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
160 episodes
Saying Goodbye to Mother Plus: What We Learned & Where We’re Headed
This is it, Mother Plussers—our final episode together. After four incredible years, 160+ episodes, and thousands of conversations with you, we’re closing this chapter of the Mother Plus Podcast.Just like motherhood has seasons, so does ...
#160: Tracy Otsuka on Celebrating ADHD for Smart Ass Women (Revisited)
In this unforgettable episode, we're revisiting a conversation that blew our minds—and helped reframe everything we thought we knew about ADHD, motherhood, and what it means to be “too much.”Tracy Otsuka is the host of the wildly popular...
#159: How to Finish a Big Project (Like Writing A Book) with ADHD
Steph sits down with writer, academic, and fellow ADHD-er Wendy Robinson to talk about how she wrote an entire novel in six months—while working full time and managing ADHD. This is a must-listen whether you're a writer, a creative, or just som...
#158: The Episode That Changed Everything — Understanding ADHD in Women with Leah Barnes (Revisited)
This replay features one of the most pivotal episodes in the history of the Mother Plus Podcast—a conversation that sparked a major shift in the show’s direction.In this episode, hosts Stacey and Steph sit down with licensed clinical men...
#157: A Summer Without a Schedule: My ADHD Mom Game Plan
If the thought of summer break has your nervous system clenching—hi, you’re not alone. In this honest and unfiltered solo episode, Stacey shares what she’s doing differently this summer as an ADHD mom. Spoiler: it has nothing to do wit...
#156: A Guilt-Free Guide to Screen Time for ADHD Moms
Today’s episode is a love letter to the overwhelmed, over-achieving, screen-time-guilty mom. Stace and Steph get honest about their screen time journeys—from Baby Einstein and Mickey Mouse & Lara Bars to curated slideshow nights and learnin...
#155: The 90s Taught Us What to Want. Now We’re Unlearning It—One Body Image Belief at a Time
In this deeply personal episode, we talk about something that never gets talked about in the ADHD world: breast implants.Stace sits down with listener and friend Lauren Ungar to unpack her 20-year journey from getting breast imp...
#154: Julia Ross Says Your Brain Might Be Starving—Here’s What That Means
We’ve talked about ADHD from a psychological perspective, and we’ve talked about trauma and emotional dysregulation. But in this episode, we’re exploring a different root cause: nutrition. Julia Ross—psychotherapist, pioneer of amino a...
#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...
#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—
#151: This Is Why You’re So Tired: A Lesson in Energy for the ADHD Mom
If you liked this episode, check out this one on why you're scattered on Stacey's podcast,
#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...
#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...
#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...
#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...
#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...
#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...
#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 ...
#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...
#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....
#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 ...
#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 ...
#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 ...
#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...
#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 ...