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ADHD Mums

Being a mum is hard enough. Being a mum with ADHD — or raising neurodivergent kids is a whole different level. ADHD Mums is the unfiltered, science-meets-reality podcast hosted by Jane McFadden, educational neuroscientist, advocate, and mother of three. This isn’t another polished parenting show with "ten easy tips." It’s real stories, confessions we’re not supposed to say out loud, and the research that explains why so many of us are running on empty. Every week you’ll hear: 🎙️ Confessions —

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25:45

PSA! Concerta? Gone. Vyvanse? Broken – And Jane...

ADHD Mums ·

2025/04/03

🎙️NEW EMERGENCY EPISODE: Concerta’s Gone. Vyvanse is Broken. What Now?If your child’s Vvyance suddenly stopped working, you’re not losing your mind. If Vyvanse has started turning you into a Tasmanian devil with insomnia—you’re not alone. And if you're wondering whyno one in charge seems remotely concerned... well, Jane’s here to say what everyone else is thinking, what no one will say, and what absolutely no one is doing anything about.Welcome to the ADHD medication crisis. It’s messy, it’s real,

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20:50

77. Self-Sacrifice Is Not Your Friend (And Here’s Why)

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2025/04/02

If you’ve ever looked at your partner relaxing on the couch while you’re drowning in mental load and thought,“how are you not stressed right now?”- this episode is for you.We’re digging into resentment, why ADHD mums feel so responsible foreverything, and what happens when we keep putting ourselves last. This isn’t just about snapping - it’s about the emotional and neurological cost of being the one who always “holds it all together.”It’s time to stop waiting for permission to rest, and start naming

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35:31

76. It’s Not Just Picky Eating - Claire Britton on...

ADHD Mums ·

2025/03/31

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we welcome back one of our most popular guests:Claire Britton– occupational therapist, neurodivergent mum, founder ofNeuroInclusion, and one of our favourite humans to talk to.Claire opens up about her lived experience withAvoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)—what it was like growing up with sensory sensitivities, food rigidity, and mealtime stress long before ARFID had a name. She takes us through her personal journey from rigid childhood

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23:17

75. What We Wish Our Partners Knew About the Mental...

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2025/03/26

Having the mental load conversation is about as fun as stepping on LEGO barefoot. You want to explain how much you're carrying, but suddenly you’re “nagging.” You try to share how exhausted you are, and now you’re “overreacting.” Meanwhile, your partner is confused, defensive, and wondering why the conversation about the car getting booked in for a service turned into an existential crisis.Yeah. This episode is for you.PLUS get your episode companion guide for $10– packed with scripts, validation

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35:27

74. Keeping Children Safe from Tricky People & Unsafe...

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2025/03/24

⚠️Content Warning:This post discusses child sexual abuse, grooming, and child safety. If this is a difficult topic for you, please take care while listening. But if you're a parent, I encourage you to stick with it - because avoiding it won't make it go away.Most parents assume they’ll know if their child is unsafe. But here’s the reality:neurodivergent kids are more vulnerable - not because they’re unaware, but because they see the world differently.They assume people mean what they say.They trust

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30:04

73. Making the Invisible Mental Load Visible: How to...

ADHD Mums ·

2025/03/19

You’re juggling everything, but no one seems to notice.You’re the one keeping track of school emails, therapy appointments, meal plans, and a million invisible tasks.Your brain never stops. The mental gymnastics of managingeverythingis exhausting.And when somethingdoesn’tget done? That’s the only thing anyone notices.🔥This is the invisible mental load.And if it feels like it’s breaking you, you’re not alone.PLUS we've put together A Kit for Making the Mental Load Visible (and Finally Sharing it)

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36:54

72. Understanding the Risks – Neurodivergent...

ADHD Mums ·

2025/03/17

⚠️Content Warning:This post discusses child sexual abuse, grooming, and child safety. If this is a difficult topic for you, please take care while listening. But if you're a parent, I encourage you to stick with it - because avoiding it won't make it go away.Most of us assume we’d see the signs. We believe we’dknowif someone was grooming our child. But the truth? Grooming is subtle, calculated, and often happensright under our noses.In this crucial episode, former detective and child safety advocate

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23:49

71. 7 Brutally Honest Reasons ADHD Mums Stay Silent...

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2025/03/12

If you’ve ever felt like you’re juggling every detail while everyone else just lives their life, you’re not alone. The mental load is real, and so is the frustration of carrying it all.In Part Two, we’re unpacking why so many ADHD mums stop speaking up about the mental load - even when it’s pushing us to burnout. Maybe you’ve tried before and been met with defensiveness, guilt, or the feeling that it’s just easier to do it yourself. But what if the way you bring it up could actually lead to

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54:36

70. The Truth About Time-Outs and What to Try Instead...

ADHD Mums ·

2025/03/10

You know that moment when your kid is in meltdown mode, you’re barely holding it together, and before you can stop yourself "Just go to your room and think about what you’ve done!" flies out of your mouth?We’ve ALL been there.But time-outs don’t actually teach emotional regulation. They teach kids that their big feelings are too much, that they have to handle them alone, or that they just need to get better at hiding their struggles.In this episode, I chat with Gen Muir, parent educator, obstetric

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26:28

69. Why Mums Are Always the Backup Plan (And How to...

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2025/03/05

Ever tried to have an uninterrupted shower, only to have Fight Club break out in your house the second you close the door? Meanwhile, your partner somehow gets their coffee, their phone time, their 35 minute toilet morning routine - completely untouched?If you’ve ever thought:Why am I the only one absorbing the chaos?Why does everyone else’s needs seem to matter more than mine?Why does it feel like I have to do everything while being “grateful” for the occasional break?🚨 THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU

