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ADHD Mums

ADHD Mums

Welcome to The ADHD MUMS Podcast, a lifeline for Australian mums navigating ADHD and motherhood. Perfect for struggling, burnt out mums who want to drop perfectionism.

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39 min•
28 Apr

84. I Love My Family… But I’m So F**king Angry (Mum Rage Part 1)

If you've ever felt like you were about to rage-clean the entire house, scream in your car, or book a one-way ticket to anywhere then here, this episode is for you. We’re diving into mum rage, sensory overload, and the shame spiral that follows—because if just regulating your emotions was that easy, none of us would be listening to this episode. Dr. Jacinta Thompson is back to break down why ADHD mums experience explosive frustration and what’s actually happening in your brain when you hit breaking point. 💡 What We Cover:✔️ Why mum rage happens & how ADHD makes it worse✔️ How sensory overload builds up (no… it's not just the loud noises)✔️ The patriarchy’s role in why women suppress anger✔️ The rage-shame cycle and why it’s so hard to break✔️ Why we lash out at our partners (um.. it’s not actually always their fault… mostly)✔️ How to recognise the early warning signs before you explode 🔑 Key Takeaway: Mum rage doesn’t mean you’re a bad mum—it means you’re overwhelmed, overstimulated, and probably undersupported. Find out more about Jacinta Thomson here Blog from Jacinta here on this topic. Related Episodes: ADHD and Autistic Traits in Mums:  Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple 💬 What’s your biggest mum rage trigger? Drop it in the comments! #ADHDMums #MumRage #NeurodivergentParenting #SensoryOverload #ADHDMentalLoadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27 min•
23 Apr

83. Too Much? Or Just Misunderstood: ADHD, RSD & the Power of Emotional Intensity

Ever been called ‘a bit much’? Apologised for your personality before someone’s even asked your name? You’re not alone - and you’re not the problem. In this solo episode, Jane cracks open the messy reality of emotional intensity, ADHD, and rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD). From 2am spiral sessions to crying because someone didn’t wave back - this episode calls it what it is: a misunderstood but very real part of neurodivergent life. No shame. No pastel filter. Just honest strategies to help your emotional wiring work for you - not against you.  What We Cover: Why being ‘too much’ is usually just being human with ADHD How RSD can derail your week before breakfast Scripts for when you want to rage-text the school group chat How to pause before you blow up (or implode) What the hell the 10-Minute Rule is - and why it actually works Why emotional regulation isn’t just breathing exercises and wine Modelling emotional resilience (without toxic positivity) Turning emotional intensity into advocacy, connection, and actual power Resources & Links: Download the RSD & Emotional Intensity Kit – includes scripts, reflection prompts, calm-down strategies Related episodes:  Handling Family Criticism, Boundary Setting & Boundary Creep on Apple or Spotify (S2 Ep 51) Stop People Pleasing on Apple or Spotify (S2 Ep 50)  Listen Now If your emotions feel like a liability (or your kid’s meltdown sets off your own), this one’s for you. Hit play. Share with a friend who spirals too. And share it with the mum who keeps apologising for just being herself. JOIN THE COMMUNITY: Have questions or want to connect with other ADHD mums? Join our supportive Facebook group here and dive into the conversation. No question is too small, and I love answering in a group format! FOLLOW FOR MORE: Get daily tips, insights, and relatable content for ADHD mums by following me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok or YouTube LEAVE A REVIEW: Love this episode? Your review means everything! It helps other mums find this content and feel supported. Let’s spread the word and make a difference together. COLLABS: For collaborations or speaking engagements, email me at [email protected]. MORE RESOURCES: Still unsure if ADHD or autism applies to you or your child? Take my recommended self-tests here. TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:  ADHD emotional intensity, rejection sensitive dysphoria, RSD and ADHD, emotional regulation ADHD, ADHD mum meltdown, ADHD and relationships, ADHD overwhelm, how to manage big emotions ADHD, ADHD parenting stress, ADHD spiralling, ADHD and shame, ADHD self-compassion, ADHD boundary setting, scripts for RSD, ADHD reaction control, ADHD neurodivergent emotions, calming strategies ADHD, ADHD social anxiety, ADHD overstimulation, ADHD mum guilt, ADHD burnout prevention, ADHD advocacy, ADHD friendship strugglesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43 min•
21 Apr

