ADHD in Sport: Strategies for Success with Dr Josephine Perry

🌟 My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is available to preorder here 🌟 If you (or a child) love sport but struggle with pressure, perfectionism, RSD and other ADHD traits, this episode is full of research-led and professional insights and support from Dr Josephine Perry, a Sport Psychologist and author of ADHD in Sport: Strategies for Success. Dr Perry works with high-achieving, often perfectionistic athletes (many of whom are neurodivergent) to manage performance anxiety and thrive in competitive environments. What You’ll Learn: Why ADHD is more common in competitive athletes – and how we can help them thrive The double-edged sword of sport for ADHD brains: emotional regulation vs. pressure and burnout How ADHD traits show up differently in girls and women in sport – and why they’re often missed The importance of sleep, recovery, and nutrition for ADHD athletes How hormonal cycles, RED-s, and appetite suppression from ADHD medication can affect female athletes The emotional impact of rejection sensitivity, performance feedback, and team dynamics Why communication between coach and athlete is everything – including tips like a “communication passport” Practical tools to support hypermobility and sensory needs in sport How to approach training with self-compassion, not comparison Whether you’re a coach, teacher, parent, or athlete, you’ll walk away with compassionate, practical tools to help ADHD athletes succeed – and feel understood. Timestamps: 02:41 – ADHD and performance anxiety in sport 12:32 – Why we need to talk more about ADHD in athletes 25:35 – Strategies to support ADHD athletes on and off the field 29:06 – Nutrition and sleep: what makes the biggest difference 36:41 – Hypermobility and sensory issues in sport 41:32 – Hormones, cycles, and female athletes with ADHD Connect with Dr Perry via her website, performanceinmind.co.uk or on Instagram, @josephineperry76. Links and Resources: Connect with Dr Josephine Perry via her website performanceinmind.co.uk or Instagram @josephineperry76 Missed our ADHD Women’s Summer Series? Get the workshops on demand [here]. Next ADHD Wellbeing Workshop: “Creating ADHD Routines & Structures” – June 10th @1.30pm. Book [here]. Preorder my book: The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit [here]. Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership launching in September! Get exclusive founding offers [here]. Find my popular ADHD webinars and resources on her website [here]. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod Follow me on Instagram: @kate_moryoussef Exclusive Offer for Listeners: This week’s episode is proudly sponsored by The Naked Pharmacy! Discover natural, evidence-based supplements formulated by expert pharmacists to support your health and wellbeing. Visit www.thenakedpharmacy.com or reach out to pharmacist@thenakedpharmacy.com with any questions. Use code KATEADHD at checkout for: 10% off your first one-time order A massive 35% off your first subscription order!* *Subscription discount reverts to a still-great 25% off for all future deliveries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices