ADHD Mums

Ever been called ‘a bit much’? Apologised for your personality before someone’s even asked your name? You’re not alone - and you’re not the problem. In this solo episode, Jane cracks open the messy reality of emotional intensity, ADHD, and rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD). From 2am spiral sessions to crying because someone didn’t wave back - this episode call...

Too many women walk into a psych’s office knowing something’s not right—and walk out with a label that only tells half the story. ADHD or PTSD? Or both? In this episode, Jane chats with senior psychologist, educator, and PhD candidate Amanda Moses , whose work centres on complex, highly masked neurodivergent presentations. Together, they tackle one of the most misunderstood clini...

You’re not overreacting. You’ve spent hundreds trying to keep their “safe foods” stocked, only for them to refuse it the next day. You’ve stood in the kitchen, holding a full lunchbox, wondering how they’ll get through the day - and how  you’ll  keep holding it together. This isn’t just fussy eating. And this episode isn’t just more information - it’s the support you’ve been looking for....

Ever feel like you’re the only one holding everything together - school schedules, emotional meltdowns, forgotten socks, and all? And somehow, despite all that effort, your child’s teacher still doesn’t quite  get  it? You’re not imagining it - and you’re definitely not alone. In this episode, Jane sits down with educator and special ed expert  Sue Larkey  to talk about what re...

This episode won’t give you a 12-step schedule — just real strategies, honest validation, and permission to drop the guilt. If school holidays leave you feeling overstimulated, under-supported, and one snack request away from snapping — you’re not alone. Need extra support this break? The  School Holidays Sanity Kit  has printables, reset plans, transcript and flexible tools to help thin...

If you’re constantly guessing what your child  might  eat today... If even your “safe foods” aren’t safe anymore… And if every mealtime feels like a silent panic attack - this episode is for you. ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) isn’t about being picky or manipulative - it’s about safety. And when food feels like a threat, pressure just makes things worse. In this raw an...

🎙️  NEW EMERGENCY EPISODE: Concerta’s Gone. Vyvanse is Broken. What Now? If your child’s Vvyance suddenly stopped working, you’re not losing your mind. If Vyvanse has started turning you into a Tasmanian devil with insomnia—you’re not alone. And if you're wondering why  no one in charge seems remotely concerned ... well, Jane’s here to say what everyone else is thinking, what no one will...

If you’ve ever looked at your partner relaxing on the couch while you’re drowning in mental load and thought,  “how are you not stressed right now?”  - this episode is for you. We’re digging into resentment, why ADHD mums feel so responsible for  everything , and what happens when we keep putting ourselves last. This isn’t just about snapping - it’s about the emotional and neurologi...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we welcome back one of our most popular guests:  Claire Britton  – occupational therapist, neurodivergent mum, founder of  NeuroInclusion , and one of our favourite humans to talk to. Claire opens up about her lived experience with  Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) —what it was like growing up with sensory sensitivi...

Having the mental load conversation is about as fun as stepping on LEGO barefoot. You want to explain how much you're carrying, but suddenly you’re “nagging.” You try to share how exhausted you are, and now you’re “overreacting.” Meanwhile, your partner is confused, defensive, and wondering why the conversation about the car getting booked in for a service turned into an existential crisis. Yeah....

⚠️  Content Warning:  This post discusses child sexual abuse, grooming, and child safety. If this is a difficult topic for you, please take care while listening. But if you're a parent, I encourage you to stick with it - because avoiding it won't make it go away. Most parents assume they’ll know if their child is unsafe. But here’s the reality:  neurodivergent kids are more vulnerab...

You’re juggling everything, but no one seems to notice. You’re the one keeping track of school emails, therapy appointments, meal plans, and a million invisible tasks. Your brain never stops. The mental gymnastics of managing  everything  is exhausting. And when something  doesn’t  get done? That’s the only thing anyone notices. 🔥  This is the invisible mental load. &nbsp...

⚠️ Content Warning:  This post discusses child sexual abuse, grooming, and child safety. If this is a difficult topic for you, please take care while listening. But if you're a parent, I encourage you to stick with it - because avoiding it won't make it go away. Most of us assume we’d see the signs. We believe we’d  know  if someone was grooming our child. But the truth? Groomi...

If you’ve ever felt like you’re juggling every detail while everyone else just lives their life , you’re not alone. The mental load is real , and so is the frustration of carrying it all. In Part Two, we’re unpacking why so many ADHD mums stop speaking up about the mental load - even when it’s pushing us to burnout. Maybe you’ve tried before and been met with defensiveness, guilt, or the feeling t...

You know that moment when your kid is in meltdown mode, you’re barely holding it together, and before you can stop yourself "Just go to your room and think about what you’ve done!" flies out of your mouth?  We’ve ALL been there. But time-outs don’t actually teach emotional regulation . They teach kids that their big feelings are too much, that they have to handle them alone, or that they just...

Ever tried to have an uninterrupted shower, only to have Fight Club break out in your house the second you close the door? Meanwhile, your partner somehow gets their coffee, their phone time, their 35 minute toilet morning routine - completely untouched ? If you’ve ever thought: Why am I the only one absorbing the chaos? Why does everyone else’s needs seem to matter more than mine? Why does it fee...

One day you’re fine. The next? Brain fog, rage, exhaustion, sensory overload - like your body has a mind of its own. It’s not just stress. It’s not all in your head. Perimenopause and PMDD hit neurodivergent women harder, turning ADHD and autistic traits up to full blast. And yet? Most doctors still dismiss it. In this episode, Dr Miranda Robinson, an obstetrician & gynaecologist with a specia...

ADHD mums know the struggle - routines sound great in theory, but in reality? They fall apart before breakfast. If you’ve spent money on colour-coded schedules only to watch them crumble in days (or hours), this episode is for you. I break down why traditional routines don’t work for ADHD families and how to build a flexible system that actually sticks. You’ll hear relatable stor...

If your ADHD traits feel like they’ve gotten worse - with more anxiety, brain fog, rage, and exhaustion - you might be dealing with something no one warned you about: perimenopause. For late-diagnosed ADHD mum Haylee, hitting 40 brought a wave of unexpected struggles that left her questioning everything. Doctors dismissed her. Anxiety came out of nowhere. Her executive function took a nosedive. An...

Ever walked away from school pick-up mentally exhausted from awkward small talk, unspoken social rules, or overthinking what you said? You’re not alone. For ADHD and autistic mums, pick-up isn’t just about collecting your child - it’s a social minefield that can leave you feeling wiped out, anxious, or like you somehow “got it wrong.” But what if school pick-up didn’t have to be so exhausting? In...

Thousands of families are being blindsided by the latest NDIS cuts, with children losing essential support before new systems are in place. Parents are being told their child has “achieved their goals” - only to be left scrambling for therapy they still desperately need. If you’re feeling frustrated, exhausted, or just plain angry, you’re not alone. In this episode, Nicole Rogerson joins me for a...

Ever feel like you're the default manager of every school-related task - lunches, library books, permission slips, and last-minute costume days? The mental load of the school year is relentless, and if you're a neurodivergent mum, it’s even harder. This episode dives into why the school-year mental load feels so overwhelming and offers practical strategies to help lighten it - without burnin...

If you’re constantly running on empty, dealing with chronic pain, weird health symptoms, or crushing fatigue - this isn’t just mum life, and it’s not all in your head. ADHD doesn’t just affect the brain; it impacts the entire body. Add the mental load of motherhood, and it’s no wonder so many ADHD mums feel like we’re barely hanging on. In this episode: Why ADHD is linked to inflammation, chronic...

We tell ourselves we won’t do it again - won’t reach for that glass of wine after the kids go to bed, won’t fall into an hours-long scroll hole, won’t spend another $300 on a hyperfocus obsession we’ll drop in a month. And yet… here we are. Our ADHD brains crave dopamine, and sometimes that means turning to habits that feel good in the moment but leave us stuck in a cycle. This episode isn’t about...

We tell ourselves it’s just one glass - we deserve it after a long day. But somehow, that glass turns into the easiest way to switch off. And if we’re honest, we’re not sure it’s working anymore. ADHD mums aren’t drinking just for fun - we’re drinking to cope with the mental load, the overstimulation, the relentless pressure to do it all. And while a glass of wine might feel like a quick fix, it c...