Balanced Working Moms Podcast - ADHD, Productivity, and Time Management

Rina Meushaw - ADHD Coach for Working Moms
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The Balanced Working Moms Podcast is for working moms with ADHD who want to stop feeling overwhelmed and start getting things done. If you're juggling work, family, and a busy schedule, this podcast is your secret weapon. Join us as we share ADHD strategies for productivity, time management tips, and real-life solutions designed to work with your unique brain. We'll help you create more balance, reduce stress, and thrive in your career and home life.

  1. Jul 10

    Ep #180: ADHD and Perfectionism: Wait...They Go Together?

    Can you have ADHD and still be a perfectionist? Absolutely. In fact, perfectionism is surprisingly common among adults with ADHD, even if your house is messy, you're always running late, or you don't fit the stereotype of a "perfectionist." In this episode, you'll learn: • Why ADHD and perfectionism often go together • How perfectionism can lead to procrastination, burnout, and overwhelm • The difference between having high standards and being a perfectionist • Why all-or-nothing thinking makes it harder to get things done • How perfectionism can become a coping strategy for anxiety and self-doubt • A simple mindset shift to help you let go of perfectionism and make progress If you've ever delayed starting a project, spent hours trying to make something "just right," or felt like your work is never good enough, this episode will help you understand why perfectionism happens with ADHD and how to move forward with more confidence and less stress. Remember: B-level work that's finished wins every time. Ready to stop scrambling? Book your complimentary Chaos to Calm session. 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 Article - When Perfectionism Stems from ADHD: Challenging the Fallacy of “Not Good Enough” https://www.additudemag.com/perfectionism-adhd-not-good-enough-anxiety/ Connect with Rina: Blog - balancedworkingmoms.com Facebook - balancedworkingmoms LinkedIn - rina-meushaw Stock Media provided by TrendingMusic / Pond

  2. Jun 26

    Ep #179: Why You Can't Focus at Work (Especially if You Have ADHD)

    Do you feel like you're constantly busy at work but never making real progress? Between emails, Teams messages, Slack notifications, meetings, and endless interruptions, it's no wonder so many people struggle to focus. And if you have ADHD, these constant distractions can leave you feeling mentally exhausted by the end of the day. In this episode, you'll learn: Why constant interruptions make it so difficult to focus at workHow ADHD brains are especially affected by task switching and notificationsWhy being highly responsive doesn't always mean you're being productiveHow overcompensating at work can lead to burnout and overwhelmA simple strategy to protect your focus and get more meaningful work doneIf you've been struggling with ADHD at work, productivity, executive functioning, email overload, or workplace distractions, this episode will help you create systems that work with your brain instead of against it. Ready to stop scrambling? Book your complimentary Chaos to Calm session. 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 Connect with Rina: Blog - balancedworkingmoms.com Facebook - balancedworkingmoms LinkedIn - rina-meushaw Stock Media provided by TrendingMusic / Pond

  3. Jun 12

    Ep #178: Why Unfinished Tasks Keep You Stressed (And How to Finally Close the Loop)

    Why do unfinished to-dos keep you stressed, even when doing them would only take a few minutes? Whether it's scheduling an appointment, signing up for a class, returning an item, or sending an email you've been avoiding, unfinished tasks can create mental clutter and drain your energy. These "open loops" follow you around, taking up valuable brain space and making it harder to feel calm and in control. In this episode, you'll learn: Why unfinished tasks create so much stress and overwhelmHow ADHD brains are especially vulnerable to open loopsThe role perfectionism plays in keeping tasks unfinishedHow to use my GEMS system to start closing the loop on lingering to-do list itemsIf you've been struggling with procrastination, mental load, ADHD overwhelm, or a never-ending to-do list, this episode will help you take small, practical steps toward getting things done without creating more stress. Ready to stop scrambling? Book your complimentary Chaos to Calm session. 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 Episode #41: Life Hack: Prioritize Your To-do List With GEMS Connect with Rina: Blog - balancedworkingmoms.com Facebook - balancedworkingmoms LinkedIn - rina-meushaw Stock Media provided by TrendingMusic / Pond

  4. May 29

    Episode #177: The Bare-Minimum Routine: How Little Can You Do and Still Keep Things Running?

