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Productivity, Parenting, and Education for Moms with Adult ADHD Are you overwhelmed by the never-ending to do list of motherhood? Are you burnt out and barely keeping your head above water? Are you confused and frustrated by how all the other moms make it look so easy? And somehow you're still floundering despite trying even harder... Your purse is as overflowing as your mind, you never feel like a good enough mom, and you don't dare have anyone over to visit to witness your messy home. You ...
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The Unnoticed ADHD podcast is a production of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition (www.iadhd.org). We have conversations with experts about inattentive ADHD, helping adults and parents of children learn about this under-diagnosed presentation of ADHD and successfully navigate their lives after their ADHD diagnosis.
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Do you feel like motherhood’s been kind of a raw deal? Join Kelly Donahue, founder of Badass Moms, as she interviews women who found fun again by defying the old “selfless mother” standards. Because in truth, the mother-martyr model isn’t working for anyone, and your worth is not dependent on your productivity. If you’re ready to ask for what you want, have more fun, and dismantle internalized patriarchy, this show is for you.
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Whoo-hoo! Today we’re celebrating! This summer, we hit 1,000,000 downloads on the podcast!!! To celebrate, I hosted a live Q&A podcast episode last month and here it is… You all asked some amazing questions! You shared your hearts and experiences. It was a beautiful time together. You had me reflecting on my podcasting journey and the last 5 years,…
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Meet my friend Jacki, host of the Here’s What I Learned Podcast. In this episode, Jacki and I chat about the successes and struggles of owning a business when you have ADHD. Jacki shares: In today's episode, I talk with Patricia Sung about the challenges and benefits of starting a business as people with ADHD. Patricia shares the importance of seek…
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Meet my friend Allison Jordan, host of The Better Belly Podcast. In this episode, Allison and I chat about the basics of ADHD in women, gut health in relation to ADHD, and how to make the little habits easier, like taking your supplements or eating meals regularly. Allison shares: As you guys know, we are currently in an ADHD series on the Better B…
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When you think of doing something for yourself, do you jump in with both feet? Or do you think about aaaaaaaaallllllll the reasons you shouldn’t? Meet my actual real-life friend, Tami Hackbarth, host of 100% Guilt-Free Self-Care. In this episode, Tami and I chat about an honest look at motherhood through the lens of ADHD. Tami shares: I am so excit…
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WOW! IT HAPPENED!!! The Motherhood in ADHD Podcast hit 1 million downloads!!! And it’s all because of you! Thank you, thank you, thank you! It’s because of you that we’ve made it this far :) And it goes to show HOW MANY OF US ADHD MOMS there are in the world. You’re not alone, clearly! I’ve been dreaming up how to celebrate with you for moooooonths…
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Meet my friend Bethany Lovern, host of Breastfeeding Relief with Bethany. In this episode, Bethany and I chat about struggles as a new mom, including breastfeeding, Postpartum Depression (PPD), Postpartum Anxiety (PPA), and Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex or D-MER. Bethany shares: In this episode, Patricia discusses how she struggled with her ADHD s…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us on this episode of Unnoticed ADHD podcast with Dr. Liz Angoff, an educational psychologist based in Emeryville, as we explore comprehensive neuropsych assessments for children and adults. Dr. Angoff's unique approach helps individuals understand their brains to thrive in various aspects of life. She emphasizes the im…
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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Patricia Sung, a dynamic coach, dedicated mother, and passionate advocate for those with ADHD. Patricia's journey from a college diagnosis to becoming a beacon of support and understanding for individuals with ADHD is both inspiring and enlightening. Patricia takes u…
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Struggling with sleep at your house? Today’s guest is Heather Erickson of Sleep and Beyond Consulting. Heather is a sleep coach that helps parents support their children for better sleep. No matter if you have a big kid who fights sleep or you’re pregnant with your first nugget, Heather shares a ton of strategies on how to make bedtime easier for e…
