Attempting Motherhood

Samantha Johnson
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Attempting Motherhood

Attempting Motherhood: The Aud Way is a podcast for late diagnosed or late realised ADHD / AuDHD mothers. It is hosted by Sam, an AuDHD ( autistic + ADHD )  elder millennial mom. Episodes cover topics pertaining to motherhood, neurodivergence, the combination of those two and how they intersect. Remember in this wild ride of motherhood, we're all attempting to do our best. 

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Realistic Budgeting & Side Hustle Options for ADHD/ AuDHDers - Steph from Abundant on a Budget

    This week I'm joined by Steph from Abundant on a Budget. I cannot even explain how much I learned from this conversation! She talks about budgeting and how to make it realistic - meaning you'll actually stick to it- as a neurodivergent person. She share how you can make money doing side hustles (surveys, user testing, etc) with no experience or huge social media following necessary. Since Steph is neurodivergent and has lived with chronic illness she's always explored how to do things "differ...

    1 hr

  2. DEC 9

    Mental Load of the Holidays (tips & resources to help)

    We all know the holidays can bring with them joy and merriment... and a mountain of additional mental load! In this episode I provide actionable strategies you can do to better navigate this time of year. Additionally, to help you, I've created some guides, lists, and trackers to give you a hand managing the mental load this holiday season. Resources: Mental Load Bundle (all of the below in one link)Gift GuidesHoliday Family Connection ListHosting Prep Cheat Sheet Gift List & Tracker Acco...

    24 min

  3. NOV 26

    Organizing Your Life and Holidays with ADHD/ AuDHD - Megs from Ogranizing an ADHD Brain

    I'm joined by Megs from Organizing an ADHD Brain We chat about motherhood and being neurodivergent (of course) and dive into why organizing is about more than making your house "Pinterest perfect". Megs shares the moment she realized she needed to reevaluate their Christmas plans and traditions, and how she's helping herself and others do it differently this year. She shares how we can plan and get rid of the overwhelm that comes with taking on too much and feeling guilty we can't "do it all"...

    1h 1m

  4. NOV 18

    Holiday Accomodations as a Neurodivergent Family

    In this episode I talk about ways you can accommodate you and your family members during the holidays. This includes: -reflecting on past years -questioning traditions (and making new ones) -maintaining routine during the holidays -giving your child autonomy during this time (with examples) -advocating for your child's personal boundaries -have an "out" at gatherings -using social stories -managing expectations (yours and extended family's)-safe foods and comfort items-opening gifts away from...

    23 min

  5. NOV 7

    Perception Vs Reality - Motherhood Truths

    In this solo pod, Sam talks about the perceptions vs reality we may experience - that may be in part due to internalised ableism, unrealistic expectations, and the lie of modern mothers being able to "do it all"... or a bit of all of those. There are ACTIONABLE TIPS broken down to help you work through this as well as some "reality checks" to keep in mind for the times your perception is clouding your reality. Episodes Mentioned: Resentment in Your Relationship Navigating Fluctuating Capacity...

    24 min

  6. OCT 29

    Building the Community We Needed - Divergently Founder Kendra Koch

    I'm joined by Kendra Koch, founder of Divergently a community platform for late diagnosed neurodivergent women. We start, as always, with Kendra's motherhood story- which, like my own, is so intertwined with her ADHD diagnosis and realisation. She offered amazing insights on the importance of listening to mother's and their intuition as well as the lost aspect of community in mothering. This was such a wonderful conversation and it felt like a catch up with an old friend - even tough we've on...

    58 min

  7. OCT 21

    PDA, Parenting, & Advocating - Everyday Mama: Series

    Everyday Mama: Series This series consists of chats between Sam and "everyday mamas" sharing their unique and interesting experiences. Today I'm joined by Regina - a mom who shares her journey of migrating to Australia, discovering her daughter is AuDHD(PDA) and her own late realisation of AuDHD. We go into what the diagnosis process was like for her daughter (and when she realised her own AuDHD) and what supports she has been able to access in the few years since diagnosis. She also shares h...

    1h 7m

  8. OCT 8

    Cyclic Dosing for ADHD Medication

    I am not a doctor or a medical professional. All information provided in this episode is meant to act as a springboard for you to do your own research and speak to your prescribing practitioner about cyclic dosing of your ADHD Medication. Resources mentioned: Study: Female-specific pharmacotherapy in ADHD: premenstrual adjustment of psychostimulant dosageLetterLife Blog: ADHD Medication Across the Menstrual CycleADDITUDE article: The Menstrual Cycle Impacts ADHD SymptomsStudy: The female side...

    15 min
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Attempting Motherhood: The Aud Way is a podcast for late diagnosed or late realised ADHD / AuDHD mothers. It is hosted by Sam, an AuDHD ( autistic + ADHD )  elder millennial mom. Episodes cover topics pertaining to motherhood, neurodivergence, the combination of those two and how they intersect. Remember in this wild ride of motherhood, we're all attempting to do our best. 

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  • Creator
    Samantha Johnson
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Attempting Motherhood
  • Show Website
    Attempting Motherhood

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