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

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

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

How do you juggle growing professionally while also being a great mom and taking care of yourself?

Meet today’s guest, Crystal Ware. Crystal and I dive into a dual episode that is being aired both on my podcast and on her podcast “Get Clear with Crystal Ware”.

From discussing the struggles of balancing work and family, to offering advice on advocating for a raise at work, Crystal's insights provide valuable guidance for women in professional settings.

Together, we’re exploring the complexities of managing ADHD in both mothers and their children, shedding light on medication, emotional regulation, and the importance of self-care.

Crystal Ware is on a mission to empower women to pursue their dreams with confidence, authenticity and purpose. She left a successful (yet stressful) career as a Fortune 500 leader and attorney on her quest to find more time, money and freedom, trading in the title of “attorney” for a new role as “entrepreneur and coach”.

Now, she helps other women define their own path to success, wealth, health, so they, too, can have the joy, faith, and freedom that she created for herself!

Crystal believes everyone can build their dream and find true satisfaction and fulfillment, they just need to get clear on their dreams, build the courage, and find a little inspiration.

That's why she launched the Get Clear with Crystal Ware Podcast (with more than 100 inspiring episodes to tune in for), and recently launched her new website, The Well Defined Woman. You are made for more, so join her in creating it for yourself.

Crystal's Instagram

Crystal's LinkedIn

Crystal's Simple Path to $1M Guide (free download): https://welldefinedwoman.kartra.com/page/Simple1M-optin

Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-228-balancing-work-family-adhd-crystal-ware

Which Mama Animal are You?
Take the Quiz: What's your ADHD Mama Parenting Style?
Because you're #NotYourAverageMamaBear

Reminder: Today is the last day to grab your early access ADHD Moms Weekend Retreat ticket and snag your discount: patriciasung.com/retreat

When you feel like a BIG loser and failure…

Eryn asks for help: “I'm always disappointed in myself that when faced with one small obstacle, I give up and cave on everything I've worked so hard to build and then it takes me WEEKS just to summon the effort/courage to get back on track - whether with diet/exercise, my small business, supporting my husband in his own business, or keeping a consistent routine for my 4 kids. It's so defeating and, as a wife & mom, makes me feel like the BIGGEST loser and failure.”

Struggles and frustration are bound to come while parenting, especially with ADHD in the mix.

It’s especially frustrating when you’ve worked so hard to establish habits and they seem to fall apart when the slightest thing changes!

How can you pick back up where you were and feel successful in the habits you’ve built?

Today, I’m covering 3 questions I ask myself when things feel too hard and I want to give up. I hope they help you get back on the horse, too!

Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-227-restart-habits-you-gave-up-on

Ready to get away?

Our annual ADHD Moms Luxury Weekend Retreat is October 11-13, 2024 in Houston, Texas! Grab your all-inclusive Early Bird ticket now!

“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.

Because you deserve to take care of yourself too. Sign up here: patriciasung.com/retreat

Recently, I discussed with 4 mom friends the point of Mother’s Day.

Spoiler Alert: We all had differing opinions and none of us do the same things on Mother’s Day.

While some dislike its baggage and some of us loved a day of being treated like a queen, we did agree that moms could all use a lot more care and rest.

You deserve more than 1 day out of 365, mama.

Because caring for yourself isn’t an optional activity. At some point, your body or mind will make you take a break when you haven’t made space for rest, and usually at a fairly inopportune time.

Let’s discuss why caring for yourself matters (it’s not selfish!) and what real self care looks like.

Wanna rest and relax with me?

My weekend retreat for ADHD moms is an excellent way to take care of yourself. Plus we get to hang out! In real life! You’re invited!

“Be True To You”, the weekend retreat for ADHD Moms takes place October 11-13, 2024 in Houston, Texas.

You get to relax, turn off the hamster wheel of to-dos, and rest while I totally take care of YOU! This event is all-inclusive. That means that you don’t have to do *anything* once you check in. I’m taking care of your hotel, meals, and activities.

Plus you’ll be hanging out with an awesome group of moms who get you! Having friends who have or suspect ADHD and have been there, done that, and probably forgot to buy the T-shirt are wonderful, and the kind of friends who like you just as you are, that’s priceless.

Here's your official invitation to join a welcoming group of moms in person to rest, hang out together, build your support system, and learn to take care of yourself. Because you are worth it.

Early bird registration starts TODAY through May 30th, so grab your ticket here: patriciasung.com/retreat.

And if you can’t make it this year, what will you do to take care of yourself?

Because you deserve care, my dear, no matter the day of the year.

Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-226-why-you-cant-skip-self-care-as-a-mom

Scared of meeting new people?

Does small talk give you hives?

If you want to make new mom friends, but aren’t sure what to do next, let’s hang out on today’s episode!

Until recently, parties where I didn’t know anyone were scarier than any snake, clown, or ghost. As someone who’s been painfully shy my whole life, I never knew what to say or how to leave a conversation before it got awkward.

I was so awkward!

Today I’m sharing my struggles with making friends, especially in new situations with new people, along with 8 practical tips for mingling and making new friends as a mother with ADHD.

Here’s how I’ve learned to navigate social situations and embrace vulnerability in order to lower my social anxiety and make new friends. Making friends is a learned skill and you can get better at finding your kind of people.

You weren’t meant to do life alone and your potential friends are waiting for you to say hi.

Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-225-8-tips-for-making-new-mom-friends-when-you-have-adhd

Craving people who understand how you work instead of judging you???

Come hang out with me and other ADHD Moms in our twice weekly Successful Mama Meetups! Come for the support; stay for the community.

Join here: https://www.patriciasung.com/meetup

When is it too late to get an ADHD diagnosis?

For today’s guest, Tami Hackbarth, getting diagnosed with ADHD at age 53 was worth it. After years in the classroom working with copious ADHD children, Tami has plenty of strategies and tools to help those of us with neurodivergent brains.

We dove into Tami’s journey of self-discovery, self-compassion, and self-acceptance. She opens up about her struggles with sleep apnea, the impact of medication on her daily life, and the importance of Fair Play and self-care in neurodivergent families.

We also talk about the value of open communication within families and the significance of guilt-free self-care.

Tami Hackbarth helps GenX women get their time and energy back so they can create the world they want to live in. She is a Life+Work Coach, Speaker, Author, Podcaster, Fair Play Facilitator, former teacher, and lifelong Californian. You can find Tami at www.tamihackbarth.com and on socials at:

• Instagram – @tamihackbarth

• Facebook – @TamiHackbarth100PercentGuiltFreeSelfCareCoach

• TikTok – @GuiltFreeSelfCare

• Threads – @tamihackbarth

Let’s jump into a candid conversation of understanding, empowerment, and embracing the unique challenges and victories of motherhood and entrepreneurship in the context of ADHD.

Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-224-self-acceptance-fair-play-adhd-relationships-tami-hackbarth

Looking for support on how to treat your ADHD beyond medicine? Grab my free list of strategies and ADHD treatments at patriciasung.com/beyond-meds.