The ADHD/Anxiety Connection: How to Find Daily Calm with Dr. Russell Ramsey

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ADHD and anxiety often go hand in hand, creating a cycle of self-doubt, overwhelm, and emotional exhaustion. In this episode, Dr. Russell Ramsay, a clinical psychologist and leading expert in adult ADHD, joins me to unpack the deep connection between ADHD and anxiety—and how to break free from the cycle.

With over two decades of research and clinical practice, Dr Ramsay shares practical tools, mindset shifts, and strategies to help women with ADHD reduce anxiety, improve self-trust, and navigate daily challenges with confidence.

The discussion also touches on the emotional regulation difficulties that accompany ADHD, as many people struggle with a history of negative self-talk and external criticism. By reframing these experiences and focusing on practical tools, we aim to empower listeners to take control of their anxiety and ADHD, embracing their unique journeys with understanding and resilience.

What You’ll Learn:

✨ How ADHD fuels anxiety (and how to stop the cycle)

✨ Why neurodivergent women struggle with self-doubt post-diagnosis

✨ Practical ways to manage ADHD-related anxiety with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

✨ How to personalise treatment approaches based on your unique neurodivergent experience

✨ Exploring neuro-affirming anti-anxiety techniques and the importance of finding what works for you

✨ How ADHD anxiety manifests in relationships, and what to do about it

Timestamps:

🕒 02:06 - The link between ADHD and anxiety

🕒 11:37 - How anxiety and emotions interact

🕒 23:19 - The power of self-talk in managing anxiety

🕒 32:42 - ADHD, anxiety, and relationships

🕒 39:25 - How ADHD affects women differently

🕒 45:00 - Practical strategies for managing ADHD as a woman

This episode is full of actionable insights and self-compassionate strategies to help you feel more in control of your mind and emotions. Whether you've struggled with racing thoughts, decision paralysis, or chronic self-doubt, this episode is for you.

If you’re exhausted by the continual burnout and want to embrace your ADHD in a way that supports your well-being, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical strategies to help you move forward with more ease.

Connect with Dr. Ramsay via his website or buy his book here!

Links & Resources:

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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. 

Takeaways:

• Understanding the connection between ADHD and anxiety is crucial for managing both effectively.
• Women with ADHD often struggle with self-doubt and mistrust, especially post-diagnosis.
• Neuro-affirming Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to address ADHD-related challenges.
• Personalising treatment plans is essential, as each person's experience with ADHD differs significantly.
• Anxiety can manifest in various ways, making it vital to recognize and address underlying causes.
• Awareness of ADHD can empower us to embrace their unique strengths and coping strategies.

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