Motherhood in ADHD – Parenting with ADHD, Productivity Tips, Brain based Science, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Education to Help Moms with Adult ADHD

By: Patricia Sung | ADHD Coach for Moms with ADHD
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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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  • E254: ADHD in Motherhood from the Failing Motherhood Podcast with Danielle Bettman

    E254: ADHD in Motherhood from the Failing Motherhood Podcast with Danielle Bettman
    Jan 9 2025

    Meet my friend Danielle, host of the Failing Motherhood Podcast. In this episode, Danielle and I chat about the ups and downs of being a mom with ADHD.

    Danielle shares:

    "You can't have ADHD! You have a master's degree!"

    ... and other misconceptions about ADHD. Whether you've been diagnosed, related to the memes, or have a child that's been diagnosed... this episode is for you!

    Patricia Sung, Adult ADHD coach and host of Motherhood in ADHD, is here to share her journey into diagnosis, understanding her unique brain, and empowering other moms to do the same.

    We normalize the struggle, share new insights, and reflect on the powerful act of breaking cycles.

    In this episode, we covered...

    --Common traits and misconceptions of ADHD beyond being forgetful

    --Her go-to tools for managing anger while parenting

    --Ways to work WITH your ADHD to boost your self-compassion as a parent

    And don’t miss…

    --The double-edged sword that is having family with ADHD

    Positive-Discipline certified parenting coach, Danielle Bettmann, empowers parents to crack the code of their strong-willed child's personality, meet their deepest core needs to improve their behavior, and find new levels of patience. An early childhood educator, certified teacher and home visitor, Danielle now equips parents from all over the world with over Zoom!

    Instead of inadvertently inviting defiance by using traditional tools or playing "whack-a-mole" with short-sighted reactions, families get on the same page and learn how to cultivate cooperation while being KIND + FIRM at the same time! Host of the well-loved podcast, Failing Motherhood, she's passionate about eliminating shame from parents' vocabulary, reminding them they are the parent their kids need. She is also a mom to two daughters, wife of 15 years to her high-school sweetheart, and an avid fan of sunshine and coffee.

    Be sure to subscribe to the Failing Motherhood Podcast!

    Danielle’s website

    Danielle’s instagram

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    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 each week this January.

    Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-254-adhd-failing-motherhood-danielle-bettman

    Stop anxiety in its tracks!

    Join me in my upcoming workshop: The ADHD Anti-Anxiety Workshop.

    In under an hour, I'll teach you how to —

    >> use 1 simple movement to disrupt growing anxiety so you can avoid a total shutdown
    >> save yourself the embarrassment of panicking in public with a subtle move to pull yourself together
    >> stop anxiety in its tracks quickly and easily with repeatable skills so peace can be yours long term


    Cherry on top - it’s free. For now. Sign up today: patriciasung.com/workshop
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • E253: ADHD Energy Management from ADDA's 2024 TADD Talks

    E253: ADHD Energy Management from ADDA's 2024 TADD Talks
    Jan 2 2025

    Every October, ADDA hosts TADD Talks, short podcasts shared by ADHD experts around the world. For this year’s ADHD Awareness Month, I shared about “ADHD Energy Management: End the Cycle of Burnout Crash After Frenetic Productivity.”

    I’m talking about 3 reasons we spin through the cycle of “getting a million things done with peak efficiency” to the “overwhelming burnout so you can’t get out of bed” cycle, and what to do about it!

    Listen to the full lineup of October’s TADD Talks and subscribe here: ADDA’s TADD Talks!

    ADDA’s website

    ADDA’s instagram

    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 podcast to binge each week this January.

    Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-253-adhd-energy-management-adda-tadd-talk

    Stop anxiety in its tracks!

    Join me in my upcoming workshop: The ADHD Anti-Anxiety Workshop.

    In under an hour, I'll teach you how to —

    >> use 1 simple movement to disrupt growing anxiety so you can avoid a total shutdown
    >> save yourself the embarrassment of panicking in public with a subtle move to pull yourself together
    >> stop anxiety in its tracks quickly and easily with repeatable skills so peace can be yours long term

    Cherry on top - it’s free. For now. Sign up today: patriciasung.com/workshop

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    12 mins
  • E252: 4 Steps to Stop Your Holiday Stress: Clean up the Chaos one Baby Step at a Time

    E252: 4 Steps to Stop Your Holiday Stress: Clean up the Chaos one Baby Step at a Time
    Dec 19 2024

    We’re in the thick of the holidays and perhaps your sanity is already wavering. School performances, shopping, baking, less sleep, unusual schedules, no routines, more asks… yikes!

    We still have 2 more weeks to go!

    In today’s episode, I’m sharing 4 ways to lower your stress and make the holidays enjoyable for both you and your family.

    Free resources mentioned in today’s episode:

    3 Steps for Preparing for the Holidays: https://www.patriciasung.com/less-holiday-stress

    The Post-Holiday Hangover Cure for Disorganized Mamas: https://www.patriciasung.com/holiday-hangover

    Not sure what to put on your holiday wish list? Ask for a Successful Mama Gift Certificate and choose your course, coaching, or retreat next year to lower your stress, take care of yourself, and get your life in order.

    Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-252-4-steps-to-clean-up-after-christmas
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    15 mins

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