27. Understanding ADHD in Women with Lisanne Thomas

03/05/2023 42 min Temporada 1 Episodio 27

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Episode Synopsis

What does ADHD look like in women and girls, and why does it so often go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed? It can be difficult to recognize the signs of ADHD in girls and women, because their symptoms often present differently from those of men and boys.
Listen in on this conversation with professional certified ADHD coach, Lisanne Thomas, where she sheds light on what ADHD looks like in women and girls, what to do if you suspect you or a loved one has ADHD, and how to get the support you need.
Here are some of the topics we discuss:

What is ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)?
How ADHD presents differently in girls and women, and why it often goes undiagnosed.
What to do if you suspect you or a loved one has ADHD.
Four pillars of support for people with ADHD.
How modifying your home environment can support family members with ADHD.
Can ADHD be a superpower?
The importance of self-awareness, self-acceptance and advocacy.


Introducing Lisanne Thomas:
Coach Lisanne is a lifelong learner with a deep passion for supporting others. She brings her heart-centered work of over 15 years facilitating change for over a thousand coaching clients around the world, including a wide range of ages, lifestyles, and living circumstances.
Lisanne is a Professional Certified ADHD coach, Certified Life Coach, a Certified Master Nutrition and Wellness Coach, and a Certified Solution-Focused Brief Coach. She is also a registered yoga teacher and certified personal training specialist.
Her professional background also extends beyond coaching, whether as a childbirth educator, labour doula, president of a nonprofit association, advertising executive, or activity coordinator for three wonderful kiddos and three wacky whippets.

Here’s how you can connect with Lisanne Thomas:
Website: www.adhdjoy.com
For ADHD-specific events, community and coaching: adhdjoy.flowtrack.me/flourish 

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