If you feel like you’re always tired—no matter how much you sleep—you’re not alone. In this heart-to-heart episode, we talk about why ADHD moms experience such deep exhaustion, and why it’s not a personal failure. From sensory overload to hyperfocus crashes and lack of downtime, we’ll unpack what’s really going on behind that constant fatigue.

What you’ll learn:
 – Why neurodiverse brains need more rest 🧠
 – How overstimulation and hyperfocus lead to burnout
 – Why needing more sleep doesn’t make you lazy
 – Simple mindset shifts to stop feeling guilty about rest

Because rest isn’t a luxury—it’s a need. And honoring that need is one of the most loving things you can do for yourself. 🛌💕

Free Resources:

• 🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life.  🌿 🌼 💖
  
  
• Free  Download - 12 Must-Have Apps for Moms with ADHD
   
• Join the Facebook community group for a regular dose of support and encouragement
  
  

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Ever feel like organizing your home is the actual Mount Everest of adulting? 😩 You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about why organizing can feel so impossible when you’re a mom with ADHD—and how to make it feel almost like cheating (in the best way).

What you’ll learn:

• Why perfectionism keeps us stuck (yes, those Pinterest bins are lying to you)
• How simplifying beats organizing—every time
• Three ADHD-friendly tips that make organizing feel doable, even on your busiest days
• Why “quick wins” (like tossing one awful pen) are game-changers

Let’s ditch the pressure for perfect systems and make space for simplicity, one tiny tweak at a time.

Free Resources:

• 🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life.  🌿 🌼 💖
  
  
• Free  Download - 12 Must-Have Apps for Moms with ADHD
   
• Join the Facebook community group for a regular dose of support and encouragement
  
  

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Ever feel like mornings are out to get you? 😫 If you have ADHD, getting out of bed, out the door, and into your day can feel extra hard. In this episode, we unpack why mornings can be such a challenge for ADHD brains—and what small, doable tweaks can make them smoother.

What you’ll learn:

• Why circadian rhythms mess with your mornings (and how to gently reset them)
• How executive function makes morning routines feel impossible
• The truth about time blindness (and why “15 minutes” is never actually 15 minutes)
• How to prep the night before so mornings don’t feel like a disaster movie 🎬
• What to do about that foggy medication gap and sensory overload

If mornings make you want to scream into your thermos, this episode is for you. You’re not lazy—you just need some ADHD-friendly support to start your day on a better note.

Free Resources:

• 🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life.  🌿 🌼 💖
  
  
• Free  Download - 12 Must-Have Apps for Moms with ADHD
   
• Join the Facebook community group for a regular dose of support and encouragement
  
  

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Ever feel like you're doing everything wrong—at home, at work, and inside your own head? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about that heavy, nagging feeling so many moms carry: guilt. And when you add ADHD into the mix, the guilt gets louder, sharper, and harder to shake.

What you’ll learn:

•  Why ADHD can make guilt feel overwhelming
•  How guilt shows up in daily life (with a very real example that might hit close to home)
•  The 3 common reactions moms have when guilt takes over
•  Simple, powerful strategies to break the guilt cycle—without burning out

This episode is your permission slip to stop beating yourself up and start showing yourself some grace. You’re not failing. You’re human. And you’re doing better than you think. 💛

Free Resources:

• 🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life.  🌿 🌼 💖
  
  
• Free  Download - 12 Must-Have Apps for Moms with ADHD
   
• Join the Facebook community group for a regular dose of support and encouragement
  
  

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Do simple decisions like what's for dinner or choosing an outfit leave you exhausted? You're not alone—especially if you're a working mom navigating life with ADHD. In this episode, we dive into why decision fatigue hits harder with ADHD and why even small choices can feel overwhelming.

Discover practical strategies to ease the mental load:

• Understand why fear of mistakes amplifies decision fatigue—and how to break free from perfectionism.
• Find out how creating boundaries and routines can simplify your life without feeling restrictive.
• Embrace the power of making "good enough" decisions to overcome paralysis and move forward confidently.

Free Resources:

• 🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life.  🌿 🌼 💖
  
  
• Free  Download - 12 Must-Have Apps for Moms with ADHD
   
• Join the Facebook community group for a regular dose of support and encouragement
  
  

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The Best Tools for Working Moms with ADHD: My Favorites!

Ever wish you had tools that actually help instead of adding to the chaos? In this episode, we’re keeping it light and fun as I share my favorite tools—apps, gadgets, and planners—that make life easier as a working mom, especially if you have ADHD. From a planner that actually works to an app that organizes all your recipes in one place, these tools are designed to help you stay focused and save time (without leading you down a rabbit hole).

What you’ll learn:

• The best time management tools for ADHD brains
• My favorite meal-planning app that eliminates recipe chaos
• Gadgets that make home life easier (hello, robot vacuum!)
• How a health tracker helps me manage stress and sleep

Not every tool works for everyone, but the key is finding what feels good to use. Tune in, grab a few new ideas, and let me know which tools you swear by!

