ADHD in Women: Late Diagnosis, Medication Rules, and Real-Life Coping

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Steel Roses Podcast, I’m sharing my adult ADHD diagnosis journey and what it felt like to connect the dots after my kids began the ADHD evaluation process for school support. We talk about what ADHD can look like in women, the gap between doing well in school and still struggling, and the coping strategies I used growing up, including flashcards, memorization tricks, and working twice as hard to keep up.I also get honest about the frustrating barriers to ADHD medication, including in-person appointment requirements, long drives, work conflicts, and the admin burden that can make treatment feel overwhelming before it even starts.Then I share what is helping me right now: short daily morning workouts with my husband. Keeping exercise to 20 minutes has made it sustainable, and I’m noticing better focus during the day while I continue to navigate hormones, weight gain, diet, and women’s health.If you are weighing ADHD medication, exercise, lifestyle changes, or a mix of supports, this episode is an honest look at building something that actually fits real life.Support the showLove this content? Check out our links below for more!Linktr.ee ContentInstagramYouTubeJenny's LinkedIn