This week, I’m joined by the inspiring Abigail Agyei-Jones, MBE, a neurodiversity advocate, policy advisor, and champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Abigail has over a decade of experience working with marginalized and underrepresented groups, including in top government roles.

Named one of the Top 50 Influential Neurodivergent Women of 2022, Abigail’s work focuses on intersectionality, amplifying the voices of Black women, and breaking down barriers in education, healthcare, and workplaces. As someone with ADHD and dyspraxia, she draws from her personal journey to push for systemic change and more inclusive spaces.

In this episode, we explore the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent women, especially within the Black community, and how societal expectations, cultural stigmas, and systemic barriers lead to late diagnoses and misdiagnoses.

Abigail shares her personal story of navigating a late ADHD diagnosis, overcoming internalized ableism, and becoming an advocate for representation and equity.

In this episode we talk about:

• Abigail sheds light on the specific struggles women with ADHD face in education and workplace settings.
• She opens up about her late diagnosis and the internalized ableism she had to unlearn.
• Learn why creating neuro-inclusive environments that embrace diverse learning and working styles is essential for success.
• Discover how cultural stigmas and societal expectations disproportionately impact Black women with ADHD.
• Advocacy for neurodiversity within marginalized communities is vital to reducing stigma and fostering awareness.
• Abigail emphasizes the power of community support groups and resources for navigating ADHD and intersectional identities.

Chapters:

04:31 - Navigating neurodiversity in education

14:22 - The impact of adultification on black youth

22:10 - Healthcare disparities and advocacy for change

28:34 - Cultural expectations and mental health in black communities

35:20 - Embracing neurodivergence with self-compassion

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in building inclusive communities and breaking down societal taboos about neurodiversity. Abigail’s insights offer hope, practical advice, and a call to action for fostering a world where everyone can thrive.

You can connect with Abigail via her Instagram. Watch her TedX talk on ADHD in Black Women.

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Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle and wellbeing coach and EFT...

If you'd love to manage your ADHD using routine, resilience and mindfulness instead of medication, this episode is for you.

This week's guest is ADHD advocate and powerhouse entrepreneur Joseph Pack, whose journey from leaving school with no qualifications to founding a successful marketing agency with clients such as Patagonia, Adidas and the NHS is truly inspiring.

After severe burnout and a life-changing ADHD diagnosis, Joseph went on to co-own a fintech startup and establish drugfreeADHD.org, where he shares practical tools to empower people with ADHD.

This unmissable episode is packed with real-life advice on managing ADHD, as Joseph discusses using lifestyle changes and structured routines to transition from chaotic, impulsive days to a balanced, fulfilled life.

We delve into strategies for overcoming impulsivity, self-criticism and comparisonitis, and highlight the impact of awareness, acceptance and community on your ADHD journey.

Get ready for actionable insights you can apply to your life right away!

You'll learn:

• How a morning routine – think cold showers and meditation – can help you manage your ADHD.
• How cold exposure helps to build resilience and the ability to take on daily challenges.
• The power of meditation and mantras for awareness and impulsivity management.
• The importance of starting small when it comes to creating a successful routine.
• How understanding ADHD helps you take control and make empowered life choices.
• The strength that comes with finding self-acceptance and compassion.

Timestamps

• 04:27: Building a morning routine for ADHD management
• 10:20: Meditation techniques for ADHD
• 19:15: Laying the foundations for change
• 23:28: The journey to acceptance of ADHD
• 28:25: Embracing antifragility
• 33:37: Cultivating awareness

Tune in for practical strategies and insights to support you on your ADHD journey!

Connect with Joseph on his website, drugfreeadhd.org.

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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.

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Takeaways:

• A morning routine can significantly impact your day by establishing healthy habits.
• Cold water exposure builds resilience and prepares you for challenges throughout the day.
• Meditation is essential for developing awareness and...

In this bonus episode, Kate discusses the critical importance of emotional regulation for ADHD and how understanding your nervous system and the concept of co-regulation can impact the quality of your relationships, both with yourself and others.

Learn why 'Emotional Freedom Technique' (tapping) could be the tool you need for better emotional regulation. You'll also hear from Pearl Lopian an experienced EFT practitioner. Pearl recounts her initial encounters with EFT and its transformative effects on her clients, underscoring the technique's ability to facilitate profound emotional releases and shifts in perspective.

Join Kate in this episode to gain a sense of hope and empowerment, learn how to control your emotions, and cultivate a supportive environment for yourself and your loved ones.

Click here to find out more about Reclaim Your Calm

Reclaim your Calm is a two-part LIVE online workshop introducing the power of EFT tapping to help you break free from emotional overwhelm, calm your ADHD mind, and reclaim your peace – any time, anywhere.

Check out Kate's many resources on her website and free ADHD EFT resources:

Introduction to EFT https://adhd-womens-wellbeing.mykajabi.com/intro-eft-adhd

Tap N' Talk Technique: https://adhd-womens-wellbeing.mykajabi.com/tap-n-talk

Calming Tapping Technique: https://adhd-womens-wellbeing.mykajabi.com/calming-tapping

And read her ADDitude article on how EFT can help calm the ADHD brain and nervous system

Chapters:

• 00:42 - Understanding Emotional Regulation in ADHD
• 10:27 - Reclaim Your Calm: A New Approach to ADHD and Emotional Regulation
• 14:33 - Introduction to Tapping and Emotional Regulation
• 22:36 - Introduction to EFT and Its Benefits
• 28:01 - Understanding the Mind-Body Connection in Emotional Healing
• 37:00 - Understanding Trauma and Tapping
• 41:24 - Exploring Surrogate Tapping
• 48:56 - Healing the Inner Child

Takeaways:

• Understanding co-regulation is crucial for creating safe and connected relationships in our lives.
• Emotional regulation techniques like EFT tapping can significantly improve our ability to manage ADHD symptoms.
• Recognizing and addressing generational trauma can empower us to heal and thrive with ADHD.
• Tapping can help rewire our emotional responses, allowing for greater self-compassion and acceptance.
• Using EFT, we can release stuck energy and emotions that have been held in our bodies.
• The workshop 'Reclaim your Calm' aims to teach practical techniques for emotional regulation.

Links referenced in this episode:

• adhdwomenswellbeing.co.uk
• Pearl Lopian - https://www.efttappinginstitute.com/