ADHD Mums

By Jane McFadden

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Episodes: 170

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Welcome to The ADHD MUMS Podcast, a lifeline for Australian mums navigating ADHD and motherhood. Perfect for struggling, burnt out mums who want to drop perfectionism.

Episode Date
2. SCHOOL SERIES When School Becomes the Trauma — What No One Tells ADHD Parents
May 14, 2025
1. Season 3 Starts Here: No More Explaining – ADHD Tools That Actually Work
May 12, 2025
88. Mothers Day: I Made the Lunches, Booked the Table, and Still Felt Invisible
May 08, 2025
87. Season 2 RECAP: The Year ADHD Mums Stopped Apologising
May 07, 2025
86. What the World's Biggest ADHD Meds Study Really Revealed
May 05, 2025
85. Real Tools for Real Rage (Mum Rage Part 2)
Apr 30, 2025
84. I Love My Family… But I’m So F**king Angry (Mum Rage Part 1)
Apr 28, 2025
83. Too Much? Or Just Misunderstood: ADHD, RSD & the Power of Emotional Intensity
Apr 23, 2025
82. ADHD or PTSD? Why So Many Women Are Misdiagnosed with Amanda Moses
Apr 21, 2025
81. You’ve Tried Everything… They Still Won’t Eat: Real Strategies for ARFID at Home
Apr 16, 2025
80. Executive Function, School Stress, and Support That Actually Works with Sue Larkey
Apr 14, 2025
79. Navigating School Holidays with Your Sanity & Self-Worth Intact
Apr 09, 2025
78. Could it be ARFID? Spotting the signs + why it’s not just fussy eating with Margo White
Apr 07, 2025
PSA! Concerta? Gone. Vyvanse? Broken – And Jane Called It a Year Ago
Apr 03, 2025
77. Self-Sacrifice Is Not Your Friend (And Here’s Why)
Apr 02, 2025
76. It’s Not Just Picky Eating - Claire Britton on ARFID – Claire Britton’s Story (Personal Perspective)
Mar 31, 2025
75. What We Wish Our Partners Knew About the Mental Load - And How to Truly Support Us
Mar 26, 2025
74. Keeping Children Safe from Tricky People & Unsafe Situations with Kristi McVee
Mar 24, 2025
73. Making the Invisible Mental Load Visible: How to Share the Load Without the Stress [Part 3]
Mar 19, 2025
72. Understanding the Risks – Neurodivergent Children, Social Safety, and Grooming [Part 1] with Kristi McVee
Mar 17, 2025
71. 7 Brutally Honest Reasons ADHD Mums Stay Silent About the Mental Load [Part 2]
Mar 12, 2025
70. The Truth About Time-Outs and What to Try Instead with Gen Muir
Mar 10, 2025
69. Why Mums Are Always the Backup Plan (And How to Change It) [Part 1]
Mar 05, 2025
68. Perimenopause & PMDD: The Hormonal Rollercoaster of Neurodivergent Women with Dr Miranda Robinson
Mar 03, 2025
67. Why Routines Always Seem to Fail for ADHD Families (and How to Fix Them)
Feb 26, 2025
66. Perimenopause, ADHD & What Doctors Don’t Tell You: Haylee’s Story
Feb 24, 2025
65. School Pick-Up Can Be Draining! How to Stop Overthinking & Save Your Social Energy
Feb 19, 2025
64. The NDIS Cuts and the Urgent Need for Immediate Action with Nicole Rogerson of Autism Awareness Australia
Feb 17, 2025
63. Surviving the Mental Load of the School Year
Feb 12, 2025
62. Burnout, Pain & Weird Symptoms? The ADHD Link No One Told Us About
Feb 10, 2025
61. Unhealthy Habits & ADHD: Why We Get Stuck & How to Shift
Feb 04, 2025
60. Mummy Needs More Than Wine: The Truth About Coping and Connection
Feb 03, 2025
59. Trauma, EMDR, and ADHD: Jess's Story of Recovery
