Mother Plus Podcast
This is the podcast for "too much" moms who feel like they are failing at motherhood and don't want to fail anymore. Your hosts, Stacey Hutson and Stephanie Sprenger, two ADHD moms of four girls ages 4-18, most definitely don't have it all figured out. But we know one thing for sure: understanding our brains is the key to enjoying our motherhood, and our SELVES again.
Here, we are brutally honest about our ADHD motherhoods (the missed Spirit Weeks, the mountains of laundry, the nostalgia for our old "fun" pre-mom selves) so you know you're not the only one struggling.
When we don't know the answers, or aren't qualified to give them, we bring on the experts. Mental health therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, women's doctors -- we want to learn from them all. Because we believe once you know how to work WITH your ADHD brain rather than against it, it changes everything.
You found your people. We're them. And you're ours. Let's figure this out together.
*To Join the ADHD Mom's Club so we can hang out, visit: https://www.motherplusser.com/ADHD-mom-club-waitlist**
Episodes
152 episodes
#153: How to Advocate For Your ADHD Child In School (Even If You Hate Confrontation)
In this episode, we cover:What a 504 plan actually is Why Steph chose to pursue one for her daughter before high schoolThe emotional toll of being a “good girl” in a broken systemHow t...
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Episode 153
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22:36
#152: Why You Can’t Declutter as an ADHD Woman (And What to Do Instead)
You know the clutter isn’t just about stuff. It’s about energy. It’s about worth. And for ADHD moms, it’s also about survival.In Part 2 of our ADHD Energy Series, Stacey dives into the unseen cost of the piles, the mess, and the chaos—
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Episode 152
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23:05
#151: This Is Why You’re So Tired: A Lesson in Energy for the ADHD Mom
How often do you feel spacey, irritable, or like your brain is buzzing in seven directions at once? If you’ve been blaming it all on ADHD and assuming there’s nothing you can do—you’re not alone. But what if those symptoms weren’t just...
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Episode 151
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24:24
#150: What If Creativity Is the Missing Piece to Your Mental Health?
Get your ADHD Good Girl survival guide HERE.What if the path to healing wasn’t found in doing more—but in doodling more?In this episode, Stacey and Steph sit down with Kayla Hu...
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Episode 150
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42:56
#149: The ADHD Family Series: ADHD in Girls vs. Boys (and Why It Matters for Moms)
They weren’t failing—but they were falling apart. Straight A’s, student of the month, well-behaved and helpful—on the outside, everything looked fine. But inside? Anxiety, overwhelm, and a quiet sense that something was always just a l...
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Episode 149
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50:45
#148: ADHD Without Medication: Why I Quit & What’s Working for Me
After a year of experimenting with different meds—Ritalin, Adderall, Lexapro—I started to feel like I was outsourcing my ability to function. Every morning, as I took my pill, something inside me whispered: Don’t.This episode is...
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Episode 148
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16:57
#147: The ADHD Family Series: The Anxiety ADHD Connection (And What To Do About It)
Anxiety and ADHD—are they twins or conjoined at the hip? In this episode, we dive deep into the tangled relationship between these two conditions. Our guests, Dr. Deanna Barrett and Dr. Lynn Baldwin, break down why so many ADHD women struggle w...
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Episode 147
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49:03
#146: ADHD Good Girl Syndrome: From High Achiever to Hot Mess
Were you the “good girl” growing up—always getting straight A’s, a teacher’s dream, but secretly battling anxiety, perfectionism, and the constant fear of failure? Did the structure of school keep you afloat, only for adulthood and motherhood t...
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Episode 146
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43:48
#145: Why Your ADHD Feels Worse: The Hormone Connection with Dr. Jolene Brighten (Part 2)
If your ADHD symptoms seem to be intensifying with age, you’re not imagining it. Hormonal fluctuations—from postpartum shifts to perimenopause—can dramatically impact ADHD, yet most doctors don’t make the connection. In this eye-opening episode...
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Episode 145
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46:05
#143: The Mental Load is Crushing—How I Stopped Drowning in Overwhelm (BONUS episode)
As ADHD moms, we carry an impossible mental load. The endless to-do lists, the forgotten appointments, the last-minute scrambling—it’s exhausting. But what if you didn’t have to do it all alone?In this episode, Steph shares her ...
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Episode 143
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17:56
#142: Why Your ADHD Feels Worse: The Hormone Connection with Dr. Jolene Brighten (Part 1)
Before motherhood, your ADHD may have felt quirky, fun, or even manageable. But then... the hormones hit. Postpartum. Perimenopause. Menopause. Suddenly, your ADHD symptoms feel out of control—the emotional swings, time blindness, anxi...
