When it comes to ADHD, the world still envisions the “bad boy”: loud, cheeky, and constantly
pushing boundaries. Yet in women, ADHD often takes a different shape:subtle, introverted, and
often masked. This creates a relentless tension between a pressurized inner world and the societal
expectation to remain calm, predictable, and functional.
Dr. Susanne Löffner – physician, stress specialist, and coach – was not diagnosed herself until the
age of 48. In her talk, she combines personal experiences with scientific findings to explain how
ADHD manifests in women, the specific challenges it brings, and the unique opportunities it offers.
For Dr. Susanne Löffner, the turning point lies in how this inner tension is channeled: whether it is
turned destructively inward or harnessed creatively outward. She reframes ADHD not as a
“disorder,” but as a distinct way of thinking, feeling, and acting, one that is undeniably challenging,
but also deeply wonderful.
