Quick Wins for ADHD Moms - Short Episodes, Real Solutions for Burnout and Overwhelm
Quick Wins for ADHD Moms offers short, practical episodes for ADHD mothers who feel overwhelmed and burnt out. Each episode provides small, neuroscience-backed shifts to help manage executive dysfunction and mental load. The podcast focuses on designing a life that works with an ADHD brain, giving permission to do things differently. Listen in short bursts during daily routines like pickup lines or dishes.
Episodes
Your ADHD Story Has More Power Than You Think with Jakara and Shanta
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?Most ADHD families are navigating a system that was never designed with them in mind. Diagnosis wait times stretch into months. The national conversation around ADHD is getting louder, but the people most affected by it are rarely the ones in the room when decisions get made.Today I'm joined by Jakara Eason, Executive Director of Mindful Choices for AD
The ADHD Mom’s Guide to 504s, IEPs, and What to Say Next with Dr. Katrina Ostmeyer
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?You know your kid needs more support at school. You just don't know who to call, what to ask for, or which plan actually fits. Dr. Katrina Ostmeyer breaks it all down, from IEPs to 504 plans to independent educational evaluations, in language that actually makes sense.In this episode: the real difference between an IEP and a 504, how to start the conve
Why Is My Kid So Sensitive to Sounds, Textures, and Smells? ADHD and Sensory Overload Explained with Dr. Katrina Ostmeyer
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?Your kid isn't being dramatic. The tag really does hurt. The toothpaste really is too spicy. The gym really is too loud. Dr. Katrina Ostmeyer is a licensed psychologist, behavior analyst, and mom of two neurodivergent kids, and she is here to explain why sensory overload is so often mistaken for behavior problems and what you can actually do about it t
How to Advocate for Your Neurodivergent Child at School (Without Burning Out) | Lisa Richer
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?This episode sponsored by: EXPLORE FOCUSAUR ON KICKSTARTERYour kid is smart. You know it. The teachers know it. But the homework isn't getting turned in, the meetings aren't producing answers, and you're starting to feel like you're the only one who doesn't know what to do.You're not alone. And you're not powerless.Lisa Ri
The Neuroscience of ADHD in Professional Women with Dr. Jennie Byrne
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?This episode sponsored by: EXPLORE FOCUSAUR ON KICKSTARTERWhat does it actually mean to have ADHD as a high-achieving professional? Dr. Jennie Byrne has spent 20 years answering that question.She's a psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and mom. Her new book, ADHD in Professionals: Embracing Your Brain, is written specifically for the people who get told they
Stop Adding. Start Subtracting. The Real Secret to Better Health with Sandy Martin
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?This episode sponsored by: EXPLORE FOCUSAUR ON KICKSTARTERYour body is keeping score. And it's been doing it quietly while you push through.Sandy Martin was at the top of her game. Then everything stopped working. What she found on the other side became a framework for getting well when no one has answers for you.In this episode, we get into:The three-
Breaking Free from Burnout: ADHD, Sobriety, and Finding Balance with Heather Simco
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?This Episode is sponsored by Focusaur:EXPLORE FOCUSAUR ON KICKSTARTERLink: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/focusaur/focusaur-the-ai-focus-console-for-deep-work-and-habits?ref=7lobq3You've been white-knuckling your way through life. Heather Simco did too. For decades.Before the coaching, before the sobriety, before the clarity, Heather was a high-a
ADHD and Perfectionism: Why "Good Enough" Doesn't Compute (and What to Do About It)
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?This Episode is sponsored by Focusaur:EXPLORE FOCUSAUR ON KICKSTARTERLink: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/focusaur/focusaur-the-ai-focus-console-for-deep-work-and-habits?ref=7lobq3If you are surrounded by half-done projects and hating yourself for it, this episode is for you.Perfectionism is one of the most common cognitive distortions in women with A
Why Planners, Apps, and Systems Never Stick for Me Until This
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?This Episode is sponsored by Focusaur:EXPLORE FOCUSAUR ON KICKSTARTERLink: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/focusaur/focusaur-the-ai-focus-console-for-deep-work-and-habits?ref=7lobq3You have tried the planners. The apps. The habit trackers. The YouTube tutorials. The color-coded systems, the minimalist ones, the digital ones, and the paper ones.And noth
Why Am I So Exhausted All the Time? ADHD Fatigue Explained for Moms | 038
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?You slept. You had coffee. Objectively, life isn't that hard. So why does it feel like you're moving through wet concrete by 2pm?In this episode of Quick Wins for ADHD Moms, Jess breaks down the real reason ADHD moms are always exhausted -- and it has nothing to do with how hard you're trying.You'll learn:Why ADHD brains burn more energy
Why You Go 100% Then Completely Crash | 037
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?You go all in. You're excited, energized, unstoppable... and then one day you're just... done.If that cycle sounds familiar, this episode is for you.Today we're breaking down the ADHD boom-bust cycle: the real, predictable pattern that takes you from hyperfocus and 200% effort straight into a crash you didn't see coming. And once you can
Why You Can Clean the Whole House But Can't Reply to That One Email, and How to Fix It | 036
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?You can reorganize your entire pantry until it looks like a Pinterest board.But you cannot answer one email. I understand this all too well. In this episode, we talk about resonance. It is the concept that explains why your brain locks in on some tasks and completely stalls on others. Why noise helps some ADHD brains focus. Why silence feels unbearable. And
Do I Really Have ADHD, or Is This Just Mom Brain? | 035
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?Ever Walk Into a Room and Forget Why?Ever stood in the hallway holding a dirty towel… and completely forgotten where you were taking it?If your brain feels like a browser with 47 tabs open, and you can’t find the one playing music, this episode is for you.Today we’re untangling something that changes everything:Is this mom exhaustion?Or is this ADHD wiring?
Stop the Spiral: How a Simple Contingency Plan Saves ADHD Moms | 034
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?Get Your Free Audio 4 Minute Reset 👉 - HERE.Ever feel like your entire day is one minor inconvenience away from a total meltdown? You aren’t failing, you’re just missing a "Plan B" that actually works for an ADHD brain.In this episode, Dr. Kailey Buller joins us to share the exact contingency strategy that saves ADHD moms from the "all-or-not
Future-Proofing ADHD Kids: Why They Must Start Building with AI Now | 033
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?Get the 4 Minute Reset - www.TheADHDMom.comFuture-Proofing ADHD Kids: Why They Must Start Building with AI Now - with Marnie Lee Wills (Part 2)In Part 2, the conversation expands.Once AI helps calm the chaos, a bigger question emerges:What do we do with the space it creates?In this episode, Marnie and I explore how AI can move us—and our kids—from consuming
Stop the Information Overload: Why ADHD Moms Need an AI ‘Second Brain’ Now | 032
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?Stop the Information Overload: Why ADHD Moms Need an AI ‘Second Brain’ Now - with guest Marnie Lee Wills (part 1)If you’re an ADHD mom whose brain feels full before the day even starts—this episode is for you.In Part 1 of this conversation, Marnie Wills and I focus on the practical side of AI: how it can help reduce mental overload, decision fatigue, and th
Running on Empty: How to Fix ADHD Decision Paralysis Before You Burn Out | 031
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?Ever stare at your to-do list and feel like your brain just… freezes? Yep. Same.In this episode, my amazing guest Leah Carroll and I talk about decision paralysis, why it’s so common with ADHD, and why it’s not a motivation problem — it’s an energy and trust problem. We dig into spoon theory (one of my favorite visuals for explaining mental load), how decis
ADHD Nightly Reset: Stop the Spiral Before Bed | 030
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?ADHD Coach Leah Carroll and I zoom in on self-trust — how it’s built, how it gets broken (especially with ADHD), and why it’s one of the most important skills we can develop.We talk about the practical side of this: habit stacking, simple nightly routines, and why reflection isn’t about overthinking — it’s about creating awareness without judgment. When you
End the Failure Cycle: What Your ADHD Brain Actually Needs to Make Habits Stick | 029
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?If you’ve ever thought, “I know what I want to do… I just can’t seem to make it stick,” this episode is for you.In this conversation, I’m joined by Leah Carroll, and we’re talking about habit stacking—but in a way that actually makes sense for ADHD brains.Instead of relying on discipline or willpower (which tends to fall apart fast), we explore why ADHD bra
Stop Fighting Your Biology: Why ADHD Moms Need ‘Quick Wins’ to Survive | 028
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?In this episode of Quick Wins for ADHD Moms, I’m talking about why focusing on the process — not the finish line — changes everything for ADHD brains.If you’ve ever felt motivated at the start and completely overwhelmed halfway through, this episode is for you. I break down why outcome-based goals actually increase pressure and stall momentum for ADHD brain
The Goal-Setting Trap: Why ADHD Moms Are Stuck in a Failure Cycle | 027
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?If goal setting actually worked the way it’s “supposed to,” a lot of us would be living very different lives by now.In this episode, I’m talking about why traditional goal setting falls apart for ADHD brains—and why that doesn’t mean you are broken or unmotivated. We dig into the pressure of big goals, the crash that happens when plans don’t go perfectly, a
The Holiday Emergency Plan: How ADHD Moms Can Survive the December Chaos | 026
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?👉 Join the Quick Wins Newsletter! In this episode, we’re talking about the holidays… ADHD-style. Because listen, December has a vibe, and it’s not always the cozy Hallmark-movie energy we wish it were. Schedules get weird, kids are extra hyped, expectations feel sky-high, and somehow you’re supposed to remember all the dates, all the gifts, and all the “f
Stop Racing, Start Reseting: The Tiny Rituals That Prevent ADHD Burnout | 025
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?👉 Join the Quick Wins Newsletter! In today’s conversation, I’m sitting down with Dr. Kailey Buller, and wow… she brings so much wisdom about stress, transitions, and what it really looks like to decompress when you have an ADHD brain. We talk about those “in-between moments” — the little buffers most of us skip — and how they actually make or break our st
Stop the Task Paralysis: The 5-Minute Trick to Restart Your ADHD Brain | 024
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?👉 Join the Quick Wins Newsletter! In this conversation, Kailey Buller gets really honest about something so many of us deal with — just getting started. Task initiation can feel like trying to move a mountain, especially with an ADHD brain (mom or kid!). She talks about the power of keeping things ridiculously small — think five-minutes-or-less small — b
Your Brain is Full: How to Stop the ADHD Working Memory Glitch | 023
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?SummaryIn this episode of Quick Wins for ADHD Moms, host Jessica Lynn Lewis welcomes Dr. Kailey Buller, a double board-certified physician in emergency and family medicine, who shares her journey of being diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood. Dr. Buller discusses practical strategies for managing ADHD, particularly focusing on working memory and the importance
ADHD Home SOS: Laundry, Socks, and Sanity with Carol Siege | 022
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?SummaryIn this episode of Quick Wins for ADHD Moms, Jessica Lynn Lewis and Carol Siege discuss practical strategies for managing household chaos, focusing on laundry solutions and the importance of emotional support. Carol shares her experience as a mother of four neurodiverse boys and offers insights into her coaching process for parents of neurodiverse ch
The 8:00 AM Crisis: How to Rescue Your ADHD Family from Morning Chaos | 021
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?SummaryIn this episode of Quick Wins for ADHD Moms, host Jessica Lewis welcomes Carol Siege, a certified professional coach and keynote speaker, to discuss practical strategies for managing school mornings with neurodiverse children. Carol shares her insights on using simplicity and systems to reduce chaos, emphasizing the importance of structure and routin
The Missing Piece: Why Your Life Finally Makes Sense After an ADHD Diagnosis with Julie Legg | 020
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?In this episode of "Quick Wins for ADHD Moms," we sit down with Julie Legg, the inspiring author of "The Missing Piece: A Woman's Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing, and Living with ADHD." Julie's life journey has taken her from a free-range childhood in rural New Zealand to diverse careers in acting, voice work, and writing. D
Digital Overload: The 3-Bucket System to Rescue Your Stressed ADHD Brain | 019
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?Feeling overwhelmed by digital clutter? You’re not alone. From messy desktops and overflowing photo rolls to endless downloads and tabs, our digital spaces can quietly drain our focus — especially for ADHD brains.In this episode, we build on the idea of simplifying your physical spaces and bring that same calm into your digital world. You’ll learn an easy-t
Stop the Visual Noise: Why Clutter is Hijacking Your ADHD Focus | 018
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?In this episode, we explore the impact of clutter on focus and productivity, especially for ADHD moms. Today, guest Miriam Ortiz y Pino shares insights on how decluttering can lead to a more organized and confident life.You can find Miriam at:https://morethanorganized.net/Key TakeawaysClutter is more distracting than it seems.Our brains are wired to solve p
Stop Trying to Be 'Normal': Why Standard Systems are Toxic for ADHD Moms | 017
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?In this episode, Jessica explores why comparison can be toxic for ADHD moms and offers practical advice for breaking free from the cycle. Learn why other people's productivity systems often don't work for you, how to draw inspiration without feeling inadequate, and ways to create personalized approaches that honor your unique values and circumstan
End the Burnout Cycle: The ADHD Secret to Cycles and Seasons | 016
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?Join Jess as she welcomes Ada Gore, a public speaker and guided journal creator, to discuss the transformative power of understanding your inner seasons. Discover how aligning with your body's natural rhythms can enhance productivity, provide deeper rest, and lead to a more abundant life. Perfect for ADHD moms seeking clarity and balance. #ADHD #InnerS
Stop the Second-Guessing: How ADHD Moms Can Finally Trust Their Choices | 015
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?Ever feel stuck second-guessing yourself? In this episode, we’ll talk about how to finally break free from decision paralysis by using your core values as a simple compass. When you know what matters most, every choice gets clearer—and you can stop spinning in that exhausting cycle of “Should I? Shouldn’t I?”I’ll walk you through my Creative Core framework—
The ADHD Decision Crisis: Why You’re Spinning in Circles (and How to Stop) | 014
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?Ever feel like you're trying to focus but can't decide what actually deserves your attention? In this episode of Quick Wins for ADHD Moms, we tackle that familiar ADHD struggle: "I want to focus, but what should I focus ON?" Learn practical strategies to cut through the overwhelm and identify your true priorities when everything feels eq
I Think I Have ADHD... Now What? The First Steps for Adult Women | 013
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?Had that “aha” moment where you realize ADHD might explain so much of your life? Now what? In this episode, we’ll walk through the first steps — from getting evaluated to building simple systems that actually work for your brain. Quick, practical, and judgment-free — because you don’t need more overwhelm, just a place to start.Support the showLoved this epi
Signs of Adult ADHD in Women | 012
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?Ever feel like you’re constantly losing your keys, forgetting appointments, or starting projects you never finish? You’re not alone. ADHD in women often looks different than the classic “hyperactive kid” stereotype, which means so many moms go years without realizing what’s really going on.In this episode, we’re breaking down the common signs of adult ADHD
How to Reclaim Your Home from ADHD Chaos | 011
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?Feeling like your life is one big pile of chaos? This episode dives into why ADHD seems to create so much clutter—physically, mentally, and emotionally—and how you can finally get a handle on it. You’ll hear why “out of sight, out of mind” leaves so much stuff hanging around, how to carve out small “zones of peace” in your home, and how just five minutes wi
Stop Fighting Your Nutrition: The Lazy-Proof Way to Eat Healthy with ADHD | 010
