Behind the Mother Mask

Ep 26. ADHD – Kate’s Late Diagnosis & How to Thrive and Evolve with a New Understanding of Your Brain

Today, I’m joined by the brilliant and lovely Kate Moryoussef. We’re talking about ADHD, what it was like getting her diagnosis as an adult and how this has now turned into her purpose. Her ADHD diagnosis was a life-changing moment for her understanding she wasn’t broken, her brain just worded differently.
Kate is a wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner for late in life diagnosed ADHD women and host of the award nominated The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast. Kate helps women who have just discovered why they have always felt broken and not enough, learn how to accept themselves and thrive with a new understanding of their brain. 
In this episode we talk about:
➡️ Kate shares about herself and what her passion in life is
➡️ How ADHD people can focus heavily on the negative things rather than the positive and can have a hard time celebrating the wins
➡️ How Kate discovered she had ADHD and how she received her diagnosis
➡️ Her lifelong relationship with anxiety and constantly fearing the worst
➡️ The trauma in thinking there is something wrong with you 
➡️ Rejection Sensitivity Disorder - this can be a biggie with ADHD
➡️ Her initial reaction to her diagnosis and how she told her close friends and family
➡️ Moving forward in life knowing you have ADHD
➡️ How hormones impact ADHD and the connection with our menstrual cycle, peri-menopause, and menopause
➡️ Some tell tale traits of the ADHD and how this can change throughout your life and the strengths that having ADHD can bring
➡️ The connection between ADHD and the nervous system, feeling like you need to work harder to make yourself feel calmer
➡️ Her work with EFT and using this with her clients, and on herself to help calm the nervous system
➡️ The things Kate does to keep herself on track and balanced in daily life and her goals for 2023
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Connect with Kate via:
Kate's PODCAST
Kate's INSTAGRAM
Kate's WEBSITE
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I would LOVE to hear from you - please let me know if this episode resonated and your biggest take home. And if you could leave me a rating and review to help spread the word to other Mums about life Behind the Mother Mask, that'd be brilliant!
You can also book a FREE discovery call with me to see how I can best help you to RECLAIM YOUR ENERGY and start feeling like YOU again. Click WEBSITE HERE to book your free call...
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Remember - Faking it is Fatiguing
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Ep 25. Christmas – F*ck It, Do It Your Way

In this episode, I'm talking about why Christmas can be a challenging time with many social engagements, pressures, and traditions. But, with that, it can also be a great opportunity to look at yourself, and how you can be your own cheerleader and biggest supporter to make Christmas an awesome experience for YOU and your family, and not just for Christmas, but all year long. 
In this episode I talk about:
➡️ What lead me to this 'Christmas awareness', my Christmasses of the past and what they looked & felt like
➡️ Who may benefit from looking at themselves in this light
➡️ What Christmas has taught me - bringing awareness to the patterns that no longer serve you
➡️ Values, Values, Values & the best gift you could give yourself this Christmas
➡️ I share my own values as an example
➡️ The importance of small, practical steps
➡️ Seeing things as a opportunity to practise knowing your worth
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Click HERE for the 'values' prompt worksheetClick HERE for my 1-2-1 coaching programme
FREE MASTERCLASS: "Feel Present" and release the urge to numb, avoid or escape your life. To sign up Click here. Taking place on Thursday 15th December at 10am via zoom
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I would LOVE to hear from you - please let me know if this episode resonated and your biggest take home. And if you could leave me a rating and review to help spread the word to other Mums about life Behind the Mother Mask, that'd be brilliant!
You can also book a FREE discovery call with me to see how I can best help you to RECLAIM YOUR ENERGY and start feeling like YOU again. Click WEBSITE HERE to book your free call...
And connect with me on social media:
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Remember - Faking it is Fatiguing
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Ep 24. My Sober/Self-Recovery Story

