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ADHD Mums
Hosted by Jane McFadden · EN
Being a mum is hard enough. Being a mum with ADHD — or raising neurodivergent kids — is a whole different level.
ADHD Mums is the unfiltered, science-meets-reality podcast hosted by Jane McFadden — an Autistic and ADHD mum with a Master's in Neuroscience and Psychology and certification as an ADHD and Autism assessor. This isn't another polished parenting show with 'ten easy tips'. It's real stories, confessions we're not supposed to say out loud, and the research that explains why so many of us are running on empty.
Every week you'll hear:
🎙️ Confessions — raw, anonymous truths from mums navigating rage, burnout, and survival.
🧠 Expert insights — from clinicians, researchers, and policy leaders on ADHD, autism, and mental health.
💬 Advocacy in action — exposing ADHD medication shortages, NDIS red tape, and the hidden costs mothers carry.
With over 1 million downloads from around the world, the podcast has influenced ADHD reforms in Australia, been featured in national media, and pushed politicians to answer the questions mothers are asking.
If you've ever screamed in the car, forgotten every form until the night before, or wondered if you're the only one falling apart — this podcast is your proof that you're not broken, you're just telling the truth.
New episodes weekly. Join the Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/adhdmumspodcast
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82. Overstimulated Before 7am — And No One Sees the Work
Feb 1600:54:42Tap to summarizeThis episode is for ADHD mums who feel like they’re living inside a nervous system experiment.The kind where everything is technically ‘fine’… until the TV is on, someone’s making mouth noises, a child is asking 400 questions, another one is humming, and your body is trying to exit the situation through the nearest wall.We talk a lot about overstimulation like it’s a personal flaw. Like you should be calmer. More patient. Better regulated. But what if you’re not failing at regulation… you’re just carrying too much regulation load?In this conversation with Rachel Few, we get painfully practical about what actually helps when you’re at the edge. Not in an ideal world. In a real ADHD household, with real kids, real noise, real time pressure, and real limits.WHAT WE COVER– Why overstimulation is not a single moment, but a build-up across days– The ‘therapy taxi’ burnout cycle and how it dysregulates the whole family– Why regulation strategies fail when they become another to-do list– Nervous system mapping: learning your early warning signs before the snap– ‘Recipe building’ for families: planning around needs, not just appointments– Why yelling and snapping usually starts earlier than you think– PDA-aware approaches: when direct help makes things worse– Side-step regulation tools that don’t rely on compliance– Real-life resets (including the candle trick, which sounds unhinged until you try it)– Why acceptance is sometimes the missing strategy, not another techniqueTHIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU IF…– you feel overstimulated before 7am and then blame yourself for it– your household escalates fast and you don’t know where it starts– you’re carrying the clean-up after every meltdown (emotional or literal)– you’re exhausted from scanning for hunger, sensory triggers, and ‘what could go wrong’– you’re parenting a PDA-ish child and standard advice backfires– you keep thinking ‘once we get the right support, it will all be fine’ and then it isn’t– you want tools that actually work when you’re already at your limitRELATED EPISODESSurviving the Mental Load of the School Yearhttps://adhdmums.com.au/podcast_episode/episode-63-surviving-the-mental-load-of-the-school-year/When You Can’t Relax Even When It’s Quiethttps://adhdmums.com.au/podcast_episode/why-adhd-mums-cant-relax/The ADHD Myth of ‘Just Try Harder’ (Quick Reset)https://adhdmums.com.au/podcast_episode/episode-24-quick-reset-the-adhd-myth-of-just-try-harder/RESOURCES & REFERENCES– For more information on Rachel Few - see here-PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) is mentioned in the episode– Maternal mental health research is referenced (mum’s mental health as a key predictor for child wellbeing)LISTENER QUESTIONS & COMMUNITYSubmit a Listener Question (anonymous option)If there’s something you want answered on the podcast, you can submit a question here — anonymously if you prefer.https://form.jotform.com/251238118486864Share Feedback or Topic RequestsHave a topic you’d like covered, or feedback you want to pass on?https://form.jotform.com/243189306607864Join the ADHD Mums Facebook GroupFor shared language, lived experience, and conversations with other mums who get it.https://www.facebook.com/groups/adhdmums
