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ADHD & Relationship Issues - 17 Ways To Fix Them | Karen Doherty

Karen Doherty is a leading Neurodiversity couples therapist and coach. Over the past 22 years Karen has designed a unique coaching method which she’s used to help thousands of couples improve their relationships.

Alex PartridgehostKaren Dohertyguest
Apr 14, 202553mWatch on YouTube

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EPISODE INFO

Released
April 14, 2025
Duration
53m
Channel
ADHD Chatter Podcast
Watch on YouTube
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Karen Doherty is a leading Neurodiversity couples therapist and coach. Over the past 22 years Karen has designed a unique coaching method which she’s used to help thousands of couples improve their relationships. Chapter 00:00 Trailer 01:29 What’s your mission 03:56 Common ADHD romantic challenges (and how to overcome them) 08:14 Overcoming Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria 15:48 Tiimo advert 17:02 Navigating shame 19:13 How to keep the excitement alive 25:37 Can a child cure the boredom 28:51 Why some people are not destined to be together 30:27 Lessons from success stories 34:27 When your partner thinks ‘ADHD isn’t real’ 37:28 ADHD positives 41:00 Ned Hallowell Brain Health advert 42:24 What does ‘Unity’ mean in couple therapy 43:49 ADHD item 46:41 The ADHD agony aunt section 51:03 A letter from the previous guest Visit Karen’s website 👉 https://karendohertycoaching.co.uk Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/adhdchatter Get 10% off the Hallowell Brain Health App 👉 https://zingperformance.com/adhd-chatter/ Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817 Producer: Timon Woodward Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer Editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

SPEAKERS

  • Alex Partridge

    host

    Host of the podcast "ADHD Chatter" who interviews guests about ADHD and related life topics.

  • Karen Doherty

    guest

    Couples therapist specializing in neurodivergent/ADHD relationship dynamics and clinical strategies for couples.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of ADHD Chatter Podcast, featuring Alex Partridge and Karen Doherty, ADHD & Relationship Issues - 17 Ways To Fix Them | Karen Doherty explores Couples Therapist Karen Doherty on Fixing ADHD Relationship Problems Through Understanding Karen Doherty says the most common problems neurodivergent couples bring are mood dysregulation, rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD), and communication difficulties caused by differences in how brains process information.

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