Today I'm back with an episode detailing my relationship with alcohol. I said a permanent goodbye to alcohol 3 years ago and it's been a journey back to myself ever since!
Here, I’m chatting to the lovely 'Sassy Sober Mum' Teri all about my sobriety journey as she interviews ME for her podcast SOBER STORIES.
I had Teri on the podcast a few months ago but this time she asks me to share my thoughts & experiences with alcohol, getting sober and rediscovering who I am. 
If you listen my podcast on a weekly basis (how amazing - thank you so much!) then you are used to me sharing many aspects of my life. I’ve mentioned before that I no longer drink alcohol, but I haven’t shared the in-depth deets on my past drinking & substance use over the years. It was the thing I turned through to get me through situations - it was my emotional crutch.
In this episode I talk about:
➡️ What my relationship with alcohol looked like in the past
➡️ What was the pain I was feeling when I was turning to alcohol as a crutch
➡️ Binge related disorders and what it's saying about us
➡️ Some of the crazy things I did when I was drinking 
➡️ The 5 o’clock drinking as a Mother to help me 'cope'
➡️ What was the breaking point/turning point
➡️ When & how did I give up alcohol
➡️ My sober reflections 3 years later
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Disclaimer: I've changed the free masterclass mentioned in this episode slightly but I think you going to LOVE it even more!
Free masterclass: "Feel Present" and release the urge to numb, avoid or escape your life. To sign up Click here. Taking place on Thursday 15th December at 10am via zoom
I would LOVE to hear from you - please let me know if this episode resonated and your biggest take home. And if you could leave me a rating and review to help spread the word to other Mums about life Behind the Mother Mask, that'd be brilliant!
You can also book a FREE discovery call with me to see how I can best help you to RECLAIM YOUR ENERGY and start feeling like YOU again. Click WEBSITE HERE to book your free call...
And connect with me on social media:
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FACEBOOK HERE
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Remember - Faking it is Fatiguing
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Ep 23. ’It’s All In My Head’….Is It?

Today's episode is about a client of mine who came to me thinking 'it was all in her head'. This client felt frightened of her limitations and deficiencies. She was plagued by the belief that she was not enough for her daughter and was a burden to those close to her. This had gone on for long enough that she began to believe it was herself who was the problem, that she was broken, and that it was all in her head. 
How many of us have felt like this before? I bet it's a scary number!
In this episode I discuss:
➡️ My client's story and what made her seek out help 
➡️ Her environment and how this impacted her
➡️ The importance of gut health, inflammation and depletion
➡️ Hormones and how they are the messengers trying to tell us something
➡️ Her beliefs, past trauma and generational imprinting
➡️ Functional medicine testing and what this uncovered
➡️ How she gained awareness and began a journey of learning, and relearning 
➡️ How we joined all of these pieces of the puzzle together and what that looked like for her
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I would LOVE to hear from you - please let me know if this episode resonated and your biggest take home. And if you could leave me a rating and review to help spread the word to other Mums about life Behind the Mother Mask, that'd be brilliant!
You can also book a FREE discovery call with me to see how I can best help you to RECLAIM YOUR ENERGY and start feeling like YOU again. Click WEBSITE HERE to book your free call...
And connect with me on social media:
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FACEBOOK HERE
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Remember - Faking it is Fatiguing
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Ep 22. Finding Your Self-Worth After Domestic Abuse with Lucy Wylde

Today's episode is with the wonderful Lucy Wylde, who is bravely sharing her experience with domestic abuse shortly into motherhood. This is a very sensitive topic, but one Lucy and I both feel if shared and spoken about, gives a chance for other people to recognise similar situations for themselves or those they love.
Lucy Wylde is a Birth Recovery Coach. Her work and passion lies in helping new mums to thrive (in body and mind), not just survive. Lucy is a highly experienced postnatal exercise specialist, advanced yoga teacher, baby massage instructor, massage therapist, matrescence activist and Mum, to Matilda, born in 2014. She has worked with the body for over 14 years and has a degree in Dance.
After a traumatic birth experience, PSTD, experiencing domestic abuse and a whole lotta healing, Lucy shares her love for all things body and mind, to help you adjust to the most life changing transition that is motherhood. Also known as Matrescence. 
You can connect with Lucy on...
Lucy's INSTAGRAM
Lucy's FACEBOOK
Lucy's WEBSITE
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What we discuss in this episode:
➡️ Lucy shares who she is and what she does to help others
➡️ How Lucy and her then husband's relationship changed after they had their daughter 
➡️ What the red flags were that indicated something wasn't right
➡️ The pressure she felt in those early days to be 'over' the traumatic birth experience and expected to jump back into work when what she really needed was safety & security
➡️ The 'MASK' Lucy wore and what her beliefs behind it were
➡️ What is GASLIGHTING and Lucy's experience of it
➡️ From one abusive relationship to another
➡️ The connection between emotions and physical illness & Lucy's example of this
➡️ Lucy finally recognising her self-worth and now helping others find theirs
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I would LOVE to hear from you - please let me know if this episode resonated and your biggest take home. And if you could leave me a rating and review to help spread the word to other Mums about life Behind the Mother Mask, that'd be brilliant!
You can also book a FREE discovery call with me to see how I can best help you to RECLAIM YOUR ENERGY and start feeling like YOU again. Click WEBSITE HERE to book your free call...
And connect with me on social media:
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FACEBOOK HERE
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Remember - Faking it is Fatiguing
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Ep 21. This is How your Marriage Ends with Matt Fray

