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**
Mother Plus Podcast
#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 to feel like you were drowning? If so, you’re not alone. In this episode, we break down the ADHD good girl experience, why so many of us weren’t diagnosed until adulthood, and—most importantly—what we can do about it.
We share our own stories, unpack the cultural and neurological factors at play, and offer a four-step framework for moving forward:
1️⃣ Emotional Regulation – Why grounding practices like meditation, EFT, and journaling are game-changers
2️⃣ Community – How finding your people is essential to healing and thriving
3️⃣ Chemical Regulation – The role of ADHD meds, hormone balance, and understanding your body’s unique needs
4️⃣ Creative Outlets – Reconnecting with what makes you brilliant and allowing yourself to shine
If you’re ready to stop just surviving ADHD and start thriving, this episode is for you.
✨ Get Your Free ADHD Good Girl Survival Kit! ✨
We created something special for you—our ADHD Good Girl Survival Kit, packed with:
✔️ A guided EFT session to regulate emotions fast
✔️ A meditation to help you reconnect with your calm
✔️ Journaling prompts to bring clarity and self-compassion
📥 Download it now at: www.motherplusser.com/good-girl
🎧 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:
📌 Our EFT Episode – Learn How to Use Tapping for ADHD
📌 Join our ADHD Moms Club for community and support
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