Terry Matlen: Sensory sensitivity and the queen of distraction

Episode 162 with Terry Matlen.“I had significant anxiety as a child. I had school phobia, I didn't want to go to school. I had no idea it was related to undiagnosed, untreated ADHD.”Terry Matlen, LMSW, ACSW, is a psychotherapist, author, consultant, coach, and an internationally recognized expert on ADHD in women.She is the author of the award-winning book, "The Queen of Distraction” and "Survival Tips for Women with AD/HD", and runs www.ADDconsults.com, an international online resource serving women with ADHD, where she offers one-on-one ADHD consultations; www.QueensOfDistraction, an online coaching program for women with ADHD, and www.GetADHDhelp.com, an online ADHD directory.With over 25 years of experience helping women with ADHD, Terry is a sought-after presenter at conferences and webinars and has authored hundreds of articles. I had lots of questions for Terry and pick her brain about all sorts of things, including emotional intensity and ADHD, especially when it comes to the anxiety around what’s currently happening in the world. We talk about sensory sensitivities, self-regulation, and self-care as women and mothers, and I ask Terry what she thinks about the recent increase in ADHD diagnoses.It was a real pleasure to be able to chat with an expert in the field who has such curiosity, generosity and energy!Websites: ADDconsults.com ; QueensOfDistraction.com ; GetADHDhelp.comInstagram: @terrymatlen_adhdLinks:The Queen of Distraction: How Women with ADHD Can Conquer Chaos, Find Focus, and Get More Done by Terry MatlenSurvival Tips for Women with AD/HD: Beyond Piles, Palms, & Stickers: Beyond Piles, Palms, & Stickers by Terry MatlenArticles:Terry’s Top 7 ADHD Pet Peeves by Terry MatlenAdult ADHD Is Real — and Still Heavily Stigmatized by Russell Ramsay- - - - - Episode Sponsors:The episode is brought to you by ADHD Online, the only online source I trust for clinically comprehensive evaluations and treatment for ADHD. Save $20 off your assessment at adhdonline.com/womenadhdpodcast and use the code WOMENADHD20.This episode is brought to you by Loop Earplugs, a discreet and effective solution for managing sensory input. Get 10% off your order at loopearplugs.com/WomenADHD.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. As a Women & ADHD listener, you’ll receive 10% off your first month of BetterHelp when you use this link: betterhelp.com/womenadhd- - - - -Episode edited by E Podcast ProductionsFind the transcript of this episode at www.womenandadhd.com/transcripts- - - - -Small group coaching with Katy: www.womenandadhd.com/groupcoaching- - - - -Work 1-on-1 with Katy: www.womenandadhd.com/coaching- - - - -Order the “Hey, it’s ADHD!” course: www.womenandadhd.com/adhdcourse- - - - -Did you love this episode? Click here to pledge a one-time donation to the podcast!- - - - -If you are a woman who was diagnosed with ADHD and you’d like to apply to be a guest on this podcast, visit womenandadhd.com/podcastguest.Instagram: @womenandadhdpodcastTiktok: @womenandadhdpodcastTwitter: @womenandadhdFacebook: @womenandadhdOur Sponsors:* Check out Rejoyn: www.rejoyn.com* Check out Sunbasket: https://sunbasket.com/WOMENADHDSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-and-adhd/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy