ADHD is Different for Women and this is Why with Sarah Callaghan

Sarah Callaghan is a Holistic Counsellor, ADHD educator, and founder of Unmasking Together. As a neurodivergent mother and passionate advocate, she offers counselling and webinars to help neurodivergent adults understand their brains and embrace their strengths.

In this episode:

• Sarah explains how ADHD affects the brain, especially the prefrontal cortex, which acts like the CEO of our minds, managing tasks, emotions, and focus.
• Sarah shares that ADHD brains don’t produce enough dopamine, and what little they have gets "cleaned up" too soon, making it harder to stay on track—unless there are extra support systems.
• She talks about how ADHD shows up differently in women—less bouncing off the walls, more racing thoughts, mental overload, and feeling like they have 20 tabs open in their head at all times.
• Sarah explains that many women with ADHD go undiagnosed because society teaches girls to “be good,” sit still, and not make waves, so they learn to hide their struggles instead of getting help.
• She discusses how ADHD often hits women hardest after big life changes—marriage, kids, or major responsibilities—when the mental load skyrockets and suddenly everything feels impossible.
• Sarah gets real about the emotional toll: unmanaged ADHD can lead to anxiety, depression, and burnout because women are expected to juggle everything without support.
• She shares practical tips, like being mindful of how you “spend” your dopamine, blocking out time for tasks, and creating systems that work with your brain instead of against it.

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