🔗 Links to all the tools mentioned are below!

Time Management Tools:

• Law of Attraction Planner – A paper planner with a weekly page view and space for to-dos.
• TeuxDeux – A simple, visually clean to-do list app. 
• Trello – A free, visual project management tool great for organizing tasks at home and work. 

Meal Planning & Recipe Organization:

• Plan to Eat – An app that stores and organizes online recipes, allowing you to modify and categorize them. Affiliate Link (20% off first annual subscription)

Kitchen Gadgets:

• Instant Pot – A multi-functional pressure cooker that makes cooking fast and fun.

Home Organization & Cleaning:

• Eufy Robot Vacuum – A quiet and affordable robot vacuum. 

Health & Wellness Tracking:

• Oura Ring – A high-tech health tracker that monitors sleep, stress, and movement. 

Free Resources:

• 🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life.  🌿 🌼 💖
  
  
• Free  Download - 12 Must-Have Apps for Moms with ADHD
   
• Join the Facebook community group for a regular dose of support and encouragement
  
  

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Feeling stretched too thin? In this episode, we’re playing "Burnout Bingo" to uncover the signs you might be doing too much. From physical exhaustion to mental fog, emotional overwhelm, and work-life balance struggles, we’ll explore the red flags that say it's time to slow down.

✨ What you’ll learn:

• Physical, mental, and emotional signs of burnout.
• How to recognize when you're pushing yourself too hard.
• Why burnout isn’t a badge of honor—and how to break the cycle.

Discover ways to identify burnout and what it means for your well-being. 

Free Resources:

• 🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life.  🌿 🌼 💖
  
  
• Free  Download - 12 Must-Have Apps for Moms with ADHD
   
• Join the Facebook community group for a regular dose of support and encouragement
  
  

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Ever find yourself losing your cool over something small and then instantly regretting it? Emotional dysregulation is a common challenge for moms with ADHD, and it can take a toll on your relationships with your kids, partner, and coworkers. In this episode, we’re diving into why emotional outbursts happen—and, more importantly, how to manage them.

Discover how to:

• Recognize the triggers that lead to emotional outbursts.
• Use simple techniques to calm down in the heat of the moment.
• Repair relationships after an outburst without guilt or shame.

You'll learn:

• Why emotional dysregulation is such a common ADHD experience.
• Quick strategies like deep breathing, grounding, and reframing thoughts.
• The power of repairing relationships after an outburst and how to do it well.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions and wished you could handle tough moments with more ease, this episode will give you practical tools to regain your calm and strengthen your relationships.

Free Resources:

• 🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life.  🌿 🌼 💖
  
  
• Free  Download - 12 Must-Have Apps for Moms with ADHD
   
• Join the Facebook community group for a regular dose of support and encouragement
  
  
• Ted Talk - The Single Most Important Parenting Strategy with Becky Kennedy
  
  

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Feeling overwhelmed by things you can’t change? In this episode, we’ll explore the transformative power of focusing on what’s within your control. Through relatable examples and practical tips, you’ll learn how to let go of external stressors and regain a sense of calm and empowerment.

✨ What you’ll learn:

• What the “Circle of Control” is and why it’s a game-changer for reducing stress.
• How shifting your focus to your inner control helps you feel more balanced.
• Real-life strategies for managing situations that feel unfair or frustrating.

You’ll learn how focusing on what you can control can ease your stress and boost your resilience. ❤️

Free Resources:

• 🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life.  🌿 🌼 💖
  
  
• Free  Download - 12 Must-Have Apps for Moms with ADHD
   
• Join the Facebook community group for a regular dose of support and encouragement
  
  
• Locus of Control Made Easy by Lyssa deHart

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💡 Do you ever feel like everyone else got the parenting manual you missed?

This episode is a loving confidence boost for moms who sometimes feel inadequate or overwhelmed. Here’s what we explore:

• 🪷 Catching Comparison: Learn why comparing yourself to others isn't helpful and how to reframe those feelings.
• 🌟 Celebrating Your Wins: Build a habit of recognizing what you’re doing right, even on hard days.
• 🎯 Embracing the “Good Enough” Mom: Let go of perfectionism and lean into the idea that being “good enough” is exactly what your kids need.
• 🧭 Focusing on Your Values: Why staying true to what matters to you helps you parent with confidence.
• 🛠️ Creating a Confidence Routine: Tips to make confidence a daily practice, from affirmations to journaling small wins.

🌈 Takeaway: Confidence isn’t about doing everything perfectly. It’s about showing up with love, intention, and knowing you are the right mom for your kids.

🧡 Save this episode for the days you need a little extra encouragement. You’ve got this!

Free Resources:

• 🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life.  🌿 🌼 💖
  
  
• Free  Download - The Three Types of Organization Every Working Mom Needs.
  
  
• Get the Free Course - How to Find Work/Life Balance as a Working Mom (Even Though It Feels Like a Unicorn 🦄 That Doesn’t Exist!)
   
• Join the Facebook community group for a regular dose of support and encouragement

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