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?Logging Food - trying to eat healthy? In this episode of Quick Wins for ADHD Moms, Jess gets real about why tracking meals is so tough for ADHD brains, and shares a simple, flexible workaround that actually works. Ditch the guilt, embrace repeatable meals, and discover how to make nutrition easier for you and your family. Tune in for practical tips, a dose
The Vanishing Day: Why ADHD Brains Can’t Feel Time (and How to Fix It) | 009
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?Do you ever feel like time is slipping through your fingers? In this quick episode, you’ll learn how to use simple "anchor points" to help your ADHD brain feel the flow of time, without strict schedules or rigid routines. Jess shares practical tools for navigating time blindness and encourages you to create just one grounding moment today. It’s no
Brain Overload: Why ADHD Moms Need a 'Not Now' List to Survive | 008
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?Feeling overwhelmed by endless to-dos and self-care “shoulds”? Discover the power of the Not Now List- a simple brain-dump strategy designed for busy, creative minds (especially if you’re juggling ADHD, parenting, or just too much at once). Learn how to reclaim your focus, honor your ideas, and finally give yourself permission to do less—without guilt. Pres
The ADHD Secret: It’s Executive Dysfunction, Not Laziness | 007
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?In this episode, we break down executive dysfunction—what it is, how it shows up in ADHD moms, and simple ways to work with your brain, not against it. You’re not lazy—your brain just needs support, not shame.Support the showLoved this episode? Here's your next step.✅ Grab the Dopamine Hit List — click here for your free reset toolkit for the ADHD mom
Why Your Doctor Missed It: The Secret Signs of ADHD in Women | 006
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?In this episode of the ADHD MOM podcast, we dive into why many women are diagnosed with ADHD later in life—and how hormones, masking, and misdiagnosis play a role. You'll learn about the power of a 'done list' to help track wins and stay encouraged, especially when to-do lists feel defeating. Tune in for real talk, practical tools, and space
Your Tasks are Too Big: The Mandatory ADHD Hack to Stop the Overwhelm | 005
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?In this episode of the ADHD Mom Podcast, Jess introduces the 'micro step method,' a strategy for breaking down overwhelming tasks into tiny, manageable steps that cater to ADHD brains.Support the showLoved this episode? Here's your next step.✅ Grab the Dopamine Hit List — click here for your free reset toolkit for the ADHD mom brainFollow for
Beyond Exhausted: The Urgent Case for ADHD-Friendly Recovery | 004
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?In this episode of the ADHD mom podcast, you'll learn about why it's so hard for us moms to find rest!Traditional rest methods, like meditation or yoga, often feel stressful. So listen to this episode to find personalized ways to recharge. Discover what works for YOU and YOUR brain.Support the showLoved this episode? Here's your next step.✅ G
The ADHD Reset Button: SOS Method | 003
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?In this episode of the ADHD Mom podcast, you'll learn the SOS method, a simple three-step technique to help you regain control. This method can break the cycle of feeling paralyzed, providing quick wins and momentum. Listen - and see if this method could work for you too!Support the showLoved this episode? Here's your next step.✅ Grab the Dopamine
The 1-3-5 Rule: How To Stop Chasing Shiny Objects | 002
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?In this episode of The ADHD Mom, Jess addresses the common struggle of unfinished projects and constant distraction by new ideas. She introduces the 1-3-5 rule: a simple strategy to help ADHD moms focus and complete tasks. Oh - and you can teach your kids this too!Support the showLoved this episode? Here's your next step.✅ Grab the Dopamine Hit List —
The 3 Step ADHD Reset | 001
What is your biggest challenge with ADHD?Jess, a mom of three kids with ADHD, shares her personal journey of discovering her own ADHD while raising her children. She discusses the lack of available resources specifically for moms. Aiming to provide actionable advice, Jess introduces a 3-step ADHD reset routine: brain dumping all thoughts onto paper, choosing one manageable task, and setting a 10-m
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