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A late diagnosis turned her world upside down. Now Katy Weber interviews women who discovered they have ADHD in adulthood, while exploring the topics and life experiences unique to adult-diagnosed neurodivergent women. Women & ADHD is a community for those who are finally understanding themselves, finding validation, and learning to lean into their strengths, both professionally and personally. For more information and support, visit https://www.womenandadhd.com.

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  • Amanda McCracken: ADHD, limerence, and learning to receive love

    Amanda McCracken: ADHD, limerence, and learning to receive love
    Nov 2 2026

    Episode 220 with Amanda McCracken.


    Amanda is an award-winning journalist and the author of “When Longing Becomes Your Lover: A True Story of Overcoming Limerence.” She also hosts The Longing Lab podcast and has given a TED talk on how longing keeps us from healthy relationships.


    Amanda was diagnosed with ADHD at 36, after an email from her dad. She didn't connect it to the pattern running through her love life until she was writing her memoir. That pattern is limerence: obsessive romantic longing for someone you've idealized and put on a pedestal.


    We talk about how ADHD traits like hyperfixation, perfectionism, and difficulty being present can shape the way women experience attraction. We also cover what it takes to move toward secure, trusting love.


    Key topics:

    • Getting an adult ADHD diagnosis, and why Amanda dismissed it for years
    • Being the "good kid" next to a sibling who needed more support
    • What limerence is, and how hyperfixation can make crushes feel all-consuming
    • Masking, perfectionism, and the fear that someone will find the "real you"
    • Why receiving love felt wrong, and how self-worth fits in
    • How purity culture and Christian-pop romantic language blurred devotion and crushes
    • The therapy turning point: "You're in love with the longing"
    • Coping before diagnosis: drinking, hair-pulling and rigid control
    • What was different about meeting her husband
    • ADHD, creativity, and writing your way through heartbreak
    • Menopause or ADHD? Executive function and cognitive load


    Website: amandajmccracken.com

    Instagram: @amandajmccracken


    Links & Resources:

    • Amanda’s book: When Longing Becomes Your Lover: Breaking from Infatuation, Rejection, and Perfectionism to Find Authentic Love: A True Story of Overcoming Limerence
    • Amanda’s TED Talk: “How longing keeps us from healthy relationships”
    • Amanda’s podcast: The Longing Lab



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    Women & ADHD coaching: www.womenandadhd.com/coaching

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    Work 1-on-1 with Katy: www.womenandadhd.com/katy

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    Order the “Hey, it’s ADHD!” course: www.womenandadhd.com/adhdcourse

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    If you are a woman who was diagnosed with ADHD and you’d like to apply to be a guest on this podcast, visit womenandadhd.com/podcastguest.


    Instagram: @womenandadhdpodcast

    Tiktok: @womenandadhdpodcast

    Twitter: @womenandadhd

    Facebook: @womenandadhd



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    57 min
  • Unmasking Our Health: ADHD, IBS & the gut-brain connection

    Unmasking Our Health: ADHD, IBS & the gut-brain connection
    Oct 19 2026

    Episode 219 with Katy Weber & Kalin Johnson


    Welcome back to our ongoing series, “Unmasking Our Health,” in which host Katy Weber teams up with medical expert Dr. Kalin Johnson, PharmD, to look beyond the neurodivergent brain and explore what it means to live in a neurodivergent body.


    In this episode, we explore the relationship between ADHD and gut health, including IBS, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, and abdominal pain. We discuss how the gut and brain communicate, why ADHD-related behaviors, routines, and medication can all affect digestion, and why a one-size-fits-all approach to gut health can miss what an individual actually needs.


    The conversation also looks at what supportive care can involve: listening to your body, making manageable changes, and finding a provider who’s curious about the whole picture — not just one symptom.


