The Chick or the Egg… Which Came First? And Does It Even Matter? Women, ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression with Laurie Dupar, MSN, RN, PCC, CALC — 2025

ADHD, anxiety, and depression—which one came first, and does it really matter? What matters is that women with ADHD experience higher rates of mental health challenges, often as ADHD acts as an incubator for emotional struggles. Societal pressures, hormones, masking, people-pleasing, and trauma contribute to the high number of women with ADHD who experience missed, dismissed, or delayed diagnoses. Join Laurie Dupar, a trained nurse practitioner and 20-year ADHD Life Coach, to understand the connections between women with ADHD, anxiety, and depression and why addressing ADHD can be a game-changer. Expect eye-opening insights and a treasure trove of “aha” moments!

About Laurie Dupar, MSN, RN, PCC, CALC

Laurie Dupar, MSN, RN, PCC, CALC, is a renowned ADHD life coach, author, speaker, and the founder/director of the International ADHD Coach Training Center (iACTcenter). As a trained nurse practitioner with over 20 years of experience in ADHD coaching, Laurie combines her expertise in neuroscience and behavior management to help individuals with ADHD thrive.

Diagnosed with ADHD at age 50, Laurie understands firsthand the challenges and strengths associated with the condition. In 2015, she founded the iACTcenter, an International Coaching Federation (ICF)- accredited training program dedicated to equipping aspiring ADHD life coaches worldwide with the skills to earn a living while making a difference. Through the iACTcenter, Laurie has trained and mentored a global community of ADHD life coaches, empowering them to help individuals unlock their full potential.

She is the co-author and editor of the #1 Amazon bestseller series, the ADHD Awareness Book Project, and a highly sought-after speaker on ADHD, coaching, and entrepreneurship. Passionate about education and advocacy, Laurie remains a trailblazer in the ADHD coaching industry. Curious to find out if you have what it takes to be an ADHD Life Coach? Find out here.