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

Laura Froyen, PhD, an advocate for kids and expert in gentle parenting, discusses coping with ADHD as a mom with Patricia Sung on The Balanced Parent Podcast. They cover topics like embracing ADHD, coping with emotional dysregulation, understanding problem behaviors, and redefining motherhood.

“Is this an ADHD thing?” This question comes up a lot! It’s hard to say because there is a wide spectrum on how ADHD symptoms present in your day to day activities. At the same time, there is so much value in knowing you aren’t the only one struggling with something.  In today’s episode, I’m sharing the themes that I see in the symptoms of ADHD in women that I work with so that you can feel comfortable in knowing how ADHD shows up in women in real life. Included in this episode is a checklist of ADHD symptoms that you can fill out and take with you to your doctor appointment, so you can feel confident and prepared to ask about an ADHD diagnosis. This list is particularly helpful for women who don’t present the typical ADHD symptoms, so if you’re curious about inattentive ADHD or how successful, high-achieving women with graduate degrees have ADHD, this episode is for you! This episode is part of our Best Of Series, and originally aired in September 2022 as episode 158. Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-196-adhd-inattentive-symptoms-what-does-adult-adhd-look-like-in-women   Wish you could get a sneak peek before joining? You can! You’re invited to Successful Mama Meetup’s very first Open House! Join us on July 26, 2023 for either of our meetups, and meet the other moms, see who you’d hang out with at the retreat, so you know we’re the kinda people you wanna hang out with before you jump in. (hint, we’re pretty amazing IMHO.) No charge, no pressure. Just come hang out at one or both of the events! Let me know you wanna come right here and I’ll send you the zoom link.  And since it's on Zoom, everyone can come no matter what part of the world you live in. And for our mamas in Asia and Australia, the second meetup is on Thursday, July 27th for you. If you’re listening to this episode after July and want to come to the next Open House, join the waitlist, and I’ll let you know next time I host one!

Kelly Donahue, founder of Badass Moms, discusses the challenges of motherhood with ADHD, including sticker charts as shame highlighters and imaginative play. They also talk about practical strategies for managing time and achieving goals for moms with ADHD, and the importance of finding confidence in running both family and work life. The episode aims to support moms with ADHD to lead their family well while enjoying motherhood.

“Why didn’t anyone tell me that years ago?!?” Perhaps you’ve asked that question at least 542 times along your ADHD journey. IYKYK Sarah Snyder and I met a while back and immediately hit it off in chatting about the nitty gritty of ADHD - all those lesser known symptoms, connections, and themes around ADHD. You know, all the things about your ADHD you wish someone had told you years ago. I first joined her on her podcast, Adulting with ADHD, a few years back to talk about pregnancy and ADHD. With the tagline "Self-empowerment for people with ADHD", The Adulting With ADHD Podcast explores the intersection of ADHD, hormones, trauma, food, and more. Sarah aims to provide information for ADHD adults that's probably not in the brochure at the doctor's office.  Sarah and I chat about the intersection of chronic illness and food. Sarah shares:  In this episode, I chat with Patricia Sung, host of Motherhood in ADHD, about the intersection of chronic illness, eating and ADHD. Highlights: - Patricia's story - The food and stress connection - What NOT to do when you're struggling with food, chronic           illness & ADHD - What you CAN do instead The intersection of autoimmune diseases, food allergies and food intolerances with ADHD is one of my current hyperfixations, and this episode brings you a taste of what I’ve learned over the past 3 years of eating a highly restricted elimination diet in the treatment and remission of my psoriatic arthritis, mold toxicity, and fight against autoimmune issues and inflammation.  Did the elimination diet of no sugar, gluten, dairy, soy, eggs, dyes, processed foods, etc., cure my ADHD? Listen in! Be sure to subscribe to the Adulting with ADHD Podcast. Sarah’s website: https://adultingwithadhd.com/adhd-in-women/ Sarah’s instagram: @adhdadulting Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-194-adhd-food-chronic-illness-adulting-with-adhd-podcast-sarah-synder While I’m slowing down for the summer, making space for more family time and accounting for our emergency construction project, I simply couldn’t leave you hanging for the next few weeks. And my ADHD brain didn’t want to do another vanilla Best Of series… Cue Light Bulb!  Welcome to the Best Of Friends Series, where you are meeting a few of my favorite friends in the podcast community. I’m sharing interviews that I have done on other friends’ podcasts. Not only do you get a new episode, I hope that you’ll find a few shows to add to your podcast queue. There’s a wide variety of topics coming your way, so keep an eye out for a new friend each week of the summer.      Super stressed and need a break? We’re learning more about your stress response and how it relates to treating your ADHD symptoms at our annual ADHD Moms Luxury Weekend Retreat, October 6-8, 2023 in Houston, Texas!  “Honestly, this was one the best weekends I've had since becoming a mom. I've never felt so seen and understood. I would hop on a plane and go again. No hesitation! I'll follow y’all anywhere, moms.” –ADHD Mama J.Q. I’ll take care of all the details - you simply show up and enjoy. I take care of you while you learn how to take even better care of yourself, in a way that’s sustainable for real momlife.  Because you can take care of your family when you’re in a healthy place. Sign up here: https://www.patriciasung.com/adhd-mom-retreat  

