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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 #176: Rejection Sensitivity at Work — Why Feedback Hits Differently
6d ago00:25:37Tap 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)
3w ago00:32:39Tap 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
Transcribe →Ep #170: Why Laundry Piles Are Never Just Laundry Piles
Jan 3000:25:18Tap to summarizeLaundry piles aren’t just about laundry. For many working moms, especially those who are neurodivergent or have ADHD, unfinished to-dos carry emotional weight, guilt, and harsh self-talk that quietly drain your energy. In this episode, we explore why undone tasks feel so heavy and how everyday clutter often becomes a symbol for overwhelm, burnout, and unrealistic expectations.This conversation isn’t about fixing your house or getting everything done. It’s about understanding the emotional charge behind unfinished to-dos and learning how to release the judgment that makes even small tasks feel exhausting. What you’ll learn:Why laundry piles and undone to-dos often trigger shame and self-criticismHow ADHD and neurodivergent brains experience clutter differentlyWhy unfinished tasks can feel emotionally overwhelming, not just inconvenientHow guilt and unrealistic standards make it harder to get things doneA more compassionate way to think about to-dos without tying them to your worthIf you feel weighed down by clutter, undone tasks, or the constant feeling that you’re behind, this episode offers relief, perspective, and permission to be gentler with yourself. Because laundry is just laundry and you are not defined by what’s left on your to-do list.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 #169: What Real Resilience Looks Like (Hint: Not Perfection)
Jan 1600:27:12Tap to summarizeResilience isn’t about staying calm all the time or never falling apart. It’s a skill you can build, especially when you’re a working mom juggling a demanding career, family life, and constant mental load. In this episode, we talk about what real resilience actually looks like in everyday life and how to recover faster when stress, mistakes, or overwhelm hit.This conversation is especially relevant for working moms with ADHD or anyone who feels emotionally drained, behind, or hard on themselves when things don’t go as planned.What you’ll learn:Why resilience isn’t perfection or constant productivity, but trusting yourself to recoverHow emotional regulation helps you move from panic or shutdown into problem-solvingThe role of growth mindset and self-compassion in building long-term resilienceA simple grounding technique to calm your body when stress spikesHow to tell if your resilience is growing, even when life still feels hardIf you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, burned out, or discouraged by your own reactions, this episode will help you see resilience in a new, more compassionate way and give you practical tools you can actually use.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 The Flourishing Center - Class on Resiliency -- taught in person at eomega.org by Emiliya Zhivotovskaya (aka best teacher ever!)
Transcribe →Ep #168: Practical Resilience Skills You Can Use Every Day
Jan 200:30:15Tap to summarizeResilience isn’t about staying calm all the time or never falling apart. It’s a skill you can build, especially when you’re a working mom juggling a demanding career, family life, and constant mental load. In this episode, we talk about what real resilience actually looks like in everyday life and how to recover faster when stress, mistakes, or overwhelm hit.This conversation is especially relevant for working moms with ADHD or anyone who feels emotionally drained, behind, or hard on themselves when things don’t go as planned.What you’ll learn:Why resilience isn’t perfection or constant productivity, but trusting yourself to recoverHow emotional regulation helps you move from panic or shutdown into problem-solvingThe role of growth mindset and self-compassion in building long-term resilienceA simple grounding technique to calm your body when stress spikesHow to tell if your resilience is growing, even when life still feels hardIf you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, burned out, or discouraged by your own reactions, this episode will help you see resilience in a new, more compassionate way and give you practical tools you can actually use.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 The Flourishing Center - Class on Resiliency -- taught in person at eomega.org by Emiliya Zhivotovskaya (aka best teacher ever!)
Transcribe →Ep #167: The #1 Skill That Makes You Resilient
Dec 1900:26:02Tap to summarizeWhen life feels overwhelming, bouncing back can seem impossible. But resilience isn’t about never failing—it’s about how you recover and grow stronger. In this episode, we’re kicking off a three-part series on resilience by exploring the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset, and why this shift changes everything.What you’ll learn:The simple mindset shift that makes bouncing back easierHow growth mindset reframes mistakes as opportunitiesWhy resilience grows stronger every time you try againA quick exercise you can use right now to move from “I can’t” to “I can try”Resilience isn’t built overnight—it’s built one mindset shift at a time.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 The Flourishing Center - Class on Resiliency -- taught in person at eomega.org by Emiliya Zhivotovskaya (aka best teacher ever!)
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