Listen to “The Secret Lives of Women with ADHD” with Terry Matlen

Listen to “The Secret Lives of Women with ADHD: What No One Ever Told (or Asked) You About Your ADHD,” Terry Matlen

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Terry Matlen explains how women with ADHD can overcome societal expectations, shame, and embarrassment.

In this episode:

• Understanding the inner experience of women with ADHD
• Devising and sticking to an Individualized Living Plan to accommodate your ADHD challenges
• Learning to balance home, work, and relationships without feeling guilty about any perceived shortcomings
• Planning family meals, keeping the kids clothed, and maintaining organizing strategies that work
• Remembering the important stuff and forgetting the shame and hurtful comments that can hold you back

Recommended resources:

• Free Resource for Women and Girls: Is It ADHD?
• Sister. Wife. Mother. Living with ADHD.
• ADHD Is Not a Male Disorder
• eBook: Your Complete ADHD Guide

Listener testimonials:

• “Wonderful program. I am 51 and just realizing this might be my issue. I just ordered the speaker’s book. Thanks!”
• “What a blessing to hear the symptoms. My spouse has most of these, but only sees my problems. It is such a blessing to hear again and again, that this is real, and not a figment of my imagination 🙂 Thanks again for bringing these issues to the light where they can be appreciated!!!”
• “I heard answers to many issues I have had for years. Nice to know there are others with the same issues and to hear suggestions for working through the issues. Thank you. “

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Note on audio quality: This podcast is a recording of a webinar series, and the audio has been captured from telephone conversations, not recorded in a studio. Register to participate in the live webinars at: www.additude.com/webinars/

Updated on July 30, 2019