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Balanced Working Moms Podcast - ADHD, Productivity, and Time Management
Hosted by Rina Meushaw - ADHD Coach for Working Moms · EN
The Balanced Working Moms Podcast is for working moms with ADHD who want to stop feeling overwhelmed and start getting things done. If you're juggling work, family, and a busy schedule, this podcast is your secret weapon. Join us as we share ADHD strategies for productivity, time management tips, and real-life solutions designed to work with your unique brain. We'll help you create more balance, reduce stress, and thrive in your career and home life.
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Ep #180: ADHD and Perfectionism: Wait...They Go Together?
2w ago00:35:37Tap to summarizeCan you have ADHD and still be a perfectionist?Absolutely. In fact, perfectionism is surprisingly common among adults with ADHD, even if your house is messy, you're always running late, or you don't fit the stereotype of a "perfectionist."In this episode, you'll learn:• Why ADHD and perfectionism often go together• How perfectionism can lead to procrastination, burnout, and overwhelm• The difference between having high standards and being a perfectionist• Why all-or-nothing thinking makes it harder to get things done• How perfectionism can become a coping strategy for anxiety and self-doubt• A simple mindset shift to help you let go of perfectionism and make progressIf you've ever delayed starting a project, spent hours trying to make something "just right," or felt like your work is never good enough, this episode will help you understand why perfectionism happens with ADHD and how to move forward with more confidence and less stress.Remember: B-level work that's finished wins every time.Ready to stop scrambling? Book your complimentary Chaos to Calm session.Free Resources:🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life. 🌿 🌼 💖Free Download - 12 Must-Have Apps for Moms with ADHDArticle - When Perfectionism Stems from ADHD: Challenging the Fallacy of “Not Good Enough” https://www.additudemag.com/perfectionism-adhd-not-good-enough-anxiety/Connect with Rina:Blog - balancedworkingmoms.comFacebook - balancedworkingmomsLinkedIn - rina-meushawStock Media provided by TrendingMusic / Pond
Transcribe →Ep #179: Why You Can't Focus at Work (Especially if You Have ADHD)
4w ago00:38:19Tap to summarizeDo you feel like you're constantly busy at work but never making real progress?Between emails, Teams messages, Slack notifications, meetings, and endless interruptions, it's no wonder so many people struggle to focus. And if you have ADHD, these constant distractions can leave you feeling mentally exhausted by the end of the day.In this episode, you'll learn:Why constant interruptions make it so difficult to focus at workHow ADHD brains are especially affected by task switching and notificationsWhy being highly responsive doesn't always mean you're being productiveHow overcompensating at work can lead to burnout and overwhelmA simple strategy to protect your focus and get more meaningful work doneIf you've been struggling with ADHD at work, productivity, executive functioning, email overload, or workplace distractions, this episode will help you create systems that work with your brain instead of against it.Ready to stop scrambling? Book your complimentary Chaos to Calm session.Free Resources:🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life. 🌿 🌼 💖Free Download - 12 Must-Have Apps for Moms with ADHDConnect with Rina:Blog - balancedworkingmoms.comFacebook - balancedworkingmomsLinkedIn - rina-meushawStock Media provided by TrendingMusic / Pond
Transcribe →Ep #178: Why Unfinished Tasks Keep You Stressed (And How to Finally Close the Loop)
Jun 1200:30:30Tap to summarizeWhy do unfinished to-dos keep you stressed, even when doing them would only take a few minutes?Whether it's scheduling an appointment, signing up for a class, returning an item, or sending an email you've been avoiding, unfinished tasks can create mental clutter and drain your energy. These "open loops" follow you around, taking up valuable brain space and making it harder to feel calm and in control.In this episode, you'll learn:Why unfinished tasks create so much stress and overwhelmHow ADHD brains are especially vulnerable to open loopsThe role perfectionism plays in keeping tasks unfinishedHow to use my GEMS system to start closing the loop on lingering to-do list itemsIf you've been struggling with procrastination, mental load, ADHD overwhelm, or a never-ending to-do list, this episode will help you take small, practical steps toward getting things done without creating more stress.Ready to stop scrambling? Book your complimentary Chaos to Calm session.Free Resources:🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life. 🌿 🌼 💖Free Download - 12 Must-Have Apps for Moms with ADHDEpisode #41: Life Hack: Prioritize Your To-do List With GEMSConnect with Rina:Blog - balancedworkingmoms.comFacebook - balancedworkingmomsLinkedIn - rina-meushawStock Media provided by TrendingMusic / Pond
Transcribe →Episode #177: The Bare-Minimum Routine: How Little Can You Do and Still Keep Things Running?
