The ADHD MUMS Pod

Two ADHD mums trade real highs and lows: the joy of studying from bed during recovery, the frustration of losing access to melatonin in the UK, and the courage to set new boundaries around oversharing. We share a plan to move personal stories to a pay-what-you-can Patreon while keeping info-rich episodes public. • UK melatonin access tightening and workarounds • Comparing sedative sleep meds with...

We unpack why “new year, new me” backfires for ADHD mums and offer kinder, habit-based alternatives that fit real life. From dopamine needs to the mother load, we trade all-or-nothing pressure for tiny steps, seasonal timing, and better support. • Why January feels heavy after holiday overload • How ADHD motivation differs from willpower myths • Why vague goals trigger shame and stall action • Hab...

We share a birthday, a Christmas Eve hospital discharge, and the joy of eating salad again while mapping a year of change with tarot, grief work, and ADHD-friendly tools. Caregiving, body doubling, small money wins, and gentle plans build a steadier start to 2026. • early discharge from hospital and fear mixed with relief • Christmas recovery in bed with practical support • food freedom after surg...

We record from Claire's hospital bed and unpack a rat scare. From wellies and curtain rods to humane traps and boundaries, we find practical ways to cope when chaos shows up. • bedside check‑in and mood reset • scratching sounds and sensory detail • pumpkins, boxes, and the freeze response • improvised plan with wellies and a curtain rod • no rat found and what that means • humane traps, repe...

Two ADHD mums trade stories of Christmas joy and discomfort, from lost presents and hangovers to noisy rooms, politics at the table, and the ache of watching global tragedy on a festive night. We land on boundaries, gentle traditions, and how divided families can multiply love. • navigating sensory overload and family noise • witnessing global grief while keeping local rituals • feeling displaced...

Gen is here to share a clear update on Claire’s seven-hour surgery, her move from critical care to a ward, and what recovery looks like in real time. Between relief and fatigue, we will now be signing off for a few days, but we promise to keep you posted. • seven-hour surgery with two surgeons • move from critical care to a private ward room • pain, soreness, and gallows humour as coping • realist...

A chaotic little singalong with Gen's baby turns into an elf mischief saga with drains, trees, and a very smelly street. Gen's eldest shares the honest truth of forgetting, laughing it off, and letting kid logic guide the holiday fun. • kid‑led Jingle Bells remix • the elf’s wild journey through tree, drains, toilet Support the show Further TW: This podcast references at times: alcohol a...

We race through last‑minute Christmas gifting without the panic: clear IOU experiences, smart re‑gifts that respect relationships, and sentimental wins like framed school photos or kids’ art. Short on time and money, we share fast, kind fixes that feel personal and real. • IOU vouchers for future experiences with clear details • Ethical re‑gifting of unused “smellies” and more • Framed school port...

Calire pulls Christmas forward before a long-awaited hospital stay, juggles a fibromyalgia flare with a medication mix-up, and finds calm in small rituals while packing for surgery. Between cosy chaos and quiet resolve,  she sends a lil voicenote to Gen and our community of listeners. • early Christmas to make space for surgery • vegetarian dinner and teen gift rhythms • fibromyalgia flare and pac...

A voice-note from Gen this time, sharing how a jam-packed holiday weekend turned into a surprise win: the baby bossed her stage fright, friends were reunited, and a community party became a milestone for family confidence. The high is real, the crash is real, and she is trying her absolute best to accept the necessary aftermath rest without shame. • balancing joy and overwhelm during holiday plans...

We share a realistic plan to prep the house for Christmas without the panic spiral, from hiding gifts and zoning your decor to taming the kitchen and letting go of perfection. Along the way, we trade fast wins for neurodivergent brains, cash-in-your-clutter tips, and simple tricks that make hosting feel human. • hosting pressure, inherited expectations, good enough Christmas • staging boxes, pre-t...

We swap kitchen chaos for honest talk on how to support neurodivergent kids at Christmas, from safe foods to sensory plans and the art of advocating without shame. We share what to normalize, what to redirect, and how to keep trust at the center of family gatherings. • being a consistent ally in front of elders • normalising harmless differences without apology • redirecting when a child nears ove...

