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Real talk from two ADHD mums in the thick of parenting, chaos, and clutter. Gen and Claire share honest highs and lows of neuro-divergent life. We are Mums, but you don't have to be to listen!
We share real, unfiltered stories about parenting, neurodivergence, and daily struggles like executive dysfunction, disorganisation, overstimulation, and Mum guilt. We also celebrate the wins—big or small—with honesty and laughter.
We're both AFAB and biological mums, but this space is for all parents, ADHDers, curious minds, and —even your pets. Everyone’s welcome.
We do swear though, so you probably need headphones if there's kids around!
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Gen is here to share a clear update on Claire’s seven-hour surgery, her move from critical care to a ward, and what recovery looks like in real time. Between relief and fatigue, we will now be signing off for a few days, but we promise to keep you posted. • seven-hour surgery with two surgeons • move from critical care to a private ward room • pain, soreness, and gallows humour as coping • realistic outlook on the long recovery road • holiday schedule uncertainty and possible hospital record...
A chaotic little singalong with Gen's baby turns into an elf mischief saga with drains, trees, and a very smelly street. Gen's eldest shares the honest truth of forgetting, laughing it off, and letting kid logic guide the holiday fun. • kid‑led Jingle Bells remix • the elf’s wild journey through tree, drains, toilet Support the show Further TW: This podcast references at times: alcohol abuse, depression, mood disorders, medical emergency, miscarriage, traffic accidents, grief and loss, te...
Calire pulls Christmas forward before a long-awaited hospital stay, juggles a fibromyalgia flare with a medication mix-up, and finds calm in small rituals while packing for surgery. Between cosy chaos and quiet resolve, she sends a lil voicenote to Gen and our community of listeners. • early Christmas to make space for surgery • vegetarian dinner and teen gift rhythms • fibromyalgia flare and pacing lessons • accidental caffeine and paracetamol overload • altered Boxing Day plans with ...
A voice-note from Gen this time, sharing how a jam-packed holiday weekend turned into a surprise win: the baby bossed her stage fright, friends were reunited, and a community party became a milestone for family confidence. The high is real, the crash is real, and she is trying her absolute best to accept the necessary aftermath rest without shame. • balancing joy and overwhelm during holiday plans • coaching a child through safe-scary moments • reconnecting with old friends and found family ...
We share a realistic plan to prep the house for Christmas without the panic spiral, from hiding gifts and zoning your decor to taming the kitchen and letting go of perfection. Along the way, we trade fast wins for neurodivergent brains, cash-in-your-clutter tips, and simple tricks that make hosting feel human. • hosting pressure, inherited expectations, good enough Christmas • staging boxes, pre-tagged gift bags, under-bed hiding spots • wrap as you go, zone-by-zone decorating, daily half-ho...
We dig into where holiday magic crosses into overwhelm, from Santa credit and Elf on the Shelf stress to the naughty-nice narrative that ramps up anxiety. We share practical ways to protect trust, lower the mental load, and choose traditions that actually feel good. • balancing gift equity between siblings and caregivers • who gets credit for presents and why it matters • handling direct questions about Santa without breaking trust • elf on the shelf: lighter alternatives and skip options • ...
A surgeon finally gives clear answers, a timeline, and empathy, bringing relief and a hard truth about a year of recovery. We sit with fear, the loss of fertility, the grind of admin, and the joy that still breaks through, from book obsessions to band practice. • surgeon’s plan, recovery timeline, and real empathy • acknowledging medical neglect and its impact • facing mortality admin, wills, and life insurance • fertility loss, contrast with an ex’s new baby • naming fear and accepting help...
We explore masking as ADHD mums—what it is, how it starts, and why it drains us—then share ways to unmask gently without losing safety. Stories from school, work, family, and the school gate show how expectations and stigma push women and kids to perform “fine” while struggling underneath. • Masking defined as hiding ND traits to appear neurotypical • Everyday masking examples in speech, routines and stillness • Gendered expectations and why women are diagnosed later • Burn...
We trade chaos for a mid week and explore why calm can feel weird when your brain expects spikes. Therapy training gets real, co‑parenting shifts bring ease, ND‑friendly routines help with food, and a freezer fiasco turns into a small, satisfying win. • naming highs and lows with a steadier baseline • therapy training strain and client exposure under observation • feedback culture, empathy management and de‑roling tactics • co‑parenting schedule change and smoother school runs • kids’ emotio...
