Attempting Motherhood

In this episode I talk about ways you can accommodate you and your family members during the holidays.

This includes:
-reflecting on past years
-questioning traditions (and making new ones)
-maintaining routine during the holidays
-giving your child autonomy during this time (with examples)
-advocating for your child's personal boundaries
-have an "out" at gatherings
-using social stories
-managing expectations (yours and extended family's)
-safe foods and comfort items
-opening gifts away from the crowd
-allowing a flexible schedule
-how to not let FOMO win
-building rest in to your calendar
-focusing on connection
-travel tips

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I am sharing my lived experience. If you relate to any of the content in these episodes, do your own research and speak to a medical professional if needed.
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In this solo pod, Sam talks about the perceptions vs reality we may experience - that may be in part due to internalised ableism, unrealistic expectations, and the lie of modern mothers being able to "do it all"... or a bit of all of those.

There are ACTIONABLE TIPS broken down to help you work through this as well as some "reality checks" to keep in mind for the times your perception is clouding your reality.

Episodes Mentioned:
Resentment in Your Relationship
Navigating Fluctuating Capacity in Motherhood

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I'm joined by Kendra Koch, founder of Divergently a community platform for late diagnosed neurodivergent women.

We start, as always, with Kendra's motherhood story- which, like my own, is so intertwined with her ADHD diagnosis and realisation. She offered amazing insights on the importance of listening to mother's and their intuition as well as the lost aspect of community in mothering.

This was such a wonderful conversation and it felt like a catch up with an old friend - even tough we've only just met. That's the magic that happens when you get two neurodivergent people together.

Follow on Socials:
Instagram: @itskendrakoch   
Instagram: @joindivergently
LinkedIn: KendraKoch
JoinDivergently.com

Resources Mentioned:
The third-party testing sites

• https://labdoor.com/

• https://www.nsfsport.com/our-mark.php

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Everyday Mama: Series
This series consists of chats between Sam and "everyday mamas" sharing their unique and interesting experiences.

Today I'm joined by Regina - a mom who shares her journey of migrating to Australia, discovering her daughter is AuDHD(PDA) and her own late realisation of AuDHD. We go into what the diagnosis process was like for her daughter (and when she realised her own AuDHD) and what supports she has been able to access in the few years since diagnosis. She also shares her daughter's experiences of being a PDA AuDHDer in school and how she advocates for her - including some great tips for fellow parents in Aus.

Book mentioned: "Autism Friendly Guide to Periods"
Affiliate Link - Amazon Aus
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Advocacy resource: Family Advocacy (AUS)

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I am not a doctor or a medical professional. All information provided in this episode is meant to act as a springboard for you to do your own research and speak to your prescribing practitioner about cyclic dosing of your ADHD Medication.

Resources mentioned:
Study: Female-specific pharmacotherapy in ADHD: premenstrual adjustment of psychostimulant dosage
LetterLife Blog: ADHD Medication Across the Menstrual Cycle
ADDITUDE article: The Menstrual Cycle Impacts ADHD Symptoms
Study: The female side of pharmacotherapy for ADHD - A systematic literature review

Article I wrote for LetterLife: "Empowered to get cyclic dosing"

Episode  "ADHD and Estrogen 101"

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In this episode, Sam chats once again with the wonderful Dr. Lotta Borg Skoglund to explore ADHD in women - with a special focus on the unique challenges they face, including hormonal influences and the critical role of community support. Together, we delve into important topics that highlight the intersection of ADHD, gender, and life changes.

Key Points Covered:

The Importance of Non-Ad Content

• Sam shares her dedication to providing authentic, valuable resources to listeners, like Letter Life, a support platform for women with ADHD, ensuring that her recommendations are heartfelt, not paid endorsements.

Challenges in ADHD Treatment & Community Support

• Dr. Skoglund explains the difficulties in finding effective ADHD treatments and stresses the need for strong community support. They discuss how platforms like Letter Life allow for peer advice and shared experiences, fostering a supportive environment.

Navigating Hormonal Changes and ADHD

• The conversation highlights how hormonal shifts, such as those experienced during perimenopause, can significantly impact ADHD symptoms, including memory and language. Dr. Skoglund emphasizes the need for more research in this area.

The Importance of Research on ADHD in Women

• Dr. Skoglund advocates for more comprehensive research focusing on ADHD in women, particularly its relationship with hormonal changes and burnout. She shares insights on how individualized approaches to treatment, with careful tracking, can be most effective.

