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EPISODE · May 27, 2025 · 24 MIN

ADHD Misdiagnosis in Women: Lessons from Katy Weber’s Story

from FINDtheADHDgirls Podcast · host cynthia hammer

Katy opens up about her struggles before diagnosis, how stereotypes delayed recognition, and what changed once she understood her brain. As a mother, coach, and graduate student in mental health counseling, she’s now helping other women and girls feel seen, supported, and empowered.We cover it all:✨ The grief and relief of a late ADHD diagnosis✨ What her childhood report cards revealed in hindsight✨ Why high-achieving girls are often missed✨ How parenting, therapy, and advocacy transformed her life✨ The one piece of advice she gives all her coaching clientsFrom overwhelmed PTA mom to podcast host and future therapist, Katy’s story shows how an adult ADHD diagnosis can unlock purpose, healing, and meaningful change.📌 Like, subscribe, and share to raise awareness about early ADHD diagnosis in girls.💌 Sign up for our free monthly newsletter for tools and stories: www.findtheADHDgirls.org👇 Comment below: What part of Katy’s story resonated most with you?🎧 Listen to more interviews at: https://www.findtheadhdgirls.org/podcast#ADHDInGirls #WomenWithADHD #LateDiagnosis #ADHDAwareness #NeurodivergentVoices #FINDtheADHDgirls #GirlsWithADHD #ADHDPodcast #ADHDSupport #InvisibleADHDFind The ADHD Girls is a project of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition (www.iadhd.org)The mission of this project is to give all girls who have ADHDa fair start in life by getting them diagnosed by age 8.COULD YOUR DAUGHTER HAVE ADHD?ADHD can look different in girls - meaning that often, they are missed for ADHD diagnosis.Find out if your daughter has ADHD at findtheadhdgirls.orgLearn about inattentive ADHD at www.iadhd.org, the only website solely about inattentive ADHD

Katy opens up about her struggles before diagnosis, how stereotypes delayed recognition, and what changed once she understood her brain. As a mother, coach, and graduate student in mental health counseling, she’s now helping other women and girls feel seen, supported, and empowered. We cover it all: ✨ The grief and relief of a late ADHD diagnosis ✨ What her childhood report cards revealed in hindsight ✨ Why high-achieving girls are often missed ✨ How parenting, therapy, and advocacy transform...

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Katy opens up about her struggles before diagnosis, how stereotypes delayed recognition, and what changed once she understood her brain. As a mother, coach, and graduate student in mental health counseling, she’s now helping other women and girls...

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