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34:12

68. Perimenopause & PMDD: The Hormonal Rollercoaster...

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2025/03/03

One day you’re fine. The next? Brain fog, rage, exhaustion, sensory overload - like your body has a mind of its own.It’s not just stress. It’s not all in your head. Perimenopause and PMDD hit neurodivergent women harder, turning ADHD and autistic traits up to full blast. And yet? Most doctors still dismiss it.In this episode, Dr Miranda Robinson, an obstetrician & gynaecologist with a special interest in neurodiversity, breaks down what’s really happening and what can actually help, so you can

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34:30

67. Why Routines Always Seem to Fail for ADHD...

ADHD Mums ·

2025/02/26

ADHD mums know the struggle - routines sound great in theory, but in reality? They fall apart before breakfast. If you’ve spent money on colour-coded schedules only to watch them crumble in days (or hours), this episode is for you.I break down why traditional routines don’t work for ADHD families and how to build a flexible system that actually sticks. You’ll hear relatable stories, practical strategies, and a refreshingly honest take on why routines aren’t about perfection - they’re about making

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28:42

66. Perimenopause, ADHD & What Doctors Don’t Tell...

ADHD Mums ·

2025/02/24

If your ADHD traits feel like they’ve gotten worse - with more anxiety, brain fog, rage, and exhaustion - you might be dealing with something no one warned you about: perimenopause.For late-diagnosed ADHD mum Haylee, hitting 40 brought a wave of unexpected struggles that left her questioning everything. Doctors dismissed her. Anxiety came out of nowhere. Her executive function took a nosedive. And the rage? Next level. It wasn’t until she became her own advocate that she found answers.In this

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22:08

65. School Pick-Up Can Be Draining! How to Stop...

ADHD Mums ·

2025/02/19

Ever walked away from school pick-up mentally exhausted from awkward small talk, unspoken social rules, or overthinking what you said? You’re not alone.For ADHD and autistic mums, pick-up isn’t just about collecting your child - it’s a social minefield that can leave you feeling wiped out, anxious, or like you somehow “got it wrong.”But what if school pick-up didn’t have to be so exhausting?In this episode:How to stop replaying conversations in your head for hours after pick-up.A simple way to

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33:21

64. The NDIS Cuts and the Urgent Need for Immediate...

ADHD Mums ·

2025/02/17

Thousands of families are being blindsided by the latest NDIS cuts, with children losing essential support before new systems are in place. Parents are being told their child has “achieved their goals” - only to be left scrambling for therapy they still desperately need. If you’re feeling frustrated, exhausted, or just plain angry, you’re not alone.In this episode, Nicole Rogerson joins me for a straight-talking, no-nonsense conversation about what’s happening, why it matters, and what we can do

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30:45

63. Surviving the Mental Load of the School Year

ADHD Mums ·

2025/02/12

Ever feel like you're the default manager of every school-related task - lunches, library books, permission slips, and last-minute costume days? The mental load of the school year is relentless, and if you're a neurodivergent mum, it’s even harder.This episode dives into why the school-year mental load feels so overwhelming and offers practical strategies to help lighten it - without burning out.In this episode:Why the mental load is so exhausting - the invisible, never-ending tasks that pile

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28:20

62. Burnout, Pain & Weird Symptoms? The ADHD Link No...

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2025/02/10

If you’re constantly running on empty, dealing with chronic pain, weird health symptoms, or crushing fatigue - this isn’t just mum life, and it’s not all in your head. ADHD doesn’t just affect the brain; it impacts the entire body. Add the mental load of motherhood, and it’s no wonder so many ADHD mums feel like we’re barely hanging on.In this episode:Why ADHD is linked to inflammation, chronic pain, gut issues, and immune dysfunction.How the mental load of parenting neurodivergent kids can

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26:16

61. Unhealthy Habits & ADHD: Why We Get Stuck & How...

ADHD Mums ·

2025/02/04

We tell ourselves we won’t do it again - won’t reach for that glass of wine after the kids go to bed, won’t fall into an hours-long scroll hole, won’t spend another $300 on a hyperfocus obsession we’ll drop in a month. And yet… here we are.Our ADHD brains crave dopamine, and sometimes that means turning to habits that feel good in the moment but leave us stuck in a cycle. This episode isn’t about willpower or self-blame - it’s about understanding why ADHD makes these habits so sticky and what we can

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30:43

60. Mummy Needs More Than Wine: The Truth About...

ADHD Mums ·

2025/02/03

We tell ourselves it’s just one glass - we deserve it after a long day. But somehow, that glass turns into the easiest way to switch off. And if we’re honest, we’re not sure it’s working anymore.ADHD mums aren’t drinking just for fun - we’re drinking to cope with the mental load, the overstimulation, the relentless pressure to do it all. And while a glass of wine might feel like a quick fix, it could actually be making everything harder.This isn’t about guilt or never drinking again. It’s about

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26:43

59. Trauma, EMDR, and ADHD: Jess's Story of Recovery

ADHD Mums ·

2025/01/29

Feeling like you’re carrying the weight of the world? Whether it’s the invisible scars of trauma, the daily juggle of ADHD, or the pressure to hold it all together, this episode dives into what happens when life gets overwhelming - and how to start healing.Jess shares her deeply personal journey from life in the ADF to facing PTSD, navigating ADHD, and rebuilding her life with the help of EMDR therapy. This isn’t just another survival story - it’s about breaking free from the cycle of burnout,

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