Celebrating International Women’s Day
Join us as we celebrate the passions, commitments, and journeys of ADHD women. Our events are designed to spotlight remarkable individuals, their adventures, and narratives and this time won’t be any different!
We extend a warm welcome to Women with ADHD, along with their family or friends, to foster understanding and acceptance of their unique experiences and realities along with informative and valuable presentation from Occupational Therapists.
We are very grateful to be delivering this event in partnership with DCU!
Date: Friday 7th of March
Location: DCU Collins AvenueHG20 in the Nursing building on Glasnevin campus, Collins Avenue Extension, Dublin 9, Dublin.
Time: 6:30 pm doors will open
Tickets: €10 / 2 for €15
Book your ticket HERE
Meet the speakers
PS. The lineup will grow in the coming days!
Louise McSharry – Event MC
Broadcaster and writer from Dublin. Louise worked in radio for nineteen years, starting out as a researcher in Newstalk before moving to presenting in iRadio followed by eleven years on air on RTE 2FM.
Her memoir Fat Chance: My Life in Ups, Downs and Crisp Sandwiches was published by Penguin Ireland in 2016. Louise writes a weekly beauty column for the Irish Independent’s Weekend Magazine, and regularly contributes to the paper’s Opinion page.
Her writing has also appeared in The Irish Times, The Sunday Business Post, The Sunday Times Style Magazine, Buzzfeed.com, ThePool.co.uk, TheStrategist.co.uk, and TheJournal.ie among others.
Louise hosts a weekly podcast ‘Catch Up with Louise McSharry’, which aimsto catch people up on news and culture, offer recommendations for music, television and other art forms, and also features short interviews with relevant or interesting people.
Vikki Martin
CREATOR! Freelance Actor, Presenter, VO, Session Vocalist- Professional Talker!
Single Mother of two, diagnosed at 38!
Being nurospicy is my superpower 🦸
Dr. Áine O’Dea
Coach |Supervisor |Occupational Therapist
Dr. O’Dea was the first Occupational Therapist to be awarded one of Ireland’s prestigious SPHeRe scholarships, earning her Doctorate in Public Health Research. She is a passionate advocate for neurodiversity, with a special focus on ADHD, Dyspraxia/DCD, and executive functioning. With a background in public health research and decades of experience in occupational therapy, she brings a deep understanding of how ADHD uniquely impacts women—especially in the realms of emotional fatigue, stress, and the invisible mental load.
Following a career shift due to a car accident, Dr. O’Dea now dedicates her work to coaching, supervision, and workshops that empower neurodivergent professionals—particularly ADHD women—helping them move beyond burnout, perfectionism, and survival mode. For more info -> https://radianceconsultinghub.com
Paula Rave
Karen Beckett
Karen Beckett is a chartered psychologist with expertise in ADHD, parenting, and early intervention. She is also a PhD student at the Dublin City University School of Psychology. A mother of four and diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, she brings both professional expertise and personal experience to her work.
She has worked extensively with families, professionals, and service providers to improve outcomes for children and parents with ADHD. With a background in programme development and research, she focuses on bridging the gap between theory and real-world support.
What the Ladies will cover
Vikki Martin
There are tough days, of course, but I’ve found a deep sense of pride in how far I’ve come and how I continue to grow. ADHD doesn’t have to hold me back; it just means I have to approach life in my own way, and that’s okay. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn, and I’ve learned to navigate it all with a smile on my face. It’s not always easy, but it’s my journey—and I’m learning to love every part of it.
Dr. Áine O’Dea
Balancing the Mental Load: Supporting the Silent Struggle of Emotional Fatigue, Stress & Survival Mode for the ADHD Woman.
Being a woman with ADHD means carrying an additional invisible mental load—juggling work, relationships, family, and expectations, which can create an unrecognised chronic stress and emotional fatigue. The world isn’t designed for the ADHD woman’s brain, leaving many stuck in survival mode, feeling overwhelmed and exhausted.
This empowering International Women’s Day talk will explore the unique mental load of ADHD women, why stress hits harder, and how to shift from survival to thriving. You’ll walk away thinking about what practical strategies can help you reduce overwhelm, set boundaries, and navigate life more easily, confidently, and with self-compassion.
Paula Rave
Karen Beckett
Presentation: Parental ADHD – What We Know So Far
ADHD in parents is often overlooked, yet it has a profound impact on family life. Karen is currently conducting research into parental ADHD and will discuss what existing studies tell us about its challenges and effects. Her research explores how ADHD influences parenting, relationships, and daily life, highlighting the need for better awareness and tailored support.