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81. The Hidden Cost of Being the 'Good Girl' — How the Mental Load Became Ours
Feb 1100:27:57Tap to summarizeThis episode is for ADHD mums who have ever sat in a car park before an assessment and felt their whole nervous system start negotiating with the evidence.Because the paperwork looks fine.The report cards look fine.Your life looks fine.And you’re standing there knowing that ‘fine’ is exactly what disqualifies you.This is the ADHD myth as it actually lands. Not as a hot take online — but as a private internal audit that starts the second you consider asking for help.It’s the voice that says: ‘Everyone says they have ADHD now, don’t they?’And the way your body believes it before you even get to answer back.WHAT WE COVER– The ‘good school report’ trap and why it makes women doubt themselves– Why visible competence is often just quiet compensation– How anxiety, eating disorders, burnout and depression get missed when you’re not disruptive– The internal investigation ADHD mums run before they ever ask for help– Why ‘you’ve managed this long’ lands as dismissal, not reassurance– How vigilance gets trained in childhood and then masquerades as personality– Why gender shifts the cost of impulsivity, mistakes, and social timing– How hypervigilance becomes the price of belonging– Why motherhood doesn’t create the load, it exposes it– The difference between being tired and constantly compensating– How media narratives about ADHD being a ‘trend’ reinforce silence and shameTHIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU IF…– you have ‘good’ school reports and still feel like you’re drowning– you rehearse what to say before appointments so you don’t sound ‘dramatic’– you minimise automatically and tell yourself other people have it worse– you’ve been called controlling when you’re actually doing risk management– you feel embarrassed even seeking an assessment– you relate to being ‘a pleasure to have in class’ while quietly falling apart– you’ve carried the mental load for years and only now it’s breaking throughRELATED EPISODESYou Were the Good Girl. That’s Why You’re Falling Apart Nowhttps://adhdmums.com.au/podcast_episode/episode-35-you-were-the-good-girl-thats-why-youre-falling-apart-now/Making the Invisible Mental Load Visible (Partners)https://adhdmums.com.au/podcast_episode/episode-73-making-the-invisible-mental-load-visible/The ADHD Myth of ‘Just Try Harder’ (Quick Reset)https://adhdmums.com.au/podcast_episode/episode-24-quick-reset-the-adhd-myth-of-just-try-harder/RESOURCES & REFERENCES– ADHD in women and girls: internalising presentations and delayed identification– Burnout, anxiety and depression as common outcomes of long-term compensation– The impact of social conditioning and gender expectations on symptom visibilityLISTENER QUESTIONS & COMMUNITYSubmit a Listener Question (anonymous option)Send me a WhatsApp voice message here:https://wa.me/61403457313If there’s something you want answered on the podcast, you can submit a question here — anonymously if you prefer.https://form.jotform.com/251238118486864Share Feedback or Topic RequestsHave a topic you’d like covered, or feedback you want to pass on?https://form.jotform.com/243189306607864Join the ADHD Mums Facebook GroupFor shared language, lived experience, and conversations with other mums who don’t need convincing.https://www.facebook.com/groups/adhdmums
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80. The Invisible Coordination Load: Why ADHD Mums Carry the Work Systems Won’t
Feb 900:27:29Tap to summarizeThis episode sits right in the space where mental load, motherhood, and neurodivergence collide.It’s about the exhaustion that doesn’t come from doing one hard thing — but from having to remember everything, explain everything, repeat everything, and stay emotionally available while your own capacity is already gone.For many ADHD mums, the hardest part of advocacy isn’t the paperwork. It’s being the living filing cabinet. The one who holds every report, every strategy, every update, every change — and is expected to access it on demand, usually at the worst possible time.This conversation with Letitia from Understanding Zoe explores what happens when that load becomes