Jan 28 2025 71 mins 1
The O’Kayviuses make their glorious return, and this time Esme is at the wheel. Esme identifies what she believes are the two biggest challenges facing women and girls when it comes to getting diagnosed with (and receiving treatment for) ADHD. Spoiler alert: they both suck. To be clear, it’s the challenges that suck and not Esme’s theories, which are supported by evidence.
Naturally, Marcus takes the conversation down a few different rabbit holes. Sadly, none of them involve stories about soul music or its practitioners.
Trigger warning: This episode contains references to disordered eating, self harm, suicidal thoughts/ideation/attempts. Listener discretion is advised.
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Sources for this episode include:
- Balch, Bridget. “Why we know so little about women’s health.” AAMC.org. March 26, 2024. https://www.aamc.org/news/why-we-know-so-little-about-women-s-health
- Layne Rodgers, Anni. “We Demand Attention on the Mental and Physical Health Consequences of Late-Life Diagnoses on Women.” ADDitudemag.com. May 9, 2024. https://www.additudemag.com/life-expectancy-shortened-adhd-women/
- National Institutes of Health. "History of Women’s Participation in Clinical Research." Office of Research on Women's Health, n.d. Web. Jan 27, 2025. https://orwh.od.nih.gov/toolkit/recruitment/history
- Eng, Ashley G. et al. “Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and the menstrual cycle: Theory and evidence.” Hormones and Behavior, Volume 158, 2024,105466, ISSN 0018-506X, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yhbeh.2023.105466 (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0018506X23001642)
- Littman, Ellen. "Rejection Sensitivity In Women and Girls: RSD with ADHD." ADDitudemag.com. June 5, 2023. https://www.additudemag.com/rejection-sensitivity-women-adhd/
- Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. "Women and Girls." CHADD.org, n.d. Web. January 27, 2025. https://chadd.org/for-adults/women-and-girls/
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