Motherhood in ADHD – Parenting with ADHD, Productivity Tips, Brain based Science, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Education to Help Moms with Adult ADHD

Why? Why do you have that goal? Why are you trying to make a change? ADHD often gets us stuck. We aren't sure how to proceed. It's overwhelming and overstimulating. Or we forget about our new goal and make the same impulsive/bad/unhelpful choice as last time, tossing our new goal into the black hole along with all the forgotten goals and changes we never made. Figuring out WHY we are trying to ach...

Our brains do a great job of keeping us alive. Thanks, brain! But in our brain's wiring for survival and safety lurks a strong aversion to risk, new or scary things, and the unknown. This makes changing anything and everything feel like a Herculean effort. Before you get discouraged, listen up to how this made my struggles easier to deal with...we can still do the hard things when we have the righ...

Some of your thoughts are garbage and you need to let go of them right now. Not everything your brain thinks deserves your brain power! We talk Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Intrusive Thoughts, and how we can mistakenly think we're taking control, when were actually giving our power over to our fear. Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I've learned how to let go of harmful and fea...

You are an amazing, loving, perfect-for-your-kids Mother. If you are struggling to think of a reason why, I asked four Powerhouse ADHD Mom Role Models to share their ADHD Ninja Mom Skills with you. I am honored to share their wisdom, honesty, and encouragement with you, Mama. In honor of ADHD Awareness month, let's celebrate how our ADHD makes us incredible. My panel of experts: Laura, The ADHD Ma...

So many of us with ADHD have been beaten over the head regarding all of the things we don't "do right". I want to challenge you to think about what you DO do right. You are a Bad A$$ Mama who can do tremendous things. You have admirable personality traits. You can do things few others can do. What are the skills that make you unstoppable? Let's all agree to stop the negativity tape that plays on r...

In all my years of parent conferences, most parents asked about their child's grades & that's it. That's a wasted opportunity! You can learn so much about your child from their teacher, as can the teacher learn about your child from you. You, mama, set the priorities for your child's growth, so it's time to team up & build that relationship. Everyone is on Team (your child's name). Ready, Set, Goa...

In honor of ADHD Awareness Month: You asked; I answered! When did I get diagnosed? How has my life been affected by ADHD? I'm cracking open the history book and sharing my diagnosis, struggles, failures, as well as my successes. From sweet childhood, disastrous college years, and flawed career choices, I'm an open book. I would love to hear about you, too, so let's trade stories, Mama!   Find the...

In honor of ADHD Awareness Month: You asked; I answered! When did I get diagnosed? How has my life been affected by ADHD? I'm cracking open the history book and sharing my diagnosis, struggles, failures, as well as my successes. From sweet childhood, disastrous college years, and flawed career choices, I'm an open book. I would love to hear about you, too, so let's trade stories, Mama!   Find the...

Where has all my money gone? Are you woefully distraught as you wait for payday to inch closer? It's time to quit that negative thinking. Cast the vision of your future and set your priorities. We all know we should spend less but how do we actually cut back our spending? It's time to make a few phone calls and some sacrifices, in order to reach the goals we are pursuing and achieving.   Find the...

When you hear "budget", what are the first three words that come to mind? Fulfillment! Success! Accomplishment! Um, no? If yours are all pessimistic, then it's time to quit that negative thinking. Cast the vision of your future & set your priorities. Your budget is a financial road map that YOU create to achieve YOUR goals. Future-you is depending on Present-you to get it together. YOU are driving...

Hello, Skeletons in the closet! I am a raw and open book today. I'm sharing my myriad of mental health struggles: anxiety, depression, postpartum anxiety (PPA), suicidal thoughts, what it feels like to have a panic attack, and the tools in my toolkit for getting through the overwhelming hurdles. If you're struggling like I did, please reach out for help right now with someone you trust. All the hu...

I asked a few of my favorite positive ADHD Instagram role models to share what has been most impactful in learning to love themselves with ADHD. I'm so excited to share their wisdom, honesty, & positivity with you, Mama. So grab your coffee, relax, & let's get to loving ourselves a little bit more today! My panel of experts: Alissa @alissaswonkybrain Dina @theadhdlawyer Jessica @everythoughtcaptiv...