unsustainable, why school pickup can feel like a threat to your nervous system, and how repetition and emotional labour quietly push mums toward burnout.WHAT WE COVER– Why repeated conversations and ‘quick questions’ drain capacity faster than admin– The invisible emotional cost of being the default advocate– School pickup as a nervous system stressor, not a social moment– Why mums freeze when asked for information they technically ‘know’– How mental load is reinforced by systems, not personality– The guilt and self-blame that comes with forgetting details– How AI can act as a second brain instead of another demand– Using technology to reduce repetition without losing control or privacyTHIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU IF…– school pickup makes your shoulders rise before you even get there– you dread being asked for strategies when your window of tolerance is closed– you’ve handed advocacy to a partner and it somehow comes back bigger– you feel like you’re supposed to know everything about your child, always– you freeze when asked questions because your brain has already hit capacity– you’re tired of being ‘so capable’ while quietly burning outWhen this load isn’t named, ADHD mums internalise it.They assume they should cope better.They blame themselves for forgetting.They keep tabs open because closing them feels risky.Over time, the nervous system never gets a break. Not because mums don’t rest — but because responsibility never fully leaves their body.This episode reframes that experience. Not as failure. Not as disorganisation. But as what happens when one person becomes the emotional interface between systems that don’t talk to each other.RESOURCES & REFERENCESUnderstanding Zoe platform - check it out hereWhy ADHD Mums Can’t Relax — Even When It’s Quiethttps://adhdmums.com.au/podcast_episode/why-adhd-mums-cant-relax/Why Am I Bracing for Impact When Nothing Is Wrong? (Quick Reset)https://adhdmums.com.au/podcast_episode/episode-10-quick-reset-why-am-i-bracing-for-impact-when-nothing-is-wrong/ADHD Mums Energy Accounting Guide (Free)https://adhdmums.com.au/product/adhd-mums-energy-accounting-guide/LISTENER QUESTIONS & COMMUNITYSubmit a Listener Question (anonymous option)If there’s something you want answered on the podcast, you can submit a question here — anonymously if you prefer.https://form.jotform.com/251238118486864Share Feedback or Topic RequestsHave a topic you’d like covered, or feedback you want to pass on?https://form.jotform.com/243189306607864Join the ADHD Mums Facebook GroupFor shared language, lived experience, and conversations with other mums who don’t need it explained.https://www.facebook.com/groups/adhdmums
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79. Why Does My Partner Keep Asking Me Questions When My Brain Is Full?
Feb 400:20:22Tap to summarizeThis episode is for ADHD mums who feel their nervous system spike over questions that look harmless on the surface. The kind of questions that arrive when the brain is already full, already tracking consequences, already holding the household together. What’s commonly said is that this is about tone, patience, or communication. What actually happens is that one brain becomes the default place where uncertainty is dropped, again and again, until even small interruptions start to hurt.The moment is familiar. A partner asks about milk, school times, or whether it’s ‘okay’ to do something. The question isn’t urgent. It isn’t unreasonable. But it lands as work. Not because the mum is controlling or irritable, but because her brain is already running the system. This episode names what that interruption really costs, and why it keeps getting misread as an attitude problem instead of a capacity one.In This Episode, We Cover– How everyday questions quietly route responsibility to the same person– Why being ‘just asked’ is not neutral when one brain is already saturated– The social script that frames overload as impatience or moodiness– How certainty-seeking in one partner becomes burnout in the other– Why ADHD mums become the household search engine without consenting to the role– The cumulative cost of interruption, not the content of the questionThis Episode Is For You If– You snap at small questions and immediately feel guilty– You’re praised for being flexible while your capacity keeps shrinking– You notice that decisions default to you, even when others could decide– You dread interaction because it so often turns into another task– You’ve been told you’re overreacting when your body is already at its limitWhen this pattern stays unnamed, ADHD mums adapt quietly. They answer questions they shouldn’t have to answer. They decide things prematurely just to stop the interruption. They carry responsibility they never agreed to carry. Over time, the brain never gets to rest. It stays on duty, waiting for the next drop.What looks like a communication issue is often a structural one. When every uncertainty is routed through the same nervous system, exhaustion becomes inevitable. Naming that isn’t withdrawal. It’s a refusal to keep absorbing costs that were never meant to be individual.