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Send us a Text Message. Description: Katherine Lizardo, diagnosed with ADHD later in life, faced challenges that seemed simple for others. Now, she's passionate about helping people identify and embrace their ADHD. Sharing a diagnosis with her son, Katherine navigates the world of neurodiversity daily. As a media legal analyst, she reaches over 100…
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Are you feeling anxious or lazy cuz you’re avoiding tasks you need or want to do? Do you want to achieve a big goal but think it isn’t realistic right now? What if you *never* get around to the big dreams you have? *cue PANIC* When you’ve spent years feeling like you’re procrastinating, being lazy, and not understanding why you can’t just do the th…
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How do you juggle growing professionally while also being a great mom and taking care of yourself? Meet today’s guest, Crystal Ware. Crystal and I dive into a dual episode that is being aired both on my podcast and on her podcast “Get Clear with Crystal Ware”. From discussing the struggles of balancing work and family, to offering advice on advocat…
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When you feel like a BIG loser and failure… Eryn asks for help: “I'm always disappointed in myself that when faced with one small obstacle, I give up and cave on everything I've worked so hard to build and then it takes me WEEKS just to summon the effort/courage to get back on track - whether with diet/exercise, my small business, supporting my hus…
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Recently, I discussed with 4 mom friends the point of Mother’s Day. Spoiler Alert: We all had differing opinions and none of us do the same things on Mother’s Day. While some dislike its baggage and some of us loved a day of being treated like a queen, we did agree that moms could all use a lot more care and rest. You deserve more than 1 day out of…
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Send us a Text Message. Description: Lara Dawn, founder of the ADHD Village, an online support group. Through her program called ADHD Warrior Mamas, she’s able to coach parents with ADHD kids. In her interview with Katherine Ellison, Lara shares her journey being an ADHD mom of ADHD kids and she explains the difference between a boy and a girl with…
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Scared of meeting new people? Does small talk give you hives? If you want to make new mom friends, but aren’t sure what to do next, let’s hang out on today’s episode! Until recently, parties where I didn’t know anyone were scarier than any snake, clown, or ghost. As someone who’s been painfully shy my whole life, I never knew what to say or how to …
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When is it too late to get an ADHD diagnosis? For today’s guest, Tami Hackbarth, getting diagnosed with ADHD at age 53 was worth it. After years in the classroom working with copious ADHD children, Tami has plenty of strategies and tools to help those of us with neurodivergent brains. We dove into Tami’s journey of self-discovery, self-compassion, …
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We all know someone who has an emotionally immature parent. The one who lays on guilt trips. The one who never shows up. The one who struggles with demons bigger than their kids. Maybe it’s you. Maybe it’s your neighbor or your best friend. As a mom, it hits different. You see the pain, the nuance, the struggle a little more clearly. And yet you st…
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Send us a Text Message. Description: Vicki Lind, a Career Counselor and Marketing Coach got diagnosed at age 45. In her interview with Katherine Ellison, she shares her struggles before during her younger years, and even until she started having a job. From navigating misdiagnosis to finding effective strategies, her story will inspire and empower …
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What “should” you have done already? Finish your degree? Pass your driver’s license test? Make that doctor’s appt? Left the house for school pickup? If you’re constantly thinking “I’m behind!”, this episode is for you. Often it’s literal, as in, “I’m 20 minutes late to my appointment!” But it’s also in the big things, like you “should” have more ki…
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Do you ever feel like an emotional sponge, absorbing the feelings of others around you? Especially when you’re with someone you care about? Especially when you’re in certain parts of your cycle? Extra especially when they are agitated, frustrated, angry, or anxious? In this episode, we dive deep into understanding emotional regulation, stress manag…
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Send us a Text Message. Description: Jim Williams, a Training and Development Advisor at the Government of the Northwest Territories Municipal and Community Affairs and had done a lot of work things in life. Throughout the years, he’s felt that there’s something different in him and finally, in 2000, while he was teaching at Fanshaw College, he joi…
