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This is the podcast for "too much" moms who feel like they are failing at motherhood and don't want to fail anymore. Your hosts, Stacey Hutson and Stephanie Sprenger, two ADHD moms of four girls ages 4-18, most definitely don't have it all figured out. But we know one thing for sure: understanding our brains is the key to enjoying our motherhood, and our SELVES again.
Here, we are brutally honest about our ADHD motherhoods (the missed Spirit Weeks, the mountains of laundry, the nostalgia for our old "fun" pre-mom selves) so you know you're not the only one struggling.
When we don't know the answers, or aren't qualified to give them, we bring on the experts. Mental health therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, women's doctors -- we want to learn from them all. Because we believe once you know how to work WITH your ADHD brain rather than against it, it changes everything.
You found your people. We're them. And you're ours. Let's figure this out together.
*To Join the ADHD Mom's Club so we can hang out, visit: https://www.motherplusser.com/ADHD-mom-club-waitlist**
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Send us a text This is it, Mother Plussers—our final episode together. After four incredible years, 160+ episodes, and thousands of conversations with you, we’re closing this chapter of the Mother Plus Podcast. Just like motherhood has seasons, so does this show. In this farewell episode, we each share where life has taken us, what we’ve learned along the way, and how you can continue to connect with us in the next season of our journeys. ✨ In this goodbye episode, you’ll hear: Steph’s reflec...
Send us a text In this unforgettable episode, we're revisiting a conversation that blew our minds—and helped reframe everything we thought we knew about ADHD, motherhood, and what it means to be “too much.” Tracy Otsuka is the host of the wildly popular ADHD for Smart Ass Women podcast and author of the book by the same name. A former attorney and certified ADHD coach, Tracy has become a global voice for women who are tired of being pathologized—and ready to celebrate what makes them differen...
Send us a text Steph sits down with writer, academic, and fellow ADHD-er Wendy Robinson to talk about how she wrote an entire novel in six months—while working full time and managing ADHD. This is a must-listen whether you're a writer, a creative, or just someone juggling a big project with a neurodivergent brain. Spoiler: it’s not about willpower—it’s about systems, self-compassion, and knowing your brain. Wendy wrote her novel in 6 months (!), thanks to structure, support, and knowing what ...
Send us a text This replay features one of the most pivotal episodes in the history of the Mother Plus Podcast—a conversation that sparked a major shift in the show’s direction. In this episode, hosts Stacey and Steph sit down with licensed clinical mental health counselor Leah Barnes to explore what ADHD actually looks like in adult women, especially mothers. At the time, they were just beginning to uncover how different ADHD presents in women—and how often it goes undiagnosed or misundersto...
Send us a text If the thought of summer break has your nervous system clenching—hi, you’re not alone. In this honest and unfiltered solo episode, Stacey shares what she’s doing differently this summer as an ADHD mom. Spoiler: it has nothing to do with sticker charts, schedules, or rhythms & routines. Instead, it’s about trusting her gut, working with her energy, and building her capacity to handle the chaos that comes with summer. You’ll hear: How a book (How to Choose by Tara McMullin) c...
Send us a text Today’s episode is a love letter to the overwhelmed, over-achieving, screen-time-guilty mom. Stace and Steph get honest about their screen time journeys—from Baby Einstein and Mickey Mouse & Lara Bars to curated slideshow nights and learning the Thriller dance with their kids. We unpack why the all-or-nothing approach to screens doesn’t work, especially for neurodivergent moms. We talk about the real cost of guilt, the need for rest, and how to make screen time work for you...
Send us a text In this deeply personal episode, we talk about something that never gets talked about in the ADHD world: breast implants. Stace sits down with listener and friend Lauren Ungar to unpack her 20-year journey from getting breast implants at 21 to having them removed after a dangerous rupture. But this isn’t just a conversation about cosmetic surgery—it’s about ADHD masking, body shame, and the pressure to become someone you’re not just to feel "okay." Lauren shares: Why undiagnose...
Send us a text We’ve talked about ADHD from a psychological perspective, and we’ve talked about trauma and emotional dysregulation. But in this episode, we’re exploring a different root cause: nutrition. Julia Ross—psychotherapist, pioneer of amino acid therapy, and author of The Mood Cure—joins us to explain how protein, neurotransmitters, and even your blood sugar may be behind your mood, focus, and energy struggles. You’ll learn: The five key amino acids that regulate mood, attention, and ...
Send us a text In this episode, we cover: What a 504 plan actually is Why Steph chose to pursue one for her daughter before high schoolThe emotional toll of being a “good girl” in a broken systemHow to stay in your body during uncomfortable meetingsThe difference between being lazy and needing accommodationsWhat her daughter’s plan includes—and why it mattersEncouragement for any parent wondering if they’re “overreacting” or “asking too much”This one is for the ADHD mom who's tired of he...
