E265: How Do You Keep Up with Everything as a Mom with ADHD?
Release Date: 05/22/2025
E278: How ADHD Women Are Vulnerable to Toxic Partners
Motherhood in ADHD – Parenting with ADHD, Productivity Tips, Brain based Science, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Education to Help Moms with Adult ADHD
Ever wonder why so many women with ADHD end up in relationships that drain them? You’re not alone -- and it’s not a coincidence. After hosting another magical ADHD moms’ retreat, I couldn’t shake the conversations we had around partners -- some amazing, others... deeply painful. In this episode, I’m sharing the patterns I’ve seen over and over: women with ADHD stuck in emotionally abusive relationships, often with narcissistic partners. And honestly, it makes me furious. We’re digging into why this happens, how low self-esteem and a lifetime of gaslighting make us vulnerable, and...
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E277: Build Your Confidence by Failing Faster
Motherhood in ADHD – Parenting with ADHD, Productivity Tips, Brain based Science, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Education to Help Moms with Adult ADHD
Do you ever second guess every decision until you freeze? Same here for the first few years I ran my business. In this episode, I answer Jacki Hayes’ question from her podcast, Here’s What I’ve Learned: How have you evolved as a business owner over the years? The funny thing is, my response wasn’t really a “business” answer. My hard won wisdom fits most situations when ADHD folks are trying something new. Or just trying to live. Chasing a goal, no matter the size or complexity, requires a lot of the same foundational skills. I bet you’ll find at least one nugget helpful, no...
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E276: The Real Reason You’re Always Running Late
Motherhood in ADHD – Parenting with ADHD, Productivity Tips, Brain based Science, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Education to Help Moms with Adult ADHD
Are you running late before you even start getting ready? That’s time blindness at work, mama. And wow, does it make everyday life harder! In this episode, I’m sharing the real talk from conversations with two different coaching clients this week about how ADHD brains process time—and why “it’s time to go” means something totally different for us than it does for people who are naturally on time. Walking out the door isn’t one task; it’s a whole project. From shoes and water bottles to wrangling kids and finding the missing lunchbox, no wonder we’re always scrambling....
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E275: ADHD in Motherhood from the Parenting Coach Podcast with Guest Host Crystal Haitsma - Best Of Friends Series
Motherhood in ADHD – Parenting with ADHD, Productivity Tips, Brain based Science, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Education to Help Moms with Adult ADHD
Meet my friend Crystal Haitsma, host of the Parenting Coach Podcast. In this episode, Crystal and I dive into an honest conversation about balancing motherhood, parenting, and constant to-do lists with a neurodiverse brain. Crystal, The Parenting Coach, is a Certified Life Coach and Canadian homeschooling mama who just got back from travelling the world with her family of 6. She combines her background in Psychology with helpful coaching tools, to help moms and couples with shame-free, connection-based parenting (aka ditching the 1980s parenting style, and adding in a hefty dose of connection...
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E274: How to Support Your ADHD Child: Mothers Together Q&A with Guest Host Megan Champion - Best Of Friends Series
Motherhood in ADHD – Parenting with ADHD, Productivity Tips, Brain based Science, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Education to Help Moms with Adult ADHD
Have you ever wondered if you’re doing enough to support your ADHD child? Or maybe you’ve questioned if what you’re trying is even working. You’re not the only one. When I saw that last year’s most downloaded episode was about supporting your ADHD child, I knew I wanted to share this conversation from 2022 with you! In this episode, I’m sharing a Q&A session from when I was a guest expert in the Mothers Together community, for parents of neurodivergent children. The moms in Megan’s community share vulnerable and raw struggles that I know you’ll relate to. We dive into some...
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E273: Managing Your Daily Energy Levels as a Mom with ADHD with Guest Host JoAnn Crohn - Best Of Friends Series
Motherhood in ADHD – Parenting with ADHD, Productivity Tips, Brain based Science, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Education to Help Moms with Adult ADHD
Do you feel like you're already running on fumes – and it’s barely breakfast time? You’re not alone. In this conversation from the Happy Mom Summit, I talk with JoAnn Crohn of the No Guilt Mom Podcast about what really drains our energy as ADHD moms – and how to recharge in realistic, doable ways. Spoiler alert: it’s not about naps and bubble baths (unless you love those). It’s about understanding your own patterns, recognizing the difference between physical, mental, and emotional energy, and creating a rhythm that actually works for your brain. We also dig into how ADHD makes...
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E272: You’re Not Lazy: Why You Don’t Finish Simple Tasks
Motherhood in ADHD – Parenting with ADHD, Productivity Tips, Brain based Science, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Education to Help Moms with Adult ADHD
You start the day with good intentions. “This afternoon, I’m going to drop off this return real quick.” But then you can’t find the box. Or the tape. And now your printer is out of ink. Suddenly, the whole day’s gone, and the box is still sitting by the door. Sound familiar? In this episode—recorded from my car in full chauffeur-mom mode—I’m breaking down why your ADHD brain struggles to finish simple tasks. Spoiler: it’s not because you’re lazy. It’s because what looks like one small task is actually a full project with multiple steps... and no one told us that. I’ll...