Jan 29, 2025
58. Struggling to Understand ADHD? Here’s What Your Partner Needs You to Know [Solo Episode] with Jane McFadden
Jan 27, 2025
57. The NDIS Shake-Up and National Autism Strategy: What Jane Really Thinks [Solo Episode] with Jane McFadden
Jan 22, 2025
56. Setting Your ADHD Family Up for a Smoother School Year [Solo Episode] with Jane McFadden
Jan 20, 2025
55. ADHD Mum: What You Need to Know After Your Diagnosis [Solo Episode] with Jane McFadden
Jan 15, 2025
54. How to Talk to Your Child About ADHD: Empowering Conversations That Change Everything (Part 2) [Solo Episode] with Jane McFadden
Jan 13, 2025
53. Explaining ADHD to Your Child: Why It Matters (Part 1) [Solo Episode] with Jane McFadden
Jan 08, 2025
ADHD & Sensory Overwhelm: Identifying Triggers and Finding Relief with Rebecca Torpie [re-release]
Jan 06, 2025
52. Why Most Planners Fail ADHD Mums (and How to Finally Make One Work) [Solo Episode] with Jane McFadden
Jan 01, 2025
Neurotypical Mum vs ADHD Mum: Is It ADHD or Mum Life? [re-release]
Dec 30, 2024
Camouflaging ADHD + Autistic Traits in Girls with Millie Carr [re-release]
Dec 25, 2024
ADHD and Autistic Traits in Mums with Dr. Jacinta Thomson [re-release]
Dec 23, 2024
51. How to Handle Family Criticism About ADHD: Boundaries and Keeping Your Sanity [Solo Episode] with Jane McFadden
Dec 19, 2024
50. Stop People-Pleasing: The ADHD Mum’s Guide to Boundaries, Balance, and Breaking Free [Solo Episode] with Jane McFadden
Dec 18, 2024
49. Christmas Chaos: Hacks for Surviving Family Drama, Sensory Overload, and Picky Eaters! [Solo Episode] with Jane McFadden
Dec 16, 2024
48. Running Out of Time: Why ADHD Mums Feel Overwhelmed at Christmas (and How to Fix It!) [Solo Episode] with Jane McFadden
Dec 11, 2024
47. What happens if you take ADHD medication without ADHD? [Solo Episode] with Jane McFadden
Dec 09, 2024
46. ‘Tis the Season to Overspend: ADHD Mum vs. Impulse Shopping [Solo Episode] with Jane McFadden
Dec 04, 2024
45. Do neurodivergent women attract narcissists? [Solo Episode] with Jane McFadden
Dec 02, 2024
MINI SERIES (Episode 9): How Workplaces Can Support Employees Affected by Family and Domestic Violence with Laurie Arrowsmith
Nov 27, 2024
MINI SERIES (Episode 8): Why don't women just leave?
Nov 26, 2024
44. Supporting Neurodivergent Kids with Friendships and Boundaries with Bec Sparrow
Nov 25, 2024
MINI SERIES (Episode 7): Ensuring Safety When Leaving a DV Relationship with Laurie Arrowsmith
Nov 20, 2024
43. ADHD and Teens: A Conversation with Maggie Dent
Nov 18, 2024
MINI SERIES (Episode 6): Child Protection, Family Court and Perpetrators
Nov 13, 2024
42. Evidence-Based ADHD Strategies: Effective and Reliable Methods with Claire Britton
Nov 11, 2024
MINI SERIES (Episode 5): Workplace Violence and Emotional Abuse
Nov 06, 2024
41. Connection between ADHD, EDS and POTS: Vanessa’s journey through chronic health challenges
Nov 04, 2024
MINI SERIES (Episode 4): Emotional Abuse and Lived Experience
Oct 30, 2024
40. ADHD Medication: Stimulants vs. Non Stimulants [Solo Episode] with Jane McFadden
Oct 29, 2024
39. Misdiagnosis in ADHD and Bipolar Disorder with Georgia Poletti-Moulds
Oct 28, 2024
MINI SERIES (Episode 3): Maternal Suicide and Lived Experience
Oct 23, 2024
38. How ADHD medication revealed my Autistic traits [Solo Episode] with Jane McFadden
Oct 22, 2024
37. ADHD, Autism, or Both? Kara’s Story of Burnout and Sensory Overload
Oct 21, 2024
MINI SERIES (Episode 2): Coercive Control and Lived Experience
Oct 16, 2024
36. ADHD Entrepreneurs: Team Building, Delegation, and Achieving Work-Life Balance with Paula Maidens
Oct 14, 2024
MINI SERIES (Episode 1): Domestic Violence & Lived Experience
Oct 09, 2024
35. ADHD and Autistic Friendships with Prof Tony Attwood and Dr Michelle Garnett
Oct 07, 2024
34. Navigating and Managing ADHD Medication During Interstate Travel in Australia with Rebekah Howard
Oct 02, 2024
33. Preventing Autistic Burnout: Practical Tips for Neurodivergent Mums and Their Children [Solo Episode] with Jane McFadden
Oct 01, 2024
32. Realising Autistic Burnout: A Personal Story for Neurodivergent Mums [Solo Episode] with Jane McFadden
Sep 30, 2024
31. Executive Function Challenges in ADHD: Strategies for Success with Claire Britton
Sep 25, 2024
30. Could it be PDA? Exploring the signs and why it’s different from ODD with Prof Tony Attwood and Dr Michelle Garnett
Sep 23, 2024
29. 6 Practical Tips for ADHD Mums to Reduce Stress and Create a Calmer Home [Solo Episode] with Jane McFadden
Sep 18, 2024
28. Protecting Vulnerable Women: Addressing the Crisis of Sexual Assault with Tanya Hicks
Sep 16, 2024
27. 'Help, I Have an Antagonist in My House!' - Parenting ADHD Kids Who Love to Stir the Pot [Solo Episode] with Jane McFadden
Sep 11, 2024
26. The Dual Spectrum: Navigating Giftedness and Neurodivergence with Alison Balson
Sep 09, 2024
25. Feeling like PMS is taking over your life? It might be PMDD [Solo Episode] with Jane McFadden
Sep 05, 2024
24. PMS and ADHD: Making Sense of the Chaos [Solo Episode] with Jane McFadden
Sep 04, 2024
23. Avoid Doing More Harm: The Crucial Need for Neuro-Affirming Care with Monique Mitchelson
Sep 02, 2024
22. Is it ADHD or Motherhood? [Solo Episode] with Jane McFadden
Aug 28, 2024
21. Can Humour Help Us Understand ADHD Better? with Dr Jacinta Thomson
Aug 26, 2024
20. The Worst Assessment Process Ever: A Cautionary Tale With Dena Robertson
Aug 21, 2024
19. iPads Before School + ADHD: A Morning Madness Combo! with Dr Justin Coulson
Aug 19, 2024
18. Neurodiversity and Eating Disorders: Uncovering the Hidden Relationship With Lindsay Keating
Aug 14, 2024
17. Underneath the Mask: Uncovering who you are after diagnosis
Aug 12, 2024
16. Top 6 Questions to Consider When Choosing a Neuro-Affirming Practitioner with Jane McFadden
Aug 07, 2024
15. The Risks of Disclosing ADHD at Work: What You Need to Know
Aug 05, 2024
14. Unlocking the Secrets to Work-Life Balance: Practical Advice for Busy Mums with Leonie Dawson
Jul 29, 2024
13. ADHD & Sensory Overwhelm: Identifying Triggers and Finding Relief with Rebecca Torpie
Jul 22, 2024
12. Navigating Psychology Assessments: Avoiding Key Mistakes with Marie Camin
Jul 15, 2024
11. Breaking the Silence: The Untold Struggles of Motherhood with Lucy Hollister
Jul 08, 2024
10: Essential Tips for Positive Behaviour Support With Renee Dela Cruz
Jul 01, 2024
9. Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and ADHD medication with Rodney Whyte
Jun 24, 2024
8: How to Tell Your Child About Their Diagnosis: Essential Do's and Don'ts with Millie Carr
