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What if you've spent your entire life believing you were the problem... when ADHD was the missing piece all along?
In this episode of Rebel Momma Pod, host Sarah Castañeda sits down with Liz Lewis, writer, ADHD advocate, and author of You Are Not the Problem: Late-Diagnosed ADHD Women and the Invisible Forces That Shape Us.
Liz shares her journey from rediscovering her ADHD after becoming a mother to spending four years researching and writing a book that gives voice to the experiences of women diagnosed later in life. Together, they explore why so many women miss an ADHD diagnosis, how educational trauma affects creativity, and why writing with ADHD doesn't have to follow conventional rules.
They also discuss the emotional impact of receiving an ADHD diagnosis as an adult, overcoming rejection sensitivity, managing expectations, and creating meaningful work without comparing yourself to everyone else.
Whether you're newly diagnosed, navigating motherhood with ADHD, or dreaming of writing your own book, this conversation offers practical encouragement and validation.
 
🎯 What You'll Learn:
• Why so many women receive an ADHD diagnosis later in life
• The emotional reality after finally getting diagnosed
• How motherhood often uncovers hidden ADHD symptoms
• Why educational trauma affects confidence and creativity
• Practical advice for writing with ADHD
• How to overcome perfectionism and rejection sensitivity
• Why comparing yourself to neurotypical writers doesn't work
• The mindset shifts that helped Liz complete her first book
 
🧠 Topics Discussed:
• Late-diagnosed ADHD in women
• ADHD and motherhood
• Writing a book with ADHD
• Educational trauma
• Executive dysfunction and creativity
• Rejection sensitivity
• ADHD advocacy
• Women's mental health
• Self-expression and journaling
• Building confidence as a writer
 
💡 Key Takeaway:
Being diagnosed later in life doesn't mean you've failed, it means you've finally found the missing context. When you stop trying to fit neurotypical expectations and begin working with your ADHD instead of against it, creativity, confidence, and self-acceptance become much more possible.
 
📚 Resources Mentioned:
Book:
You Are Not the Problem: Late-Diagnosed ADHD Women and the Invisible Forces That Shape Us
Website:
Healthy ADHD
Substack:
Yes, And by Liz Lewis
 
📢 Connect with Liz Lewis:
Website: Healthy ADHD
Substack: https://substack.com/@healthyadhd
Instagram: @lizlewiswrites (mentioned during the conversation)
Email: healthyadhd@gmail.com
 
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What if the best productivity hack isn't another app, AI tool, or social media strategy?
What if it's simply walking away?
In this episode of Rebel Momma Pod, host Sarah Castañeda sits down with ADHD coach Russ Jones, founder of ADHD Big Brother, for an honest conversation about social media addiction, doomscrolling, entrepreneurship, accountability, and building a life that aligns with your values.
Russ shares why he deleted Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, how social media was impacting his mental health, and why he believes many adults with ADHD are trapped in systems that drain their attention and energy. Together, they explore the pressure to constantly scale, hustle, and stay visible online, and what happens when you decide to do things differently.
They also dive into the power of accountability, why AI can't replace human support, and how community can be one of the most effective tools for adults with ADHD.
This episode is a refreshing reminder that success doesn't have to look like everyone else's version of success.
🎯 What You'll Learn:
• Why Russ chose to leave social media behind • How doomscrolling impacts ADHD, productivity, and mental health • The hidden pressure of personal branding and online visibility • Why scaling isn't always the right business goal • The difference between AI accountability and human accountability • How daily support can help adults with ADHD follow through • What Russ calls "productivity leaks" and how to identify them
🧠 Topics Discussed:
• ADHD and social media addiction • Doomscrolling and time management • Entrepreneurship and burnout • Authentic marketing without social platforms • Accountability partners and community support • AI tools for ADHD • Weekly planning and activation strategies • Building a business that feels sustainable • Mental health and depressive episodes • Finding success on your own terms
💡 Key Takeaway:
You don't have to build your life around platforms, algorithms, or someone else's definition of success. Whether it's social media, business, or productivity, the goal isn't to scale endlessly. It's to create a life that works for you.
🔗 Resources Mentioned:
ADHD Big Brother https://adhdbigbrother.com

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📢 Connect with Russ Jones:
Website: https://adhdbigbrother.com
🔔 Don't Forget:
👍 Like this episode 💬 Comment: Could you quit social media tomorrow? Why or why not? 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about ADHD, burnout, midlife, productivity, and creating a life that works for your brain.

When Doctors Dont Have Answers: Self Advocacy with Jamie Lee
What do you do when your body knows something is wrong but every test says you're "fine"?
In this episode of Rebel Mama Pod, host Sarah Castañeda sits down with career coach Jamie Lee for a deeply personal conversation about neurodivergence, women's health, burnout, and learning to trust yourself when conventional systems fail you.
Jamie shares her experience navigating unexplained symptoms, brain fog, anxiety, hormonal shifts, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and the frustrating reality of being dismissed by traditional healthcare providers. Together, they unpack the connection between ADHD, chronic stress, inflammation, and self advocacy and why so many women are forced to become their own researchers just to get answers.
This episode is a powerful reminder that self advocacy starts with trusting your own experience.
🎯 What You'll Learn:
Why so many women feel dismissed in healthcare settings
The overlap between ADHD, burnout, hormones, and chronic illness
What mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) is and why it's often overlooked
How stress and inflammation can impact focus, energy, and mood
Why self advocacy matters in both health and career
How AI, Reddit, and online communities are helping people connect the dots
🧠 Topics Discussed:
Brain fog, PMDD, perimenopause, and histamine intolerance
Women's health gaps in conventional medicine
Functional medicine and alternative testing options
Long COVID, autoimmune conditions, and chronic fatigue
Neurodivergence, creativity, and entrepreneurship
Learning to trust your instincts when no one else understands your experience
🚨 Jamie Lee is hosting a free webinar on May 20th. During "The Exit Negotiation: How to Get Better Paid So You Can Be Your Own Boss", she'll walk you through the exact framework she uses to help clients leave their 9-to-5s financially, mentally and emotionally set up for success. To learn more, visit jamieleecoach.com.
📚 Resources Mentioned:
Jamie Lee Coach
https://jamieleecoach.com
LDN Direct
https://ldndirect.com
23andMe
https://www.23andme.com
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Most productivity advice doesn't work for ADHD—but this does.
In this episode of Rebel Mama Pod, host Sarah Castañeda sits down with Dani Donovan to break down what actually works when it comes to ADHD productivity.
Instead of forcing yourself into rigid systems, Dani shares her toolbox approach—a flexible, realistic way to get things done without burnout, shame, or relying on last-minute panic.
If you've struggled with consistency, procrastination, or overwhelm, this episode will give you tools you can actually use.
 
 
🎯 What You'll Learn:
Why most productivity advice fails for ADHD

The toolbox method that adapts to your brain

How to identify your real resistance (not just procrastination)

The emotional side of ADHD: overwhelm, burnout, perfectionism

How to replace shame-based motivation with something that works

 
 
🧠 Practical Tools You Can Try Today:
Post-it note Kanban system on your monitor

The D20 dice method to make tasks more engaging

A simple framework to identify what's blocking you

 
 
📚 Resources:
The Anti-Planner

https://antiplanner.com

https://adhddd.com

Hello! Enjoy this throwback episode of The Adulting With ADHD Podcast while we continue to work on fresh interviews for Rebel Momma Pod!