82. ADHD or PTSD? Why So Many Women Are Misdiagnosed with Amanda Moses

Too many women walk into a psych’s office knowing something’s not right—and walk out with a label that only tells half the story. ADHD or PTSD? Or both? In this episode, Jane chats with senior psychologist, educator, and PhD candidate Amanda Moses, whose work centres on complex, highly masked neurodivergent presentations. Together, they tackle one of the most misunderstood clinical issues facing ADHD women: misdiagnosis, trauma-blaming, and the dangerous trend of withholding treatment. If you’ve ever been told to 'treat the trauma first' or felt like your neurodivergence was being ignored because of your childhood history, this one’s for you. 💡 What We Cover: Why ADHD and PTSD are so often confused—by professionals What the research actually says about overlap  (not what google says) How to tell the difference between dissociation and ADHD brain fog The myth that trauma must be ruled out before ADHD can be diagnosed RSD vs trauma responses—how to tell what’s what What actually is trauma-informed ADHD care? What treatment looks like if you have both (and how to advocate for it) Questions you should be asking your health professional.  🔗 Resources & Links: 🔍 Guest: Amanda Moses Psychology  📸 Instagram: @amandamosespsychology Products: Misdiagnosis Series  ADHD Strategies 📚 Referenced research: DSM-5 diagnostic guidelines Ari Tuckman on ADHD & executive function Alison Daminger on cognitive labour 🎧 Related episodes: (Spotify) Ep 20 – The Worst Assessment Process Ever 🎧 Listen Now If you’ve ever walked out of an appointment more confused than when you went in—or been told your ADHD symptoms are ‘just trauma’—please don’t miss this one. Share it with your GP, your psych, your burnt-out mate who’s still waiting for a clear answer. #ADHDMumsPodcast #ADHDWomen #PTSDvsADHD #Misdiagnosis #NeurodivergentWomen #RSD #TraumaInformedCare #ExecutiveFunction #ADHDandTrauma #RejectionSensitivity #NeurodiversityAffirming JOIN THE COMMUNITY: Have questions or want to connect with other ADHD mums? Join our supportive Facebook group here and dive into the conversation. No question is too small, and I love answering in a group format! FOLLOW FOR MORE: Get daily tips, insights, and relatable content for ADHD mums by following me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok or YouTube LEAVE A REVIEW: Love this episode? Your review means everything! It helps other mums find this content and feel supported. Let’s spread the word and make a difference together. COLLABS: For collaborations or speaking engagements, email me at [email protected]. MORE RESOURCES: Still unsure if ADHD or autism applies to you or your child? Take my recommended self-tests here. TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:  ADHD and trauma, PTSD vs ADHD, ADHD misdiagnosis, ADHD and PTSD overlap, rejection sensitivity dysphoria, RSD vs trauma, trauma-informed ADHD care, dissociation vs brain fog, ADHD and executive function, ADHD diagnosis with trauma, ADHD in women, ADHD masking, ADHD and childhood trauma, complex trauma and ADHD, trauma-blaming in diagnosis, ADHD and emotional regulation, ADHD late diagnosis, ADHD medication and trauma, trauma-aware psychologists, ADHD mums podcast, ADHD support for women, ADHD and mental health, neurodivergent women, ADHD and therapy, ADHD self-advocacy, ADHD and comorbid conditions, trauma symptoms vs ADHD traits, ADHD and nervous system, navigating ADHD diagnosisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42 min•
16 Apr

