Unpacking an ADHD diagnosis during deep grief

Digesting a late-in-life ADHD diagnosis can feel overwhelming and sad, yet this week's guest was also processing grief after losing her husband. Today's guest is Stacey Heale, a freelance writer, soon-to-be author, academic and curator who explores the topic of grief and how we deal with it. Stacey had a late-stage ADHD diagnosis at 42, just after her husband died, and was in deep grief. During this week's conversation, Stacey and Kate talk about: Stacey's story about losing her late husband to bowel cancer Dealing with grief Stacey's ADHD realisation whilst deep in grief Stacey's ADHD diagnosis process Unpacking life after an ADHD diagnosis while grieving Putting the pieces together post-diagnosis The reality of marriage and the loss of a partner Dealing all the admin post-death with ADHD Stacey's new book - all that we don't talk about Big thanks to our new sponsor, The Herbtender. To order a free trial of The Herbtender products, here are the links: To receive 20 per cent off The Herbtender products, head here and use code: KATEMORE20 Join Kate's (new look) ADHD Women's Wellbeing Collective here Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner helping overwhelmed yet unfulfilled (many with ADHD like her) women find more calm, balance, health, compassion, creativity and clarity in their lives. Have a look at some of Kate's free resources here. Follow the podcast on Instagram here Follow Kate on Instagram here Have a read of Kate’s articles in ADDitude magazine here If you or someone close to you is struggling with their mental health and would like to seek some help, please do contact the following helplines and charities; Samaritans - 116 123 Papyrus - 0800 068 4141 Mind CALM - 0800 58 58 58 SPUK - 0800 689 5652 The listening place - 020 3906 7676 Maytree - 020 7263 7070 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices