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The ADHD MUMS Pod

ADHD MUMS

56 episodes

2 days ago

We share a listener’s voice note about burnout, PDA-like reactions, and the messy overlap between ADHD traits and the weight of modern caregiving. We trade stories of lost tickets, spare keys, and the quiet power of community when life keeps moving. • neurotypical versus neurodivergent traits under stress • workplace overload colliding with home demands • PDA resonance and reacting to constant asks • executive function strain and memory slips • food, water, and sleep as cognitive fuel • lone...

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We share a listener’s voice note about burnout, PDA-like reactions, and the messy overlap between ADHD traits and the weight of modern caregiving. We trade stories of lost tickets, spare keys, and the quiet power of community when life keeps moving. • neurotypical versus neurodivergent traits under stress • workplace overload colliding with home demands • PDA resonance and reacting to constant asks • executive function strain and memory slips • food, water, and sleep as cognitive fuel • lone...

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The ADHD MUMS Pod

VOICENOTES FROM THE EDGE: Parenting, Burnout, And The Blur Between ADHD And Everyday Overload

We share a listener’s voice note about burnout, PDA-like reactions, and the messy overlap between ADHD traits and the weight of modern caregiving. We trade stories of lost tickets, spare keys, and the quiet power of community when life keeps moving. • neurotypical versus neurodivergent traits under stress • workplace overload colliding with home demands • PDA resonance and reacting to constant asks • executive function strain and memory slips • food, water, and sleep as cognitive fuel • lone...

1 day ago

22 minutes

The ADHD MUMS Pod

HIGHS AND LOWS OF THE WEEK: Folklorist Feminism, Euro Tours, and Calves That Go POP!

We juggle a sleepover recording, a sudden calf tear, and a night of folklore feminism that turns into a debate on neurodiversity. Touring stories bring sensory overload, body image wobble, and new joy in a younger fanbase, all stitched together with gallows humor and care. • lost phone and charger spiral leading to injury • self-triage vs hospital anxiety and DVT worries • boots, crutches, accessibility and community swaps • folklore talk on women’s credit and representation • neurodiversity...

4 days ago

33 minutes

The ADHD MUMS Pod

Why Stress Hits ND Mums Hard And What Actually Helps

We unpack why stress hits neurodivergent mums harder, how it shows up in daily life, and what actually helps when recovery takes longer. Science, lived experience, and small, realistic steps you can use right away. • defining stress as long-term fight or flight • the ADHD motherhood load and executive dysfunction • sensory overload, shutdown, and dissociation • research on maternal ADHD, self-efficacy, and stress • chronic stress impacts on health and empathy • practical tools: micro-rests a...

1 week ago

56 minutes

The ADHD MUMS Pod

HIGHS AND LOWS OF THE WEEK: Boilers, Bargains, And Bonecoming

We ride the chaos of ADHD adulting, from a misbehaving boiler and phone call dread to the joy of a charity fill‑a‑bag haul and a surprise Drag Race shoutout that becomes a music collab. Between DIY lemon sprays and tailoring vintage, we find momentum in small wins and make space for big creative fun. • homeowner overwhelm, boiler running hot and cold, warranty confusion • executive function barriers, paperwork systems, phone call avoidance • charity fill‑a‑bag strategy, vintage tailoring, re...

1 week ago

24 minutes

The ADHD MUMS Pod

VOICENOTES WANTED! 07308-450-037

Support the show Further TW: This podcast references at times: alcohol abuse, depression, mood disorders, medical emergency, miscarriage, traffic accidents, grief and loss, teen pregnancy, anxiety, abuse, PDA, low self esteem, and anti-depressant medications, disordered eating, hoarding... All music written and produced by Ash Doc Horror Lerczak. Artwork by Gen For more information about us, our podcast and our ADHD MUMS community, visit OUR WEBSITE. To make a small donation towards our...

1 week ago

1 minute

The ADHD MUMS Pod

VOICENOTES FROM THE EDGE: Emo, The Robot Dog. Impulsive Spending And Shame With ADHD

We share a listener confession about a £400 AI robot called Emo, the rush of impulse buying around the holidays, and the slow slide into shame when the box stays hidden under a cupboard. We sit with the humor and the sting, and map gentler ways to unhook from targeted ads, hyperfocus, and regret. • how hyperfocus and novelty feed impulsive buys • the shift from excitement to shame after delayed gratification • using kids and gifts to justify personal wants • the real cost of secrecy and mone...

2 weeks ago

27 minutes

The ADHD MUMS Pod

HIGHS AND LOWS OF THE WEEK: Hot Girl Winter, Grieving Childhood, Gaining A Teen

We weigh the pull of casual dating against the craving for depth, then pivot to a season of intentional solo time. A chaotic lockout and a trampoline rescue collide with tender reflections on parenting a teen and finding new ways to connect. • choosing solitude over casual dating • therapy question reframing habits • building one mindful night alone • neighbor giveaway and door latch mishap • trampoline jump rescue and aftermath • missing early-childhood rituals at Halloween • new teen bondi...

2 weeks ago

23 minutes

The ADHD MUMS Pod

ADHD Meets Perimenopause: Hormones, Chaos, and What Actually Helps

We connect the dots between ADHD and perimenopause, tracing how shifting hormones intensify brain fog, mood swings, and executive dysfunction while piling onto the invisible load many mums carry. We share lived experience, research highlights, HRT realities, and practical supports that make daily life kinder and more doable. • hormone shifts lowering estrogen and impacting dopamine regulation • perimenopause amplifying ADHD symptoms and cognitive fatigue • mood volatility linked to progester...

3 weeks ago

49 minutes

The ADHD MUMS Pod

HIGHS AND LOWS OF THE WEEK: Soup, Spills, and Re-Framing Dating Apps

Again the ADHD mums ride a week of small chaos and big feelings: the mystery of a missing soup maker lead, executive dysfunction flare-ups, and why reality TV can be therapeutic. We also reframe dating as play, by sharing conversation prompts that filter for values. • the soup maker mishap and expectations • cleaning the kitchen, mold discovery, small wins • reality TV as calming routine and daily rhythm • Big Brother debates, diversity, and measured pushback • wardrobe overload, identity af...

3 weeks ago

23 minutes

The ADHD MUMS Pod

Depression, Burnout, or Executive Dysfunction? How Can ADHD Mums Tell the Difference

We untangle the knot of executive dysfunction, depression, and ADHD burnout—why they overlap, how they differ, and what to do next. Personal stories, simple self-checks, and practical tools help you spot what’s happening and choose support that actually fits. • What executive function is and why it fails in ADHD • How working memory, inhibition, and flexibility show up day to day • Depression symptoms versus task-related stuckness • ADHD burnout causes: overload, masking, sleep and dopamine ...

4 weeks ago

47 minutes

The ADHD MUMS Pod

HIGHS AND LOWS OF THE WEEK: Self-image, meltdowns and retail therapy

We move from a child’s “ugly” beauty mark to the roots of how we learned to see ourselves, then into ADHD strategies, midlife shifts, and a study win that restores momentum. A domestic spiral ends in repair, a charity shop miracle desk, and a color-coded bookshelf that feels like hope. • unlearning the male gaze and 90s beauty rules • talking to kids about body image without new pressures • perimenopause feelings and the mirror mismatch • ADHD hyperfocus, RSD, and kinder self-talk • study st...

1 month ago

27 minutes

The ADHD MUMS Pod

Autonomy Seekers: PDA, ODD Or Just A Bad Morning?

What happens when every morning feels like a battleground? When getting dressed, brushing teeth, or simply walking out the door triggers anxiety so intense it manifests as defiance? In this deeply insightful exploration, we unpack the crucial differences between Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) – two profiles that look remarkably similar on the surface but require fundamentally different parenting approaches. Drawing from our personal experiences as...

1 month ago

39 minutes

The ADHD MUMS Pod

HIGHS AND LOWS OF THE WEEK: Mess, Finance and Reiki Revelations!

This week we go from chaotic bedrooms and moving house anxieties to surprising revelations during alternative healing sessions. • Gen struggles with returning household chaos despite previous organization success • She's been creating detailed plans for an upcoming house move while battling task paralysis • Gen loved attending a women's financial well-being workshop, which provided structure and community support • Claire's skepticism turns to amazement during an unexpected Reiki healing ses...

1 month ago

27 minutes

The ADHD MUMS Pod

Contemplating Co-Regulation: For Neurodivergent Parents and Children

Have you ever noticed how your child's meltdown seems to trigger your own internal alarm system? There's a biological reason for that—and understanding it might just transform your approach to parenting. In this deep dive into co-regulation, we explore the fascinating science behind how neurodivergent parents and children affect each other's nervous systems. Using Stephen Porges' polyvagal theory as our guide, we explain how our bodies move between states of safety, fight-or-flight, and shut...

1 month ago

46 minutes

The ADHD MUMS Pod

HIGHS AND LOWS OF THE WEEK: Perfectionism, Dating, and Parenting Through Burnout

We share our weekly highs and lows, exploring perfectionism, dating app adventures, and the challenges of parenting through burnout. • Claire discusses her struggle with perfectionism through a mirror restoration project that caused family tension and revealed further possible autism traits alongside her ADHD • She celebrates a successful counseling session with her son, with the therapist validating concerns about school support for neurodiversity • Gen finds humour in dating app experience...

1 month ago

31 minutes

The ADHD MUMS Pod

Subscription Archaeology: ADHD And Digital Payments

Ever felt that sinking feeling when you realize money's vanishing from your account every month for services you don't even use? You're not alone. In this eye-opening conversation, Claire has reluctantly been tasked by Gen to investigate her subscriptions NOW, not tomorrow. This ends up in a financial awakening that reveals she's spending well over £125 monthly on completely unused subscriptions. From educational apps that proved too basic (but kept charging anyway) to streaming services sig...

1 month ago

37 minutes

The ADHD MUMS Pod

HIGHS AND LOWS OF THE WEEK: Subscription Hell, Therapy Heaven and Extreme Cringe

We share our highs and lows of the week, diving into embarrassing moments, therapy breakthroughs, and the financial challenges of managing ADHD. • Gen recounts an embarrassing incident with her new university tutor • She also found a therapist who feels like "a vibe" after reaching the top of a waiting list for free therapy • Claire discusses financial struggles while dealing with health issues that limit her ability to work • We explore the "ADHD tax" of forgotten subscriptions and strategi...

1 month ago

31 minutes

The ADHD MUMS Pod

Dark Attractions: Why Neurodivergent Kids Love Horror

We discuss the fascinating connection between neurodivergent children and their attraction to horror, spooky stories, and darker themes. We explore why these interests shouldn't necessarily concern parents but might actually represent healthy processing and identity formation. • Neurodivergent children often relate more to villains and outsider characters than traditional heroes • Many ADHD and autistic children have an innate attraction to horror and spooky content from a young age • Childr...

1 month ago

30 minutes

The ADHD MUMS Pod

HIGH AND LOWS OF THE WEEK: "Feast & Famine", and Forgotten Phone Bills

We share our weekly highs and lows, focusing on how we're learning to manage the "feast and famine" energy cycles that come with ADHD. We discuss practical strategies for avoiding over-commitment and finding balance in chaotic lives. • Gen's low involves recognizing she was taking on too many new opportunities and creating an unsustainable schedule • Using a color-coded timetable helped her visualize her commitments and prioritize "sacred time" with her children • Gen made practical adjustme...

2 months ago

37 minutes

The ADHD MUMS Pod

HIGHS AND LOWS OF THE WEEK: Back to School Victories and Medical Misery

We return to discuss the highs and lows of navigating life with ADHD while managing health challenges, medication adjustments, and back-to-school transitions. • Claire shares her realization that stopping ADHD medication during illness significantly impacted her cognitive function • We discuss the challenges of body awareness and pacing for neurodivergent people when unwell • Claire's health updates including upcoming surgery and attending a family gig despite physical limitations • Gen cele...

2 months ago

25 minutes