girls and those good old-fashioned ADHD tangents and long-winded conversational curlicues for which more than a few of us are known.

And we talk about one of Sarah's favorite studies involving the Ariaal tribe of northern Kenya, and how environment and social factors can play an integral role in whether or not someone with ADHD thrives.

Website: sarahwheelerphd.com

Instagram: @thewheeler1

Episode edited by E Podcast Productions

Find the transcript of this episode at www.womenandadhd.com/transcripts

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. As a Women & ADHD listener, you’ll receive 10% off your first month of BetterHelp when you use this link: betterhelp.com/womenadhd

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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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Finally ... you've found your people! Now come join us in the Women & ADHD online community: www.womenandadhd.com

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If you are a woman who was diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood and you’d like to be a guest on this podcast, please reach out to Katy via email womenandADHDpodcast (at) gmail.com.

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