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Jul 2025
45m 33s

ADHD, Chronic Illness and Long Covid: Un...

Kate Moryoussef
About this episode

Are you one of the many late-diagnosed neurodivergent people who have struggled with your health since contracting Covid several years ago?

In this insightful episode of the ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast, Kate is joined by Claire Twomey, founder of Ireland’s first ADHD Coaching Collective, ADHD Connections.

Claire is as an Advanced ADHD Coach, a passionate neurodiversity advocate, and an international speaker and facilitator. Late diagnosed herself, Claire brings both deep personal insight and professional expertise to her work by supporting professionals, creatives, and organisations to understand ADHD through a strengths-based, neuroaffirming lens.

In our conversation, Claire shares her lived experience of navigating ADHD alongside Long Covid, opening up about the layered complexity of co-occurring conditions and the vital role of self-advocacy, medical validation, and holistic support.

My book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is OUT NOW!

What You’ll Learn:

  • How Claire’s Long COVID journey impacted her ADHD and what she’s learned through recovery
  • The link between ADHD and co-occurring conditions such as chronic fatigue, histamine intolerance, hormonal imbalances, POTS, migraines, and more
  • The emotional toll a late ADHD diagnosis can provoke
  • The importance of sleep, pacing, and energy management, especially for those managing chronic illness
  • How Claire uses a neuroaffirming coaching approach to support women to thrive
  • The role of acupuncture, nutrition, and LDN (Low Dose Naltrexone) in Claire's healing journey
  • Why seeking second opinions and trusting your body’s signals is a radical act of self-care
  • The importance of building awareness and advocacy, not just for ourselves, but for the next generation

This episode is an empowering reminder that while ADHD can bring challenges, it can also reveal strengths, resilience, and a deep capacity for self-awareness. Claire’s story encourages all of us to slow down, tune in, and seek the support we truly deserve.

Timestamps:

  • 01:57 - Understanding Long Covid and Its Impacts
  • 13:08 - The Impact of Neurodivergence on Long Covid Experiences
  • 17:41 - Understanding Long Covid Symptoms and Healing
  • 29:44 - Navigating the Impact of Chronic Illness on Daily Life
  • 34:17 - The Impact of Chronic Illness on Daily Life

Whether you’re navigating burnout, RSD, anxiety, hormonal shifts, or just trying to understand yourself better, this episode offers a glimpse into the support, compassion and gentle guidance that the book brings to life.

Links and Resources:

  • Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership launching in September! Get exclusive founding offers [here].
  • Find my popular ADHD webinars and resources on my website [here].
  • Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod
  • Connect with Claire via her website www.adhdconnections.ie
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