She Was Diagnosed with ADHD at 53 — Here’s What ADHD Really Looks Like with Dr. Jennifer Dall

“Just because something works for me doesn’t mean it will work for you — and that’s okay.”

In this episode of The BraveHearted Woman Podcast, Diagnosed with ADHD at 53 years old — after decades of being told she “couldn’t possibly have it” — Dr. Jennifer Dall knows firsthand the confusion, self-doubt, and exhaustion that come from navigating misinformation, masking symptoms, and living as a high-achieving woman with an undiagnosed neurodivergent brain.

In this deeply validating conversation, Dr. Jennifer explores why ADHD is so often missed in women, especially those in midlife who appear successful on paper but silently struggle with everyday tasks. With over 25 years as an educator and training in ADHD coaching, yoga instruction, and grief education, she brings both professional insight and lived experience to the table.

Together, they unpack the myth that ADHD and high achievement can’t coexist, revealing how women learn to mask symptoms, overcompensate, and carry unnecessary shame. She explains why ADHD doesn’t care about your degrees, your resume, or how capable you look—and how understanding your brain can finally free you from self-blame.

This episode dives into the unique challenges of ADHD in midlife, including time blindness, chronic overwhelm, fatigue, and identity shifts after diagnosis. She also shares practical, non–one-size-fits-all strategies that help women simplify daily life, work with their brains, and make meaningful progress without perfection or pressure.

If you’ve ever thought, “Why can’t I just do the simple stuff?” or wondered if ADHD might be part of your story, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and hope. It’s a reminder that it’s never too late to understand yourself, reclaim your confidence, and step forward with courage and purpose — your soul fully awake.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Guest Intro

1:53 - The BraveHeart Story of Dr. Jennifer Dall on ADHD diagnosis at 53

5:23 - Why ADHD is often missed in women

9:50 - How ADHD and overachievement can co-exist

13:53 - ADHD in midlife & its impact on one’s life

19:28 - Practical tips for women with ADHD

22:43 - Dr. Jennifer’s #1 tip for midlife women

Quotations:

“We don’t solve ADHD, we manage it.” — Dr. Jennifer Dall

“Breaking things into smaller steps isn’t a weakness —it’s how we succeed.” — Dr. Jennifer Dahl

“At the end of the day, I have to let myself be okay with what I did get done.” — Dr. Jennifer Dahl

“We stop shaming ourselves and start designing lives that actually fit how our brains work.” — Dr. Jennifer Dall

Resources:

🌐 Follow Dr. Jennifer on adhdholistically.com

📲 Connect with Dr. Jennifer on Instagram and Threads

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