May 2900:25:56Tap to summarizeEvery productivity conversation tells you to do more, squeeze in more, be more. This episode goes in the opposite direction. If you've ever had a week where everything felt like too much and your whole routine went out the window, this one is for you. We're talking about how to design a bare-minimum routine before you need it — so when those hard weeks hit, you have a plan instead of a shame spiral.What you'll learn:Why most productivity systems weren't designed with your life in mindA sneaky little trick for handling the non-negotiables that feels like you're getting away with somethingWhy doing one tiny thing can be the secret to not falling completely off trackHow having permission to do less actually gets you back to normal fasterReady to stop scrambling? Book your complimentary Chaos to Calm session.Free Resources:🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life. 🌿 🌼 💖Free Download - 12 Must-Have Apps for Moms with ADHD Connect with Rina:Blog - balancedworkingmoms.comFacebook - balancedworkingmomsLinkedIn - rina-meushawStock Media provided by TrendingMusic / Pond
Transcribe →Ep #176: Rejection Sensitivity at Work — Why Feedback Hits Differently
May 1500:25:37Tap to summarizeEver gotten 12 positive things in a performance review and one thing to work on — and couldn't stop thinking about that one thing? There's actually a reason for that, and it has nothing to do with being too sensitive or overreacting. In this episode, we're diving into Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD). We'll discuss what it is, why it's so closely tied to ADHD, and why it can make the workplace feel especially exhausting.What you'll learn:Why so many people with ADHD experience feedback, criticism, and even perceived slights so intenselyThe difference between normal embarrassment and what it feels like when RSD gets triggeredHow to start building a personal toolkit so you're not caught off guard when RSD hits at workWant to find out if coaching is right for you? Book your complimentary Chaos to Calm session. Free Resources:🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life. 🌿 🌼 💖Free Download - 12 Must-Have Apps for Moms with ADHDConnect with Rina:Blog - balancedworkingmoms.comCommunity - balancedworkingmomscommunityFacebook - balancedworkingmomsLinkedIn - rina-meushaw
Transcribe →Ep #175: The Doom Scroll Spiral: Why You Can't Put the Phone Down at Night (And What to Do Instead)
May 100:32:39Tap to summarizeSummary: It's 11pm. You have to be up at 6. And somehow your thumb just won't stop scrolling. Sound familiar? You're definitely not alone. And more importantly, this isn’t a willpower problem. In this episode, we talk about what's really going on when you can't put your phone down at night, and why the ADHD brain is especially vulnerable to this.What you'll learn:Why your brain is practically starving for dopamine by the time night rolls aroundWhy your environment might be more to blame than you areSimple ways to make your phone harder to reach at night (including one client's hilarious solution)How to find a nighttime wind-down that actually feels as good as scrollingIf you've ever told yourself you'd stop and then looked up and it was 1am, this one's for you. We're going to figure out what you're really craving at night and how to actually give yourself that.Want to find out if coaching is right for you? Book your complimentary Chaos to Calm session. Free Resources:🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life. 🌿 🌼 💖Free Download - 12 Must-Have Apps for Moms with ADHDRecommended Reading: Stolen Focus by Johann HariConnect with Rina:Blog - balancedworkingmoms.comCommunity - balancedworkingmomscommunityFacebook - balancedworkingmomsLinkedIn - rina-meushaw
Transcribe →Ep: #174: Why Your ADHD Brain Refuses to Do "Easy" Things (And What to Actually Do About It)
Apr 1000:29:14Tap to summarizeEver wonder why you can write a complex report, manage a team, and handle a crisis, but can't seem to respond to a simple text that's been sitting there for 11 days? In this episode, we dig into why the ADHD brain gets stuck on simple tasks and a fun, practical framework you can use to get unstuck.What you'll learn:Why "easy" tasks are often the hardest ones to startA 5-part acronym that makes your brain actually want to do the thingHow to create your own urgency when a real deadline doesn't existReal examples of how to apply this — from dreaded phone calls to blank-page paralysisIf you've ever felt frustrated that you can do hard things but freeze on the simple ones, this episode will help you stop fighting your brain and start working with it instead.Want to find out if coaching is right for you? Book your complimentary Chaos to Calm session. Free Resources:🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life. 🌿 🌼 💖Free Download - 12 Must-Have Apps for Moms with ADHDConnect with Rina:Blog - balancedworkingmoms.comCommunity - balancedworkingmomscommunityFacebook - balancedworkingmomsLinkedIn - rina-meushaw