📬 Listener Questions & CommunitySubmit a Listener Question (anonymous option)If there’s something you want answered on the podcast, you can submit a question here — anonymously if you prefer.https://form.jotform.com/251238118486864Share Feedback or Topic RequestsHave a topic you’d like covered, or feedback you want to pass on? You can send it through here.https://form.jotform.com/243189306607864Join the ADHD Mums Facebook GroupFor community, shared language, and conversations with other mums who get it.https://www.facebook.com/groups/adhdmums
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78. Grieving the Child You Imagined — While Loving the One in Front of You with Dr Vanessa LaPointe
Feb 200:29:46Tap to summarizeThere is a kind of grief that mums are not supposed to name. It could be called ungrateful.. but a lot of us feel it. So it stays private, carried quietly while life keeps moving and decisions keep getting made.This episode sits with the grief of the unlived motherhood — the version of parenting that was imagined, planned for, and socially rewarded, and then slowly dismantled by reality. Not because the mum did anything wrong, but because parenting did not arrive as promised, and the cost of adjusting was absorbed almost entirely by her.In This Episode, We Cover– Realising the life you planned no longer fits– Changing schools, routines, and priorities without calling it loss– Supporting children while privately missing your old life– Being told to be grateful while something keeps breaking– Noticing the grief surface long after the decision is made– Carrying expectations that don’t match daily realityThis Episode Is For You If– Mornings don’t look how you thought they would– Your days are built around needs you didn’t anticipate– You’ve adjusted plans more times than you can count– You support your family while missing parts of yourself– You’re functioning, but something feels quietly unfinishedRelated EpisodesYou Were the Good Girl. That’s Why You’re Falling Apart Now.https://adhdmums.com.au/podcast_episode/episode-35-you-were-the-good-girl-thats-why-youre-falling-apart-now/Curated Related LinksThe Orchid and the Dandelion — Thomas Boycehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25614459-the-orchid-and-the-dandelionDr. Vanessa LaPointe — Official Websitehttps://drvanessalapointe.comThe Unlived Life of the Parent — Carl Jung (concept reference)https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201112/the-unlived-lifeThe Work — Byron Katiehttps://thework.comThis isn’t weakness.This is adaptation under pressure.Mums are doing impossible things every day — and still standing.
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63. Surviving the Mental Load of the School Year
Feb 12, 202500:30:45Tap to summarizeEver feel like you're the default manager of every school-related task - lunches, library books, permission slips, and last-minute costume days? The mental load of the school year is relentless, and if you're a neurodivergent mum, it’s even harder.This episode dives into why the school-year mental load feels so overwhelming and offers practical strategies to help lighten it - without burning out.In this episode: Why the mental load is so exhausting - the invisible, never-ending tasks that pile upBatch planning and automation tips to reduce decision fatigue and keep things running smoothlySharing the load with partners, kids, and even external systems to avoid carrying it all aloneBreaking free from perfectionism and letting go of unrealistic societal expectationsPreventing burnout by setting boundaries, redefining priorities, and making space for youADHD Mums Facebook communityFollow ADHD Mums on InstagramADHD Planner and Personal Values WorkbookStop People Pleasing episode Dr Winnicott: “Good Enough” ParentingThe Fair Play Deck GameA Guide to School Pick-Up for ADHD MumsJOIN THE COMMUNITY:Have questions or want to connect with other ADHD mums? Join our supportive