Today, I'm joined by a fab guest and author of the brilliant book - "This is How Your Marriage Ends" - Matthew Fray.
Matt is a relationship coach and author who leans on the lessons of his own failed marriage and divorce to help others avoid making the same mistakes that he did
Matt talks about his own divorce and how he journaled to the internet in a bid to make sense of why it happened and as a way to process his grief and anger
He discusses his book "This is How Your Marriage Ends" (HarperOne) which he says often happens not with a bang, but with a whimper
 
What we discuss in this episode:
➡️ Matt openly and honestly shares his story with marriage and divorce
➡️ Matt's thoughts on the daily behaviors that can lead to relationship 'sickness and death
➡️ How divorce impacts a family dynamic when children are involved
➡️ Matt's 'She divorced me because I left a glass by the sink' blog that went viral, and what the meaning behind it really is
➡️ The 'invalidation triple threat' and how this can erode trust and safety in a relationship over time
➡️ How Matt feels we can learn from these experiences and how to teach the next generation better skills so they are more equipped for relationships
➡️ Why Matt believes we often hide behind a mask and suffer in silence
This is a brilliant episode, not just where marriage and divorce may be concerned, there's definitely no one size fits all, but for anyone who wants to invest in their relationship so it can THRIVE!
Link in bio to listen. Let me know if this resonated 😘
Matt's Website HERE
Matt's Instagram HERE
Buy This is How Your Marriage Ends Book Here
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I would LOVE to hear from you - please let me know if this episode resonated and your biggest take home. And if you could leave me a rating and review to help spread the word to other Mums about life Behind the Mother Mask, that'd be brilliant!
You can also book a FREE discovery call with me to see how I can best help you to RECLAIM YOUR ENERGY and start feeling like YOU again. Click WEBSITE HERE to book your free call...
And connect with me on social media:
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FACEBOOK HERE
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Remember - Faking it is Fatiguing
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Ep 20. My ADHD/Health/Personal Growth Journey Part 3

Today's episode follows on from My ADHD Journey Part 1 & Part 2 (if you haven't listened to those, I highly recommend you check them out!). In this episode I'm talking you through the invaluable information I got from  cutting edge scientific functional lab testing, and how I used this information to get a clearer picture of what was REALLY going on behind the scenes at a cellular level and how this was influencing EVERYTHING else!
In this episode:
My reasons for seeking some deeper root cause answers and why I sought out to work with another practitioner
What is the Cell Danger Response, why is it so important and what are the things that can cause it to go awry
My Metabolomix test results showing markers for the following: antioxidant status, B vitamins, minerals, digestion, fatty acids and amino acids
My genetic SNPs - I certainly didn't win the genetic lottery that's for sure, but luckily knowing this info allows you to make changes!
My DUCTH hormone results showing my suspected hormonal disruption - I knew it!
The supplements and lifestyle interventions that I have since incorporated
The connections between all of these findings and ADHD/PMDD/PCOS
And of course, how trauma and stress is intertwined through all of this!
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I would LOVE to hear from you - please let me know if this episode resonated and your biggest take home. And if you could leave me a rating and review to help spread the word to other Mums about life Behind the Mother Mask, that'd be brilliant!
You can also book a FREE discovery call with me to see how I can best help you to RECLAIM YOUR ENERGY and start feeling like YOU again. Click WEBSITE HERE to book your free call...
And connect with me on social media:
INSTAGRAM HERE
FACEBOOK HERE
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Remember - Faking it is Fatiguing
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Ep 19. My ADHD/Health/Personal Growth Journey Part 2

