Balanced Working Moms Podcast - ADHD, Productivity, and Time Management

Can you have ADHD and still be a perfectionist? Absolutely. In fact, perfectionism is surprisingly common among adults with ADHD, even if your house is messy, you're always running late, or you don't fit the stereotype of a "perfectionist." In this episode, you'll learn: • Why ADHD and perfectionism often go together • How perfectionism can lead to procrastination, burnout...

Do you feel like you're constantly busy at work but never making real progress? Between emails, Teams messages, Slack notifications, meetings, and endless interruptions, it's no wonder so many people struggle to focus. And if you have ADHD, these constant distractions can leave you feeling mentally exhausted by the end of the day. In this episode, you'll learn: Why constant interrup...

Why do unfinished to-dos keep you stressed, even when doing them would only take a few minutes? Whether it's scheduling an appointment, signing up for a class, returning an item, or sending an email you've been avoiding, unfinished tasks can create mental clutter and drain your energy. These "open loops" follow you around, taking up valuable brain space and making it harder to...

Every productivity conversation tells you to do more, squeeze in more, be more. This episode goes in the opposite direction. If you've ever had a week where everything felt like too much and your whole routine went out the window, this one is for you. We're talking about how to design a bare-minimum routine before you need it — so when those hard weeks hit, you have a plan instead of a s...

Ever gotten 12 positive things in a performance review and one thing to work on — and couldn't stop thinking about that one thing? There's actually a reason for that, and it has nothing to do with being too sensitive or overreacting. In this episode, we're diving into Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD). We'll discuss what it is, why it's so closely tied to ADHD, and why i...

Summary: It's 11pm. You have to be up at 6. And somehow your thumb just won't stop scrolling. Sound familiar? You're definitely not alone. And more importantly, this isn’t a willpower problem. In this episode, we talk about what's really going on when you can't put your phone down at night, and why the ADHD brain is especially vulnerable to this. What you'll learn: Wh...

Ever wonder why you can write a complex report, manage a team, and handle a crisis, but can't seem to respond to a simple text that's been sitting there for 11 days? In this episode, we dig into why the ADHD brain gets stuck on simple tasks and a fun, practical framework you can use to get unstuck. What you'll learn: Why "easy" tasks are often the hardest ones to start A 5...

Ever turned down a promotion and wondered if you made a mistake? Or watched a colleague "lean in" and felt guilty for not wanting the same thing? If yes, you've been carrying career guilt — and it's more common than you think. In this episode, we talk about what career guilt really is, why working moms feel it no matter what they choose, and how to finally let it go. What you&a...

Ever 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...

Ever 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 w...

Laundry 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 i...

Resilience 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 releva...

Resilience 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 releva...

When 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 ba...

Do 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...

Ever 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 meaningful What to do...

Ever 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...

You 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 h...

We all have those things we want to use—like that stash of fancy teas or essential oils—but somehow… we never do. And yet, we feel too guilty to let them go. In this episode, we’re talking about the clutter that’s “still good” and why it’s so hard to part with it, especially with an ADHD brain. What you’ll learn: Why “out of sight, out of mind” makes decluttering harder Small, ADHD-friendly ways t...

Do you ever catch yourself turning a tiny task into a whole ordeal? Like needing to jot something down… but suddenly you're researching new planners or organizing your entire desk? In this episode, we’re talking about the surprisingly sneaky habit of turning simple tasks into complicated projects — and how it’s draining your energy more than you realize. What you’ll learn: Why perfectionism a...

Ever feel like starting something is the hardest part? You’re not alone. In this episode, we dive into the struggle of task initiation—when you want to start but just…can’t. From perfectionism to executive functioning challenges, we unpack why the “procrastination gremlin” shows up and how to move past it. What you’ll learn: Why getting started feels impossible sometimes (and why it’s not your fau...

Some workdays just feel… like work. But with a few small, intentional tweaks, you can make your job a little brighter—even if it's not your favorite. What you’ll learn: How simple rituals can make workdays special Easy, inexpensive ways to spark joy at your desk Creative ideas to break out of your lunchtime rut Why adding fun can actually make you more productive Even on tough days, these tin...

Even if you're working from home in your comfiest robe, what you wear still impacts how you feel . In this episode, we’re unpacking why getting dressed—just for you —can boost your confidence, shift your energy, and set the tone for your day. It’s not about impressing anyone else. It’s about honoring yourself . 💖 What you’ll learn:  – Why dressing for yourself is an act of self-respect 💅  –...

If you feel like you’re always tired—no matter how much you sleep—you’re not alone. In this heart-to-heart episode, we talk about why ADHD moms experience such deep exhaustion, and why it’s not a personal failure. From sensory overload to hyperfocus crashes and lack of downtime, we’ll unpack what’s really going on behind that constant fatigue. What you’ll learn:  – Why neurodiverse brains need mor...

Ever feel like organizing your home is the actual Mount Everest of adulting? 😩 You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about why organizing can feel so impossible when you’re a mom with ADHD—and how to make it feel almost like cheating (in the best way). What you’ll learn: Why perfectionism keeps us stuck (yes, those Pinterest bins are lying to you) How simplifying beats organizing—every...