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E271: Parenting a Struggling Child with ADHD: Where to Start When Your Kid is in Crisis
Motherhood in ADHD – Parenting with ADHD, Productivity Tips, Brain based Science, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Education to Help Moms with Adult ADHD
Watching your child struggle is pretty much the worst. Not knowing what to do about it is more than icing on the doo-doo cake. I've got your back, mama! In this episode of Motherhood in ADHD, I dive into the rollercoaster of emotions and challenges of parenting a struggling child. When your child needs help, but you don’t know where to begin, this episode is for you. From dealing with overwhelming chaos to understanding the unique dynamics in a family affected by ADHD, here are my key tips to help you navigate the stress. So, buckle up, mama, because we're about to unpack the struggle bus...
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E270: You’re Not Missing Out When You Say No
Motherhood in ADHD – Parenting with ADHD, Productivity Tips, Brain based Science, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Education to Help Moms with Adult ADHD
Ever feel like if you say no to a good opportunity, you’ll regret it forever? Like the next big thing is right around the corner... and you’ll miss it if you stop moving? I’ve been there. Saying no is hard, especially when your ADHD brain loves chasing shiny new ideas. In this episode, I’m sharing a clip from my friend Jacki Hayes’ podcast where I answered, “What’s the biggest business lesson you’ve learned lately?” And spoiler alert: it wasn’t about business strategy. It was about letting go—of plans, of good ideas, of the fear that saying no means missing out. ...
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E269: Why Do I Get Frustrated So Easily? ADHD Meltdowns & Mood Swings in Adults
Motherhood in ADHD – Parenting with ADHD, Productivity Tips, Brain based Science, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Education to Help Moms with Adult ADHD
Do you ever feel like an emotional sponge, absorbing the feelings of others around you? Especially when you’re with someone you care about? Especially when you’re in certain parts of your cycle? Extra especially when they are agitated, frustrated, angry, or anxious? In this episode, we dive deep into understanding emotional regulation, stress management, and the unique challenges faced by moms with ADHD. From absorbing everyone else's emotions to navigating the stress ladder, we'll explore the struggles and I’ll offer practical strategies for finding balance and grace in the midst...
info_outlineHow do moms do ALL.THE.THINGS in a methodical, consistent manner?
My client asked me this earlier this month. She wanted to see how someone else “does it all” in order to get a better grasp on what it looks like. Plus she asked for an example of a weekly schedule where somebody meal plans, cooks, takes care of their kids, and works part time.
“Doing it all” is an overwhelming challenge that so many moms face.
In this episode, I’m sharing a clip from our call where I explain how I do it all.
Spoiler alert: I don’t do it all at the same time.
This episode is a deep dive into real, actionable strategies to build a flexible weekly schedule that fits your unique brain—and your real life, messiness, and all.
Reminder: you are not a robot. You’re also not parenting a bunch of predictable and programmable robots. Plus, ADHD is anything but predictable! Unless you’re predicting chaos…
Soooo, how do you deal with unpredictability in a job that requires a lot of consistency, such as parenting?
You work WITH your brain.
Instead of chasing an unrealistic ideal, I’m walking you through a realistic plan that is easily adjusted as your life (and your kids!) change.
Lowering the chaos starts with identifying what is most important to you, taking care of yourself, and implementing your foundational schedule in baby steps.
Peek behind the curtain as I share my own approach to balancing meal planning, part-time work, household chores, and kid schedules, emphasizing the power of routines, batching, and giving yourself grace when things don’t go as planned.
Tune in for:
- The honest truth on why consistency in motherhood is a myth (and why systems and batching are your new best friends)
- A step-by-step walkthrough of creating a foundational schedule that works for real humans (messy mornings and all!)
- Why “bare minimum” isn’t lazy—it’s brilliant
- Meal planning hacks that even “please-don’t-make-me-cook” mamas can love
- Permission to do less, love yourself more, and actually enjoy motherhood—even when the doo-doo hits the wall (literally and figuratively)
This episode is packed with practical tips for lowering decision fatigue, embracing imperfection, and giving yourself credit for how far you’ve come. Whether you’re struggling with meal planning, juggling conflicting priorities, managing transitions, or just feeling stuck in the chaos, I’ve got your back with honest advice and a reminder: you already are a great mom.
Pop in your earbuds, take a deep breath, and let’s figure out together how to keep up with all the things—on your own terms.
Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-265-how-do-you-keep-up-with-everything-as-a-mom
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