ADHD Her Way

• Brand Strategy and Ethical Marketing for ADHD Entrepreneurs with Amy Pearson

  In this episode, business strategist and mum of two, Amy Pearson, opens up about navigating ADHD while building a business with purpose. From receiving her diagnosis after becoming a mother, to pivoting during the COVID pandemic, Amy shares the raw and real behind entrepreneurship.We unpack:how self-doubt can sabotage our momentumwhy ethical marketing actually sells betterthe power of niche messagingand why community support might just be the missing ingredient for women in businessThis conversation is honest, practical and deeply validating for any woman trying to grow a business while keeping tiny humans alive.You can find out more about Amy and her offers here: https://www.sunmotherstudio.com/Follow ⁠⁠⁠@johanna.badenhorst.psychologist⁠⁠⁠Visit ⁠⁠⁠www.johannabadenhorst.com⁠⁠⁠ for resources, programs, and upcoming events. Leave a comment and a rating! Thank you for listening.

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• 60. Why Follow-Through Feels So Hard and the Burnout is Real

  Mini Series – Part 2: Why Follow-Through Feels So HardHosted by Johanna Badenhorst, Clinical Psychologist turned ADHD & Productivity Mentor.Inside this episode I share:✨ Why follow-through feels harder for ADHD & AuDHD women✨ The Perfectionist–Procrastinator Loop (and how it kept me stuck)✨ How forcing productivity can actually trigger burnout✨ My recent Monday ‘spiral’ — and why I now call it data instead of failure✨ The moment I heard, “burnout isn’t real”… and what science really says✨ Why your systems matter more than your motivationStress isn’t always something we can “push through”.When demands exceed our internal resources, our brain protects us — by freezing, delaying, overthinking, or shutting down.That’s not laziness. That’s biology.And this is where I believe ADHD women need a new approach to success one that honours pressure and capacity.For ADHD & multipassionate women in business📅 25 November at 7pm AEST (Replay available)Learn the five ADHD Work Modes, why follow-through collapses,and the practical pattern breakers that help you rebuild momentum.⁠👉 SAVE YOUR SEAT⁠Want to go deeper? Join me inside the brand new 2026 Sustainable Success Mastermind (Applications Now Open)💛⁠ Apply here!⁠A three-month container for women ready to apply this work not just hear it.We build self-trust, capacity, and ADHD-friendly strategies for real follow-through and flow.Limited spots for 2026 intake.Visit ⁠www.johannabadenhorst.com⁠ for resources, programs & upcoming eventsEmail: ⁠[email protected]⁠If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating or comment — it helps this reach the women who need it most.

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• 59. From Burnout to Building My Business With an ADHD Brain

  Building My Business With an ADHD BrainMini Series – Part 1 Hosted by Johanna Badenhorst, Clinical Psychologist turned ADHD & Productivity Mentor, this episode opens my new mini series on what it has really looked like to build a business with an ADHD brain.I share the early chaos, the pivots, the burnout cycles, and the identity shifts that shaped ADHD Her Way, plus the systems and mindset shifts that finally helped me create clarity and a bit more consistency.How ADHD influenced my business from the beginningThe boom and bust patterns that kept me stuckThe turning points that helped me build in a more sustainable wayThe identity shift from psychologist to personal brandThe simple systems that supported my energy and follow throughListen up!If you are an ambitious, multipassionate woman with ADHD who wants to finish 2025 feeling proud, grounded, and on top of your life and business, Join my FREE Focus & Follow Through Masterclass Date: 24 November at 7pm AEST (replay available)SAVE YOUR SEATGet in touch with Johanna and the podcast:Follow ⁠⁠⁠@psychologistjohanna⁠ and ⁠@adhdherway⁠Visit ⁠⁠⁠www.johannabadenhorst.com⁠⁠⁠ for ways to work with Johanna, her resources, programs, and upcoming events. Please leave a comment and a rating! Thank you for listening.

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• 58. Healing Hormone Imbalances: What Every Neurodivergent Woman Should Know with Naturopath Caitlin Hooper

  In this episode, Johanna Badenhorst sits down with Caitlin Hooper, a naturopath specialising in hormonal health for neurodivergent women. Together, they unpack the powerful link between ADHD, PMDD, and hormonal fluctuations, and how these cycles influence mood, focus, and overall wellbeing.Caitlin shares her personal and professional insights into the unique hormonal challenges neurodivergent women face, including the roles of methylation, histamine, gut health, and stress in shaping both mental and physical health.💬 Topics covered:Why PMDD is more common in women with ADHDThe impact of contraceptives and hormonal fluctuations on mood and focusHow methylation and nutrients like B6 and magnesium support hormone balanceUnderstanding histamine and Mast Cell Activation SyndromeThe effects of chronic stress, burnout, and sleep on hormonal healthNatural and nutritional strategies to support your cycle and mental healthThe importance of education and community for women navigating these challengesYou can find out more about Caitlin and her offers here: https://unmaskednaturopath.com.au/ Follow ⁠⁠@johanna.badenhorst.psychologist⁠⁠Visit ⁠⁠www.johannabadenhorst.com⁠⁠ for resources, programs, and upcoming events. Leave a comment and a rating! Thank you for listening.

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• 57: Hormones Hijacking My Brain: My Experience with PMDD and ADHD

  PMDD, ADHD, neurodivergence, women's health, mental health, holistic therapy, emotional regulation, self-advocacy, hormonal health, personal experiencesIn this solo episode, Johanna shares her personal experiences with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and ADHD, shining light on the often-overlooked intersection of hormonal and neurodivergent health in women. She reflects on the emotional shifts of the luteal phase, the exhaustion of being dismissed by professionals, and the journey toward self-trust and holistic healing.Johanna also opens up about navigating personal loss, her evolving professional path, and her mission to empower women to understand their cycles, advocate for themselves, and manage mental health through compassion and evidence-based strategies.PMDD affects a significant percentage of women with ADHD and autism.There is an urgent need for better diagnosis and recognition of PMDD.Holistic therapy can support both ADHD and PMDD symptom management.Self-advocacy is essential in navigating healthcare as a woman.Hormonal changes have a profound impact on emotional regulation.Nutrition, rest, and lifestyle choices play a key role in managing symptoms.Emotional regulation tools can help reduce distress during the luteal phase.Many women are dismissed or misunderstood in medical settings.Community and shared stories can create healing and belonging.Sharing our experiences helps reduce shame and fosters connection.🌿 Mentioned in This Episode⁠Jean Hailes Foundation – PMDD Information⁠ ADHD & Autism Awareness Masterclass→ Understand ADHD and Autism traits in women, and learn how to prepare for assessment, advocate confidently, and support clients or loved ones. ⁠Register here⁠ 21-Day Challenge: Build Systems That Stick→ Daily guidance, accountability, and practical ADHD-friendly tools to help you create more flow and less chaos.🗓 Starts 4 November. ⁠Join the Challenge⁠Follow ⁠@johanna.badenhorst.psychologist⁠Visit ⁠www.johannabadenhorst.com⁠ for resources, programs, and upcoming events.

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