242 episodes
Motherhood in ADHD – Parenting with ADHD, Productivity Tips, Brain based Science, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Patricia Sung
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4.8 • 186 Ratings
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Productivity, Parenting, and Education for Moms with Adult ADHD
Are you overwhelmed by the never-ending to do list of motherhood? Are you burnt out and barely keeping your head above water? Are you confused and frustrated by how all the other moms make it look so easy? And somehow you're still floundering despite trying even harder...
Your purse is as overflowing as your mind, you never feel like a good enough mom, and you don't dare have anyone over to visit to witness your messy home. You just want the best for your kids, but you can't figure out how to manage the chaos, both in your mind and in your house.
Oh, I've been there, mama. Some days, I'm still there. Parenting with ADHD is hard!
We want to be structured for our kids, yet we can't seem to stay consistent even for ourselves. But I'm letting go of everyone else's perception of a "good mom" and stepping into loving who I am a little more each day. Will you join me?
Whether you have ADHD like I do, or think you might, here is your permission slip to let go of the pinterest worthy visions of organization and structure fit for everyone else. Let's do life like our brains do life: creatively, lovingly, and with all your might. Moms with ADHD have a superpower of always trying their best, even when it doesn't pan out.
How do I know? I have known about my ADD for over twenty years, and I want to share all of this hard-earned ADHD knowledge with you, making your adjustment a lot easier and faster than mine was.
What does Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder look like in women? We'll dive into emotional regulation, motivation, executive function, hormones, medication, and natural treatments. Women with ADHD share their diagnosis stories with us, whether inattentive, hyperactive or combined, from childhood through adult diagnoses. We also talk about ADHD's so-called friends like depression, anxiety, addiction, disordered eating, other learning differences, and what I've learned through therapy and CBT.
Science is my jam and learning about how our brains work through the lens of scientific research helps us understand who we are. ADHD is not just for little boys; it looks different in girls.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurological medical condition, not an excuse for lazy, stupid, unmotivated people to not live up to our potential. Let's agree to throw that thought in the trash.
Once we understand how our brains work, we can dive into the practical strategies like structuring our day, minimalism, money, nurturing our relationships, daily rhythms, using a planner, and improving our sleep. I want to help you build your version of a joyful family life.
We talk about everything from ADHD to Zebras, because that is how Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder works: to us, our thoughts are clearly connected, but non-linear to everyone else. I want you to love being a zebra in a world full of horses. We were born as unique, gorgeous creatures, not meant to blend in with the usual nor mundane.
When we embrace who we are and how our brains work, we can figure out how to live out lives successfully and in turn, lead our families well.
At the end of the day, we just want to be good moms. Spoiler alert: you are already a great mom.
If you're ready to see that with your own two eyes, hit play and listen in as we love ourselves a little more each day of our ADHD lives. ADHD does NOT mean you're doomed to be a hot mess, mama!
You CAN rewrite your story from shame spiral to success story, and I'll be right here beside you to cheer you on!
With love, Patricia Sung, a fellow mama with ADHD
Free Resources and Transcriptions at: motherhoodinadhd.com
Connect with Patricia Sung on Instagram: www.instagram.com/motherhoodinadhd
Join like-minded mamas in our Successful Mama Meetups online community: https://www.patriciasung.com/meetup
Sign up for community, courses, coaching, and tons of free resources to learn about ADHD: www.patriciasung.com
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E234: 4 ADHD-Friendly Tips for Taking Supplements and Eating Regularly from The Better Belly Podcast with Allison Jordan
Meet my friend Allison Jordan, host of The Better Belly Podcast. In this episode, Allison and I chat about the basics of ADHD in women, gut health in relation to ADHD, and how to make the little habits easier, like taking your supplements or eating meals regularly.
Allison shares:
As you guys know, we are currently in an ADHD series on the Better Belly Podcast. And I thought, what better way to do an ADHD series than to have an expert on supporting women with ADHD onto the podcast?
Patricia Sung is the host of the Motherhood in ADHD Podcast, a Top 5 Parenting podcast, that encourages mamas with ADHD or suspected ADHD with practical strategies and relatable missteps. Patricia is a hobby-hopping, anxious adventurer, willing to try almost anything once.
On today's episode, we talk about what ADHD is, why ADHD can look so different in women than men, common signs that you have ADHD, common signs of ADHD that often get overlooked, and Patricia's top tips on how to incorporate new goals into your life, such as taking vitamins regularly or changing your diet, when you have ADHD.
Whether you KNOW you have or THINK you have ADHD, this episode is for you.
Be sure to subscribe to The Better Belly Podcast!
Allison’s website
Allison’s instagram
Find our episode details here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-234-4-adhd-friendly-tips-take-supplements-eat-regularly-gut-health-allison-jordan
Welcome to the Best of Friends Series, where you are meeting a few of my friends in the podcast community. I’m sharing interviews that I have done on other friends’ podcasts. Not only do you get a new episode, I hope that you’ll find a few shows to add to your podcast queue. There’s a wide variety of topics coming your way, so keep an eye out for a new friend every other week of the summer.
Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-234-4-adhd-friendly-tips-take-supplements-eat-regularly-gut-health-allison-jordan
You’re not alone.
“This is a chance to invest in yourself and build a community that will empower your future. Worth it!” –ADHD Mama D.B.
Our annual ADHD Moms Luxury Weekend Retreat is coming up October 11-13, 2024 in Houston, Texas! And we hope you’re coming, too!
I’ll take care of all the details - you simply show up and enjoy.
Put it on your calendar now.
Having a circle of moms who support you and believe in you matters. Register for your all-inclusive ticket here: patriciasung.com/retreat -
E233: Is It Me or ADHD? from 100% Guilt Free Self Care with Tami Hackbarth
When you think of doing something for yourself, do you jump in with both feet? Or do you think about aaaaaaaaallllllll the reasons you shouldn’t?
Meet my actual real-life friend, Tami Hackbarth, host of 100% Guilt-Free Self-Care. In this episode, Tami and I chat about an honest look at motherhood through the lens of ADHD.
Tami shares:
I am so excited to introduce you to my guest this week! I met Patricia at Mom2 Summit last year in Scottsdale. We bonded quickly over having both been classroom teachers and now coaches. I was in the midst of my ADHD evaluation so I had so many questions for her.
Patricia Sung helps moms with adult ADHD work with their unique brains and get their ish together one step at a time and feel confident running their family life. She hosts Motherhood in ADHD, a Top 5 Parenting podcast, encouraging mamas with practical strategies and relatable missteps. She’s a hobby-hopping, anxious adventurer willing to try almost anything once. A Midwesterner at heart, she reluctantly adopted the word "y'all" and lives in Houston with her husband and two young sons. You can grab free resources and get your crap together with other ADHD moms in Successful Mama Meetups at www.motherhoodinadhd.com.
100% Guilt-Free Self-Care because we all need it in order to create the world we want to live in. Self-care isn’t selfish and you are not broken. Modern life is built on the unpaid labor of caregivers and women. This show is a mix of interviews, practical tips and a good natured kick in the pants to get you into action. It will help you build more energy and remind you that you matter too. Hosted by author, speaker, coach and Fair Play Facilitator Tami Hackbarth.
Tami loves a good swear word, so pop in your headphones.
Be sure to subscribe to the 100% Guilt-Free Self-Care Podcast!
Tami’s website
Tami’s instagram
Join Tami’s free class Reduce the Mental Load: https://www.tamihackbarth.com/reduce-mental-load
Find our episode details here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-233-is-it-me-or-adhd-guilt-free-self-care-tami-hackbarth
Welcome to the Best of Friends Series, where you are meeting a few of my favorite friends in the podcast community. I’m sharing interviews that I have done on other friends’ podcasts. Not only do you get a new episode, I hope that you’ll find a few shows to add to your podcast queue. There’s a wide variety of topics coming your way, so keep an eye out for a new friend every other week of the summer.
Super stressed and need a break? We’re learning more about your stress response and how it relates to treating your ADHD symptoms at our annual ADHD Moms Luxury Weekend Retreat, October 11-13, 2024 in Houston, Texas!
“Honestly, this was one the best weekends I've had since becoming a mom. I've never felt so seen and understood. I would hop on a plane and go again. No hesitation! I'll follow y’all anywhere, moms.” –ADHD Mama J.Q.
I’ll take care of all the details - you simply show up and enjoy. I take care of you while you learn how to take even better care of yourself, in a way that’s sustainable for real mom life.
Because you can take care of your family when you’re in a healthy place. Sign up here: patriciasung.com/retreat
Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-233-is-it-me-or-adhd-guilt-free-self-care-tami-hackbarth
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E232: 1 Million Downloads! Let's Celebrate!
WOW! IT HAPPENED!!!
The Motherhood in ADHD Podcast hit 1 million downloads!!!
And it’s all because of you! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
It’s because of you that we’ve made it this far :)
And it goes to show HOW MANY OF US ADHD MOMS there are in the world.
You’re not alone, clearly!
I’ve been dreaming up how to celebrate with you for moooooonths and now it’s happening!!!
You’re invited to a live recording of the podcast!
Come join me on July 30th at 11 AM - Noon Eastern / 8 - 9 AM Pacific to record an episode for next month.
Get the link to the Zoom here: patriciasung.com/million
Ask me anything you want! I’ll answer as many of your questions as I can in one hour.
AHHHHHHHHHHHH I can’t wait to hang out!
Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-232-one-million-downloads-celebration -
E231: Postpartum Anxiety, PPD, & D-MER from Breastfeeding Relief with Bethany
Meet my friend Bethany Lovern, host of Breastfeeding Relief with Bethany. In this episode, Bethany and I chat about struggles as a new mom, including breastfeeding, Postpartum Depression (PPD), Postpartum Anxiety (PPA), and Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex or D-MER.
