The ADHD MUMS Pod

Imagine being diagnosed with ADHD during your pregnancy. Our guest Ellie lived it and she's here to share the raw and riveting aspects of her journey. Ellie's story isn't just about the struggle; it's about the victories, the support, and the open conversations that make her experiences relatable and inspiring. From Hyperemesis Gravidarium, to figuring out medications, Ellie&ap...

Well listeners, you asked for it, so this moth we venture into the world of pregnancy and motherhood through the lens of ADHD. It's a rollercoaster ride - one that can be quite overwhelming for anyone.  We investigate how ADHD could affect someone's pregnancy journey. We've been there, and we open the dialogue this month by recalling what we can from our own experiences of pregnancy...

In todays episode, we chat to the wonderful Rosie Gil Moss of the Widowed AF ,  who candidly shares her unique journey to ADHD diagnosis. Rosie's insights into her private diagnosis of both ADHD and autism, offer a fresh perspective on the privileges and limitations of private diagnosis. Parenting neurodivergent children as neurodivergent adults, can be complex, but it's a shared experie...

Have you sought diagnosis for ADHD, only to feel completely overwhelmed by the UK's labyrinthine diagnosis pathways? Well, we've been there, felt that, and today we are attempting to break it down a little for you. Remember the time when you assumed your GP was the only hurdle between you and your ADHD diagnosis? We dive into the gatekeeper role of GPs and the impact of limited resources...

We're back again, with episode 2 of DIAGNOSIS MONTH! In our weekly HIGHS & LOWS OF THE WEEK section, witness a chaotic complication of balancing independence and responsibility when it comes to money management for children, and ponder the life cycle of a frog! Our special guest, ADHD coach Michelle , opens up about her own journey with ADHD - from the emotional rollercoaster of seeking a...

This episode marks the start of ADHD MUMS Diagnosis month. Seeking diagnosis is too often a rollercoaster ride, a reeeeeeally painfully slow one! Navigating the complications of ADHD diagnosis while balancing the challenges of modern motherhood, that's extra! In this week's Highs And Lows Of The Week we reflect on the ending of the summer holidays, from the challenges of travel with kids...

Emma Llewelyn , ADHD mum and content creator, graces us with her presence, sharing her highs and lows of living with ADHD while raising children.  Find out what got her to where she is, what she loves and loathes about her role as a content creator, the unique challenges and strengths of her long-term ND relationship, and how the struggles of being a parent can take its toll on the ND brain. We di...

In Part 3 of introductions month we continue a candid chat about our personal journeys. As we discuss our life paths so far, we share stories about college and university, jobs, relationships, realising we had ADHD, and becoming mums. We keep it real about the reality of parenting while managing ADHD, from dealing with societal gender expectations to the unique struggles of women with ADHD.   This...

INTERVIEW Gen and Claire chat to Claire of Mind Vox   and Single Parent Pessimist about mental health, mum guilt, blending families, and the power of apologising to your child. In their regular feature they discuss their highs and lows of their week as ADHD mums.  TRIGGER WARNINGS  This episode references depression, mood disorders, mental illness, anxiety, PDA, anti-depressant medications, therap...

This is the first episode of introductions month.  We start by sharing the highs and lows of their ADHD parenting week. We then introduce themuroselves and discuss some of our ADHD life experiences, focussing on our childhoods and school lives. We also share some stats and background data on ADHD in mums. SOURCES: Occurrence of ADHD in parents of ADHD children in a clinical sample  How ADHD Shorte...