EP 67: Thriving through the Holidays with ADHD

The holiday season is full of fun activities and family time, but it can also be super overwhelming -- especially if you're a parent with ADHD. Not only are you shouldering the weight of the holidays for your children--but you're trying to keep track of and plan out the decorating, the lists, the shopping, the cooking, the gatherings; and then there's the overstimulation brought on my the chaos of this time of year and the sugar! Our brains are consumed with every little detail, yet the thought of executing anything can feel daunting. So how can we better position ourselves to embrace the holiday chaos head-on, without feeling like we've been setup to fail?

Dr. Anna Burns returns to the show to talk to Nicole about specific strategies and tools to get us through. She's an Executive Functioning Coach for Women with ADHD who is committed to helping fellow ADHD women--like herself--create a life that actually supports the ADHD brain. By understanding and tackling the root cause of the struggles neurodivergent parents face, Dr. Burns believes you'll be able to show up in life with more energy, less overwhelm, and more self-compassion. This episode is a gift that will keep on giving...