What does your “It Mom” Era look like?   What do you believe in your It Mom era? How do you carry yourself? How do you trust yourself? Meet Sloan Echavarria, also known as Sloan the Beast. As a modern entrepreneur, Latina Video creator, and Mom of 4, Sloan helps busy mom CEOs create their unique work/life balance as they curate a life they are obsessed with- without compromises! She is unapologetically herself, and I’m so proud to call her my friend. We’ve been podcast buddies for the last 2 years, although her YouTube channel, Sloan the Beast, is currently the best place to find her.   In this episode, I’m taking a sharp left turn from the norm and talking about running a business as a mom. Sloan and I chat about entrepreneur struggles, balancing motherhood, business, and living out your mission.   Today is a glimpse into the mind of Business Coach Patricia! While this episode is from 2021, we talked about a wealth of business knowledge that is still relevant today. This is a live episode from on her podcast, Nothing for Granted, where Sloan helps women and minority owned business find funding for their dreams: Are you struggling with how to market yourself without sounding sticky and salesy? Do you wish you could figure out the secret to standing out as a professional in a “vanilla ice cream” industry? Host of the Motherhood in ADHD podcast, Patricia Sung joins me on Fishbowl Live! Together we discuss how marketing yourself properly affects pricing, how to create content, business timelines, and so much more. Be sure to subscribe to the Nothing for Granted podcast, as well as Sloan the Beast YouTube channel. Sloan’s website: https://www.buffaloambitionco.com/ Sloan’s instagram: @sloanthebeast Find our episode details here.  While I’m slowing down for the summer, making space for more family time and accounting for our emergency construction project, I simply couldn’t leave you hanging for the next few weeks. And my ADHD brain didn’t want to do another vanilla Best Of series… Cue Lightbulb!  Welcome to the Best Of Friends Series, where you are meeting a few of my favorite friends in the podcast community. I’m sharing interviews that I have done on other friends’ podcasts. Not only do you get a new episode, I hope that you’ll find a few shows to add to your podcast queue. There’s a wide variety of topics coming your way, so keep an eye out for a new friend each week of the summer. Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-193-adhd-business-coaching-how-to-attract-clients-stand-out-mom-entrepreneur-nothing-for-granted-podcast-sloan-the-beast-echavarria   Ready to Get Away? Our annual ADHD Moms Luxury Weekend Retreat is coming up October 6-8, 2023 in Houston, Texas! You're officially invited :)  “Gift yourself the opportunity to meet like-minded people (literally), make instant friendships, and the space to finally be yourself.” –ADHD Mama T.H.  I’ll take care of all the details - you simply show up and enjoy. Put it on your calendar now. Because you deserve to take care of yourself too.  Grab your all-inclusive ticket here: https://www.patriciasung.com/adhd-mom-retreat  

