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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 #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!)
Transcribe →Ep #166: The Secret to Sticking with Goals (Without the Pressure)
Dec 500:23:37Tap to summarizeDo you ever feel like goals are a double-edged sword? On one hand, they help us move forward. On the other, they can feel heavy, discouraging, and downright overwhelming when life doesn’t go as planned. In this episode, we’re unpacking how to approach goals without the guilt. You’ll hear stories about real-life wins, why effort matters more than outcomes, and how a simple practice like choosing a “word of the year” can keep you motivated all year long.What you’ll learn:Why traditional goals can feel so discouragingHow to give yourself credit for trying (even when results are slow)A gentler way to measure progress that actually builds confidenceThis conversation is all about making goals feel lighter, more encouraging, and more sustainable—so you can keep moving forward without the pressure.Free Resources:🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life. 🌿 🌼 💖Grab your free downloadable - Word of the Year for Moms (contains lots of options for you to pick for your word)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 #165: How to Handle the Boring, Repetitive Monotony of Life Without Feeling Resentful
Nov 2100:26:45Tap to summarizeEver feel like life is just one long loop of chores, errands, work, dinner, repeat? 😅 This episode explores why the day-to-day monotony can hit so hard — especially for moms with ADHD — and how to move through it without feeling resentful or drained.What you’ll learn:Why monotony feels extra heavy for neurodiverse brains 💛Simple ways to make boring tasks feel more fun or meaningfulWhat to do on the days when everything just feels tedious and overwhelmingA little encouragement that the boring parts of daily life don’t mean you’re doing anything wrong. It's how you handle it that matters.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 encouragementVideo - This is Water: David Foster Wallace https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC7xzavzEKYConnect with Rina:Blog - balancedworkingmoms.comCommunity - balancedworkingmomscommunityFacebook - balancedworkingmomsLinkedIn - rina-meushawStock Media provided by TrendingMusic / Pond
Transcribe →Ep #164: When Your Best Laid Plans Go Sideways: Embracing Flexibility & Letting Go of Control
Nov 700:28:54Tap to summarizeEver have one of those days where nothing goes the way you planned? You start off with great intentions—and somehow end up in a completely different place by bedtime. In this episode, we’ll talk about what to do when your best-laid plans go sideways.What you’ll learn:– Why it's totally normal to feel disappointed when plans change– How to stop beating yourself up when things don't get done– Three mindset shifts that make unexpected days feel easierBecause real life is messy—and that doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong.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 #163: Things That Are Technically Productive but Feel Like Procrastination (And That’s Fine)
Oct 2400:22:27Tap to summarizeYou know those moments when you're deep-cleaning the stove instead of doing the thing you actually need to do? That’s productive procrastination—and it might not be a bad thing. In this episode, we explore how procrastination can sometimes help you move forward… and when it’s just avoidance wearing a productivity costume.What you’ll learn:The difference between helpful procrastination and harmful avoidanceHow to use “procrastivity” to build momentumSigns you're avoiding something vs. intentionally pausingWhy giving yourself freedom can actually boost follow-throughTurns out, your rebellious side might be onto something.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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