Transcribe →Ep #173: Permission to Let Go of Career Guilt as a Working Mom
Mar 1300:21:21Tap to summarizeEver turned down a promotion and wondered if you made a mistake? Or watched a colleague "lean in" and felt guilty for not wanting the same thing? If yes, you've been carrying career guilt — and it's more common than you think. In this episode, we talk about what career guilt really is, why working moms feel it no matter what they choose, and how to finally let it go.What you'll learn:Why there's no one-size-fits-all answer to career ambition — and why that's actually good newsThe concept of career seasons, and how knowing which one you're in changes everythingWhy staying put, leaning out, or turning down the promotion can be the smartest move you makeIf you're second-guessing your career decisions, feeling judged for wanting more (or wanting less), or exhausted by the pressure to always be climbing, this episode will help you figure out what season you're actually in — and give you permission to own it.Ready to stop scrambling? Book your complimentary Chaos to Calm session.Free Resources:🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life. 🌿 🌼 💖Free Download - 12 Must-Have Apps for Moms with ADHDConnect with Rina:Blog - balancedworkingmoms.comCommunity - balancedworkingmomscommunityFacebook - balancedworkingmomsLinkedIn - rina-meushawStock Media provided by TrendingMusic / Pond
Transcribe →Ep #172: Why Does Everything Take Longer Than I Think?
Mar 200:33:38Tap to summarizeEver avoided a task, only to finally do it and realize it took only a few minutes? Or been totally confident you had enough time, only to find out it took much longer than you thought? If yes, you've been a victim of time blindness, and it affects so many of us. In this episode, we talk about what time blindness really is, the stress and shame it can cause, and simple strategies you can start using right away.What you'll learn:Why time blindness goes both ways — things can take longer or shorter than you expectA simple expression you can say to stop yourself from over-schedulingA tip to beat procrastination (one you won't hear a lot!)If you're always running late, dreading tasks that turn out to be easy, or beating yourself up for not managing time better, this episode will help you understand why it happens and give you practical tools to start working with it instead of against it.Ready to stop scrambling? Book your complimentary Chaos to Calm session.Free Resources:🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life. 🌿 🌼 💖Free Download - 12 Must-Have Apps for Moms with ADHDConnect with Rina:Blog - balancedworkingmoms.comCommunity - balancedworkingmomscommunityFacebook - balancedworkingmomsLinkedIn - rina-meushawStock Media provided by TrendingMusic / Pond
Transcribe →Ep #171: Sorry, Kids: Work Used All My Nice Words
Feb 1300:25:55Tap to summarizeEver wonder why you can nail that big presentation at work but completely lose it during your kid's meltdown at pickup? You're not alone.In this episode, we dive into the exhausting reality of being two different people—the polished professional at work and the depleted parent at home. If you've ever felt like you're killing it at the office only to fall apart the moment you walk through your front door, this one's for you.We explore why home can actually be harder than work (yes, really), how ADHD makes this split even more challenging, and most importantly, what you can actually do about it. Spoiler: the answer might be simpler than you think, but it's something we resist.In this episode, you'll discover:Why executive functioning skills are often MORE taxing at home than at workThe one thing your brain is desperately craving (and why you feel guilty about it)Simple transition rituals to help you shift from work mode to home modeHow to stop comparing "work you" to "home you"—and why that comparison is unfairIf you're tired of using up all your nice words at work and having nothing left for your kids, this episode will help you understand why it happens and give you practical strategies to change it.Ready to stop scrambling? Book your complimentary Chaos to Calm session.Free Resources:🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life. 🌿 🌼 💖Free Download - 12 Must-Have Apps for Moms with ADHD Join the Facebook community group for a regular dose of support and encouragementConnect with Rina:Blog - balancedworkingmoms.comCommunity - balancedworkingmomscommunityFacebook - balancedworkingmomsLinkedIn - rina-meushawStock Media provided by TrendingMusic / Pond
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