Jenny Lucas

Autism, ADHD and Us Three

Kids EN ↓ 31 episodes

A late diagnosed mum’s guide to keeping calm through the chaos (or trying to!). Hello I'm Jenny. I'm a late diagnosed, AuDHD, elder millennial mum trying to figure out who I am post diagnosis and how I can best support my two AuDHD daughters. Come along with us for some relatable adventures, useful strategies and to help me create a safe and comfortable space for us all to grow together. Hit that subscribe button below for more info and to join the clan

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Jenny Lucas

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S1-E5 Tackling tasks at inappropriate times 17.03.2024 21:20

Hello! Welcome to Season 1 Episode 5. Today’s episode is inspired by me putting up a new shower curtain when I should have been putting my shoes on to go out with my family!! Do you struggle to get jobs/tasks done unless it feels urgent? Do you only manage to complete some tasks when you should be completing others?! (Productive procrastination). Me too! Listen to today’s episode to find out how w...

S1 - E4 Decision Paralysis and Interoception 03.03.2024 34:02

Hello! Welcome to Season 1 Episode 4. Today’s episode is inspired by our morning routine today and how decision paralysis can be made worse by interoception issues. I also talk about how I am trying to help myself and the girls to broaden our capacity to deal with challenges in this area. Is this something you have an issue with? Have you previously thought about how what's happening in your b...

S1 - E3 Executive (Dys)Function: The super computer in my brain Part 2 18.02.2024 26:29

Hello! Welcome to Season 1 Episode 3. This is the second part of my chat about executive functioning and how it impacts major areas of our lives. Today I'm talking about: - Emotional Regulation - Adaptability and flexibility - Having a spiky profile of executive functioning skills - Adapt and overcome, not deny and hope it goes away Please feel free to leave a review or a comment about this ep...

S1-E2 Executive (Dys)Function: The super computer in my brain Part 1 04.02.2024 30:27

Hello! Season 1 Episode 2 is the first in a short series of episodes about Executive Function or dysfunction more like! This week I talk about what executive functioning is and some of the things it impacts in our Audhd lives: - Working memory - Initiation - Planning - Time Awareness Please feel free to leave a review or a comment about this episode! You can also find me over on TikTok here: https...

S1-E1 How did you not know?! 22.01.2024 26:12

How many times have you been asked that question? How did you answer?! Welcome along to the first episode of the podcast. I'll be introducing "us three" and sharing a bit more about how I went from oblivious to being a late discovered AuDHD mama with two AuDHD kids. Find me on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@audhdistically.me?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc My other links inclu...

Autism, ADHD and Us Three (Trailer) 21.01.2024 0:27