We share honest ways to make festive gatherings easier for ADHD families, especially when sensory overload hits hard. From pre-cooking to quiet rooms, screens without shame, and clever “helpful” escapes, we trade pressure for peace without losing joy. • naming sensory overload triggers across lights, noise, and smells • shifting meal pressure with night-before cooking and flexible serving • settin...

We map the real UK postal deadlines and then make a case for a calmer, kinder plan when posting isn’t workable. Between reminder systems, digital gifts, and local workarounds, we put connection ahead of a calendar date and reframe “late” as part of the joy. • second class, first class, tracked, and special delivery dates for UK post • express options for international parcels • reminder stacking w...

We unpack why Christmas spending spirals with ADHD and how small shifts can prevent the January crash. From reframing kids’ lists to smarter timing, secondhand wins, and handmade gifts, we keep the magic without the debt or guilt. • reframing children’s lists as ideas to reduce pressure • sharing lists with relatives to spread costs • pacing purchases to match pay cycles • using Black Friday with...

Two ADHD mums and single parents reframe Christmas around connection, calm, and clear boundaries, not performance or perfection. We share real co-parenting wins, honest heartbreak, and practical tools for making a “fake Christmas” feel just as special. • prioritizing felt joy over performative holidays • simplifying meals with one-pot plans and lighter chores • resisting social media pressure and...

We dig into where holiday magic crosses into overwhelm, from Santa credit and Elf on the Shelf stress to the naughty-nice narrative that ramps up anxiety. We share practical ways to protect trust, lower the mental load, and choose traditions that actually feel good. • balancing gift equity between siblings and caregivers • who gets credit for presents and why it matters • handling direct questions...

We trade inherited expectations for rituals that fit real ADHD lives, from calm Christmas Eve boxes to comfort films and low-lift cheese boards. We also explore chosen family, breaking old rules, and giving yourself permission to redesign or skip tradition without guilt. • choosing which traditions to keep and drop • ADHD-friendly stockings with practical, joyful fillers • simple Christmas Eve rit...

We map the real work of Christmas with school-age kids: booking leave in time, juggling co‑parenting calendars, and protecting the quiet “twixtmas” days that help everyone reset. We share simple tools and scripts to say no, plan rest, and find childcare gaps without guilt. • booking annual leave early in small teams • setting co‑parenting anchor dates and shared calendars • limited childcare and h...

We trade ADHD-friendly gifting tactics that work with real pay cycles, time limits, and social norms, from charity shop wins to last-minute experience gifts and subscriptions. We push back on stigma, simplify decisions with themes, and share a cautionary tale about hiding presents too well. • executive dysfunction and why plans fail • secondhand gifts vs social expectations • charity shop scanning...

We face a December full of curveballs: a child with flu, a partner down, an upcoming operation, and a back injury that sent us to A&E. Plans shift, but connection holds as we rework Christmas with honesty, small systems, and a renewed respect for health. • adapting holiday plans when illness strikes • practical home systems that lower friction • reshaping Christmas around a hospital stay • acc...

We lay out a simple survival plan for the school run-up to Christmas: what to prioritize, what to drop, and how to make the chaos lighter with ADHD brains and real budgets. From consent forms to costumes, we share practical systems, community tips, and kinder boundaries. • using screenshots and a calendar sweep to track dates • leaning on WhatsApp groups for pinned deadlines and swaps • choosing l...

We unpack the push and pull of Christmas, from the ache of not having the kids to the relief of a slower day. Practical planning tips help us trade chaos for calm without losing the joy of a second “fake Christmas.” • choosing quiet or company when the kids are away • how to plan multiple family Christmases without burnout • visible fridge calendars and simple photo backups • scheduling online sho...

We launch a daily “chaos calendar” to make December lighter for ADHD mums, trading perfection for practical help and honest stories. We share quick breathing resets, low-friction hacks, and real talk about messy holidays that still feel good. • daily mini episodes across December • simple breathing cues that actually get used • small hacks for common stress points • must-do vs nice-to-do lists tha...

We crack up trying to record, then settle into highs and lows: slugs in the house, file conversion chaos, a child’s autism diagnosis framed with empowering language, medical updates, a return to counseling studies, and the power of small, thoughtful acts. Joy shows up in unexpected places and changes the week. • rental gaps, slugs and snails, landlord neglect • file conversion struggles, accidenta...