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Episode 142
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43:49
#141: The ADHD Mom’s Guide to Pleasure & Intimacy with Susan Bratton
If motherhood has left you feeling touched out, disconnected from your body, or just plain exhausted, this episode is for you. We’re diving into intimacy, pleasure, and connection with Intimacy Expert to Millions, Susan Bratton....
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Episode 141
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1:02:34
#140: The ADHD Family Series: Executive Functioning For The ADHD Mom
Executive functioning is the backbone of daily life, yet for ADHD moms, it can feel like rocket science. In this episode, we’re joined by two experts who not only study ADHD but live it—Dr. Diana Barrett and Dr. Lynne Baldwin. This ...
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Episode 140
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1:03:33
#139: The Mental Load Myth: Why Moms Deserve Help (and How to Get It)
If you need to tackle the chaos in your home (with some accountability), join us for Decluttering with Body Doubling HERE.ADHD Cliff's Notes:We speak ...
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Episode 139
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46:22
#138: There's A Lot Of Shame In Admitting, "This Is Really Hard": A Conversation On Motherhood With NYT Bestselling Author & Kidnap Survivor Jessica Buchanan
In this monumental episode, we sit down with Jessica Buchanan—kidnapping survivor, New York Times bestselling author, and advocate for women’s empowerment—to delve into her extraordinary journey of navigating motherhood in the wake of ...
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Episode 138
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56:44
#137: How to Regulate Your Emotions When You’re “Too Sensitive”: A Conversation About RSD with Dr. Rebecca Richey
**Find your center and connect with a community that gets it—join the Rituals Library today.**In this episode of the Mother Plus Podcast, we continue our d...
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Episode 137
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41:54
#136: Why ADHD Women Are ‘Too Sensitive’: A Conversation About RSD with Dr. Rebecca Richey
Ready to feel supported, understood, and empowered as an ADHD mom? 🌟Join the Rituals Library today—a vibrant community with tools, meditations, and real-life strategies designed to help you thrive in motherhood. Don’t wait to ...
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Episode 136
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26:04
#135: Herbal Healing for ADHD Moms: Adaptogens, Immune Boosts, and Rituals with Jane Barlow
*Use code MotherPlus10 to get 10% off your first order at Barlow Herbal*In this episode, we sit down with herbalist Jane Barlow to explore the transformative potential of plan...
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Episode 135
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46:01
#134: 'I Don’t Know What I’m Doing'—An ADHD Mom’s Worst Fear (And How to Overcome It)."
Do you ever feel like you’re drowning in responsibilities, unsure of what to do next, or terrified by the thought that you don’t have it all figured out? You’re not alone. In this solo episode, Stacey dives into the raw, relatable experience of...
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Episode 134
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14:45
#133: Mom’s First ADHD Christmas: Letting Go of Traditions and Creating a Holiday That Fits
Finally find calm and clarity as an ADHD mom—join the Rituals Library today for just $20/month and start working with your brain and enjoying your motherhood.
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Episode 133
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15:25
#132: Martha Stewart, Perfectionism, The Power of Homemaking, And Being Unapologetic
In today’s episode, we’re diving into the life and legacy of Martha Stewart—not just as a media mogul, but as a woman who changed the way we think about homemaking. Inspired by the recent documentary on her life, we’re asking big questions: Wha...
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Episode 132
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19:05
#131: ADHD Moms, Start This Ritual Tonight for Peace & Focus: Meditation, Journaling, EFT & Woo
Stace and Steph recap Rituals Week—7 days of meditation, journal prompts, and EFT for the ADHD mom. We guide you through one of our juiciest rituals ever—warning! Do not listen while driving!— with a meditation, journal promp...
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Episode 131
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52:58
#130: Birthday Expectations vs. Reality: How ADHD Moms Can Bring the Magic Back
Who here looks forward to their birthday each year, only to end up feeling that familiar pang of disappointment? As ADHD moms, balancing high expectations and the reality of motherhood is no easy feat. This episode of The Mother Plus Podcas...
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Episode 130
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24:38
#129: Girl Dinner (Reflections from Parenting, Post-ADHD Diagnosis) + An Invite To An Evening Of Rituals With Us
🕯️✨To join us for Rituals Night on Tuesday October 29th at 7 pm Mountain Time, click here ✨🕯️: https://www.motherplusser.com/rituals-weekADHD Cliff's Notes:
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Episode 129
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#128: "Something's Gotta Give" When You're A Creative ADHD Mom: An Interview With A Mother + Artist
We interview mother + artist Christie Russert about how motherhood and ADHD tendencies have impacted her art. We discuss the impact motherhood has on the ADHD woman's ability to focus on tasks with constant divided attention ...
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Episode 128
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40:41