I Have ADHD Podcast 344 Living in a Dumpster Fire: Systems That Actually Work for ADHD Families
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Oct 21, 2025 In a lively conversation, Amy Marie Hann, an ADHD mom and author of Master the Mundane, shares her journey of navigating family life with ADHD. She discusses her unique 'Daily Three' system, designed to streamline household tasks and minimize overload. Amy reflects on overcoming perfectionism, the challenges of parenting ADHD kids, and the importance of self-encouragement. With warmth and humor, she provides practical insights into creating a sustainable home life, proving that thriving as a mom can be a gift for the entire family.
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Early Diagnosis Thanks To A Teacher
- Amy was diagnosed with ADHD at age five after a teacher suggested testing following her sister's diagnosis.
- She remembers taking medication at school and feeling different from typical classroom stereotypes.
Parenting Reveals Hidden Costs
- Perfectionistic coping masked ADHD struggles and led to secret unhealthy behaviors.
- Parenting forced reevaluation and design of life to match ADHD capacity.
Budget Your Executive Functioning
- Limit your daily executive load by picking six to seven boring things and focusing on what you can maintain.
- Build consistency with small repeating tasks before adding novelty or big projects.
