“Every single thing in my life that has ever terrorized me and terrified me, and I avoided like nobody's business, when I finally either had no place else to run, or I chose to turn around and face it, it has never been as bad as I thought it would be. It has never been as shameful as continuing to avoid.”

Our hosts Stephanie McCullough of Sofia Financial and Kevin Gaines of American Financial Management Group chat with Diann Wingert, a seasoned cognitive behavioral coach, about all things financial and mental well-being as a woman with ADHD.

Ever wondered how ADHD plays out differently in women? This episode shatters misconceptions, revealing why so many women slip through the cracks of diagnosis. Our hosts and Diann dissect the subtypes of ADHD, emphasizing the often overlooked inattentive presentation common in women. Diann’s journey to diagnosis at 60 underscores the urgency for awareness and tailored support. They tackle the daily battles and the broader societal implications, like the struggle with impulse control that can drive compulsive shopping and the resulting financial and emotional toll.

Finally, Stephanie, Kevin, and Diann wrap up with a powerful call to radical self-acceptance and the transformative effects of mindfulness in combating cognitive biases. Discover how embracing your unique ADHD traits can lead to more effective self-advocacy and stronger relationships. By adopting lifestyles that play to our strengths, women with ADHD can lead less stressful and more fulfilling lives. Tune in for a heart-to-heart that promises not only understanding but also actionable strategies for thriving with ADHD.

Key Topics:

• Welcome, Diann Wingert (02:32)
• ADHD in Adults, and Differences in Presentation between Men and Women (04:26)
• ADHD Diagnosis and Management for Women and Implications of Different Subtypes (08:49)
• ADHD Challenges and Diann’s Experience with a 25-Year Gap in Diagnosis (13:54)
• The Challenges of Working from Home for Women with ADHD (18:43)
• ADHD, Impulsive Spending, and Other Financial Hurdles (22:45)
• Personal Finance, ADHD, and Mindfulness (27:11)
• Avoidance, Lack of Planning, and Other Financial Challenges (33:52)
• Overcoming Negative Self-Talk and Self-Doubt Through Mindfulness and Affirmations (39:01)
• Stephanie and Kevin’s Wrap-Up (52:46)

Resources:

• The Driven Woman Entrepreneur Podcast
• DiannWingertCoaching.com

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