Jun 17, 2024
7. Raising Strong Children: How to Support Without Always Solving Their Problems
Jun 12, 2024
6. The Must-Know Guide for partners with Joe Peters
Jun 10, 2024
5. What Every Mum Needs to Hear from Top Autism Expert with Prof Tony Attwood
Jun 03, 2024
4. Sibling Peace: Transform Rivalry into Relationship Building with Gen Muir
May 27, 2024
3. My Top Takeaways From the Past Year with Jane McFadden
May 20, 2024
2. Transforming Your Inner Critic into a Source of Compassion with Ceri Sanford
May 13, 2024
1. Co-Parenting Amidst Diagnosis Disagreements with Alana Manix
May 06, 2024
66. Life as an Inattentive Mum with Bessie Campbell
Apr 29, 2024
65. From Skeptic to Advocate: Medication for Children with Jane McFadden
Apr 22, 2024
64. The Untold Struggles of Motherhood (Part 2) with Kaitlyn Faulkner
Apr 15, 2024
63. The Episode That Led Jane to Choose Homeschooling with Nicki Farrell
Apr 08, 2024
62. Uncovering the subtle traits of Autistic daughters with Eliza Harris
Apr 01, 2024
61. Unlocking Focus: Hypnotherapy for ADHD with Jessica Burgess
Mar 25, 2024
60. Perfectly Imperfect: Letting Go of Perfectionism with Angie Nennie
Mar 18, 2024
59. Transform Your ADHD Relationship Challenges into Strengths with Jessica Burgess
Mar 11, 2024
58. My Diagnosis Journey with Jasmine Meek (Part 3)
Mar 04, 2024
57. Unique Differences of ADHD and Autism in Women with Dr. Jacinta Thomson
Feb 26, 2024
56. Epic Mum Fails That Will Have You Roaring With Laughter with Shantelle Poynter.
Feb 19, 2024
55. Building Resilience in a Neurodiverse Family with Lael Stone
Feb 12, 2024
54. Advocating for your child's success at school with Tania Waring
Feb 05, 2024
53. Interview with Matilda Boseley on the book 'The Year I Met My Brain'
Jan 29, 2024
52. Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria - A Personal Story With Tammie Ray
Jan 22, 2024
51. Addiction and ADHD (Food and Alcohol) with Fiona McIntyre
Jan 16, 2024
49. Strategies without medication for ADHD with Jess Bevan
Jan 11, 2024
50. Being Your Authentic Self with Louise Fitzpatrick
Jan 08, 2024
48. Supplements and ADHD
Dec 25, 2023
47. Emotional Eating and ADHD with Denise Stojceski
Dec 18, 2023
46. True Inclusion with Jules from William Ready
Dec 11, 2023
45. The Untold Struggles of Motherhood (Part 1)
Dec 06, 2023
44. School Holiday Planning & Hope with Tania Waring
Nov 27, 2023
43. PMS and ADHD with Kylie Smart
Nov 20, 2023
ADHD and Parenting with Sharon Collons
Nov 13, 2023
41. High Camouflaging ADHD and ASD with Millie Carr
Nov 06, 2023
40. High Performance and ADHD with Jessica Burgess
Oct 30, 2023
39. NDIS episode with Jane McFadden
Oct 23, 2023
38. My Diagnosis Journey with Jasmine Meek (Part 2)
Oct 16, 2023
37. Anxiety & ADHD with Jessica Burgess
Oct 09, 2023
36. Learning to holiday with ADHD and with ADHD kids with Shantelle Poynter
Oct 02, 2023
35. Do you have ADHD or is this just #Mum Life?
Sep 25, 2023
34. Being Neurotypical in a relationship with a ADHD person with Sharon Collon
Sep 18, 2023
33. Neurodiverse Classrooms with Millie Carr
Sep 11, 2023
32. My Diagnosis Journey with Jasmine Meek (Part 1)
Sep 04, 2023
31. Meltdowns with Tania Waring
Aug 28, 2023
Interview with Motherhood the Beautiful Nightmare
Aug 21, 2023
29. Self Hatred and ADHD with Shantelle Poynter
Aug 14, 2023
28. What is ADHD Coaching? with Michele Toner
Aug 07, 2023
27. Sensory Overload with Deanna Reynolds
Jul 31, 2023
26. School Holidays Shit Show
Jul 23, 2023
25. Is Overwhelmed Mum Syndrome real? with Dr. Jacinta Thomson
Jul 19, 2023
24. Relationships and ADHD with Shantelle Poynter
Jul 16, 2023
23. ADHD & Learning With Deanna Reynolds
Jul 12, 2023
Therapy Fatigue
Jul 09, 2023
21. The Australian school system & our sons. Interview with Tania Waring
Jul 05, 2023
20. Medication and Psychiatrists
Jul 02, 2023
19. ADHD Mum Fails and my big WHY I do this podcast.
Jun 28, 2023
18. ADHD and the family dinner pressure. Chats with Shantelle Poynter (Part 2)
Jun 26, 2023
17. Mum's just get to feel like shit for 10 years? Chats with Shantelle Poynter (Part 1)
Jun 25, 2023
16. Pregnancy, breastfeeding and ADHD meds. Interview with Rose Callaghan
Jun 21, 2023
15. Where does trauma start and ADHD begin? Interview with Jenny Cleary
Jun 18, 2023
14. Bored and Tired. #Mumlifeburnout with Angie Nennie
Jun 15, 2023
13. The Australian school system & our daughters. Interview with Jenny Cleary
Jun 11, 2023
12. How to get a diagnosis in Australia. Part 2. Interview with Dr Jacinta Thomson
Jun 07, 2023
11. Masking & ADHD.
Jun 06, 2023
10. Recognising ADHD in our daughters
Jun 04, 2023
9. An RSD story. Taking my own advice
May 31, 2023
8. Why am I never doing what I'm supposed to and what can I do about it?
May 25, 2023
7. How to get a diagnosis in Australia. Part 1. Interview with Dr. Jacinta Thomson
May 22, 2023
6. Is ADHD just an excuse?
May 21, 2023
5. ADHD Mum life and Study, how does that work? Interview with Lucy Holister
May 15, 2023
4. Hyperfocus - an uplifting story. Interview with Lucy Holister
May 14, 2023
3. Can we impact the world? Interview with Lucy Holister
May 14, 2023
2. Is the world ready for women to be diagnosed with ADHD? Interview with Katie Underwood
May 11, 2023
1: Why are so many Mums being diagnosed with ADHD?
May 07, 2023