What does your ADHD look like? Does it look like impulsiveness, hyperactivity and the irresistible urge to fidget – the signs we constantly hear about in men and boys?  Or does it look more like forgetting to put on deodorant or brush your teeth, trouble keeping track of all your kid’s appointments, absent-mindedly twirling your hair, or excessive talking when you get excited?  (If you’ve ever gotten “talks too much” on your report card as a kid, you know what I mean!) ADHD can look different in women – and just because you don’t have the “classic” signs, doesn’t mean you don’t have ADHD.  In this episode of Motherhood in ADHD, Dr. Sasha Hamdani, a board-certified psychiatrist and ADHD specialist, shares about the symptoms of ADHD in women, and SO much more, including: *Dr. Sasha’s own diagnosis story, and her experience as a mom with ADHD *ADHD diagnosis in children: how to talk to your kids about their diagnosis in a non-judgmental and supportive way *When it’s time to seek professional help for your ADHD symptoms *ADHD and hormones: how your cycle affects your symptoms *Self-care tips for the emotional side of ADHD *The benefits of partnering with an ADHD specialist, and how to find the right professional *How to speak to your loved ones about your ADHD, while clarifying it's an explanation and not an excuse *Answers to all YOUR burning questions that you shared in our Motherhood in ADHD private Facebook group (P.S. You should join if you haven't yet!) BIG thanks to Dr. Sasha Hamdani for sharing your wisdom and expertise with us!  To hear more about ADHD from Dr. Sasha, follow her on Instagram: @thepsychdoctormd To learn more about Dr. Sasha’s psychiatry practice, visit her website: drhamdanimd.com **This material is not intended as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or a trained medical professional to find the treatment plan that best fits your personal situation.** This episode originally aired as episode 140 and is part of our summer Best Of Friends series. Craving people who understand how you work instead of judging you??? Come hang out with me and other ADHD Moms in our twice weekly Successful Mama Meetups! Join here: https://www.patriciasung.com/meetup Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here:  https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-192-What-are-the-symptoms-of-ADHD-in-women-When- -How-to-get-Adult-ADHD-diagnosis-with-Psychiatrist-Dr-Sasha-Hamdani  

Avoid religion and politics!  While that’s usually great advice, today I’m not following it.  Many mamas have asked me to do this episode for at least a year and I didn’t feel qualified. So I did what any good ADHD-er does, and procrastinated on this episode, ha! Until my conversation with Laura Matteson on Episode 183...I knew it was time. My faith is a big part of who I am, why I started this podcast, and how I make my choices. So I’m sharing my story: my childhood and my past, my self-loathing and self-doubt, and how I became a Christian. My spiritual beliefs shape who I am, how I live, what I share, and the decisions I make. I also discuss how I believe that ADHD and Christianity can exist together.  This is not an episode where I quote a bunch of scripture and tell you what you should believe. I didn’t create a community of ADHD Moms so that I could help only the people who look and sound like me or believe the exact same thing that I do. Ew. Our ADHD Mom community exists to support all types of moms with ADHD, and I will fiercely protect this safe space. Anyone who chooses to be divisive or disrespectful can see their way out until they are ready to see the people as people. My hope is that you feel comfortable asking questions respectfully, and curious enough to listen to a perspective that is likely different from your own, both for the mamas who are and are not Christian. Here’s another layer of me, Patricia Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-191-find-faith-know-your-worth-christian-perspective-adhd