81. You’ve Tried Everything… They Still Won’t Eat: Real Strategies for ARFID at Home

You’re not overreacting. You’ve spent hundreds trying to keep their “safe foods” stocked, only for them to refuse it the next day. You’ve stood in the kitchen, holding a full lunchbox, wondering how they’ll get through the day - and how you’ll keep holding it together.This isn’t just fussy eating. And this episode isn’t just more information - it’s the support you’ve been looking for.Want real tools to help with ARFID at home? The companion kit to this episode is packed with scripts, trackers, and strategies to make food feel less impossible. Grab it here for just $10.In this episode:What *actually* helps when you’ve run out of safe foods and ideasHow to feel less panicked when they suddenly refuse the only thing they ate yesterdayWays to reduce the guilt, pressure and dread around mealtimes (for them and for you)Scripts to help you handle family comments or school pushback with calm and clarityHow to track food patterns and build a “yes list” that gives you more breathing roomWhat Jane does at home to manage ARFID without daily battlesThis isn’t about getting them to eat broccoli.It’s about reducing the anxiety, shame, and exhaustion around food - and giving you a path forward that doesn’t rely on force, tricks, or “just one bite” deals.If your child only eats two things, if family mealtimes feel like a minefield, if you’re terrified the fridge doesn’t have the one thing they’ll eat - this episode is for you.🎧 Hit play for real strategies that meet you where you're at right now - and help make food one less thing to fight about.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Facebook Group CommunityEpisode: Beyond ‘Picky Eating’ - What ARFID Feels Like: Claire Britton’s Personal Story - Spotify | Apple Podcasts | WebsiteEpisode: Could it be ARFID? Spotting the signs + why it’s not just fussy eating - Spotify | Apple Podcasts | WebsiteFOLLOW FOR MORE:Get daily tips, insights, and relatable content for ADHD mums by following me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok or YouTubeLEAVE A REVIEW:Love this episode? Your review means everything! It helps other mums find this content and feel supported. Let’s spread the word and make a difference together.COLLABS:For collaborations or speaking engagements, email me at [email protected]. MORE RESOURCES:Still unsure if ADHD or autism applies to you or your child? Take my recommended self-tests here.TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: ARFID, food refusal, extreme picky eating, safe foods, neurodivergent eating, ADHD kids eating struggles, autism and food, sensory eating issues, lunchbox anxiety, food jagging, feeding neurodivergent children, strategies for ARFID, what is ARFID, ARFID vs picky eating, ARFID support for parents, feeding therapy, sensory food aversion, meal refusal ADHD, ARFID autism, food anxiety, eating issues ADHD, feeding autistic child, managing ARFID at home, ADHD mum podcast, ARFID help, why won’t my child eat, ARFID routines, ARFID safe food list, pressure-free eating, ADHD child not eating, ARFID strategies for familiesMentioned in this episode:ADHD Planner & Personal Values Workbook Grab your copy now at www.adhdmums.com.au ADHD PlannerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28 min•
14 Apr

80. Executive Function, School Stress, and Support That Actually Works with Sue Larkey

Ever feel like you’re the only one holding everything together - school schedules, emotional meltdowns, forgotten socks, and all? And somehow, despite all that effort, your child’s teacher still doesn’t quite get it?You’re not imagining it - and you’re definitely not alone.In this episode, Jane sits down with educator and special ed expert Sue Larkey to talk about what really helps when school feels like a battle, your kid is stuck in ADHD paralysis, and you’re just trying to make it to bedtime without losing it.💬 “None of your strategies will work unless you build a relationship first - at home or at school.” – Sue LarkeyWhether you’re navigating teacher conflicts, trying to avoid another morning meltdown, or carrying the entire family’s mental load, this conversation is packed with real talk and practical ideas that actually work.What We Cover:Why parents are the experts in their own child (and how to help teachers hear you)Building better teacher relationships - especially after a tricky startWhy you need someone in the school leadership team on your sideThe Four Positives to One Negative rule (and how it helps with teachers and partners)Executive function in real life: school bags, time blindness, overwhelm, and moreSupporting independence without micromanaging (yes, it’s possible)What to do when your kid hits a wall (a.k.a. ADHD paralysis and autistic inertia)Your child doesn’t just need support at school or at home—they need connection between both worlds. This episode helps you build that bridge, without burning out.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Sue Larkey's websiteSue Larkey's InstagramAnne Tullemans BooksJOIN THE COMMUNITY:Have questions or want to connect with other ADHD mums? Join our supportive Facebook group here and dive into the conversation. No question is too small, and I love answering in a group format!FOLLOW FOR MORE:Get daily tips, insights, and relatable content for ADHD mums by following me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok or YouTubeLEAVE A REVIEW:Love this episode? Your review means everything! It helps other mums find this content and feel supported. Let’s spread the word and make a difference together.COLLABS:For collaborations or speaking engagements, email me at [email protected]. MORE RESOURCES:Still unsure if ADHD or autism applies to you or your child? Take my recommended self-tests here.TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EP:ADHD, executive function, ADHD paralysis, autistic inertia, parent teacher relationships, school stress, emotional regulation, ADHD kids, neurodivergent parenting, ADHD mums, supporting neurodivergent children, time blindness, micromanaging kids, building independence, teacher communication, ADHD school support, overwhelmed mums, executive dysfunction, ADHD routines, PDA parenting, ADHD strategies, school anxiety, ADHD meltdowns, homework battles, school transitions, supporting ADHD at school, neurodivergent family life, ADHD podcast for mumsMentioned in this episode:A Mum’s Guide to Supporting Your Child’s Diagnosis and Helping Others ‘Get It’A Child’s Diagnosis: A Mum’s Guide to Support and Helping Others ‘Get It’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40 min•
9 Apr

