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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. Here’s the shift: it’s not about fixing yourself or forcing your brain to work like everyone else’s. It’s about figuring out how your ADHD brain actually works and using that knowledge as the key to the puzzle. Once you see the pattern, you can set up systems that work with your brain, not against it. I’ll walk you through how to break down “leaving the house” into actual steps, estimate how long it really takes, and give yourself the buffer time you need. This isn’t about rushing or becoming a morning person – it’s about giving yourself space to breathe and creating a rhythm that makes sense for you. Want a simple way to stop living in reactive “emergency mode”? Download my free Secrets for Overcoming Time Blindness at patriciasung.com/monthahead. In just 15 minutes, you can make major headway on avoiding crises, and feel like you’ve got your life together. You’re carrying a lot, and you’re doing better than you think. Let’s make space for mornings that feel calmer and less like a fire drill. Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-276-real-reason-you-are-running-late-adhd Links mentioned in this episode: I’m still trucking along, writing the first book for Moms with ADHD, publishing February 2027. Keep up to date on all things book writing and/or join the beta reader team here: patriciasung.com/book.
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E275: ADHD in Motherhood from the Parenting Coach Podcast with Guest Host Crystal Haitsma - Best Of Friends Series
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 and presence). She hosts The Parenting Coach Podcast where she shares helpful parenting tools and support each week. Be sure to subscribe to the Parenting Coach Podcast! Crystal’s website. Crystal’s instagram. Find our episode details here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s09-09-adhd-in-motherhood-with-patricia-sung/id1555361139?i=1000672013755 Welcome to the Best Of Friends Series, where you are meeting a few of my friends in the podcast community. While I’m writing the first book for Moms with ADHD, coming February 2027, I’m sharing interviews that I have done on 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. Keep up to date on all things book writing and/or join the beta reader team here: patriciasung.com/book. Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-275-adhd-in-motherhood-with-parenting-coach-crystal-haitsma. If you’re wondering whether you have ADHD and want to better understand the signs, grab my free ADHD Symptoms in Women Checklist here: patriciasung.com/adhd-symptoms.
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E274: How to Support Your ADHD Child: Mothers Together Q&A with Guest Host Megan Champion - Best Of Friends Series
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 of the most common struggles moms face when raising ADHD kids: school challenges, emotional regulation, should your child try medication (especially when you’re worried about them not gaining weight), and that exhausting cycle of wondering, “Am I messing this up?” You’ll hear encouragement, practical strategies, and lots of validation from a real conversation with moms who get it. Because sometimes the most powerful thing isn’t a new parenting hack – it’s gaining a new perspective or realizing you’re not alone and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. Check out Megan’s podcast and online community here: https://www.ontheharddays.com/ If you’re wondering whether you have ADHD and want to better understand the signs, grab my free ADHD Symptoms in Women Checklist here: patriciasung.com/adhd-symptoms. This episode is a little peek into the kind of support I love to provide as an ADHD educator. I hope it gives you a fresh perspective and a sense of relief that you’re doing better than you think. Yes, I’m still writing the first book for Moms with ADHD, publishing February 2027. Keep up to date on all things book writing and/or join the beta reader team here: patriciasung.com/book Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-274-how-to-support-your-adhd-child-mothers-together-questions-with-megan-champion TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO GET YOUR RETREAT TICKET! Ready to get away? Our annual ADHD Moms Weekend Retreat is coming up October 10-12, 2025 in Houston, Texas! You're officially invited :) “Gift yourself the opportunity to meet like-minded people (literally), make instant friendships, and the space to finally be yourself.” –ADHD Mama T.H. I’ll take care of all the details - you simply show up and enjoy. Because you deserve to take care of yourself too. Get your all-inclusive ticket TODAY: patriciasung.com/retreat
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E273: Managing Your Daily Energy Levels as a Mom with ADHD with Guest Host JoAnn Crohn - Best Of Friends Series
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 energy management trickier, why asking for help feels so hard (but matters so much), and how to tell the difference between when you need to push through… and when you need to rest. Plus, I share more about my Energy Recharge Workshop, and why it's one of my favorite ways to help you find your spark again. This episode is your permission slip to stop chasing those unicorn days, and start making peace with what realistically works for you. You are not a robot. Let’s give ourselves some grace. Thank you to JoAnn for sharing this conversation! Listen to the No Guilt Mom Podcast here or on your favorite podcast app: https://www.noguiltmom.com/ Yes, I’m still writing the first book for Moms with ADHD, publishing February 2027. Keep up to date on all things book writing and/or join the beta reader team here: patriciasung.com/book Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-273-adhd-energy-management-for-moms-managing-your-daily-energy-levels-with-joann-crohn-happy-mom-summit Links mentioned in this episode: Get the ADHD Energy Recharge Workshop: patriciasung.com/energy 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 all-inclusive ADHD Moms Weekend Retreat is coming up October 10-12, 2025 just outside of Houston, Texas! And we hope you’re coming, too! I’ll take care of all the details - you simply show up and enjoy. Having a circle of moms who support you and believe in you matters. Reserve your all-inclusive ticket here: patriciasung.com/retreat Ticket sales close 9/18/25 or when the last ticket is sold.
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E272: You’re Not Lazy: Why You Don’t Finish Simple Tasks
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 walk you through the three phases of any project (even the “easy” ones): deciding, preparing, and doing. And more importantly, how recognizing those steps can save your time, your energy, and your self-esteem. If you’ve ever beat yourself up over why that return never made it to the post office, this one’s for you. You’re not lazy. Your brain just needs a different approach. Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-272-you-are-not-lazy-adhd-why-you-do-not-finish-simple-easy-tasks Links mentioned in this episode: Wanna hear the scoop on what’s going on behind the scenes? Snag a free ADHD resource and sign up for my emails here. You deserve a break. Our annual ADHD Moms Weekend Retreat is soon, October 10-12, 2025 in Houston, Texas! You're officially invited :) “Gift yourself the opportunity to meet like-minded people (literally), make instant friendships, and the space to finally be yourself.” –ADHD Mama T.H. I’ll take care of all the details - you simply show up and enjoy. Because you deserve to take care of yourself too. Grab your all-inclusive ticket here: patriciasung.com/retreat
About Motherhood in ADHD – Parenting with ADHD, Productivity Tips, Brain based Science, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Education to Help Moms with Adult ADHD
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
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