Ep.32 ADHD in Women: Why It’s Often Missed and How to Recognize It

After a recent conversation about ADHD with a family member, it dawned on me that this subject is not really discussed much in women and is typically considered a disorder in children, particularly boys.  I started looking into ADHD in midlife women, and I was surprised to find that it goes largely undiagnosed in women and girls, as the signs are not as obvious as they are in males.Katy Weber, coach, author and podcaster, took her own diagnosis of adult ADHD to build a platform to support other women, who want to explore and understand who they are through this new lens of ADHD.  She wants clients to lean into their strengths and use them to their advantage to move forward, to identify obstacles, and create strategies to live a more fulfilling and gratifying life. Not only does Katy Weber have a successful coaching business, but she has a very popular podcast called Women and ADHD.In this episode Katy and I discuss:- Her own journey to get to the diagnosis of ADHD- Deciding to do a podcast to help other women with ADHD- The differences between males and females in regard to signs of ADHD and eventual diagnosis- The impact of ADHD in adult women - relationships/work/dealing with everyday tasks- Executive Function and its definition- Medication and self-medicating - the importance of nutrition and movement- Our children with ADHD- What Katy has learned from her podcast guestsRecommended reading:Katy Weber wrote an excellent book on ditching diets and getting back to a whole food philosophy called Worth It: A Journey to Food & Body Freedom: Six Essential Steps to Ditching the Diets & Nourishing Your Body From the Inside OutA Radical Guide for Women with ADHD by Sari Solden MS,  Michelle Frank PsyDThis is the workbook to which Katy refers in the podcast. Sari Solden has written other books on the topic of women and ADHD.ADDitude Magazine - https://www.additudemag.com/ADHD self-test - https://www.additudemag.com/self-test-adhd-symptoms-women-girls/Where to find Katy:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katyweber.adhd/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/womenandadhdWomen and ADHD Podcast - https://www.womenandadhd.com/episodesWebsite - https://www.womenandadhd.com/coachingI am a huge fan of Revaree for vaginal dryness, and I have been a very happy customer for almost two years!Check out all Bonafide's sexual health and wellness products at https://hellobonafide.com/_________________________________________If you’re doing “all the right things” and still feel stuck, adding a layer of support may be an option. I’ve partnered with a trusted telehealth platform offering modern solutions for women in midlife—including micro-dosed GLP-1 and other peptide therapies.https://elliemd.com/michelefolan - Create a free account to view all products.Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/askingforafriend_pod/✨ Sign up for my weekly newsletter: https://michelefolanfasterway.myflodesk.com/i6i44jw4fqLike to connect? Email me at [email protected] Transcripts are created with AI and may not be perfectly accurate.Disclaimer: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition.