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Motherhood in ADHD – Parenting with ADHD, Productivity Tips, Brain based Science, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Motherhood in ADHD – Parenting with ADHD, Productivity Tips, Brain based Science, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
A podcast for mothers with ADHD who feel overwhelmed by the demands of parenting and daily life. Host Patricia Sung, an ADHD coach, shares productivity tips, brain-based science, and practical strategies to manage chaos at home and in the mind. The show encourages letting go of perfectionism and embracing a more compassionate, creative approach to motherhood. Each episode aims to help moms with ADHD feel understood, supported, and less alone in their struggles.
Episodes
E283: When Simple Questions Feel Like A Personal Attack: The Gas Tank Fight
Why does one tiny question sometimes feel like a full-body emotional attack? In this episode, I'm walking you through a very ordinary moment that turned into a huge realization for me: my husband asking why my gas tank was almost empty. Not a fight. Not a disaster. Just a question. But internally? My brain immediately launched into anxiety, defensiveness, shame, overexplaining, and mental gymnasti
E282: How Neuroplasticity in ADHD Coaching Can Feel Like Magic
I need your help. Have you ever tried to explain something life-changing… and somehow it still feels impossible to put into words? That's where I found myself after several coaching sessions that completely transformed how my clients saw themselves, their work, and their lives. One client untangled burnout and learned how to rest without guilt. Another stopped spiraling around work procrastination
E281: Quick Tricks to Organize and Reduce Doom Piles
"How do I reduce the number of doom boxes, doom drawers, and doom cupboards in my life?" –Mama T asks. Doom piles are the junk spots for things you don't know how to categorize or put away, so the junk just lives in the pile for months or years, as you shuffle it from one area to another until you get fed up! If your doom drawers, doom boxes, and mystery piles are quietly multiplying around the ho
E280: You Are Enough: Book your ADHD Mom Retreat Ticket
Have you ever made a mistake and immediately spiraled into shame? Like, "What is wrong with me!?!" Because, same. Except… this time was different. In this episode, I'm sharing a very real (and slightly painful) story about accidentally taking my stimulant medication before bed. Yup, that was rough. But instead of going down the usual shame and guilt spiral, something surprising happened – I gave m
E279: Avoid ADHD Burnout by Slowing Down to Speed Up: 7th Anniversary
Have you ever pushed so hard to finish something… only to realize you're not actually at the finish line? In this episode, I'm catching you up on life lately, from wrapping up my book to what the last several months have really looked like behind the scenes. Writing over 100,000 words, navigating intense editing, and learning how my brain works best stretched me in ways I didn't expect. And honest
E278: How ADHD Women Are Vulnerable to Toxic Partners
Ever wonder why so many women with ADHD end up in relationships that drain them? You're not alone -- and it's not a coincidence. After hosting another magical ADHD moms' retreat, I couldn't shake the conversations we had around partners -- some amazing, others... deeply painful. In this episode, I'm sharing the patterns I've seen over and over: women with ADHD stuck in emotionally abusive relation
E277: Build Your Confidence by Failing Faster
Do you ever second guess every decision until you freeze? Same here for the first few years I ran my business. In this episode, I answer Jacki Hayes' question from her podcast, Here's What I've Learned: How have you evolved as a business owner over the years? The funny thing is, my response wasn't really a "business" answer. My hard won wisdom fits most situations when ADHD folks are trying someth
E276: The Real Reason You're Always Running Late
Are you running late before you even start getting ready? That's time blindness at work, mama. And wow, does it make everyday life harder! In this episode, I'm sharing the real talk from conversations with two different coaching clients this week about how ADHD brains process time—and why "it's time to go" means something totally different for us than it does for people who are naturally on time.
E275: ADHD in Motherhood from the Parenting Coach Podcast with Guest Host Crystal Haitsma - Best Of Friends Series
Meet my friend Crystal Haitsma, host of the Parenting Coach Podcast. In this episode, Crystal and I dive into an honest conversation about balancing motherhood, parenting, and constant to-do lists with a neurodiverse brain. Crystal, The Parenting Coach, is a Certified Life Coach and Canadian homeschooling mama who just got back from travelling the world with her family of 6. She combines her backg
E274: How to Support Your ADHD Child: Mothers Together Q&A with Guest Host Megan Champion - Best Of Friends Series
Have you ever wondered if you're doing enough to support your ADHD child? Or maybe you've questioned if what you're trying is even working. You're not the only one. When I saw that last year's most downloaded episode was about supporting your ADHD child, I knew I wanted to share this conversation from 2022 with you! In this episode, I'm sharing a Q&A session from when I was a guest expert in the M
E273: Managing Your Daily Energy Levels as a Mom with ADHD with Guest Host JoAnn Crohn - Best Of Friends Series
Do you feel like you're already running on fumes – and it's barely breakfast time? You're not alone. In this conversation from the Happy Mom Summit, I talk with JoAnn Crohn of the No Guilt Mom Podcast about what really drains our energy as ADHD moms – and how to recharge in realistic, doable ways. Spoiler alert: it's not about naps and bubble baths (unless you love those). It's about understanding
E272: You're Not Lazy: Why You Don't Finish Simple Tasks
You start the day with good intentions. "This afternoon, I'm going to drop off this return real quick." But then you can't find the box. Or the tape. And now your printer is out of ink. Suddenly, the whole day's gone, and the box is still sitting by the door. Sound familiar? In this episode—recorded from my car in full chauffeur-mom mode—I'm breaking down why your ADHD brain struggles to finish si
E271: Parenting a Struggling Child with ADHD: Where to Start When Your Kid is in Crisis
Watching your child struggle is pretty much the worst. Not knowing what to do about it is more than icing on the doo-doo cake. I've got your back, mama! In this episode of Motherhood in ADHD, I dive into the rollercoaster of emotions and challenges of parenting a struggling child. When your child needs help, but you don't know where to begin, this episode is for you. From dealing with overwhelming
E270: You're Not Missing Out When You Say No
Ever feel like if you say no to a good opportunity, you'll regret it forever? Like the next big thing is right around the corner... and you'll miss it if you stop moving? I've been there. Saying no is hard, especially when your ADHD brain loves chasing shiny new ideas. In this episode, I'm sharing a clip from my friend Jacki Hayes' podcast where I answered, "What's the biggest business lesson yo
E269: Why Do I Get Frustrated So Easily? ADHD Meltdowns & Mood Swings in Adults
Do you ever feel like an emotional sponge, absorbing the feelings of others around you? Especially when you're with someone you care about? Especially when you're in certain parts of your cycle? Extra especially when they are agitated, frustrated, angry, or anxious? In this episode, we dive deep into understanding emotional regulation, stress management, and the unique challenges faced by moms w
E268: This Season Is Hard, But Your Tears Aren't Wasted
Ten weeks. Fifty-five thousand words to go. One big, messy dream. I'm officially writing a book, and I'm on a serious countdown. But let's be real, life isn't made up of word counts and deadlines. This season is stretching me in ways I didn't expect, and I'm reminded (again) how hard it is for me to ask for help. So I'm uncomfortably practicing that skill. In this episode, I'm sharing the behi
E267: Constantly Feel Like You're Behind? 4 Reasons Why
What "should" you have done already? Finish your degree? Pass your driver's license test? Make that doctor's appt? Left the house for school pickup? If you're constantly thinking "I'm behind!", this episode is for you. Often it's literal, as in, "I'm 20 minutes late to my appointment!" But it's also in the big things, like you "should" have more kids by now or gotten that promotion. You're n
E266: No Perfect Plan: Letting Good Enough Be Good Enough
But I want to do everything... well. Ever find yourself trying so hard to get it just right… only to realize that you're missing the whole point?!? This week, I'm sharing some very real behind-the-scenes of my life right now: juggling the end-of-school chaos, trying to write a book I've dreamed about for years, and realizing (once again) that perfectionism is still sneaking into the driver's
E265: How Do You Keep Up with Everything as a Mom with ADHD?
How do moms do ALL.THE.THINGS in a methodical, consistent manner? My client asked me this earlier this month. She wanted to see how someone else "does it all" in order to get a better grasp on what it looks like. Plus she asked for an example of a weekly schedule where somebody meal plans, cooks, takes care of their kids, and works part time. "Doing it all" is an overwhelming challenge that so
E264: 5 ADHD Hacks that Make Mom Life Easier
Today's episode is inspired by a friend's surprise at how many ADHD-friendly hacks I use on a daily basis throughout my home. You have enough to do as a mom. You don't need to reinvent the wheel on problems you've already solved in the past. Let's reuse what you've already done! Here are some of my favorite lather, rinse, repeat systems that make life as an ADHD mom a little bit easier. Whet
E263: Am I Too Much? Accepting & Loving Who You Are, Plus Your Retreat Invitation
Ever feel like you're "just too much"—too scattered, too loud, too mistake-prone, too ditzy, just…too all over the place? Maybe you dropped your phone in the ocean and screamed "noooo" until you cried? (Raising my hand slowly…) If so, you're in the right place. This last couple of weeks has been tough – a sinus infection, perimenopause brain fog, sunburned kids, lost phones, scraped bumpers, t
E262: How to Ask for Help When You Have ADHD
How can you ask for help? When you have ADHD, you may not ask for help. Maybe you feel like you have to figure it out on your own. You may not want others to know you're struggling or working this hard to keep up. Or maybe you don't want to look weak or incompetent. But humans aren't meant to function entirely solo. Mamas Nicole & Rebecca both submitted the question of how to as
E261: What If Everyone Hates Me? Book Update #3
What if everyone hates me? What if no one reads my book? No one told me that writing a book came with an existential crisis. Wrestling with how to write the book that moms need, while also showing up fully as myself, and writing words I can stand by for decades to come… this has been a lot more weighty than I expected. I thought I was going to be updating you on logistics, timelines, and contr
E260: Are You Lazy and Procrastinating or Prioritizing for Later?
HOT TAKE: I don't believe people with ADHD are lazy. There is a reason that they don't want to or can't do the thing, and when you untangle that obstacle, voila! It's easier to get things done. How do you know the difference between procrastinating and prioritizing for later? There are some things in life we can't avoid, so how do you deal with them? How do you know when it truly is not the ti
E259: Juggling Big Goals and Parenting with ADHD: Book Update #2
Ditch the quest for Pinterest perfection and actually get stuff done. In this episode, I'm getting real about how my book proposal is going amidst juggling the whirlwind of parenting and work projects. The highs and lows of writing are kicking in already. Do I need to write multiple books because there's just too much to say? Slow your roll, Patricia! One step at a time! I still have to balance
E258: Reset After a Meltdown or Total Shutdown
When you're hiding in the bathroom in a puddle of tears on the floor, what do you do next? When you've yelled at your family and said things you regret during a grownup temper tantrum and wish you could hide under a rock forever, what do you do next? When the shame and guilt and overwhelm feel like too much to bear, what do you do now? It's so common for those of us with ADHD to get
E257: I Love You But I Don't Like You: Supporting ADHD Relationships
You chose this person for a reason. You love them. Aaaaand relationships are complicated. Sometimes you may not LIKE your partner as much as you love them. Adding ADHD in the mix is more than another layer of complexity to your relationship, whether it affects you, your partner, or both. As Valentine's Day approaches, here's a clip from Successful Mama Meetups during our month theme "I lov
E256: I'm Writing a Book for Moms with ADHD
I'm writing a book for moms with ADHD. Whoo-hoo! First up, I want your input! What do you wish you had known years ago about having ADHD? What do you wish more people were talking about? Tell me what you want to read about: patriciasung.com/book Are you interested in joining the beta reader team? Fill in the same form and check the beta reader box: patriciasung.com/book Wanna follow along with how
E255: Emotional regulation — and yelling — as a mom with ADHD from ADHD Aha! Podcast by Understood.org with Laura Key
Meet my friend Laura, host of the ADHD Aha! Podcast by Understood.org. In this episode, Laura and I chat about managing emotions with ADHD - especially as a mom who yells a lot. Laura shares: Patricia Sung was diagnosed with ADHD in her first year of college. It wasn't until she became a mother, and other people relied on her, that she realized just how much ADHD affected her. Patricia now hosts
E254: ADHD in Motherhood from the Failing Motherhood Podcast with Danielle Bettman
Meet my friend Danielle, host of the Failing Motherhood Podcast. In this episode, Danielle and I chat about the ups and downs of being a mom with ADHD. Danielle shares: "You can't have ADHD! You have a master's degree!" ... and other misconceptions about ADHD. Whether you've been diagnosed, related to the memes, or have a child that's been diagnosed... this episode is for you! Patricia Sung, Adu
E253: ADHD Energy Management from ADDA's 2024 TADD Talks
Every October, ADDA hosts TADD Talks, short podcasts shared by ADHD experts around the world. For this year's ADHD Awareness Month, I shared about "ADHD Energy Management: End the Cycle of Burnout Crash After Frenetic Productivity." I'm talking about 3 reasons we spin through the cycle of "getting a million things done with peak efficiency" to the "overwhelming burnout so you can't get out of bed
E252: 4 Steps to Stop Your Holiday Stress: Clean up the Chaos one Baby Step at a Time
We're in the thick of the holidays and perhaps your sanity is already wavering. School performances, shopping, baking, less sleep, unusual schedules, no routines, more asks… yikes! We still have 2 more weeks to go! In today's episode, I'm sharing 4 ways to lower your stress and make the holidays enjoyable for both you and your family. Free resources mentioned in today's episode: 3 Steps for Prepa
E251: How to Buy the Perfect ADHD Planner
How do you choose the perfect planner? The one that will solve all your ADHD woes… In this episode, we're discussing: All the brands of planners I have tried (the list is long), The two major mistakes people with ADHD make when choosing a planner, How to differentiate between your calendar and to-do list for optimal planning, Questions to help you assess what your perfect planner needs,
E250: How to Cope When Life is Overwhelming
My 2024 word of the year was "Rest". How did I do? Hmmm… While this episode is a celebration of 250 podcast episodes and over a million downloads (what!?!), I'm also sharing how I navigated the hard stuff this year. And how I look at rest entirely differently now than in January. Balancing the demands of motherhood, business, and my overall well-being has been a journey with unexpected twists—I of
E249: Host an Easy, ADHD-Friendly Party or Playdate
But my baseboards haven't been dusted in 3 years! I can't let them see my doom piles! It's way too much work! If these kinds of reasons pop into your head whenever you think of hosting, this episode is for you! On today's episode, I'm sharing a discussion from Successful Mama Meetups on how to make entertaining easy and ADHD friendly. It's time to have that new friend over for a playdate or host
E248: Mom's Bad Temper: Warning Signs You're About to Lose Your Cool
No one pushes your buttons like your kids or partner can! Angry moms unite! Jokes aside, when anger gets out of hand, nothing good happens. Not only do we hurt ourselves and the people around us, the shame and guilt add on even more weight. This was a huge problem for me for the first few years of parenting. I still yell sometimes cuz I'm not perfect. You can be free of the angry red eyed monste
E247: Rumination & ADHD: Can You Stop Obsessive and Negative Thought Spirals?
Do your deep thoughts turn in to thought spirals? Today we're talking about rumination: what it is, when it's a problem, and what to do when your thoughts turn anxious, negative, or obsessive. I used to spend a lot of my energy what if-ing, worrying, and planning for the 37 possibilities that could possibly occur. If this is you, too, you don't have to stay in that thought prison! Let's talk abo
E246: Navigating Menopause, Hormone Impact, and ADHD with Linda Roggli
Sad, mad, annoyed, happy, sad, crying, mad, tired. All within an hour! While hormones may be invisible to us, they sure do wreak havoc on our lives! Linda is here to teach us what's going on inside that drives our mood and energy in more ways than we can count. For ADHD Awareness Month, we're talking to a new ADHD guest expert every week. Today's guest is Linda Roggli. Linda is a professional
E245: Conflict Resolution for your ADHD Family with Dr. Tamara Rosier
Parenting with ADHD for ADHD is difficult. I mess it up a lot. I apologize a lot. I'm working on it. And I bet you are, too. For ADHD Awareness Month, we're talking to a new ADHD guest expert every week. Today's episode holds conflict resolution skills for our parenting tool belts. Our guest, Dr. Tamara Rosier, is founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan, where she and her staff work with ind
E244: Prioritizing Intimate Moments for ADHD Couples with Dr. Ari Tuckman
***Note that today's episode is not for little ears, so grab your headphones or listen away from the kids. Intimacy is more than what happens in the bedroom. When things are not going well in the bedroom, it shows up in everyday life too. Relationship problems fester when ignored, seeping into the way you and your partner prioritize each other and communicate in your relationship. Throw ADHD in t
E243: What Truly Matters when Parenting Your ADHD Child to Adulthood with IngerShaye Colzie
Parenting a child with ADHD or neurodiversity brings many challenges and stresses, but connecting with other parents going through similar experiences can help you feel less isolated and lonely. How can you best support both your ADHD child and yourself? For ADHD Awareness Month, we're talking to a new ADHD guest expert every week. Today's guest is IngerShaye Colzie, MSW, LSW. IngerShaye provide
E242: Managing ADHD in Perimenopause with David W. Goodman, M.D.
You're not imagining it. Your ADHD symptoms can change as you age. ADHD in older adults can be very different than when you were younger and it's definitely not researched enough yet! You don't need to qualify as a senior citizen before your age affects your ADHD, so youngin's and elders alike, let's listen in. For ADHD Awareness Month, we're talking to a new ADHD guest expert every week. Tod
E241: Tend & Befriend: ADHD Support Group as Self-Care for Moms
When you go to a party, no matter the occasion or fanciness level, people often gravitate towards the kitchen. They circle up near the host at the grill or around the kitchen island, chatting while leaning against the counter and snacking on crackers. Even when they could be sitting in a comfy chair, people gravitate towards the heartbeat of the party. The kitchen. This is how I want my community
E240: Raising Out-of-the-box ADHD Children Well with Tracy Otsuka
There is a 50-75% chance that your child will have ADHD when you, their parent, have ADHD. That means everything multiplies exponentially - both the struggles and the wins! Parenting is already a tough job, and ADHD adds extra flavor, spunk, and responsibility onto both our and our kids' plates. How can we raise our ADHD children well? Meet Tracy Otsuka, author & host of the ADHD for Smart Ass W
E239: Are Autoimmune Disease, Inflammation, and ADHD related?
Feeling like your body is staging a mutiny? Join the club! I've been dealing with autoimmune issues for over a decade. The majority of my clients also have autoimmune and chronic health issues, from chronic fatigue, celiac disease, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, to arthritis… the list goes on. I don't think that's a coincidence! It's not just the physical toll that illness takes on you, but also
E238: Setting Boundaries and Navigating Criticism: Managing RSD, Hypersensitivity, and Overstimulation with ADHD
Have you ever lost it on your kids and your partner gives you some side eye along with, "WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?!?" While yes, your child is being rude, you're mostly grumpy because your shirt is itchy and it's hot outside. And then you beat yourself up because you think, "what IS wrong with me?" because you turned something little into a yelling fest?!? Sigh. On today's episode of "Motherhood in
E237: What's the Point of ADHD Coaching?
Feel like you've tried every hack & trick on the internet, only to find yourself still tossed around the rough seas of ADHD challenges? Well, grab a life jacket, and join me on this podcast journey as I share some salty opinions on ADHD coaching and other solutions available on the internet. In this episode, we're unraveling the thread of misconceptions, and highlighting the real benefits of find
E236: Celebrating the Journey to 1,000,000 Downloads! Live Episode
Whoo-hoo! Today we're celebrating! This summer, we hit 1,000,000 downloads on the podcast!!! To celebrate, I hosted a live Q&A podcast episode last month and here it is… You all asked some amazing questions! You shared your hearts and experiences. It was a beautiful time together. You had me reflecting on my podcasting journey and the last 5 years, from overcoming self-doubt to reaching a millio
E235: Failure is Required from Here's What I Learned with Jacki Hayes
Meet my friend Jacki, host of the Here's What I Learned Podcast. In this episode, Jacki and I chat about the successes and struggles of owning a business when you have ADHD. Jacki shares: In today's episode, I talk with Patricia Sung about the challenges and benefits of starting a business as people with ADHD. Patricia shares the importance of seeking support and finding a balance between flexib
E234: 4 ADHD-Friendly Tips for Taking Supplements and Eating Regularly from The Better Belly Podcast with Allison Jordan
Meet my friend Allison Jordan, host of The Better Belly Podcast. In this episode, Allison and I chat about the basics of ADHD in women, gut health in relation to ADHD, and how to make the little habits easier, like taking your supplements or eating meals regularly. Allison shares: As you guys know, we are currently in an ADHD series on the Better Belly Podcast. And I thought, what better way to d
E233: Is It Me or ADHD? from 100% Guilt Free Self Care with Tami Hackbarth
When you think of doing something for yourself, do you jump in with both feet? Or do you think about aaaaaaaaallllllll the reasons you shouldn't? Meet my actual real-life friend, Tami Hackbarth, host of 100% Guilt-Free Self-Care. In this episode, Tami and I chat about an honest look at motherhood through the lens of ADHD. Tami shares: I am so excited to introduce you to my guest this week! I met P
E232: 1 Million Downloads! Let's Celebrate!
WOW! IT HAPPENED!!! The Motherhood in ADHD Podcast hit 1 million downloads!!! And it's all because of you! Thank you, thank you, thank you! It's because of you that we've made it this far :) And it goes to show HOW MANY OF US ADHD MOMS there are in the world. You're not alone, clearly! I've been dreaming up how to celebrate with you for moooooonths and now it's happening!!! You're invited to a l
E231: Postpartum Anxiety, PPD, & D-MER from Breastfeeding Relief with Bethany
Meet my friend Bethany Lovern, host of Breastfeeding Relief with Bethany. In this episode, Bethany and I chat about struggles as a new mom, including breastfeeding, Postpartum Depression (PPD), Postpartum Anxiety (PPA), and Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex or D-MER. Bethany shares: In this episode, Patricia discusses how she struggled with her ADHD symptoms after becoming a mom, leading to sleeples
E230: Help Your Child Sleep Better with Heather Erickson
Struggling with sleep at your house? Today's guest is Heather Erickson of Sleep and Beyond Consulting. Heather is a sleep coach that helps parents support their children for better sleep. No matter if you have a big kid who fights sleep or you're pregnant with your first nugget, Heather shares a ton of strategies on how to make bedtime easier for everyone. We dove into how to create a soothing
E229: Putting Off Your Big Dreams & Goals as a Mom
Are you feeling anxious or lazy cuz you're avoiding tasks you need or want to do? Do you want to achieve a big goal but think it isn't realistic right now? What if you *never* get around to the big dreams you have? *cue PANIC* When you've spent years feeling like you're procrastinating, being lazy, and not understanding why you can't just do the thing, you can easily get confused when there is s
E228: Balancing Work, Family, and ADHD with Crystal Ware
How do you juggle growing professionally while also being a great mom and taking care of yourself? Meet today's guest, Crystal Ware. Crystal and I dive into a dual episode that is being aired both on my podcast and on her podcast "Get Clear with Crystal Ware". From discussing the struggles of balancing work and family, to offering advice on advocating for a raise at work, Crystal's insights prov
E227: Restart Habits You Gave Up On
When you feel like a BIG loser and failure… Eryn asks for help: "I'm always disappointed in myself that when faced with one small obstacle, I give up and cave on everything I've worked so hard to build and then it takes me WEEKS just to summon the effort/courage to get back on track - whether with diet/exercise, my small business, supporting my husband in his own business, or keeping a consistent
E226: Why You Can't Afford to Skip Self-Care as a Mom
Recently, I discussed with 4 mom friends the point of Mother's Day. Spoiler Alert: We all had differing opinions and none of us do the same things on Mother's Day. While some dislike its baggage and some of us loved a day of being treated like a queen, we did agree that moms could all use a lot more care and rest. You deserve more than 1 day out of 365, mama. Because caring for yourself isn't an o
E225: 8 Tips for Making New Mom Friends
Scared of meeting new people? Does small talk give you hives? If you want to make new mom friends, but aren't sure what to do next, let's hang out on today's episode! Until recently, parties where I didn't know anyone were scarier than any snake, clown, or ghost. As someone who's been painfully shy my whole life, I never knew what to say or how to leave a conversation before it got awkward. I was
E224: Self-Acceptance & Fair Play in ADHD Relationships with Tami Hackbarth
When is it too late to get an ADHD diagnosis? For today's guest, Tami Hackbarth, getting diagnosed with ADHD at age 53 was worth it. After years in the classroom working with copious ADHD children, Tami has plenty of strategies and tools to help those of us with neurodivergent brains. We dove into Tami's journey of self-discovery, self-compassion, and self-acceptance. She opens up about her strug
E223: Building a Stronger, Healthier Family for Generations
We all know someone who has an emotionally immature parent. The one who lays on guilt trips. The one who never shows up. The one who struggles with demons bigger than their kids. Maybe it's you. Maybe it's your neighbor or your best friend. As a mom, it hits different. You see the pain, the nuance, the struggle a little more clearly. And yet you still can't fix the other person. But you can ma
E222: Constantly Feel Like You're Behind? 4 Reasons Why
What "should" you have done already? Finish your degree? Pass your driver's license test? Make that doctor's appt? Left the house for school pickup? If you're constantly thinking "I'm behind!", this episode is for you. Often it's literal, as in, "I'm 20 minutes late to my appointment!" But it's also in the big things, like you "should" have more kids by now or gotten that promotion. You're
E221: Why Do I Get Frustrated So Easily? ADHD Meltdowns & Mood Swings in Adults
Do you ever feel like an emotional sponge, absorbing the feelings of others around you? Especially when you're with someone you care about? Especially when you're in certain parts of your cycle? Extra especially when they are agitated, frustrated, angry, or anxious? In this episode, we dive deep into understanding emotional regulation, stress management, and the unique challenges faced by moms wit
E220: Spending Money on Yourself Guilt-free! Plus How to Talk to Your Partner about the Budget
Sometimes you need a reminder that it's okay to spend a little money on yourself, especially when the guilt of the last 3 wasteful impulse buys are still weighing on you. In this episode of Motherhood in ADHD, we're diving headfirst into why self-care is NOT selfish. I want you to know that putting yourself on the budget's priority list is worth it - without guilt creeping in and talking yourself
E219: Parenting a Struggling Child with ADHD: Where to Start When Your Kid is in Crisis
Watching your child struggle is pretty much the worst. Not knowing what to do about it is more than icing on the doo-doo cake. I've got your back, mama! In this episode of Motherhood in ADHD, I dive into the rollercoaster of emotions and challenges of parenting a struggling child. When your child needs help, but you don't know where to begin, this episode is for you. From dealing with overwhelming
E218: Finding Calm in the Chaos: Holiday Self-Care Tips
It's here again… that awful feeling: I'm behind. You swore this year you'd print those adorable Christmas cards with your family's smiling faces in front of a glowing tree, but it's December and you haven't even started. Your friends are sending you theirs, and just seeing them makes you feel guilty. You're scrambling to shop for presents online, wondering how you're going to fit it into your bu
E217: Friendships & ADHD: Ghosting, Awkwardness and More with Social Skills Expert Caroline Maguire
Ever feel like making friends is a puzzle you can't quite solve? You're not alone, mama! In this episode of Motherhood in ADHD, we unpack the nuances of friendship with our guest Caroline Maguire. Caroline is a leader in social skills development and the author of the book, "Why Will No One Play With Me?" – a handbook on how to communicate social skills training for your kids… and yourself! If
E216: What I Wish I Knew Before Taking ADHD Medication: Your Questions Answered! Best Of Series
How do you feel when you think about taking ADHD medication? Nervous? Hopeful? Overwhelmed? The process of obtaining and finding the right medication can feel like A LOT. First, you have to approach the subject with your doctor (who may or may not be well-informed about ADHD) -- and then there is finding the right type and dosing of medication, dealing with potential side effects, and the whole pr
E215: I Don't Know What Else To Do! 5 Ways to Find Fresh Solutions When You Feel Stuck and Hopeless in the Same Old Frustrating Problems
"I've tried everything!" When you're dealing with a particularly frustrating problem that's gone on for years, like parenting your exasperating child, looking for relief from a chronic health issue, or advocating for your child struggling at school, you start to run out of energy AND optimism. When you've got a situation that feels hopeless… When you've run out of ideas… When you've looked under
E214: Parenting Lessons from Bad Bosses: When Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) affects our Parenting and Partners
What's your story of working under an unqualified or unsupportive boss? I'm sharing a few of my terrible boss experiences. But today's episode is not just about the bad bosses in the workplace. As a parent, we often feel underqualified. You don't want to be a "bad boss", but no one handed you an instruction manual when your children arrived! What do you do when you don't know what to do? When yo
E213: ADHD Junk Drawer: I Read My Bad Reviews, Late Diagnosis Grief, and When You Forget to Take Your ADHD Medication
What does the inside of your kitchen junk drawer look like? And why is it always in the kitchen? We all have a random smattering of ideas laying around and today I'm sharing a few that wouldn't necessarily make a whole episode in and of themselves, so I'm combining these random thoughts rattling around my brain into one Junk Drawer episode. First, we cover a few questions around ADHD medicatio
E212: Should I Become a Mom if I Have ADHD? How Pregnancy Influences ADHD and How to Treat Your ADHD when Pregnant with Therapist and Mom-to-Be Candin Phillips
"Should I become a mom if I have ADHD?" Here's an episode you've been asking for - pregnancy and ADHD! You ask me so many questions around pregnancy friendly symptoms management, ADHD medication while pregnant, and the big question of should I even have kids if I can't take care of myself??? It's been almost 6 years since I was pregnant, so I called in a friend who's in the thick of it. Today's
E211: The Power of Community: 5 Things I Learned From Hanging Out With ADHD Moms This Weekend
When you're dreaming about taking time for yourself, does that nudge (or wave) of guilt make you pause? Today, I'm reflecting on 5 things I learned this weekend while I hung out with many of you. This past weekend was my ADHD Moms Weekend Retreat and we had a blast! It was soo soo good and I didn't want it to end! We rested, we ate hot food, and we focused on ourselves. One of the things we al
E210: I'm Sorry, I Forgot! Please Don't Be Mad At Me...It Was My ADHD
Appointments, birthdays, permission slips, library books, names, the one thing you went into the store for… In today's episode, I delve into one of the most frustrating features of ADHD: forgetting important things. From my personal experiences of forgetting to pick up THE ONE THING that my husband had requested while I went backpacking through Spain to missing my child's swim lesson due to a mix
E209: Cleaning Up You and Your Child's Mental Mess: Lies You've Been Told About Your ADHD Brain, Building Habits, and Finding Mental Peace with Dr. Caroline Leaf
Oh, the lies you've been told about your brain… Today's guest challenges the traditional description of ADHD, viewing it not as a disorder, but as a unique collection of traits that showcase different ways of thinking and experiencing emotions. Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist, audiologist, and clinical and cognitive neuroscientist specializing in psychoneurobiology and metacognit
E208: Live Coaching: How to Stop Yelling at Your Family with Successful Mama Meetup Member Jess
When you want to help your kid, but you're triggered yourself, it's really hard to show as the mom you want to be. Today I'm taking you behind the scenes of one of our July meetups in Successful Mama Meetups. The theme for the month was "Angry Moms Unite," focusing on how to stop yelling at your family and regulate your emotions, so you can show up as the mom you want to be more often. We're not l
E207: Angry Moms Unite! How to Stop Yelling at Your Family: Behind the Scenes Peek into Successful Mama Meetups
Did you spew angry volcano-vomit on your family today? Or yesterday? Or right before this, which is why you're listening to this episode right now? IYKYK. Today I'm taking you behind the scenes of one of our July meetups in Successful Mama Meetups. The theme for the month was "Angry Moms Unite," focusing on how to stop yelling at your family and regulate your emotions, so you can show up as the mo
E206: Lots of Ideas and No Action: When You're Too Tired to Plan or Do the Plan and Need an ADHD Energy Recharge
You want to grab dinner with your best friend… You want to do that cool volcano science project with your 4 year old… You want to snuggle on the couch with your partner and watch a movie… But you also need sleep. You feel like the worst friend, daughter, mom, partner, when you promise to do something and then cancel plans at the last minute because you don't have the energy to do it when the time
E205: Emotional Sponges: How to Stop Absorbing Other People's Feelings by Defining Your Boundaries and Building Your Emotional Regulation Tools - A Behind the Scenes Look into my Small Group ADHD Coaching Program Lighthouse
When your child charges in the room raging or super sour, how do you react? Do you immediately tense up, knowing that the battle is about to begin? When your spouse arrives home, do you listen to the noises they make outside the door to prepare yourself if they've had a rough day at work? Does your stomach fall into the pit of your stomach, because you know the rest of the night is ruined? For mo
E204: Are You a Good Mom? The Gift of Presence in Joyful or Joyless Motherhood
How many times have you questioned whether you are a "good mom"? In the last 2 months, I've asked myself this at least 4000 times. This summer did not go as expected which made me doubt if I'm being a good mom. Am I spending enough time with my boys? Am I putting my phone down and paying attention when they talk? Am I making my kids a priority over endless stress and anxious thoughts swirling arou
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