We share a listener’s voice note about burnout, PDA-like reactions, and the messy overlap between ADHD traits and the weight of modern caregiving. We trade stories of lost tickets, spare keys, and the quiet power of community when life keeps moving. • neurotypical versus neurodivergent traits under stress • workplace overload colliding with home demands • PDA resonance and reacting to constant asks • executive function strain and memory slips • food, water, and sleep as cognitive fuel • lone...
We juggle a sleepover recording, a sudden calf tear, and a night of folklore feminism that turns into a debate on neurodiversity. Touring stories bring sensory overload, body image wobble, and new joy in a younger fanbase, all stitched together with gallows humor and care. • lost phone and charger spiral leading to injury • self-triage vs hospital anxiety and DVT worries • boots, crutches, accessibility and community swaps • folklore talk on women’s credit and representation • neurodiversity...
We unpack why stress hits neurodivergent mums harder, how it shows up in daily life, and what actually helps when recovery takes longer. Science, lived experience, and small, realistic steps you can use right away. • defining stress as long-term fight or flight • the ADHD motherhood load and executive dysfunction • sensory overload, shutdown, and dissociation • research on maternal ADHD, self-efficacy, and stress • chronic stress impacts on health and empathy • practical tools: micro-rests a...
We ride the chaos of ADHD adulting, from a misbehaving boiler and phone call dread to the joy of a charity fill‑a‑bag haul and a surprise Drag Race shoutout that becomes a music collab. Between DIY lemon sprays and tailoring vintage, we find momentum in small wins and make space for big creative fun. • homeowner overwhelm, boiler running hot and cold, warranty confusion • executive function barriers, paperwork systems, phone call avoidance • charity fill‑a‑bag strategy, vintage tailoring, re...
Support the show Further TW: This podcast references at times: alcohol abuse, depression, mood disorders, medical emergency, miscarriage, traffic accidents, grief and loss, teen pregnancy, anxiety, abuse, PDA, low self esteem, and anti-depressant medications, disordered eating, hoarding... All music written and produced by Ash Doc Horror Lerczak. Artwork by Gen For more information about us, our podcast and our ADHD MUMS community, visit OUR WEBSITE. To make a small donation towards our...
We share a listener confession about a £400 AI robot called Emo, the rush of impulse buying around the holidays, and the slow slide into shame when the box stays hidden under a cupboard. We sit with the humor and the sting, and map gentler ways to unhook from targeted ads, hyperfocus, and regret. • how hyperfocus and novelty feed impulsive buys • the shift from excitement to shame after delayed gratification • using kids and gifts to justify personal wants • the real cost of secrecy and mone...
We weigh the pull of casual dating against the craving for depth, then pivot to a season of intentional solo time. A chaotic lockout and a trampoline rescue collide with tender reflections on parenting a teen and finding new ways to connect. • choosing solitude over casual dating • therapy question reframing habits • building one mindful night alone • neighbor giveaway and door latch mishap • trampoline jump rescue and aftermath • missing early-childhood rituals at Halloween • new teen bondi...
We connect the dots between ADHD and perimenopause, tracing how shifting hormones intensify brain fog, mood swings, and executive dysfunction while piling onto the invisible load many mums carry. We share lived experience, research highlights, HRT realities, and practical supports that make daily life kinder and more doable. • hormone shifts lowering estrogen and impacting dopamine regulation • perimenopause amplifying ADHD symptoms and cognitive fatigue • mood volatility linked to progester...
Again the ADHD mums ride a week of small chaos and big feelings: the mystery of a missing soup maker lead, executive dysfunction flare-ups, and why reality TV can be therapeutic. We also reframe dating as play, by sharing conversation prompts that filter for values. • the soup maker mishap and expectations • cleaning the kitchen, mold discovery, small wins • reality TV as calming routine and daily rhythm • Big Brother debates, diversity, and measured pushback • wardrobe overload, identity af...
We untangle the knot of executive dysfunction, depression, and ADHD burnout—why they overlap, how they differ, and what to do next. Personal stories, simple self-checks, and practical tools help you spot what’s happening and choose support that actually fits. • What executive function is and why it fails in ADHD • How working memory, inhibition, and flexibility show up day to day • Depression symptoms versus task-related stuckness • ADHD burnout causes: overload, masking, sleep and dopamine ...
We move from a child’s “ugly” beauty mark to the roots of how we learned to see ourselves, then into ADHD strategies, midlife shifts, and a study win that restores momentum. A domestic spiral ends in repair, a charity shop miracle desk, and a color-coded bookshelf that feels like hope. • unlearning the male gaze and 90s beauty rules • talking to kids about body image without new pressures • perimenopause feelings and the mirror mismatch • ADHD hyperfocus, RSD, and kinder self-talk • study st...
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