    Every productivity conversation tells you to do more, squeeze in more, be more. This episode goes in the opposite direction. If you've ever had a week where everything felt like too much and your whole routine went out the window, this one is for you. We're talking about how to design a bare-minimum routine before you need it — so when those hard weeks hit, you have a plan instead of a shame spiral. What you'll learn: Why most productivity systems weren't designed with your life in mindA sneaky little trick for handling the non-negotiables that feels like you're getting away with somethingWhy doing one tiny thing can be the secret to not falling completely off trackHow having permission to do less actually gets you back to normal fasterReady to stop scrambling? Book your complimentary Chaos to Calm session. 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  Connect with Rina: Blog - balancedworkingmoms.com Facebook - balancedworkingmoms LinkedIn - rina-meushaw Stock Media provided by TrendingMusic / Pond

  5. May 15

    Ep #176: Rejection Sensitivity at Work — Why Feedback Hits Differently

    Ever gotten 12 positive things in a performance review and one thing to work on — and couldn't stop thinking about that one thing? There's actually a reason for that, and it has nothing to do with being too sensitive or overreacting. In this episode, we're diving into Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD). We'll discuss what it is, why it's so closely tied to ADHD, and why it can make the workplace feel especially exhausting. What you'll learn: Why so many people with ADHD experience feedback, criticism, and even perceived slights so intenselyThe difference between normal embarrassment and what it feels like when RSD gets triggeredHow to start building a personal toolkit so you're not caught off guard when RSD hits at workWant to find out if coaching is right for you? Book your complimentary Chaos to Calm session.  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 Connect with Rina: Blog - balancedworkingmoms.com Community - balancedworkingmomscommunity Facebook - balancedworkingmoms LinkedIn - rina-meushaw

  6. May 1

    Ep #175: The Doom Scroll Spiral: Why You Can't Put the Phone Down at Night (And What to Do Instead)

    Summary: It's 11pm. You have to be up at 6. And somehow your thumb just won't stop scrolling. Sound familiar? You're definitely not alone. And more importantly, this isn’t a willpower problem. In this episode, we talk about what's really going on when you can't put your phone down at night, and why the ADHD brain is especially vulnerable to this. What you'll learn: Why your brain is practically starving for dopamine by the time night rolls aroundWhy your environment might be more to blame than you areSimple ways to make your phone harder to reach at night (including one client's hilarious solution)How to find a nighttime wind-down that actually feels as good as scrollingIf you've ever told yourself you'd stop and then looked up and it was 1am, this one's for you. We're going to figure out what you're really craving at night and how to actually give yourself that. Want to find out if coaching is right for you? Book your complimentary Chaos to Calm session.  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 ADHDRecommended Reading: Stolen Focus by Johann Hari Connect with Rina: Blog - balancedworkingmoms.com Community - balancedworkingmomscommunity Facebook - balancedworkingmoms LinkedIn - rina-meushaw

  7. Apr 10

    Ep: #174: Why Your ADHD Brain Refuses to Do "Easy" Things (And What to Actually Do About It)

    Ever wonder why you can write a complex report, manage a team, and handle a crisis, but can't seem to respond to a simple text that's been sitting there for 11 days? In this episode, we dig into why the ADHD brain gets stuck on simple tasks and a fun, practical framework you can use to get unstuck. What you'll learn: Why "easy" tasks are often the hardest ones to startA 5-part acronym that makes your brain actually want to do the thingHow to create your own urgency when a real deadline doesn't existReal examples of how to apply this — from dreaded phone calls to blank-page paralysisIf you've ever felt frustrated that you can do hard things but freeze on the simple ones, this episode will help you stop fighting your brain and start working with it instead. Want to find out if coaching is right for you? Book your complimentary Chaos to Calm session.  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 Connect with Rina: Blog - balancedworkingmoms.com Community - balancedworkingmomscommunity Facebook - balancedworkingmoms LinkedIn - rina-meushaw

  8. Mar 13

    Ep #173: Permission to Let Go of Career Guilt as a Working Mom

    Ever turned down a promotion and wondered if you made a mistake? Or watched a colleague "lean in" and felt guilty for not wanting the same thing? If yes, you've been carrying career guilt — and it's more common than you think. In this episode, we talk about what career guilt really is, why working moms feel it no matter what they choose, and how to finally let it go. What you'll learn: Why there's no one-size-fits-all answer to career ambition — and why that's actually good newsThe concept of career seasons, and how knowing which one you're in changes everythingWhy staying put, leaning out, or turning down the promotion can be the smartest move you makeIf you're second-guessing your career decisions, feeling judged for wanting more (or wanting less), or exhausted by the pressure to always be climbing, this episode will help you figure out what season you're actually in — and give you permission to own it. Ready to stop scrambling? Book your complimentary Chaos to Calm session. 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 Connect with Rina: Blog - balancedworkingmoms.com Community - balancedworkingmomscommunity Facebook - balancedworkingmoms LinkedIn - rina-meushaw Stock Media provided by TrendingMusic / Pond

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The Balanced Working Moms Podcast is for working moms with ADHD who want to stop feeling overwhelmed and start getting things done. If you're juggling work, family, and a busy schedule, this podcast is your secret weapon. Join us as we share ADHD strategies for productivity, time management tips, and real-life solutions designed to work with your unique brain. We'll help you create more balance, reduce stress, and thrive in your career and home life.

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