Accelerate Action: Unveiling ADHD in Women and Girls

ADHD isn’t just a "boy’s disorder." Many women, including me, go undiagnosed for years, often struggling with anxiety, burnout, and self-doubt. In honor of International Women’s Day 2025 and its theme, "Accelerate Action," this episode sheds light on the often-overlooked reality of ADHD in women and girls. In this episode, I share my personal journey to an ADHD diagnosis at 46, highlighting how perimenopause amplified my symptoms and why it took so long for me to get answers. I also dive into insights from my conversation with Wendy Harrison, who was diagnosed at 42, and explore research from the Duke Center for Girls & Women with ADHD, CHADD, and UCLA Health. What You’ll Learn: Why ADHD is often missed in girls and women How hormonal changes, like menopause, can intensify symptoms The consequences of late diagnosis, including mental health challenges Real-life stories, expert insights, and practical strategies for thriving with ADHD How we can ‘Accelerate Action’ for better awareness, diagnosis, and support Whether you’re navigating ADHD yourself, supporting a loved one, or just curious about how ADHD shows up differently in females, this episode offers valuable insights, resources, and a reminder that you are enough—exactly as you are.