This episode is the part 2 to my ADHD journey released last week. However, it's not just about ADHD because that wouldn't be looking at the bigger picture. It's also about overall health and how to use this information to EXPAND and EVOLVE.
We look at TRAUMA as it's a biggie, we talk about purpose and mission, our emotional immune system, the balance of our nervous system, deep-rooted beliefs and so much more!
In this episode:
If you know me, you know I love a good quote or an analogy so we'll go through some of the most relevant to ADHD and all that it encompasses
Pulling back the self-discovery layers
The cycle of grief, why its important, how we can work through it and all its stages
Cognitive vs. Embodied breakthroughs
Finishing on some prompting questions to help you understand the why behind those patterns
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I would LOVE to hear from you - please let me know if this episode resonated and your biggest take home. And if you could leave me a rating and review to help spread the word to other Mums about life Behind the Mother Mask, that'd be brilliant!
You can also book a FREE discovery call with me to see how I can best help you to RECLAIM YOUR ENERGY and start feeling like YOU again. Click WEBSITE HERE to book your free call...
And connect with me on social media:
INSTAGRAM HERE
FACEBOOK HERE
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Remember - Faking it is Fatiguing
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Ep 18. My ADHD Journey Part 1

Today's episode is one very close to my heart as it's my own personal experience with ADHD...part 1. If you listened to the first episode of this podcast 'Growing Through A Sh*t Year!' then you will have heard me mention ADHD among many other things which happened that year.
I like to think of ADHD less as another label that I have no influence over, and rather as a SUPER POWER I can definitely influence, and harness!
For anyone curious about looking into ADHD further, I will leave the link for the online platform 'MyPace' which I personally used CLICK HERE
In this episode I talk about:
My ADHD timeline & journey
ADHD symptoms I experience 
Having both ADHD & PMDD
The role emotions play in ADHD
Being a parent with ADHD
What I believe are the contributing factors of ADHD
Wise words from others in this field
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Also, just a little reminder that I will be hosting a FREE WEBINAR really soon...
'You are more than a mum! And your kids need to know that!'
How to reclaim your identity with sustained energy and resilience
My step-by-step pathway for Mums who feel broken and overwhelmed but know deep down they are meant for more
WHEN: Thursday 27th October at 10am via zoom
WHERE: Click the link for more details and to sign up
LINK TO SIGN UP TO MASTERCLASS
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I would LOVE to hear from you - please let me know if this episode resonated and your biggest take home. And if you could leave me a rating and review to help spread the word to other Mums about life Behind the Mother Mask, that'd be brilliant!
You can also book a FREE discovery call with me to see how I can best help you to RECLAIM YOUR ENERGY and start feeling like YOU again. Click WEBSITE HERE to book your free call...
And connect with me on social media:
INSTAGRAM HERE
FACEBOOK HERE
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Remember - Faking it is Fatiguing
See you next week for another episode!

Ep 17. You Are More Than A Mum!

In today's episode, I continue the conversation from last week and take a deep dive into IDENTITY.  If you feel stuck in inner conflict, disconnected, unhappy, and unsafe in your own skin, you are in for a treat! By the end of this episode, you are going to have way more clarity to why this is and with WHO YOU ARE! 
Identity is where lasting change happens but it's also the source of a lot of suffering especially when you don't know, love, and trust yourself.
If you feel stuck in self-doubt, overanalyzing, overthinking and not being able to make a decision. And you are stuck in over-compensating patterns of behavior - chronic people-pleasing, perfecting, performing, and pretending AKA wearing the mask that says you have it all together when inside you feel like you're falling apart. Relate? Then this episode is definitely for you!
Also, a little reminder that I'm hosting a FREE MASTERCLASS. If you like today's topic then you will absolutely LOVE this masterclass. I'm beyond excited to virtually meet some of you and to help you make some radical shifts.
'You are more than a mum! And your kids need to know that!'
How to reclaim your identity with sustained energy and resilience 
My step-by-step pathway for Mums who feel broken and overwhelmed but know deep down they are meant for more
WHEN: Thursday 27th October at 10am via zoom
WHERE: Click the link for more details and to sign up
LINK FOR WEBINAR 
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In this episode:
Identify - what is it and why is it so important 
Finding your own values, identity & mission 
When you lift the labels that define who you are – who are you?
Examples of identity triggers
The 4 parts that makeup your identity
Journal Prompts to help you discover who you truley are!
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I would LOVE to hear from you - please let me know if this episode resonated and your biggest take home. And if you could leave me a rating and review to help spread the word to other Mums about life Behind the Mother Mask, that'd be brilliant!
You can also book a FREE discovery call with me to see how I can best help you to RECLAIM YOUR ENERGY and start feeling like YOU again. Click WEBSITE HERE to book your free call...
And connect with me on social media:
INSTAGRAM HERE
FACEBOOK HERE
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Remember - Faking it is Fatiguing
See you next week for another episode!