Understanding ADHD in Women with Special Guest Alysia Gillham

The Soulful Coach

This week on the podcast I sit down and chat with special guest Alysia Gillham registered Psychotherapist who specializes in ADHD with women. In this enlightening episode, we dive deep into the unique ways ADHD manifests in women, particularly in the workplace. Our guest, Alysia, shares her expertise on the challenges women with ADHD face when managing their careers and personal lives. We discuss how ADHD impacts executive functioning, time management, and emotional regulation, and explore effective strategies for thriving in both professional and personal spheres.

Here’s what we cover in the episode:

1. Understanding ADHD in Women

- How does ADHD manifest differently in men vs. women?

- Unique ways ADHD shows up in women, especially in the workplace.

- Challenges women face when balancing careers and personal lives.

2. Impact on Executive Functioning

- How ADHD affects executive functioning, time management, and emotional regulation in women.

3. Working with ADHD

- Effective strategies for women with ADHD to thrive in their careers.

- Setting realistic goals and balancing ambition with ADHD-related challenges.

- Tools and methods for improving time management, productivity, and organization.

4. Therapist’s Personal Experience

- Alysia’s journey to specializing in ADHD therapy and any personal experiences with ADHD that have shaped her path.

- Rewarding experiences in working with women with ADHD.

- How she has navigated personal or professional challenges related to ADHD.

5. Advice and Resources

- Steps for women who suspect they might have ADHD but aren’t diagnosed.

- Recommended resources: books, podcasts, and support groups for women with ADHD.

- Alysia’s single most important piece of advice for women managing ADHD while pursuing their careers.

Resources:

Connect with Alysia Gillham: Woven Passages Psychotherapy

Find Alysia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wovenpassages.therapy/

Connect with me on IG: https://www.Instagram.com/Theelysetucker

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