Facebook group here and dive into the conversation. No question is too small, and I love answering in a group format!FOLLOW FOR MORE:Get daily tips, insights, and relatable content for ADHD mums by following me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok or YouTubeLEAVE A REVIEW:Love this episode? Your review means everything! It helps other mums find this content and feel supported. Let’s spread the word and make a difference together.COLLABS:For collaborations or speaking engagements, email me at jane@adhdmums.com.au. MORE RESOURCES:Still unsure if ADHD or autism applies to you or your child? Take my recommended self-tests here.Topics Covered in This Episode: ADHD mums, mental load, school stress, executive dysfunction, decision fatigue, batch planning, school routines, working mum overwhelm, school organisation, ADHD parenting, school year survival, time management, mum burnout, shared parenting, invisible labour, emotional load, ADHD executive function, school admin stress, automation for mums, family calendar, school lunches, permission slips, neurodivergent mum, ADHD overwhelm, mum guilt, mental load strategies, household management, school planning hacks, ADHD-friendly routines, reducing decision fatigue, parenting with ADHD, ADHD-friendly productivity, school stress relief.Mentioned in this episode:ADHD Planner & Personal Values Workbook Grab your copy now at www.adhdmums.com.au ADHD Planner
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62. Burnout, Pain & Weird Symptoms? The ADHD Link No One Told Us About
Feb 10, 202500:28:20Tap to summarizeIf you’re constantly running on empty, dealing with chronic pain, weird health symptoms, or crushing fatigue - this isn’t just mum life, and it’s not all in your head. ADHD doesn’t just affect the brain; it impacts the entire body. Add the mental load of motherhood, and it’s no wonder so many ADHD mums feel like we’re barely hanging on.In this episode:Why ADHD is linked to inflammation, chronic pain, gut issues, and immune dysfunction.How the mental load of parenting neurodivergent kids can physically impact your health.Why women with ADHD are more prone to conditions like fibromyalgia, hypermobility, and lipidemia.How stress, hormones, and burnout can leave you feeling broken - and what you can do about it.The real reason so many mums feel dismissed by doctors when they ask for help.If you’ve ever felt like you’re falling apart while everyone else seems fine, this episode will help you understand why - and how to start advocating for your health.From here: Join the conversation in our private Facebook group where other ADHD mums share what’s worked for them.Follow me on Instagram for updates on my personal journey with lipidemia and my upcoming surgery.Amen Clinics (referenced in ep - not affiliated or sponsored) LEAVE A REVIEW:Love this episode? Your review means everything! It helps other mums find this content and feel supported. Let’s spread the word and make a difference together.COLLABS:For collaborations or speaking engagements, email me at jane@adhdmums.com.au. MORE RESOURCES:Still unsure if ADHD or autism applies to you or your child? Take my recommended self-tests here.Topics Covered in This Episode: ADHD, ADHD mums, ADHD and health, ADHD and chronic illness, ADHD and inflammation, ADHD burnout, ADHD fatigue, ADHD and stress, ADHD and physical health, ADHD and emotional wellbeing, ADHD and chronic pain, ADHD and gut health, ADHD and autoimmune disorders, ADHD and hormones, ADHD and perimenopause, ADHD and menopause, ADHD and mental load, ADHD and motherhood, ADHD mum exhaustion, neurodivergent health, neurodivergent mums, ADHD and trauma, ADHD and immune system, ADHD and migraines, ADHD and hypermobility, ADHD and fibromyalgia, ADHD and lipidemia, ADHD and brain fog, ADHD and stress response, ADHD and nervous system, ADHD and mental health, ADHD and women’s health, ADHD and emotional burnout, ADHD coping strategies, ADHD self-care, ADHD and lifestyle changes.Mentioned in this episode:ADHD Pre-Diagnosis Workbook: A Guide for Women and MothersWondering if it’s ADHD or mum life? The ADHD Pre-Diagnosis Workbook is your survival guide, helping you untangle your thoughts and explore ADHD traits - perfect for those curious about self-diagnosis or preparing for an assessment. ADHD Pre-Diagnosis Worbook
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61. Unhealthy Habits & ADHD: Why We Get Stuck & How to Shift