Send us a text You know the clutter isn’t just about stuff. It’s about energy. It’s about worth. And for ADHD moms, it’s also about survival. In Part 2 of our ADHD Energy Series, Stacey dives into the unseen cost of the piles, the mess, and the chaos—not just on our homes, but on our nervous systems. This isn’t a five-step how-to. It’s an honest, deeply relatable look at why decluttering feels so impossible for ADHD women—and how clearing your space might actually be clearing your subconsciou...
Send us a text How often do you feel spacey, irritable, or like your brain is buzzing in seven directions at once? If you’ve been blaming it all on ADHD and assuming there’s nothing you can do—you’re not alone. But what if those symptoms weren’t just neurological? What if they were also energetic? In this kickoff to The ADHD Energy Series, Stacey unpacks why ADHD moms struggle to just be, what’s really happening inside our nervous systems, and how we can begin to reset our energy with a simpl...
Send us a text Get your ADHD Good Girl survival guide HERE. What if the path to healing wasn’t found in doing more—but in doodling more? In this episode, Stacey and Steph sit down with Kayla Huszar, a Registered Social Worker, Expressive Arts Therapist, and ADHD mom of two, to talk about the transformative power of creativity and expression—especially for mothers. After facing postpartum anxiety and burnout, Kayla found her way back to herself through expressive arts therapy. Now, she helps o...
Send us a text They weren’t failing—but they were falling apart. Straight A’s, student of the month, well-behaved and helpful—on the outside, everything looked fine. But inside? Anxiety, overwhelm, and a quiet sense that something was always just a little off. In this powerful episode, we welcome back Dr. Diana Barrett and Dr. Lynne Baldwin to unpack one of the most important and misunderstood ADHD conversations: how it shows up differently in girls versus boys—and why so many of us did...
Send us a text After a year of experimenting with different meds—Ritalin, Adderall, Lexapro—I started to feel like I was outsourcing my ability to function. Every morning, as I took my pill, something inside me whispered: Don’t. This episode is my raw, personal journey of taking ADHD meds for the first time at 39, why I ultimately decided to stop, and what I’m doing instead. I’m sharing the ups and downs of my experience, the realizations I had along the way, and the holistic tools that are h...
Send us a text Anxiety and ADHD—are they twins or conjoined at the hip? In this episode, we dive deep into the tangled relationship between these two conditions. Our guests, Dr. Deanna Barrett and Dr. Lynn Baldwin, break down why so many ADHD women struggle with anxiety, how it manifests in kids and adults, and what we can actually do about it. We cover: ✅ The chicken-or-egg question: Does ADHD cause anxiety, or is it the other way around? ✅ Why anxiety often goes undiagnosed in A...
Send us a text Were you the “good girl” growing up—always getting straight A’s, a teacher’s dream, but secretly battling anxiety, perfectionism, and the constant fear of failure? Did the structure of school keep you afloat, only for adulthood and motherhood to feel like you were drowning? If so, you’re not alone. In this episode, we break down the ADHD good girl experience, why so many of us weren’t diagnosed until adulthood, and—most importantly—what we can do about it. We share our own stor...
Send us a text If your ADHD symptoms seem to be intensifying with age, you’re not imagining it. Hormonal fluctuations—from postpartum shifts to perimenopause—can dramatically impact ADHD, yet most doctors don’t make the connection. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Jolene Brighten returns to break down what’s really happening in our bodies and how to take back control of our health. 🔹 How systemic medical bias keeps women from getting the care they need 🔹 The script you need to use with your d...
Send us a text As ADHD moms, we carry an impossible mental load. The endless to-do lists, the forgotten appointments, the last-minute scrambling—it’s exhausting. But what if you didn’t have to do it all alone? In this episode, Steph shares her personal journey from complete overwhelm as a single ADHD mom, to actual relief after working with Faye, a service that pairs busy families with expert advisors to manage the mental load. She dives into: ✨ The hidden guilt moms feel about asking for hel...
Send us a text Before motherhood, your ADHD may have felt quirky, fun, or even manageable. But then... the hormones hit. Postpartum. Perimenopause. Menopause. Suddenly, your ADHD symptoms feel out of control—the emotional swings, time blindness, anxiety, and exhaustion. So is it just “mom life”? Or is there something bigger happening in your body? Today, we’re getting real answers from Dr. Jolene Brighten, a hormone expert who actually understands ADHD. In this episode, we dive into: 🌀 How ho...
Send us a text If motherhood has left you feeling touched out, disconnected from your body, or just plain exhausted, this episode is for you. We’re diving into intimacy, pleasure, and connection with Intimacy Expert to Millions, Susan Bratton. Susan shares powerful insights on how ADHD affects desire, why relaxation is key to arousal, and how to reframe intimacy as a superpower rather than a struggle. We cover: ✨ Why ADHD moms often struggle with intimacy—and how to reclaim it ✨ The secret to...
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and now to put this somewhere on my phone where I won't forget about it 😅
this episode and that quote is so spot on and eye opening and affirming. thank you 😭💜