More happiness? That's a goal worth pursuing for all of us. In The Big Leap, Gay Hendricks shares where we often stumble and how to dissolve our obstacles to live a more full life in our Zone of Genius. We're not settling for Excellence here, mamas. We are sifting through societal stigmas and childhood wounds to find ways to overcome our worry, incompetence, and self-imposed limitations. Scary? Ye...

If you have a child who needs a little more one-on-one time and attention from his/her teacher than your average bear, then this episode is for you. Start the year off right with a quick meeting with your child's new teacher to get to know each other, set expectations, and get your kiddo the help they need to be successful starting in September.    Find the info & items mentioned in my podcast her...

Your child's teacher may spend more time with your child than you!   What an incredibility influential person in your child's life, like them or not!   How can you leverage that relationship into the best situation for your child?   After years as a middle school teacher, I share how I wish parents would work with teachers to create the best environment for our little ones to learn, regardless if...

Transitions are rough for ADHD.   Back to School season brings a mountain of new details to absorb, way too many forms to keep track of, and deadlines swarming like flies.    So I created a BTS preparedness list for the craziness to create calm in September.   That means that we can use our BTS energy to tackle the unpredictable that inevitably comes with a new school year. And if the school year...

Have you heard these before? Your electricity will be cut off next week! Late fee! Who's been there a time or seventy three? Managing our money is a huge struggle for the ADHD brain. In this series, we straight talk strategies to keep ourselves in control of our dollars and out of trouble! Let go of the fear and stress that we get from even thinking about our bills by building a system to keep our...

Are you tired of Declined!, Overdraft Fee!, Money slipping through our fingers like sand? Managing our money is a huge struggle for the ADHD brain. In this series, we are straight talking strategies to keep ourselves in control of our dollars and out of trouble! After years in the banking industry, I've seen my share of overdrawn accounts and fees. I share my tried and true tricks and tips to keep...

Budgets, bills, and impulse buys, oh my! Managing our money is a huge struggle for the ADHD brain. In this upcoming series, we're going to straight talk strategies to keep ourselves in control of our dollars and out of trouble! Let's talk practical steps that you can do today to set up your future self for success. Creating a plan to build your savings account can be set it and forget it, KISS. Le...

Why does it take so dang long to learn anything (and I mean, everything) new?!? When we are learning a new skill, we want it to be automatic. But it's not! It takes a long time to solidify any new routine, habit, skill, etc. Instead of getting frustrated at ourselves or our kids, let's view it like potty training. Together, let's make a plan on how to get it done with motivation, patience, and per...

Big projects are so overwhelming! Add in ADHD and the task seems insurmountable. Today we are breaking down how to eat that elephant in small bites and reminding ourselves to celebrate when we've finished something, no matter how small. YAY! We don't have to change the world in one day; we can change it over time! Because you are persistent, hard-working, and grinding out the tough stuff because y...

Let's do scary things together!  This episode is all of my tried and true tips, tricks, and opinions on how to air travel with your tiny humans, from birth through age 4.  It is so worth all of the tantrums, crying (both you and your children), jet lag, and delayed airplane flights in order to create amazing family memories.  Because let's be honest...we're dealing with the crying and tantrums any...

Chasing "work-life balance" has only appeared in the hot topics list for the last 30 years or so. Is finding a balance between the weight of motherhood, the stress of work, and seeking a joyful life even possible? Let's flip the conversation and discuss how we can pursue a balance mindset! Release the overwhelming and exhausting goal of to-do list perfectionism and we'll focus on pursuing your pri...

Now that I've been doing this podcast for a minute, this question comes along often. Do you want a five question quiz that tells you a definitive yes/no answer? Well, our brains are a little more complex than that. I'm no doctor, but let me point you in the right direction and help you figure out the right doctor that can help you find out if you have ADHD. Getting the right diagnosis from a quali...

My good friend asked me to explain what is it like to have ADHD, so I'm doing my best to explain the chaos inside my brain. How can I concentrate on anything with this level of commotion? Good question. Sometimes I wonder myself, ha! I also share a few ideas on how to calm the storm inside, like ADHD medication, routines, life skills, white noise and a whole lot of trial & error.