Letter Life and Goddess ADHD Projects

• A deep dive into ongoing research project through Letter Life and Goddess ADHD and how they are exploring the nuanced effects of ADHD on women -  particularly how hormones influence burnout and cognitive functions.

Public Perception and Media Influence

• Dr. Skoglund and Sam discuss the harmful effects of misinformation and stigmatization of ADHD in media, addressing both the issues of over-diagnosis and under-d

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Trigger Warning :police violence against autistic individuals

Autism Advocate Erin Garcia joins me to talk about her evolution of "I don't know what to do" after her child's autism diagnosis, to now advocating and creating resources to help other parents.

Her podcast, "ASK! Autism Support and Knowledge" launched earlier this summer- she has guests (including me) to talk about all the ways you can support autistic individuals.

Resources:
The Case of Sensational Stims - This book is the simplest first step to understanding autism and helping your autistic child thrive. Available anywhere books are sold online or buy directly from the author!
Free Sensory Profile! - Complete this form to get your free sensory profile!
Help Your Child's Teacher Understand Your Child!- Here’s a free, simple, easy document I made to help teachers easily understand how to support their child. 

Pre-IEP Document- Do you struggle to articulate what your child needs during an IEP? Erin created a simple, free resource made to help you rock the IEP and get your kid’s educational team on the same page as you!

Weekly Journal for Neurodivergent People- If you're neurodivergent and want to get the positive benefits of journaling, begin with this weekly journal.

Here Sam on ASK! -

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My guest, Dr. Ceri Cashell, and I get into all things Perimenopause and MHT / HRT today! We open with some Perimenopause Myth Busting and then dive head first into women's hormones and Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT / HRT) - while the hormones we talk about are relative to anyone going through perimenopause, she outlines specifics about what is available in Australia, what is subsidized on the PBS, and what we'll have to pay privately for (spoiler, it's testosterone).

Head to the 24:40 mark to jump into the MHT / HRT breakdown.

Dr. Cashell is one of the co-founders of the new online education platform called Healthy Hormones. It's an Australia specific platform for educating other healthcare professionals and allied health professionals about peri-menopause about menopause and hormone replacement therapy. They are also developing a patient portal side where as patients, we will have access to information where we can learn more about our hormone journey and learn how to  advocate for ourselves. Unfortunately she is not taking on new patients, but that is why her Healthy Hormones platform is so fantastic because we can still benefit from her work, even if we can't actually have her as our doctor.

Connect with Dr. Ceri Cashell:
Instagram @DrCeriCashell
https://drcericashell.com/
Healthy Hormones - https://www.healthyhormones.au/

Resources Mentioned:
Dr. Cashell's "Hysteria to Hero Doctors" article
"Secrets of Women's Healthy Aging" by Cassandra Szoeke
Menopause & Peri-Menopause AUSTRALIA FB group
WellFemme - Women's Health Care, Telehealth (Aus)
Australasian Menopause Society

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This is part 2 of 2.
Listen to PART 1 "Navigating ADHD & Motherhood"
 
Dr. Gilly Kahn shares stories from her clinical experience with neurodivergent individuals. We discuss the difference between male and female brains and she shares what she'd like to include in the diagnostic criteria to make diagnosis more inclusive and comprehensive.

Lastly, she gives more information about her upcoming book "Allow Me to Interrupt".

Dr. Kahn is a Clinical Psychologist, ADHD educator and advocate (and ADHDer), as well as author and currently writing her first book "Allow Me to Interrupt" (due out 2026).

Books mentioned:
"Asper Kids Secret Book of Social Rules" by Jennifer Cook
"How to ADHD" by Jessica McCabe

Podcast: "Psychology of Video Games" Ep 90

More from Dr Gilly Kahn
https://www.drgillykahn.com/
IG: @DrGillyKahn

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This is part 1 of 2.

TW Infertility (Gilly mentions her fertility journey and struggles)
 
Dr. Gilly Kahn and I spoke recently and a big part of our conversation was around  our late in life ADHD diagnosis and motherhood, and how the two are intricately intertwined. 

She was so generous with sharing her story, her ups and downs from adolescence and her journey into motherhood.

Dr. Kahn is a Clinical Psychologist, ADHD educator and advocate (and ADHDer), as well as author and currently writing her first book "Allow Me to Interrupt" (due out 2026).

Books mentioned:
"Dopamine Nation" by Dr. Anna Lembke
"The Female Brain" by Dr. Louann Brizendine

More from Dr Gilly Kahn
https://www.drgillykahn.com/
IG: @DrGillyKahn

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