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Sometimes you need a reminder that it’s okay to spend a little money on yourself, especially when the guilt of the last 3 wasteful impulse buys are still weighing on you. In this episode of Motherhood in ADHD, we're diving headfirst into why self-care is NOT selfish. I want you to know that putting yourself on the budget’s priority list is worth it…
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Send us a Text Message. Description: Kristin Wilcox, Ph.D. in Pharmacology, a Neuroscientist, and board member of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition. His son was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD when in the second grade and spent 12 years helping him with his condition. She wrote a book about their ADHD journey called, "Andrew's Awesome Adventures with …
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Send us a Text Message. Description: Elaine Taylor Klaus is the co-founder and creator of Impact Parents, an online resource that provides training, coaching, and support for parents of complex kids, as she calls it. She is also the author of several books including The Essential Guide to Raising Complex Kids with ADHD, Anxiety, and more. In this i…
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Send us a Text Message. Cynthia Hammer, Executive Director of Inattentive ADHD Coalition interviews Dr. Lawrence Choy. He's a Stanford-educated Psychiatrist who also has ADHD. In this interview, Dr. Choy will talk about the impacts of anger to people with ADHD and how they can manage it. During the interview, Cynthia also learned that she has troub…
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Send us a Text Message. An inspiring individual, Cynthia Hammer, joins Katherine Ellison in a fascinating and insightful conversation about living with inattentive ADHD. Cynthia, the author of the book "Living With Inattentive ADHD," shares her journey and experiences, providing hope and awareness for others facing similar challenges. Cynthia begin…
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Send us a Text Message. Ariyanna White is a licensed clinical social worker from Atlanta. In her interview with Katherine Ellison, she shares her insights and struggles living with inattentive ADHD. She experienced a double whammy—being a black woman and having undiagnosed ADHD. Join us to understand the struggle, acceptance, and triumphs of adults…
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Send us a Text Message. Tune in to hear Vanessa Jones’ interview with Katherine Ellison as we dive deep into the world of voice acting and the unique challenges and strengths that come with inattentive ADHD. It's a must-listen for anyone navigating ADHD. Learn about inattentive ADHD at www.iadhd.org.…
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Send us a Text Message. Angie Mack, a multifaceted businesswoman and performing artist, opens up about her life and the impact of her Inattentive ADHD diagnosis in a heartfelt conversation with journalist Katherine Ellison. Together, they explore Angie's challenges, her experiences with ADHD, and her remarkable accomplishments. The script takes a p…
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Send us a Text Message. For today’s episode, Chris Hanson of Life Skills Advocate shares his journey with inattentive ADHD and provides practical strategies and resources for managing it. Chris Hanson founded Life Skills Advocate, an organization dedicated to empowering neurodivergent teens and adults. Chris, diagnosed late in life with inattentive…
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It’s here again… that awful feeling: I’m behind. You swore this year you’d print those adorable Christmas cards with your family’s smiling faces in front of a glowing tree, but it’s December and you haven’t even started. Your friends are sending you theirs, and just seeing them makes you feel guilty. You’re scrambling to shop for presents online, w…
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Ever feel like making friends is a puzzle you can't quite solve? You're not alone, mama! In this episode of Motherhood in ADHD, we unpack the nuances of friendship with our guest Caroline Maguire. Caroline is a leader in social skills development and the author of the book, “Why Will No One Play With Me?” – a handbook on how to communicate social s…
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How do you feel when you think about taking ADHD medication? Nervous? Hopeful? Overwhelmed? The process of obtaining and finding the right medication can feel like A LOT. First, you have to approach the subject with your doctor (who may or may not be well-informed about ADHD) -- and then there is finding the right type and dosing of medication, dea…
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“I’ve tried everything!” When you’re dealing with a particularly frustrating problem that’s gone on for years, like parenting your exasperating child, looking for relief from a chronic health issue, or advocating for your child struggling at school, you start to run out of energy AND optimism. When you’ve got a situation that feels hopeless… When y…
