logo
episode-header-image
Nov 2022
49m 34s

Marisa Gonzales: Self-acceptance & embra...

Katy Weber
About this episode

Episode 113 with Marisa Gonzales.

“When I want to learn about something new, I really dive deep. And then who knows how long it’ll take for me to get out of that hole?”

Marisa is a Mexican-American brand strategist and website designer from Kansas. She reached out to me because she started listening to this podcast after her diagnosis and these interviews and conversations have been life-changing for her, so she wanted to help out and give back by sharing her diagnosis story.

Her journey has been filled with twists and turns that include becoming a graphic designer for Hallmark, a physical therapist assistant (where she loved helping and listening to patients' stories), and now - the CEO & Founder of Marisa Gonzales Studios, LLC. 

We talk about her depression and anxiety prior to her ADHD diagnosis and how her therapist helped her understand that it might be ADHD. We also talk about her multiple career changes over the years, and her journey to self-employment and self-acceptance. And we also talk about creative genius and how her diagnosis has helped her lean into her strengths and learn to love her ADHD brain. 

Take her quiz "Why is your website not meeting your lead conversion goals?" You’ll receive actionable results to improve your website!

Website: marisagstudios.com

Instagram: @marisagstudios


Episode edited by E Podcast Productions

Find the transcript of this episode at www.womenandadhd.com/transcripts


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

- - - - -

Finally ... you've found your people! Now come join us in the Women & ADHD online community: www.womenandadhd.com

- - - - -

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

- - - - -

If you are a woman who was diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood and you’d like to be a guest on this podcast, please reach out to Katy via email womenandADHDpodcast (at) gmail.com.


Instagram: @womenandadhdpodcast

Tiktok: @womenandadhdpodcast

Twitter: @womenandadhd

Facebook: @womenandadhd



Our Sponsors:
* Check out Calm: https://calm.com/WOMENADHD


Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-and-adhd/donations

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Up next
Nov 3
Dr. Anupriya Gogne: ADHD & executive dysfunction in the perinatal period
<p>Episode 203 with Dr. Anupriya Gonge.</p><p><br></p><p>“For mothers, the executive functioning demands keep shifting. Just as you find your rhythm, everything changes again.”</p><p><br></p><p>Dr. Anupriya Gogne is a board-certified addiction psychiatrist who specializes in wome ... Show More
1h 1m
Oct 6
Laura Kerbey: The hidden costs of masking
<p>Episode 202 with Laura Kerbey.</p><p><br></p><p>“Masking is bloody exhausting. Then again, not masking is scary because we worry people won’t like us or accept us.”</p><p><br></p><p>Laura is an educator, consultant, and author who has been working with autistic children and yo ... Show More
1h 2m
Sep 1
Lindsey Buchanan: Releasing shame and finding self-compassion
<p>Episode 201 with Lindsey Buchanan.</p><p><br></p><p>“ADHD doesn’t always feel like you’re the abnormal one — often it just feels like everyone else isn’t cooperating.”</p><p><br></p><p>Lindsey is an ADHD and executive functioning coach and a member of our Women &amp; ADHD coac ... Show More
1h 1m
Recommended Episodes
Feb 2024
How to ADHD with Jessica McCabe
ADHD is one of the most common - and most misunderstood - conditions out there, and today we’re setting the record straight with author and YouTuber Jessica McCabe. Jessica joins Forrest to explore her journey with ADHD, dealing with common challenges like self-criticism, shame, ... Show More
56m 27s
Jul 2023
ep 117: your ADHD doesn’t make you less worthy | self-worth and neurodiversity ft Emily Louis
<p>Instagram: https://instagram.com/emily.abundantgrace Worthiness Meditation: https://yourrelationshipwithgod.com/meditation Website: https://emilyklouis.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abundant-grace-life-coaching-for-christians-helping/id1525171580</p> <p ... Show More
25m 32s
Jan 2024
How to ADHD with Jessica McCabe
<p>Hey Team!</p> <p>We're kicking off 2024 with the incredible Jessica McCabe - creator, writer, and host of the award-winning YouTube channel How to ADHD. I'm sure a lot of you are already familiar with Jessica's work as her YouTube channel has more than a million subscribers, b ... Show More
38m 1s
Mar 2023
ADHD PoC Voices: Influencer Rach Idowu Shares Her Own ADHD Story of Struggle, Resilience and Advocacy
<p></p> <p>This week we are delighted to present another special episode dedicated to exploring the lived experiences of people of color with ADHD by presenting an interview with ADHD advocate and influencer Rach Idowu. When Rach’s own diagnosis was disrupted due to the Covid pan ... Show More
36m 15s
Jun 2024
You Might Also Like: ADHD Aha! from Understood.org
<p>Hey Team!</p> <p>This episode we're doing something a little bit different, I'm going to be sharing an episode from another podcast that I think you'll enjoy.</p> <p>It's called <em>ADHD Aha!,</em> hosted by Laura Key. It features candid stories from people who share the momen ... Show More
18m 29s
Feb 2021
EP. 111: ADHD and Medical School with Dr. Diana Mercado
<p><b>Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training </b><a href='https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup'><b>here</b></a><b>: </b><a href='https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup'><b>https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup</b></a></p><p>___</p ... Show More
1h 2m
Dec 2023
514 | Introducing The ADHD Creatives Podcast - with Kristin Marts LCSW
This week, get to know Coach Kristin Marts a little more as Eric and Kristin share a one-on-one conversation about the role and importance of creativity in her life, her history in dance and musical theater, her journey through ADHD reWired's Coaching & Accountability Groups, wha ... Show More
59m 48s
Mar 2023
Dr. Amen: A Revolution in Brain Health
TW: suicide  The Lautners are joined by psychiatrist and 18-time best-selling author, Dr. Amen, who’s on a mission to end the concept of mental illness and talk about brain health. They discuss the Launters’ brain scans from The Amen Clinic, how mental hygiene is equally as impor ... Show More
59m 32s
Jan 2024
My Story of Overcoming Porn Addiction | A Human Theatre Podcast Episode w/ Jeremy Lipkowitz and Kelsey Buchalter
<p>Today I am sharing my own story with porn addiction. I&apos;ve done this now a couple times (sharing my own story) but this conversation pulls out a few new details about my story, and offers more insight into the world of mindfulness and addiction, so I felt it would be helpf ... Show More
1h 9m