Feb 4, 202500:26:16Tap to summarizeWe tell ourselves we won’t do it again - won’t reach for that glass of wine after the kids go to bed, won’t fall into an hours-long scroll hole, won’t spend another $300 on a hyperfocus obsession we’ll drop in a month. And yet… here we are.Our ADHD brains crave dopamine, and sometimes that means turning to habits that feel good in the moment but leave us stuck in a cycle. This episode isn’t about willpower or self-blame - it’s about understanding why ADHD makes these habits so sticky and what we can do to shift them for good.In This Episode, We Cover:Why our ADHD brains chase instant gratification - and how to hack itHow emotional regulation struggles fuel habits like binge eating, impulse spending, and avoidanceThe power of micro-delays, habit tracking, and reframing negative self-talkSimple dopamine-boosting alternatives that actually work How to make impulsive habits harder to access - so we don’t have to rely on willpowerResources mentioned:Mummy Needs More Than WineADHD Mums FB GroupADHD Planner and Personal Values WorkbookJOIN THE COMMUNITY:Have questions or want to connect with other ADHD mums? Join our supportive Facebook group here and dive into the conversation. No question is too small, and I love answering in a group format!FOLLOW FOR MORE:Get daily tips, insights, and relatable content for ADHD mums by following me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok or YouTubeLEAVE A REVIEW:Love this episode? Your review means everything! It helps other mums find this content and feel supported. Let’s spread the word and make a difference together.COLLABS:For collaborations or speaking engagements, email me at jane@adhdmums.com.au. MORE RESOURCES:Still unsure if ADHD or autism applies to you or your child? Take my recommended self-tests here.Topics Covered in This Episode: ADHD, unhealthy habits, breaking bad habits, ADHD and impulse control, ADHD and addiction, ADHD and dopamine, ADHD binge eating, ADHD emotional regulation, ADHD and overspending, ADHD hyperfocus, ADHD and alcohol, ADHD and social media, ADHD habit tracking, ADHD-friendly strategies, ADHD procrastination, ADHD and executive function, ADHD self-sabotage, ADHD and willpower, ADHD and instant gratification, ADHD coping mechanisms, ADHD and routines, ADHD-friendly self-care, ADHD burnout, ADHD mindfulness, ADHD and cognitive behavioural therapy, ADHD and stress management, ADHD brain rewiring, ADHD and lifestyle changes.Mentioned in this episode:ADHD Planner & Personal Values Workbook: A System for ADHD MumsSimplify your chaotic ADHD mum life with the ADHD Planner & Personal Values Workbook. Designed to help you brain dump the chaos, prioritise what truly matters, and stop the guilt spiral, these tools are 100% fluff-free and built for real-life use. Start anytime, pick up and put down as needed, and create a system that works with your ADHD, not against it.ADHD Planner
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60. Mummy Needs More Than Wine: The Truth About Coping and Connection
Feb 3, 202500:30:43Tap to summarizeWe tell ourselves it’s just one glass - we deserve it after a long day. But somehow, that glass turns into the easiest way to switch off. And if we’re honest, we’re not sure it’s working anymore.ADHD mums aren’t drinking just for fun - we’re drinking to cope with the mental load, the overstimulation, the relentless pressure to do it all. And while a glass of wine might feel like a quick fix, it could actually be making everything harder.This isn’t about guilt or never drinking again. It’s about understanding what’s really going on - so we can make choices that actually help, not just temporarily numb the chaos.In this episode: Why ADHD mums are more likely to struggle with alcohol useThe dopamine trap - why that first drink feels amazing but leaves you worse offAlcohol & anxiety - the connection no one talks aboutThe role of perfectionism & stress in why we drinkHow to reset your brain (without feeling like you’re missing out)If you’ve ever poured a drink and wondered, “Do I actually need this?” - this episode is for you.JOIN THE COMMUNITY:Have questions or want to connect with other ADHD mums? Join our supportive Facebook group here and dive into the conversation. No question is too small, and I love answering in a group format!FOLLOW FOR MORE:Get daily tips, insights, and relatable content for ADHD mums by following me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok or YouTubeLEAVE A REVIEW:Love this episode? Your review means everything! It helps other mums find this content and feel supported. Let’s spread the word and make a difference