Movement, Mental Health, and Community: Why it works for ADHD Women

In this episode of the ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast, Kate is joined by Ella Jack, founder of She Moves Community, a growing community that brings women together through movement in nature.

Ella shares how the idea began during a difficult period with her mental health. As a 23-year-old navigating ADHD and early adulthood, Ella started hiking to support her mental health after beginning therapy. This quickly grew into something much bigger and created a supportive space where women can connect, move their bodies and spend time outdoors together.

Together, Kate and Ella explore the powerful impact of movement, routine, nature and community, and why these elements can be particularly supportive for women with ADHD.

Key Takeaways

1. Ella’s experience of ADHD and mental health in early adulthood
2. Starting Girls That Hike and overcoming fears about launching something new
3. How movement in nature can significantly support mental wellbeing
4. The role of routine and regular physical activity for ADHD regulation
5. Why community and shared experiences help women feel less alone
6. The challenges of making new friends as an adult woman
7. How group activities can foster authentic connection and belonging
8. Being okay with adapting, change and growth
9. Turning personal struggles into purpose and community impact

This conversation is such an inspiring reminder that sometimes the ideas born from our hardest moments can grow into something that supports many others, too.

Timestamps:

1. 00:01 - Introduction to Ella's Personal Experience
2. 07:16 - The Birth of She Moves, Movement and Mental Health
3. 10:21 - The Beginning of Change
4. 21:41 - The Importance of Community and Connection
5. 28:40 - Starting the She Moves Community

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Inside the More Yourself Membership, you’ll be able to:

1. Connect with like-minded women who understand you
2. Learn from guest experts and practical tools
3. Receive compassionate prompts & gentle reminders
4. Enjoy voice-note encouragement from Kate
5. Join flexible meet-ups and mentoring sessions
6. Access on-demand workshops and quarterly guest expert sessions

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We’ll also be walking through The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit together, exploring nervous system regulation, burnout recovery, RSD, joy, hormones, and self-trust, so the book comes alive in a supportive community setting.

Links and Resources:

1. Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].
2. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod
3. Contact Ella via Instagram (@shemoves.community)

Kate Moryoussef is a women's ADHD lifestyle and wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner who helps overwhelmed and unfulfilled newly diagnosed ADHD women find more calm, balance, hope, health, compassion, creativity and clarity.