Tawana Talks: Nurturing the Woman Behind Their Child’s ADHD Diagnosis

In our Season 4 finale, we're keeping it real, raw, and right at home. Join me and my cousin, Shelly B, as we sink into the couch for an unscripted heart-to-heart. We're diving deep into one big question: "If you could do it all over again, would you?" This isn't about perfect answers or neatly packaged advice. It's about real-life reflections, a few laughs, and the wisdom we gain from every step of the journey.

✨ Here's what you can expect:💟Two cousins, one couch, and zero scripts.💟The raw beauty of looking back with the wisdom we have now. 💟How faith, family, and those “aha” moments shape our path forward.

Hit play, lean back, and let’s get into it!

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Instagram: @tawanatalks  

YouTube: TL Collaborative Channel

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This episode is rich. Real-life updates, spiritual depth, and the kind of sisterhood that holds weight. Tawana and Detra open up about where they are now, laughing through perimenopause, shifting responsibilities, and choosing to trust God's pace.

They talk about what it means to be in exile—not just physically, but spiritually and emotionally—and how that space can actually be sacred ground for growth.

In this episode, we get into it. For real:

▪️What happens when your identity isn’t rooted in your role, your title, or your ministry?

▪️Can “doing less” actually be the most obedient thing you do this year?▪️Why we default to certain patterns when we’re pressed—and how God wants to rewire our spiritual muscle memory.

▪️What if community isn’t just comfort—it’s Kingdom strategy?

▪️And... andddd... what if vulnerability isn’t weakness, but the very thing that unlocks obedience?

This episode is for any woman who’s ever felt like she had to hold it all together, even in exile. Detra brings her lived wisdom, honesty, and humor. Tawana shares from the messy middle of her own realignment.

This isn’t just a conversation. It’s a mirror, a journal entry, and a deep exhale.

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Real talk? Sometimes the most healing thing we can do is laugh with our kids instead of always correcting them. In this special episode titled “Tyla Talks,” Tawana is joined, once again, by her daughter, Tyla, not for an interview, but for some good old-fashioned joy.

As Tyla does her mom’s makeup (and throws in a little shade along the way), the two play “This or That,” swap hilarious stories, and answer wild “what if” questions. There’s no script, no pressure, and no parenting lesson at the end, just presence, laughter, and love.

If you’ve been in survival mode lately, this episode is your reminder that joy is still holy, healing, and very much here.🫶🏽 Whether you’re listening from the car, the kitchen, or the bathroom floor, this episode will remind you that laughter can be sacred, too.—🎙️ Tawana Talks is the podcast where ADHD parenting gets real, raw, and ridiculously funny. Each week, Tawana shares honest parenting moments, sacred reflections, and stories that remind moms: you’re not alone — you’re in good company.

📲 Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with another mom who needs a break from “doing” and just needs a moment to be. Follow us on Instagram @tawanatalks

Real talk? Sometimes the most healing thing we can do is laugh with our kids instead of always correcting them. In this special episode titled “Tyla Talks,” Tawana is joined, once again, by her daughter, Tyla, not for an interview, but for some good old-fashioned joy.As Tyla does her mom’s makeup (and throws in a little shade along the way), the two play “This or That,” swap hilarious stories, and answer wild “what if” questions. There’s no script, no pressure, and no parenting lesson at the end, just presence, laughter, and love.If you’ve been in survival mode lately, this episode is your reminder that joy is still holy, healing, and very much here.🫶🏽 Whether you’re listening from the car, the kitchen, or the bathroom floor, this episode will remind you that laughter can be sacred, too.—🎙️ Tawana Talks is the podcast where ADHD parenting gets real, raw, and ridiculously funny. Each week, Tawana shares honest parenting moments, sacred reflections, and stories that remind moms: you’re not alone — you’re in good company.📲 Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with another mom who needs a break from “doing” and just needs a moment to be. Follow us on Instagram @TawanaTalks

Today on Tawana Talks, we’re slowing down to celebrate the wins that often get overlooked — the kind of moments that feel regular to everyone else but are monumental when you're raising a child with ADHD.

I’m sharing a few proud momma moments that might seem small from the outside, but inside our home, they’re worthy of a whole celebration. From peaceful grocery runs to first solo shopping trips and newfound independence in the kitchen, these are the moments I refuse to miss  and I want to remind you not to miss yours either.

Because the world might not clap for every step,  but around here, we throw a whole party for the growth we prayed for.

In This Episode:

— Why typical growth looks different (and bigger) when you’re parenting an ADHD child

— The small milestones that mean everything

— Why slowing down to celebrate matters more than you think

— A reminder to cherish what others overlook

💌 Connect With Me:

Instagram: @tawanatalks  YouTube: TL Collaborative Channel Website: tawanatlcollaborat.wixsite.com/tlcollaborative 

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This episode isn’t a how-to. It’s a heart-check. I’m talking about what it feels like to be the only parent—the one making all the decisions, holding all the weight, and trying to raise a child with ADHD while running on empty.