79. Navigating School Holidays with Your Sanity & Self-Worth Intact

This episode won’t give you a 12-step schedule — just real strategies, honest validation, and permission to drop the guilt.If school holidays leave you feeling overstimulated, under-supported, and one snack request away from snapping — you’re not alone.Need extra support this break? The School Holidays Sanity Kit has printables, reset plans, transcript and flexible tools to help things feel a little more doable. DOWNLOAD HERE.--In this episode, Jane breaks down why school holidays can completely fry ADHD mums: the emotional labour, the pressure to make it special, the chaos of no routine, and the guilt (whether you’re working or not).This isn’t just a vent session — it’s packed with practical, neuro-affirming tools to help you reduce the overwhelm, create a rhythm that works for your brain, and survive the sibling meltdowns without burning yourself out.Why unstructured time hits ADHD mums so hardThe pressure to create “core memories” (and how to opt out)Jane’s personal rhythm strategy that keeps things doableThe emotional load creep (and how to call it out)How to support PDA and sensory-sensitive kids without rigid routinesWhat to say when you’re about to lose it — or already haveRESOURCES MENTIONED:ADHD Planner & Personal Values WorkbookPolyvagal Theory - Dr Mona DelahookeThe Brown Model of Executive FunctionAri TakminPMDD episode with Dr Miranda RobisonADHD Mums Facebook Group CommunityFOLLOW FOR MORE:Get daily tips, insights, and relatable content for ADHD mums by following me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok or YouTubeLEAVE A REVIEW:Love this episode? Your review means everything! It helps other mums find this content and feel supported. Let’s spread the word and make a difference together.COLLABS:For collaborations or speaking engagements, email me at [email protected]. MORE RESOURCES:Still unsure if ADHD or autism applies to you or your child? Take my recommended self-tests here.TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPADHD mums, school holidays, ADHD parenting, executive dysfunction, emotional overload, sensory overload, school break stress, managing ADHD kids, burnout in mums, school holiday routine, ADHD family rhythm, PDA parenting, sibling fights, ADHD overwhelm, dopamine regulation, ADHD and unstructured time, mental load, emotional labour, holiday survival tips, neurodivergent families, ADHD mum strategies, parenting with ADHD, ADHD mum burnout, decision fatigue, holiday reset, co-regulation, ADHD and PDA, supporting ADHD kids, ADHD school break routines, ADHD toolkit for mumsMentioned in this episode:ADHD Planner & Personal Values Workbook: A System for ADHD MumsSimplify your chaotic ADHD mum life with the ADHD Planner & Personal Values Workbook. Designed to help you brain dump the chaos, prioritise what truly matters, and stop the guilt spiral, these tools are 100% fluff-free and built for real-life use. Start anytime, pick up and put down as needed, and create a system that works with your ADHD, not against it.ADHD PlannerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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