Attempting Motherhood

Samantha Johnson
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Attempting Motherhood

Attempting Motherhood: The Aud Way is hosted by Sam, an AuDHD ( autistic + ADHD )  elder millennial mom. Episodes will cover topics pertaining to motherhood, neurodivergence, and the combination of those two and how they intersect. There will be solo episodes as well as episodes with fascinating and fun guests. Remember in this wild ride of motherhood, we're all attempting to do our best. 

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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 6m

  4. 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...

    14 min

  5. SEP 24

    Creating Community & Leading Better Research for ADHD Women - Dr. Lotta Borg Skoglund

    In this episode, Sam chats once again with the wonderful Dr. Lotta Borg Skoglund to explore ADHD in women - with a special focus on the unique challenges they face, including hormonal influences and the critical role of community support. Together, we delve into important topics that highlight the intersection of ADHD, gender, and life changes.Key Points Covered:The Importance of Non-Ad ContentSam shares her dedication to providing authentic, valuable resources to listeners, like Letter Life,...

    1h 1m

  6. SEP 17

    How to Support Your Autistic Child with Autism Advocate Erin Garcia

    Trigger Warning :police violence against autistic individualsAutism Advocate Erin Garcia joins me to talk about her evolution of "I don't know what to do" after her child's autism diagnosis, to now advocating and creating resources to help other parents. Her podcast, "ASK! Autism Support and Knowledge" launched earlier this summer- she has guests (including me) to talk about all the ways you can support autistic individuals. Resources: The Case of Sensational Stims - This book is the simplest...

    1h 10m

  7. SEP 9

    Perimenopause Myth Busting & Navigating MHT / HRT In Australia with Dr. Ceri Cashell

    My guest, Dr. Ceri Cashell, and I get into all things Perimenopause and MHT / HRT today! We open with some Perimenopause Myth Busting and then dive head first into women's hormones and Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT / HRT) - while the hormones we talk about are relative to anyone going through perimenopause, she outlines specifics about what is available in Australia, what is subsidized on the PBS, and what we'll have to pay privately for (spoiler, it's testosterone). Head to the 24:40 mark t...

    1h 8m

  8. SEP 2

    Allow Me to Interrupt - Dr. Gilly Kahn talks diagnostic criteria, "female" ADHD, and her upcoming book

    This is part 2 of 2.Listen to PART 1 "Navigating ADHD & Motherhood" Dr. Gilly Kahn shares stories from her clinical experience with neurodivergent individuals. We discuss the difference between male and female brains and she shares what she'd like to include in the diagnostic criteria to make diagnosis more inclusive and comprehensive. Lastly, she gives more information about her upcoming book "Allow Me to Interrupt".Dr. Kahn is a Clinical Psychologist, ADHD educator and advocate (an...

    40 min
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Attempting Motherhood: The Aud Way is hosted by Sam, an AuDHD ( autistic + ADHD )  elder millennial mom. Episodes will cover topics pertaining to motherhood, neurodivergence, and the combination of those two and how they intersect. There will be solo episodes as well as episodes with fascinating and fun guests. 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
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Attempting Motherhood
  • Show Website
    Attempting Motherhood

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