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Understanding How ADHD Affects Adult Women: Breaking Free from People-Pleasing

People-pleasing behaviours often disrupt relationships among individuals experiencing ADHD, driving them toward codependency. In codependent relationships, individuals often sacrifice their needs, preferences, and aspirations to cater to their partner's desires. This relentless prioritization of their partner's happiness leads to enmeshment, where the boundaries between the individuals blur.

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ADHD and Hormones

A recent article in the ADDitude Magazine discusses how estrogen can exacerbate ADHD symptoms in females. Visit our blog to get the link to this newest article!

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Rejection Sensitivity and ADHD

Dive into our latest blog post for insights on navigating Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) and its unique overlap with ADHD. Find strategies for thriving despite the challenges!

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Navigating Life's Challenges with ADHD Coaching: Empowering Adult Women to Thrive

Life's journey can be filled with challenges, and for many adult women experiencing ADHD, navigating the complexities of daily responsibilities can be especially daunting. But here's the good news: there's a valuable resource available to help you not only cope but thrive despite the unique challenges posed by ADHD—an ADHD coach. Let’s delve into the world of ADHD coaching and explore how it can empower adult women.

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Parenting Hacks: Navigating the Holidays with Children Experiencing ADHD

The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness, but it can also pose unique challenges for parents of children experiencing ADHD. The hustle and bustle of the holidays, coupled with heightened expectations, can often lead to stress and overwhelm. Fear not, though, as this post is your personal survival guide to thriving during the holiday season while parenting children with ADHD.

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Embark on a Transformative Journey: Understanding ADHD as a Woman

Discover a new perspective on ADHD tailored for women. Begin your journey to empowerment and self-discovery today.

Are you grappling with an ADHD diagnosis and curious about its distinct impact on women?

Did you know that understanding the science of ADHD and its impact on your brain will help you navigate your experience with ADHD?

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Surviving the Holidays: Practical Tips for Women Experiencing ADHD

The holiday season is upon us. No matter what holiday you celebrate, and even if you don't, you'll likely find yourself at various work, friend and family celebrations. Equipping yourself with strategies to survive and enjoy the season ahead of time is always a good idea!

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The Vibrant Mind: A Woman’s Guide to Embracing ADHD’s Gifts

Are you ready to flip the script on ADHD? As a woman recently diagnosed with ADHD, the path ahead is bright with possibilities. The Vibrant Mind: A Woman's Guide to Embracing ADHD's Gifts is your guide to exploring and celebrating the unique strengths of your diagnosis, moving beyond the usual focus on challenges.

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Unlock the Secrets of Your Mind: A Woman's Guide to ADHD

Navigating life with an ADHD diagnosis can be complex, especially for women. However, understanding the intricacies of our brains and how ADHD impacts them can open up a world of endless possibilities. Our newest book is a beacon of hope and clarity for women seeking to understand and embrace the unique challenges and strengths of living with ADHD.

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Igniting Passion: Embracing Your Enthusiastic ADHD Self.

Today, we're celebrating a trait that dances vibrantly within the hearts of many women with ADHD: deeply rooted passion and unbridled enthusiasm. It's the electric pulse that courses through our veins when we engage with our loves, projects, and dreams. This isn't simply about having moments of excitement; it's about how deeply we engage with what we love, shaping our projects and goals with an enthusiasm that often sets us apart and elevates our path to greatness. Let's delve into the captivating world of ADHD, where passion isn't just an emotion—it's a way of being that sets us apart and sets the stage for greatness.

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Unleashing the Problem-Solving Superpowers of Women with ADHD

Unleashing the Problem-Solving Superpowers of Women with ADHD

If you're a woman with ADHD, you already know that our minds work in wonderfully mysterious ways. Where others see chaos, we often see patterns; where they find obstacles, we see opportunities. Today, we're celebrating one of the most exhilarating aspects of ADHD: the innate problem-solving abilities that make us adept at navigating life with a flair unique to those with ADHD.

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Riding the Emotional Waves With Grace: The Strength of Emotions in ADHD Women

Have you ever been told you feel too deeply? That your emotions seem larger than life? Perhaps you were told you were too sensitive? Well, today, we’re going to shed light on what's often considered the Achilles heel of ADHD women: our deep emotional reservoir. Often, our emotional sensitivity is portrayed as a challenge, but what if we told you it's one of your most potent superpowers? Let's explore!

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The Power of Hyper-Focus: Unleashing the Potential of Women with ADHD

The Power of Hyper-Focus: Unleashing the Potential of Women with ADHD

Let’s dig into one of the most remarkable and often misunderstood facets of ADHD: Hyper-Focus. Amidst the whirlwind of distractions, there's a laser-focused intensity within us that's nothing short of a superpower. So, let's uncover the magic of hyper-focus and how we can harness it to achieve wonders.

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Celebrating the Unstoppable Creativity of ADHD

ADHD isn't just about squirrels and shiny objects. ADHD also has its share of silver linings. Many of the strengths associated with ADHD could very well be your superpowers! The problem is that many people get stuck on the negatives, joke or poke fun at the quirks. Let’s look at it differently and dive deep into one of those superpowers: the incredible connection between women with ADHD and boundless creativity. If you’re a woman with ADHD or have someone special in your life who is, you’re about to embark on a delightful journey of understanding and empowerment.

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Rising Diagnoses of ADHD

People with it (ADHD) are far more likely to have difficulties with concentration, sitting still, or impulsive shopping than the general population. But their problems don’t end at a doctor’s office. Left untreated, it is as much an economic issue as it is a medical one, with the estimated costs to the Canadian economy ranging in the billions of dollars a year. - Toronto Star

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Diagnosis of ADHD Still Out of Reach for Many

Finding out if you have ADHD involves an assessment involving hours of in-depth psychological testing, which can be cost-prohibitive for many. Those who can afford it or get funding also often find the waitlist to be long.

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Celebrating ADHD Awareness Month: Unraveling the Tapestry of ADHD

October is ADHD Awareness month, a perfect time to launch a business that serves people experiencing ADHD! It’s also the ideal time to discuss and celebrate the uniqueness of those with ADHD. And, since we are ADHD Women Empowered, it’s only fitting we focus on the under-discussed topic of ADHD in women.

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