Latest / All Things Sensory by Harkla
#405 - ADHD in Women: My Diagnosis Journey as a Mom & Pediatric Therapist
In today’s episode, I’m sharing something a little more personal. This conversation is all about ADHD in women and moms, why it’s so often missed, and what it can actually feel like in real life.
For so many of us, ADHD doesn’t look like what we're taught to expect. It’s not always the hyper, can’t-sit-still version we picture in young boys. For women, it often shows up as mental overload, constant overwhelm, emotional ups and downs, and feeling like we just can’t keep up no matter how hard we try. It gets labeled as anxiety, disorganization, or just being “too much,” and we carry that for…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.