FI

Find Your Fuel

Erin Martin

Ferrari Engine, Bicycle Brakes: Navigating Adult ADHD Diagnosis with Katy Weber

Jun 7, 202653 min
Summary

In this episode of Find Your Fuel, host Erin Martin welcomes Katy Weber, founder of the Women and ADHD podcast, to discuss the often-overlooked reality of receiving an ADHD diagnosis in adulthood. Diagnosed at age forty-five, Weber shares how this revelation transformed her perspective, reframing a lifetime of anxiety, depression, and feelings of inadequacy as neurobiological traits rather than personal failures. The conversation explores the specific challenges women face, particularly the pressure to maintain a high-achieving facade while privately struggling with executive dysfunction. Weber uses the powerful metaphor of a Ferrari engine with bicycle brakes to describe the ADHD brain, illustrating how individuals often work twice as hard as others to manage basic daily tasks. They dive into the complexities of executive function, the importance of self-advocacy when seeking a diagnosis, and the critical role of community in learning to embrace neurodivergent strengths. Ultimately, the episode serves as a guide for those seeking to move away from shame and toward self-acceptance, highlighting that understanding one's unique brain chemistry is the first step toward building a life that truly supports one's needs.

Updated Jun 25, 2026

Health & WellnessSociety & CultureEducationMental HealthNeurodiversityWomen's HealthPersonal DevelopmentParenting
Topics
Parenting Children with ADHD

About This Episode

Send us Fan Mail

Have you felt like everyone else received a manual to life that you somehow missed? In today's episode, we sit down with Katy Weber who is an ADHD advocate and coach, and host of the Women & ADHD podcast. Katy shares her personal story of being diagnosed during the pandemic at age of 45. Despite appearing as high-achieving, she was white-knuckling her way through daily life, battling internal hyperactivity, and mistaking her struggles for personal failure.  

We dive deep into why so many women are overlooked by standard diagnostic tools, which were originally built around the behavior of young boys. Katy opens up about the eye-opening moments that changed everything—including how overcompensating to hide executive dysfunction leaves women completely exhausted. 

Katy also shares why the real key to thriving with ADHD isn't a magical planner or app, but a radical shift in mindset toward self-acceptance, how she navigated her kids' ADHD diagnosis, the biggest misconceptions about adult ADHD, and what friends can do to better understand and support their friends with ADHD.


RESOURCES


CONNECT WITH KATY


FUEL YOUR PERFORMANCE

  • Momentous is my go-to for high-quality, science-backed supplements →
  • Offer: Use code FuelWithErin for 14% off one-time purchase and 35% off first-time subscriptions
  • Shop here: https://crrnt.app/MOME/1KeXpK4v 


LETS CONNECT:


==========


Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast and its show notes is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice or as a substitute for the advice of a physician or other healthcare professional. Using this information does not create a doctor-patient relationship.

Do not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problem or to prescribe any medication or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or medications, or before starting any herbal or nutritional supplements. Statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The use of any information provided is solely at your own risk. This disclaimer also applies to any of the guests on the podcast.

Listen to Find Your Fuel in Podtastic

For listeners, not advertisers

Download on the
App Store
GET IT ON
Google Play

More Episodes

Beyond Kegels: Why the Pelvic Floor is an Athlete’s Ultimate Force Absorber with Dr. Rachel Selman

Jun 21, 202649 minSummary

In this episode of Find Your Fuel, host Erin Martin welcomes Dr. Rachel Selman, a performance sports scientist and pelvic floor physical therapist, to discuss the often-overlooked role of the pelvic floor in athletic performance. Moving beyond basic exercises, Dr. Selman explains that the pelvic floor is a critical system of muscles responsible for supporting organs, managing pressure, and absorbing force during movement. The conversation highlights that pelvic floor dysfunction is not limited to those who have given birth; athletes of all genders are at a higher risk of issues due to the physical demands of their training. Dr. Selman details how pelvic floor dysfunction can manifest in unexpected ways, including chronic low back, tailbone, and hip pain, as well as recurring muscle strains. The discussion also touches on the connection between hormonal changes—particularly during perimenopause—and the structural integrity of tendons. Dr. Selman emphasizes that while professional guidance is ideal, athletes can improve their pelvic health by prioritizing proper loading, mastering the balance between contraction and relaxation, and understanding how these muscles integrate into their overall strength training routines.

Related Podcasts

TH

The Daily

The New York Times

ST

Stuff You Should Know

iHeartPodcasts

TH

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

DOAC

TH

The Joe Rogan Experience

Joe Rogan

99

99% Invisible

Roman Mars

TH

The Rest Is Politics

Goalhanger

All podcast names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Podcasts listed on Podtastic are publicly available shows distributed via RSS. Podtastic does not endorse nor is endorsed by any podcast or podcast creator listed in this directory.