Part 1. When Everything Finally Made Sense: My Midlife ADHD Diagnosis - Prequel to Next Week’s Episode with Kate Moryoussef

This episode is a heartfelt prequel to next week’s powerful conversation with Kate Moryoussef, host of The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast - where they dive even deeper into the world of women, wellness and ADHD.

In this solo episode, La shares her own journey of being diagnosed with ADHD in midlife - a moment that brought both clarity and complexity.

After years of feeling “too much” or “not enough,” La finally had language for things like time blindness, emotional overwhelm and Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD). This diagnosis became a lens through which she could finally understand her patterns, her pace and her power.

She opens up about the emotional rollercoaster that came with her late diagnosis and the importance of self-compassion, especially for women who have masked their symptoms for so long.

Key Takeaways:

• ADHD is often misunderstood, especially in women - and often misdiagnosed or missed entirely.
• A late diagnosis can bring up a mix of grief, relief and empowerment.
• Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) can shape how we show up in relationships and the world.
• Time blindness isn’t laziness - it’s a real and common ADHD experience.
• Self-compassion is not optional - it’s essential.
• No two ADHD journeys look the same.
• Understanding your ADHD is a game-changer for growth and healing.
• Many women feel shame or judgment for how their ADHD shows up.
• Community and open conversation are everything.
• And yes - ADHD brains are beautifully creative, intuitive and full of possibility.

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La has a deep passion for helping others transform their lives. After years of thriving in the corporate events world, she now channels her skills into hosting retreats that inspire growth, healing, and balance.

She has a wellness business offering transformational retreats, coaching, reiki, lymphatic drainage and red light therapy. Her approach to wellness is deeply personal, influenced by her own journey through cancer and her love for practices like meditation, breathwork, EFT and reformer pilates.

Through her podcast, she shares her insights, experiences and inspiration to help listeners embrace their own journeys toward a well-rounded, fulfilling life.

Insta: @cancercuredme

Website: www.balancedbodyandretreats.com

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