Bethany shares:
In this episode, Patricia discusses how she struggled with her ADHD symptoms after becoming a mom, leading to sleepless nights spent searching for support online. Though initially unwilling, she was later prompted by her faith to start a podcast supporting moms with ADHD.
Patricia and I chat about our personal experiences with postpartum depression and anxiety. We also delve into Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER), which is described as a sudden mood change when milk lets down. I share how, as a first-time mom, I constantly tracked feedings, sleep and milestones, worrying over my son’s well-being. We both emphasize the need for finding community for shared struggles, whether online or in-person. Patricia invites you to connect with her podcast and community at motherhoodinADHD.com.
Be sure to subscribe to the Breastfeeding Relief with Bethany Podcast!
Bethany’s website
Bethany’s instagram
Find our episode details here: patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-231-adhd-postpartum-anxiety-depression-d-mer-breastfeeding-relief-with-bethany-lovern
Welcome to the Best of Friends Series, where you are meeting a few of my friends in the podcast community. I’m sharing interviews that I have done on other friends’ podcasts. Not only do you get a new episode, I hope that you’ll find a few shows to add to your podcast queue. There’s a wide variety of topics coming your way, so keep an eye out for a new friend every other week of the summer.
Craving people who understand how you work instead of judging you???
Come hang out with me and other ADHD Moms in our twice weekly online community: Successful Mama Meetups!
Join here: patriciasung.com/meetup
Ready for a getaway?
Watch this 2 min video of our last ADHD moms retreat! You’re invited to our next trip: October 11-13, 2024!
Sign up here: patriciasung.com/retreat -
E230: Help Your Child Sleep Better with Heather Erickson
Struggling with sleep at your house?
Today’s guest is Heather Erickson of Sleep and Beyond Consulting. Heather is a sleep coach that helps parents support their children for better sleep.
No matter if you have a big kid who fights sleep or you’re pregnant with your first nugget, Heather shares a ton of strategies on how to make bedtime easier for everyone.
We dove into how to create a soothing sleep sequence for your children, how we can prepare in pregnancy for the sleep deprivation coming, and why we even need sleep in the first place. These sleep principles are fitting for all ages. Most importantly, Heather is full of grace and shame-free for moms who are ready to throw in the towel.
Let’s rest easy, mama!
Heather’s Instagram
Heather's Website
Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-230-help-your-child-sleep-better-pregnancy-baby-heather-erickson
Stop Medusa Mom in her tracks with these 10 tips to calm down before you lose your cool!
Watch (or read) the free video here: patriciasung.com/medusa-mom
Ready for a getaway?
Watch this 2 min video of our last ADHD moms retreat! You’re invited to our next trip: October 11-13, 2024!
patriciasung.com/retreat -
E229: Putting Off Your Big Dreams & Goals as a Mom
Are you feeling anxious or lazy cuz you’re avoiding tasks you need or want to do?
Do you want to achieve a big goal but think it isn’t realistic right now?
What if you *never* get around to the big dreams you have?
*cue PANIC*
When you’ve spent years feeling like you’re procrastinating, being lazy, and not understanding why you can’t just do the thing, you can easily get confused when there is something you really want to do but it’s not a good fit right now.
Sometimes life is too full for one more project.
Sometimes you’re just trying to keep your head above water.
Suddenly, ignoring the unfolded laundry basket, avoiding your finances, not going back to finish your degree, and ordering takeout instead of cooking dinner all end up in the same bucket.
But these are not the same kinds of projects when it comes to procrastination and avoidance.
In this episode, I’m sharing how I distinguish when I'm actively avoiding something versus choosing to set up my life in a way that fits me and my family.
You’re NOT an inherently lazy person who will never accomplish anything ever. Let’s make some sense of these conflicting feelings.
Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-229-moms-putting-off-your-big-dreams-goals
Our annual ADHD Moms Luxury Weekend Retreat is coming up October 11-13, 2024 in Houston, Texas! And we hope you’re coming, too!
I’ll take care of all the details - you simply show up and enjoy.
Put it on your calendar now.
Having a circle of moms who support you and believe in you matters. Register for your all-inclusive ticket here: patriciasung.com/retreat
Customer Reviews
I love this show!
I love this show and Patricia’s quick tips for women with ADHD! I share this podcast ALL the time with friends and on my podcast. Highly recommend!
~ Allison Jordan, Better Belly Podcast
Love you!
You’re such a bright light in this murky world of adhd and motherhood. Bless you girl for always being so kind and selfless as you lead us each week in your episodes. Hope you keep them coming because you’re changing lives :-)
Hugs,
Nicole
Just advertising
Nothing but advertising for her program. I’ve listened to multiple episodes now and have learned nothing but when to sign up for classes. Disheartening for someone who needs help.