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What’s your story of working under an unqualified or unsupportive boss? I’m sharing a few of my terrible boss experiences. But today’s episode is not just about the bad bosses in the workplace. As a parent, we often feel underqualified. You don’t want to be a “bad boss”, but no one handed you an instruction manual when your children arrived! What d…
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Send us a Text Message. The Inattentive ADHD Coalition was thrilled to interview Dr. Lawrence Choy, a Stanford-trained psychiatrist specializing in adult ADHD and ASD. Learn about his diagnosis with both of these conditions and his challenges and successes in life. #adhd #inadhd #adultadhd Learn about inattentive ADHD at www.iadhd.org.…
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What does the inside of your kitchen junk drawer look like? And why is it always in the kitchen? We all have a random smattering of ideas laying around and today I’m sharing a few that wouldn’t necessarily make a whole episode in and of themselves, so I’m combining these random thoughts rattling around my brain into one Junk Drawer episode. First, …
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Send us a Text Message. Get to know Alex R. Hey-ADHD Coach: Alex R. Hey founded Reset ADHD in 2018 to give teens and adults the opportunity to hit the reset button on their ADHD and start fresh with new, strengths-based strategies. In this interview he shares some of his creative techniques he uses with his clients. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR M…
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“Should I become a mom if I have ADHD?” Here’s an episode you’ve been asking for - pregnancy and ADHD! You ask me so many questions around pregnancy friendly symptoms management, ADHD medication while pregnant, and the big question of should I even have kids if I can’t take care of myself??? It’s been almost 6 years since I was pregnant, so I calle…
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When you’re dreaming about taking time for yourself, does that nudge (or wave) of guilt make you pause? Today, I’m reflecting on 5 things I learned this weekend while I hung out with many of you. This past weekend was my ADHD Moms Weekend Retreat and we had a blast! It was soo soo good and I didn’t want it to end! We rested, we ate hot food, and we…
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Appointments, birthdays, permission slips, library books, names, the one thing you went into the store for… In today's episode, I delve into one of the most frustrating features of ADHD: forgetting important things. From my personal experiences of forgetting to pick up THE ONE THING that my husband had requested while I went backpacking through Spa…
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Oh, the lies you’ve been told about your brain… Today’s guest challenges the traditional description of ADHD, viewing it not as a disorder, but as a unique collection of traits that showcase different ways of thinking and experiencing emotions. Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist, audiologist, and clinical and cognitive neuroscientist …
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When you want to help your kid, but you’re triggered yourself, it’s really hard to show as the mom you want to be. Today I’m taking you behind the scenes of one of our July meetups in Successful Mama Meetups. The theme for the month was "Angry Moms Unite," focusing on how to stop yelling at your family and regulate your emotions, so you can show up…
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Did you spew angry volcano-vomit on your family today? Or yesterday? Or right before this, which is why you’re listening to this episode right now? IYKYK. Today I’m taking you behind the scenes of one of our July meetups in Successful Mama Meetups. The theme for the month was "Angry Moms Unite," focusing on how to stop yelling at your family and re…
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You want to grab dinner with your best friend… You want to do that cool volcano science project with your 4 year old… You want to snuggle on the couch with your partner and watch a movie… But you also need sleep. You feel like the worst friend, daughter, mom, partner, when you promise to do something and then cancel plans at the last minute because…
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When your child charges in the room raging or super sour, how do you react? Do you immediately tense up, knowing that the battle is about to begin? When your spouse arrives home, do you listen to the noises they make outside the door to prepare yourself if they’ve had a rough day at work? Does your stomach fall into the pit of your stomach, because…
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How many times have you questioned whether you are a “good mom”? In the last 2 months, I’ve asked myself this at least 4000 times. This summer did not go as expected which made me doubt if I’m being a good mom. Am I spending enough time with my boys? Am I putting my phone down and paying attention when they talk? Am I making my kids a priority over…
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