ADHD in Midlife

The clarity that has been missing is now in reach

Support for women 40+ navigating ADHD, finally make sense of your story, your patterns, and your next step forward

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Do you feel like something has been "off" for years?

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So what's my story?

Hi, I’m Steph and I was diagnosed with ADHD at 52.

For decades I felt like I was missing something. Emotionally drained, misunderstood, always trying to keep up but never quite fitting in.

Getting the diagnosis was life-changing. The grief, the relief, the clarity… it all hit at once. But the biggest shift came when I started digging deeper, into my patterns, my masking, and the rules I’d spent years following that were never meant for me.

Now, I help other women 40+ uncover how ADHD has shaped their lives, often without them even knowing. This isn’t about fixing yourself, it’s about finally understanding yourself.

Read Part 1 of My Blog Series:

How I started to take back control, clarity, and purpose.

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"I’ve always felt not quite right, like I was missing something that everyone else had but I had

no idea what that was. The workbook was a really great start and I would highly recommend it"

— Marsha D., 64, Missoula, MT

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Traveling as a Mixed Neurotype Couple: ADHD-Friendly Tips for a Smoother Trip

Traveling with ADHD and a neurotypical partner? Discover practical travel tips for mixed neurotype couples, including sensory-friendly tools, communication strategies, and destination ideas that work for both brains.

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The Best ADHD‑Friendly Vacations for Couples in 2025

Discover 10 ADHD-friendly vacation spots perfect for neurodivergent couples and women over 40. From peaceful cabins to curated sensory retreats, each destination offers calm, clarity, and connection.

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My Story: Living with Undiagnosed ADHD in Childhood

Part one of my true story. Growing up with undiagnosed ADHD meant the signs were missed, misunderstood, or written off as something else. In this post, I’m sharing the childhood part of my journey, how it really felt, what got overlooked, and the quiet confusion that has shaped so much. There’s more to come.

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ADHD in Midlife Women Signs: What It Really Looks Like (and why you are not broken)

ADHD in midlife women often hides in plain sight. Learn the signs, and why you're not broken, just misunderstood.

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Meditation with ADHD in Women: How to Make Your Environment Work

Struggling to sit still and focus during meditation? You're not doing it wrong, you're just trying to meditate with ADHD. Here's how to make it work.

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Masking ADHD in Women: How we hide it for years without realizing

Masking ADHD in midlife feels like running on autopilot, always “on,” always exhausted. Many women spend decades overcompensating before discovering they’ve been hiding ADHD in plain sight. This post reveals what masking looks like, why it’s often missed in women, and how unmasking can finally lead to clarity, healing, and self-acceptance.

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"I can't believe I spent that many years trying to be like everyone else not just being me. I didn't

really realize that till now. Thank you for giving me the ability to see it......." — Sharon, 61, USA

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"I always thought I was just bad at life. But starting the workbook

has given me some hope that things can get better"— Jolene M, 55, Tulsa, OK

Thriving with ADHD...
on your terms

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This is your time. Laugh loudly, love wildly, chase what excites you, and surround yourself with people who get it.

You are not too much, you are strong, self-aware, and finally living life on your terms.

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I didn’t realize how much I’d been carrying until I actually saw it written down.

This helped me make sense of things. I am hoping your new book which

will be as helpful. ......" — Anonymous, 47, CA

You’ve done everything right

so why does it still feel wrong?

You’ve held it together for years.

Built routines, managed the chaos, made it all look fine from the outside. But inside? You’ve been stuck in overdrive, overthinking, masking, second-guessing yourself through every stage of life.

Now, things feel different. The cracks are showing. Your focus is slipping. You’re tired in a way that’s hard to explain, and harder to hide.

Your Estrogen is dropping, the pressure to please is fading, and honestly….. you couldn't care less about keeping up appearances.

What if this isn’t you falling apart, what if it’s ADHD, finally getting loud enough to hear?

This isn’t about being too much. It’s about finally seeing what’s been too much for you.

It's time your life started making sense on your terms.

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When you are ready, the full version will take you deeper.

You've hidden it for decades. Are you ready to understand the "real" you?

Spot the signs that you have missed and finally start feeling seen and understood.

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