Episode 257: Building Your Community and Authenticity in ADHD Life
What if embracing your ADHD could be the key to finally feeling at peace with yourself?
On this week's Summer ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit Episode, I talk to world-renowned ADHD psychotherapist Sari Solden about the journey from self-doubt and masking to deep self-acceptance and confidence. With over 35 years of experience helping adults with ADHD, Sari shares her deep wisdom on navigating identity, self-acceptance, and the unique challenges faced by women with ADHD.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or years into your ADHD journey, this conversation will give you practical tools and the hope that you can create a life that works beautifully with your brain.
My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available, grab your copy here!
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The common misconceptions about ADHD in women
The role of identity and self-acceptance in managing ADHD
How to understand and embrace ADHD as part of your identity
How to overcome shame, self-doubt and societal pressures
Ways to balance protection and connection in your relationships
Navigate ADHD and live a more fulfilled life using Sari’s three-stage framework
How to communicate your needs to others in a way that feels comfortable
Cultural expectations of different genders and the impact this has on executive functioning
Timestamps:
04:06 - Exploring ADHD Identity and Acceptance
07:42 - Starting the Journey of Acceptance
12:48 - Navigating the Identity Crisis in ADHD Awareness
19:54 - Navigating the Challenges of ADHD
22:53 - Understanding Gender Expectations and ADHD
Whether you’re at the start of your ADHD journey or working on deeper self-acceptance, this episode offers tools, validation, and encouragement to live a more confident, authentic life.
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
Connect with Sari 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.