    In this episode, we cover:


    • What IBS is and how it’s diagnosed
    • How ADHD and gastrointestinal symptoms may be associated
    • The two-way communication between the gut and brain
    • How stress, routines, hydration, eating patterns, and body cues can affect digestion
    • Potential effects of stimulants, SSRIs, and antibiotics on gut symptoms
    • Why fiber, fermented foods, and other common recommendations aren’t right for everyone
    • How to look for care that considers ADHD and the whole person
    • Why small, sustainable changes may feel more manageable than a complete overhaul


    Note: Nothing in this episode constitutes medical advice. Always consult with your physician and pharmacist before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.


    Kalin’s website: kalinjohnson.com

    Instagram: @kalinpharmd


    Links & Resources:

    • The Association Between Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Gastrointestinal Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
    • Have a topic you want Katy and Kalin to cover? Contact us


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    Women & ADHD coaching: www.womenandadhd.com/coaching

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    If you are a woman who was diagnosed with ADHD and you’d like to apply to be a guest on this podcast, visit womenandadhd.com/podcastguest.


    Instagram: @womenandadhdpodcast

    Tiktok: @womenandadhdpodcast

    Twitter: @womenandadhd

    Facebook: @womenandadhd



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    59 min
  • Greer Jones: The relief (and complexity) of an adult diagnosis

    Greer Jones: The relief (and complexity) of an adult diagnosis
    Oct 5 2026
    Episode 218 with Greer Jones.Greer is the creator of The Unfinished Idea, a community that supports mamas raising neurodivergent kids. After her son, husband, and later herself were diagnosed, she walked through a dark season of overwhelm, burnout, and isolation. Over time, she discovered people and rhythms that supported her neurodivergent brain, rebuilt her family’s routines, and found the lights that guided her out — community, real stories, and small wins that gave her hope again. Today, she uses her voice, lived experience, and practical tools to help overwhelmed neurodivergent moms feel understood, equipped, and confident in the lives they’re building.In our conversation, Greer shares what it was like to pursue an adult diagnosis in the UK, advocate for her neurodivergent son, and make sense of the ways ADHD has shaped her life. We talk about the relief of finally having an explanation, the grief and self-compassion that can come with looking back, and why ADHD in women doesn’t always look like hyperactivity on the outside.We explore what meaningful connection can look like when life is messy, schedules are unpredictable, and nobody has all the answers. And finally, we talk about the Beautifully Wired Summit — a free, three-day online event hosted by Greer, bringing together over 20 experts to share practical, real-life strategies for raising neurodivergent kids. From navigating meltdowns and school advocacy to creating doable daily routines, it’s packed with neuro-affirming tools that actually work. The summit takes place October 5th through 7th, and you can grab your free ticket right now by heading to womenandadhd.com/summit. I’ve also placed that link right at the top of the show notes for you. Key topics:How Greer’s son’s diagnoses helped her recognize her own ADHDWhat Greer’s UK diagnosis process was likeWhy ADHD in women may not match familiar stereotypesThe relief—and complexity—of receiving a diagnosis as an adultAdvocating for a neurodivergent child in the school systemRacing thoughts, emotional intensity, and decision fatigueHow The Unfinished Idea grew into a podcast, business, and communityCreating flexible, vulnerable connection for neurodivergent momsThe Beautifully Wired Summit and its focus on ADHD and autism in girls and womenWebsite: theunfinishedidea.comInstagram: @theunfinishedideaLinks & Resources:Greer’s podcast: Neurodivergent Conversations- - - - - Episode edited by E Podcast Productions- - - - -Women & ADHD coaching: www.womenandadhd.com/coaching- - - - -Work 1-on-1 with Katy: www.womenandadhd.com/katy- - - - -Order the “Hey, it’s ADHD!” course: www.womenandadhd.com/adhdcourse- - - - -Did you love this episode? Click here to pledge a one-time donation to the podcast!- - - - -If you are a woman who was diagnosed with ADHD and you’d like to apply to be a guest on this podcast, visit womenandadhd.com/podcastguest.Instagram: @womenandadhdpodcastTiktok: @womenandadhdpodcastTwitter: @womenandadhdFacebook: @womenandadhdAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    51 min
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