together.COLLABS:For collaborations or speaking engagements, email me at jane@adhdmums.com.au. MORE RESOURCES:Still unsure if ADHD or autism applies to you or your child? Take my recommended self-tests here.Topics Covered in This Episode: ADHD mums, alcohol and ADHD, mummy wine culture, ADHD and binge drinking, ADHD and addiction, ADHD and dopamine, ADHD and anxiety, ADHD burnout, ADHD overwhelm, coping strategies for ADHD mums, stress and ADHD, perfectionism and ADHD, ADHD and self-medication, ADHD mental health, ADHD and emotional regulation, alcohol and dopamine crash, ADHD executive dysfunction, ADHD and social anxiety, ADHD and impulsivity, ADHD mum life, neurodivergent mums and alcohol, alcohol and overstimulation, ADHD-friendly coping strategies, breaking drinking habits, ADHD mums mental load, ADHD and self-care, ADHD and substance use, ADHD women and drinking, ADHD and habit change, sober ADHD mum, reducing alcohol ADHD, ADHD-friendly relaxation techniques.Mentioned in this episode:ADHD Planner & Personal Values Workbook: A System for ADHD MumsSimplify your chaotic ADHD mum life with the ADHD Planner & Personal Values Workbook. Designed to help you brain dump the chaos, prioritise what truly matters, and stop the guilt spiral, these tools are 100% fluff-free and built for real-life use. Start anytime, pick up and put down as needed, and create a system that works with your ADHD, not against it.ADHD Planner
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59. Trauma, EMDR, and ADHD: Jess's Story of Recovery
Jan 29, 202500:26:43Tap to summarizeFeeling like you’re carrying the weight of the world? Whether it’s the invisible scars of trauma, the daily juggle of ADHD, or the pressure to hold it all together, this episode dives into what happens when life gets overwhelming - and how to start healing.Jess shares her deeply personal journey from life in the ADF to facing PTSD, navigating ADHD, and rebuilding her life with the help of EMDR therapy. This isn’t just another survival story - it’s about breaking free from the cycle of burnout, asking for help, and relearning how to live a life that feels more like you.The ADHD Pre-Diagnosis Workbook: A Guide for Women and Mothers for if you're curious about self-diagnosis or preparing for an assessment. Important to note: This episode contains personal reflections on trauma, mental health, and brief mentions of suicidal ideation. Jess’s story is deeply personal and reflects her unique experiences in both her life and career. Please remember that individual journeys and circumstances vary. If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out to a trusted mental health professional or support service.In this episode:How Jess went from military service to healing through therapy.The challenges of balancing ADHD and parenting after trauma.What EMDR therapy really feels like - and why it might help you too.Tips for recognising when it’s time to ask for help.If you’ve ever felt stuck, exhausted, or unsure how to move forward, this episode is for you.Listen to Next: Episode - Where does the trauma start and ADHD begin? Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Episode - Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria - Listen on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyEpisode - How ADHD Medication Revealed My Autistic Traits - Listen on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyJOIN THE COMMUNITY:Have questions or want to connect with other ADHD mums? Join our supportive Facebook group here and dive into the conversation. No question is too small, and I love answering in a group format!FOLLOW FOR MORE:Get daily tips, insights, and relatable content for ADHD mums by following me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok or YouTubeLEAVE A REVIEW:Love this episode? Your review means everything! It helps other mums find this content and feel supported. Let’s spread the word and make a difference together.COLLABS:For collaborations or speaking engagements, email me at jane@adhdmums.com.au. MORE RESOURCES:Still unsure if ADHD or autism applies to you or your child? Take my recommended self-tests here.Mentioned in this episode:ADHD Pre-Diagnosis Workbook: A Guide for Women and MothersWondering if it’s ADHD or mum life? The ADHD Pre-Diagnosis Workbook is your survival guide, helping you untangle your thoughts and explore ADHD traits - perfect for those curious about self-diagnosis or preparing for an assessment. ADHD Pre-Diagnosis Worbook
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