ADHD Winter Wellness: Self-Care Tips for Comfort and Connection

As winter approaches, it can be tough to stay energised, motivated and joyful. This week, I sit down with Suzy Reading for a powerful conversation on winter self-care – especially for women with ADHD. Suzy Reading is a psychologist, coach, author, mother of two and self-care expert. Driven by her own life experiences, she specialises in helping people manage their stress levels, emotions and energy to build resilience during challenging times. Suzy's journey began when motherhood and her father's terminal illness combined to spark a passion for self-care that she now shares with her clients. In this comforting episode, Suzy reminds us that winter can be a time of renewal if we approach it with intention. She shares expert insights on managing seasonal shifts, combating isolation and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and finding gentle ways to stay energised through winter’s challenges. Together, we explore the importance of prioritising ourselves, challenging societal pressures, and fostering a mindset of self-compassion. By the end of this episode, you’ll have the tools you need to reclaim winter as a season of growth and empowerment – no matter what life throws your way. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why winter brings a desire to hibernate, and how we can harness that instinct without losing momentum. Practical ways to boost your energy and mood during darker months. Tips to create comforting, uplifting home rituals to lift your spirits. How to redefine winter as a season for self-care, reflection and self-compassion. Suzy is a member of the editorial board of Motherdom Magazine, psychology expert for Neom Organics, and co-founder of the Nourish app. She's written many books on self-care, including The Self-Care Revolution, Stand Tall Like a Mountain and her latest release, Self-Care for Winter. Timestamps 04:05: Understanding winter's impact on mental health 08:20: Simple self-care rituals to boost your mood 13:45: Staying connected and combatting isolation 18:30: Embracing rest without stagnation 24:50: Self-advocacy and challenging societal norms 30:15: Redefining winter as a time for growth Connect with Suzy on Instagram or her website. Get VIP access to exclusive content with Kate's new Apple podcast subscription, The Toolkit. Save 15% on supplements from The Herbtender, using code kate15 Find Kate's popular online workshops and free resources here. 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. Follow the podcast on Instagram. Follow Kate on Instagram. Read Kate's articles on ADDitude magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices