EP. 121: ADHD and Hypersensitivities in Women with Terry Matlen, LMSW, ACSW
EP. 121: ADHD and Hypersensitivities in Women with Terry Matlen, LMSW, ACSW  
Podcast: ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka
Published On: Wed Apr 28 2021
Description: Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup___Join Tracy as she welcomes Terry Matlen to episode 121 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women. Terry Matlen, LMSW, ACSW, is an internationally recognized expert on ADHD in women. She is a psychotherapist, author, consultant, and coach.She is also the author of the award-winning book, The Queen of Distraction and Survival Tips for Women with AD/HD. "The Queen of Distraction" and "Survival Tips for Women with AD/HD".With over 25 years of experience helping women with ADHD, Terry is a sought-after presenter at conferences, webinars, and interviews. She has written hundreds of articles for various publications, including ADDitude Magazine, Attention Magazine, Healthline.com, and more.She served for many years on the board of directors of ADDA (Attention Deficit Disorder Assoc.) and is an immediate past coordinator of the E. Oakland County CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD) Chapter in Michigan.Terry has been interviewed by NPR, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Time Magazine, Glamour Magazine, and now ADHD for Smart Ass Women.Terry shares the circumstances surrounding her own ADHD diagnosis, what hypersensitivities are, whether or not ADHD women have more hypersensitivities than neurotypical women, if hypersensitivities are more prevalent in one type of ADHD over another, whether or not women with hypersensitivities tend to have more comorbidities, her own experiences with hypersensitivities, how hypersensitivities make parenting with ADHD even more difficult, and ways to work with hypersensitivities______________Resources:Facebook: ADDconsults.comInstagram: @terrymatlen_adhdTwitter: @ADDconsultsThe Queen of Distraction: How Women with ADHD Can Conquer Chaos, Find Focus, and Get More DoneSurvival Tips for Women with AD/HD: Beyond Piles, Palms & StickersADDconsults.comhttps://addconsults.com/queens/Too Loud, Too Bright, Too Fast, Too Tight: What to Do If You Are Sensory Defensive in an Overstimulating World"I'm a Sensitive Woman:" ADHD Sensory Overload in AdultsADHD: When Your Senses Are Extra SensitiveSend a Message: Your Name | Email | Message If this podcast helps you understand your ADHD brain, start with my free training: Stop Trying to “Fix” Your ADHD. You’re Not Broken.ADHD isn’t a productivity problem. It’s an identity problem.That’s why most strategies don’t stick. They were not designed for how your brain actually works. If you’re ready to stop fighting your brain and start building a life that fits, start with the free training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signupConnect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracyotsukaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heytracyotsukaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracyotsuka/Are You Ready to Discover Your Brilliance? Order Now: https://tracyotsuka.com/adhd-bookVisit our website: https://tracyotsuka.com