When two ADHD experts get together to talk about neurodivergence, we can skip the basics and go so much deeper.
In this episode, I’m joined by Kate Moryoussef — ADHD coach, EFT practitioner, author of The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit, and host of the ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast — to explore what it really takes to navigate life as a late-identified neurodivergent woman.
We dive into the complex reality of managing your capacity, navigating perimenopause alongside ADHD, unlearning lifelong perfectionism, and why true well-being goes far beyond quick social media hacks. Kate shares openly about her own lived experience, the reality of post-event energy crashes, and how she builds a supportive ecosystem to burn bright without burning out.
In this episode, we cover:
- The deep need for in-person connection and finding “your people” as a late-diagnosed woman
- The intersection of ADHD, perimenopause, and lifelong hormonal struggles
- Protecting your energy, honoring bodily cues, and navigating post-adrenaline crashes
- Why self-identification is valid and how to support yourself while on long assessment waitlists
- Moving beyond the binary of ADHD as either a “superpower” or a curse
- Setting boundaries around sleep, screen time, and constant dopamine consumption
- The hidden perfectionism behind workaholism, people-pleasing, and the internal “not enough” narrative
- Why coaching, therapy, and nervous system regulation work together as a holistic toolkit
- The future of neurodivergence assessments and moving toward more fluid, holistic diagnostic pathways
Key reminder
You don’t need to tick every box, fix everything, or prove your worth by pushing past your limits. Whatever you have done today is enough, and you are worthy of rest.
About Kate Moryoussef
Kate is a Women’s ADHD Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coach, EFT practitioner, author, and podcast host. Diagnosed at 40, she combines lived experience with professional expertise to help women understand themselves with clarity, compassion, and realistic, sustainable strategies.
Connect with Kate
- Website: www.adhdwomenswellbeing.co.uk
- Listen to Michaela’s guest episode on Kate’s podcast: https://www.adhdwomenswellbeing.co.uk/podcast
Resources & Links
✨ Join my free Nervous System Reset to help you move from overwhelm to calm (without having to sit still!): www.thethomasconnection.co.uk/reset
✨ Golden Event (London, October 9th): An intimate day for nine women to pause, restore capacity, and build purpose without burnout: https://thethomasconnection.thrivecart.com/golden-in-person-event-oct-2026/
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