I didn’t mean to parent from fear. But sometimes, when survival is louder than softness, it happens. This is a real, reflective conversation about the moments we don’t post... and what happens when we finally name them.

No performance. No perfection. Just presence.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• A powerful post that triggered deep reflection

• The difference between parenting from love and parenting from lack

• What happens when survival becomes the only parenting strategy

• How ADHD and emotional exhaustion collide

• A reminder that naming the pattern is where healing begins

• Why coaching and therapy matter—not for fixing, but for support

Reflective Questions:

Ever made the perfect plan, only to realize it worked for everyone but your kid? Yeah, me too. In this episode, I share the raw, real moment when my carefully structured plan for peace totally backfired — not just for my daughter, but for me too. ADHD parenting isn’t about control, it’s about connection. And sometimes, the best lesson comes wrapped in a failed to-do list, a frustrated child, and a humbling reminder that growth is mutual.

Tune in as I unpack:

• What I thought was going to work (and why it didn’t)

• The unexpected way my daughter mirrored back what I missed

• Why patience is not just about waiting — it’s about seeing

This one’s for every mama who’s ever had her color-coded plan flipped upside down by real life. Bring your coffee... and your grace.

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📩 Got a funny ADHD mom story? DM @drtwiggins to be featured!

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This diary-style episode brings you deep into a real moment of exhaustion, parenting tension, and the truth about what happens when the very thing that fills you (your child) also drains you. Spoiler: it’s not always pretty; but it’s always honest.

And here's what you'll take away:

• What to do when your sacred space becomes snack storage

• Why even your most “unfruitful” moments are growing something holy

• How to hold space for the frustration and the faith

• A hilarious confession about Eve Jr. and the forbidden apple

• Why that half-eaten apple moment? Might just be the memory that grows your next fruit
  

This episode is funny. It's real. And it's a reminder that the fruit of the Spirit isn't always obvious in the moment; but it’s being cultivated in the dirt of our everyday chaos.

🔗 Ready to laugh, cry, and feel seen? Press play. And if you’ve ever found a mystery snack in your couch cushions... this one’s especially for you.

👉 Listen on: [Spotify] | [Apple] | [YouTube] 👉 Rate & Review: Let us know if this episode helped you breathe (or just gave you a reason to laugh out loud)

Take the Next Step: 📩 Got a funny ADHD mom story? DM @drtwiggins to be featured!

 📲 Tag a mama who needs to laugh today @tawanatalks

Let’s Stay Connected: 📱 Instagram: @drtwiggins + @tawanatalks 🌐 Website:bit.ly/TLCollaborativeCoaching

This episode is a whole ministry and a mic drop.

This is a full-on healing table. And you're invited.

Tawana sits down with pleasure coach and speaker Erica Wiederlight (@wethelight_llc), and they go in on a conversation moms rarely get to have:

What does it mean to reclaim pleasure, presence, and joy—when you're used to just surviving?

From car rides filled with robotic checklists to scheduling laughter like a to-do item, this raw conversation will have you laughing, nodding, and maybe even crying a little.

Erica shares how sensuality and spiritual presence are not just fluff—they’re freedom work.

And Tawana? She doesn’t hold back about how the invisible weight of motherhood steals our joy when we don’t feel safe enough to just be.

This isn’t a cute convo about bubble baths.

• 🎯 Who This Is For?The mom who:

• Has forgotten what it feels like to laugh without forcing it

• Thinks feeling good has to be earned

• Wants more than sleep—she wants soul-deep rest

• Is trying to love her kids well without losing herself in the process

🔗 Connect with Erica:

• Email wethelight.org

• Follow Erica on Instagram: @wethelight_llc

• Grab Erica’s FREE Ebook: "From Perfectionist to Pleasure Expert"

  Book a free 60-min session with Erica: Schedule Here

Let’s laugh so we don’t cry, okay? This one’s all about the hilarious, awkward, and absolutely sacred moments that define ADHD motherhood. From forgetting why you walked into a room to hiding slime in your purse—we’re talking all of it.

What You'll Hear:

• Tawana’s top ADHD mom moments (yes, they’re real)

• Listener stories that’ll make you laugh AND feel seen

• Why humor is holy and healing for ADHD moms

• How your messy moments are actually proof you’re showing up
  

Take the Next Step: 📩 Got a funny ADHD mom story? DM @drtwiggins to be featured!

💻 Coaching, workshops, and resources: https://tlcollaborative.podia.com

📲 Tag a mama who needs to laugh today @tawanatalks

Let’s Stay Connected:

📱 Instagram: @drtwiggins + @tawanatalks

🌐 Website: https://tlcollaborative.podia.com