Goldfish crackers are not lunch. Are you only giving yourself the bare minimum leftovers of everything: scraps of time, energy and money? Today, we're talking about something that most moms can relate to: mom guilt. We’ll give up anything and everything in order for our kids to have more. We want to feel strong, confident, and happy as mothers, but sometimes the pressures of keeping up all.the.things. can feel overwhelming. You need breaks before you break.  Why do you feel guilty? And how can you remind yourself that YOU MATTER? Let’s explore these guilty feelings together. It’s time to prioritize our mental wellness, grow our self-confidence, and make bold decisions for self-care - together.  Ready to get away? Our annual ADHD Moms Luxury Weekend Retreat is coming up October 6-8, 2023 in Houston, Texas! Grab your all-inclusive Early Bird ticket now!  “This weekend was nothing short of a dream weekend come true! It was life changing to learn, to witness and experience the bonding amongst a group of women. I felt truly celebrated every moment. To bond with so many women neurodivergent mothers was truly a gift in itself. Only a mother could have thought of that many ways to check off the boxes. "✅treat, ✅pause, ✅relax"  🧘‍♂️🧘‍♂️🧘‍♂️”  –ADHD Mama K.P. I’ll take care of all the details - you simply show up and enjoy.  Because you deserve to take care of yourself too. Sign up here:  https://www.patriciasung.com/adhd-mom-retreat Early bird tickets close May 31st. Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-190-feeling-Guilty-Spending-Money-Time-on-Yourself-3-Stepshto-Overcoming-Mom-Guilt

Who’s in your support circle?  Moms often put ourselves at the bottom of the list, including friendships and how we surround ourselves with support.  Yet, you need support just as much as your children do. You need real-life connections. You deserve rest and down time.  Cuz here’s the truth: we can’t regulate our own emotions when we’re burnt out, worn down, and feeling alone. And when we can’t regulate ourselves, guess who else isn’t regulated while hitching a ride on your struggle bus… yup, your family. Yikes. Today we’re talking all about why I started this all-inclusive annual luxury retreat & conference for ADHD moms and who this event is meant for. Here's your official invitation to join a welcoming group of moms in person to rest, hang out together, build your support system, and learn to take care of yourself.  Early bird registration starts today through May 31st, so grab your ticket here. The first few moms who register will be given the opportunity to register for one of the intimate VIP sessions, too! And if you can’t make it this year, what will you do to take care of yourself? Because you deserve care, too. Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-189-Support-for-ADHD-Mom-Friendship-prioritize-yourself

When were you diagnosed with ADHD? In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Dawn Kamilah Brown, “The MD with ADHD” joins us to share her advice on what to ask and disclose during your ADHD diagnosis appointment. She also explains what she wishes everyone knew about what’s next after leaving their ADHD diagnosis appointment. We cover the value of a full spectrum care plan: including your doctor, therapist, coaching, behavior management, medicine, ADHD-friendly strategies, and mental wellness care.  Late diagnosis of ADHD is increasingly common as we learn more about ADHD and how it shows up in adult women.  Dr. Dawn knows well, as she was diagnosed well into her journey to becoming a psychiatrist. As she vulnerably opens up about the grief of a late ADHD diagnosis, Dr. Dawn shares how she picks herself up when she’s feeling low and how she balances being a multi passionate multiple business owner.  As one of the nation’s most acclaimed ADHD experts, double-board certified Child, Adolescent, Adult and Sports Psychiatrist, Dr. Dawn Kamilah Brown (aka Dr. Dawn Psych MD and "The MD with ADHD"), is an internationally recognized two-time #1 best-selling author, Forbes Writer, Blogger, Podcaster, Producer, Keynote / Corporate Speaker, and On-Air/Media-influencer.  She is also the Founder and CEO of Mental Healthletics PLLC ™ and the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the ADHD Wellness Center PLLC.  I can't wait for you to meet my ADHD doctor! Find Dr. Dawn on Instagram here: @drdawnpsychmd @adhdwellnesscenter @mentalhealthletics Join Dr Dawn’s online Facebook support and empowering group for female caregivers who parent children with ADHD: supermoms.group Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-188-how-life-was-changed-by-late-adhd-diagnosis-with-psychiatrist-dr-dawn-kamilah-brown