The ADHD MUMS Pod
Real talk from two ADHD mums in the thick of parenting, chaos, and clutter. Gen and Claire share honest highs and lows of neuro-divergent life. We are Mums, but you don't have to be to listen!
We share real, unfiltered stories about parenting, neurodivergence, and daily struggles like executive dysfunction, disorganisation, overstimulation, and Mum guilt. We also celebrate the wins—big or small—with honesty and laughter.
We're both AFAB and biological mums, but this space is for all parents, ADHDers, curious minds, and —even your pets. Everyone’s welcome.
We do swear though, so you probably need headphones if there's kids around!
Episodes
80 episodes
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR: Hope, Hospitals, And Holding On Through The Holidays
Gen is here to share a clear update on Claire’s seven-hour surgery, her move from critical care to a ward, and what recovery looks like in real time. Between relief and fatigue, we will now be signing off for a few days, but we promise to keep ...
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3:09
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR: Batman Smells, The Elf Does Too
A chaotic little singalong with Gen's baby turns into an elf mischief saga with drains, trees, and a very smelly street. Gen's eldest shares the honest truth of forgetting, laughing it off, and letting kid logic guide the holiday fun.• ...
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Season 2
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Episode 59
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3:12
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR: Thoughtful Gifts At The Eleventh Hour
We race through last‑minute Christmas gifting without the panic: clear IOU experiences, smart re‑gifts that respect relationships, and sentimental wins like framed school photos or kids’ art. Short on time and money, we share fast, kind fixes t...
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5:37
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR: An Early Christmas Pre-Op Catch-up with Claire
Calire pulls Christmas forward before a long-awaited hospital stay, juggles a fibromyalgia flare with a medication mix-up, and finds calm in small rituals while packing for surgery. Between cosy chaos and quiet resolve, she sends a lil vo...
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Season 2
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Episode 58
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17:00
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR: A Milestone In Parenting And Self-Compassion
A voice-note from Gen this time, sharing how a jam-packed holiday weekend turned into a surprise win: the baby bossed her stage fright, friends were reunited, and a community party became a milestone for family confidence. The high is real, the...
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Season 2
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Episode 57
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19:28
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR: Peace Over Pinterest - Burnout-Free Festive Home Prep
We share a realistic plan to prep the house for Christmas without the panic spiral, from hiding gifts and zoning your decor to taming the kitchen and letting go of perfection. Along the way, we trade fast wins for neurodivergent brains, cash-in...
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Season 2
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Episode 56
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13:42
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR: What ND Kids Need Most At Christmas
We swap kitchen chaos for honest talk on how to support neurodivergent kids at Christmas, from safe foods to sensory plans and the art of advocating without shame. We share what to normalize, what to redirect, and how to keep trust at the cente...
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17:31
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR: Managing Holiday Sensory Overload With ADHD Families
We share honest ways to make festive gatherings easier for ADHD families, especially when sensory overload hits hard. From pre-cooking to quiet rooms, screens without shame, and clever “helpful” escapes, we trade pressure for peace without losi...
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13:54
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR: Last-Minute Christmas Post Survival
We map the real UK postal deadlines and then make a case for a calmer, kinder plan when posting isn’t workable. Between reminder systems, digital gifts, and local workarounds, we put connection ahead of a calendar date and reframe “late” as par...
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15:14
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR; Redefining Holiday Gifting When Money, Kids, And Capitalism Collide
We unpack why Christmas spending spirals with ADHD and how small shifts can prevent the January crash. From reframing kids’ lists to smarter timing, secondhand wins, and handmade gifts, we keep the magic without the debt or guilt.• refr...
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22:33
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR! Letting Go Of Guilt Makes A Better Xmas
Two ADHD mums and single parents reframe Christmas around connection, calm, and clear boundaries, not performance or perfection. We share real co-parenting wins, honest heartbreak, and practical tools for making a “fake Christmas” feel just as ...
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20:08
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR: Rethinking Santa, Elf On The Shelf, And The Pressure Of Traditions
We dig into where holiday magic crosses into overwhelm, from Santa credit and Elf on the Shelf stress to the naughty-nice narrative that ramps up anxiety. We share practical ways to protect trust, lower the mental load, and choose traditions th...
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Episode 51
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19:53
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR: What If The Best Tradition Is No Tradition At All
We trade inherited expectations for rituals that fit real ADHD lives, from calm Christmas Eve boxes to comfort films and low-lift cheese boards. We also explore chosen family, breaking old rules, and giving yourself permission to redesign or sk...
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24:23
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR: Surviving School Holidays With Co-Parenting And Care Gaps
We map the real work of Christmas with school-age kids: booking leave in time, juggling co‑parenting calendars, and protecting the quiet “twixtmas” days that help everyone reset. We share simple tools and scripts to say no, plan rest, and find ...
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10:00
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR! ADHD Gift Lists Without Meltdowns
We trade ADHD-friendly gifting tactics that work with real pay cycles, time limits, and social norms, from charity shop wins to last-minute experience gifts and subscriptions. We push back on stigma, simplify decisions with themes, and share a ...
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15:46
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR: When Illness Hits Before Christmas, Flexibility Becomes Your Superpower
We face a December full of curveballs: a child with flu, a partner down, an upcoming operation, and a back injury that sent us to A&E. Plans shift, but connection holds as we rework Christmas with honesty, small systems, and a renewed respe...
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24:15
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR! How ADHD Parents Navigate School Chaos In December
We lay out a simple survival plan for the school run-up to Christmas: what to prioritize, what to drop, and how to make the chaos lighter with ADHD brains and real budgets. From consent forms to costumes, we share practical systems, community t...
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18:34
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR: Christmas Plans, ADHD Brains, And Boundaries
We unpack the push and pull of Christmas, from the ache of not having the kids to the relief of a slower day. Practical planning tips help us trade chaos for calm without losing the joy of a second “fake Christmas.”• choosing quiet or c...
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9:48
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR! Messy Truths And Practical Hacks For A Kinder, Calmer Christmas
We launch a daily “chaos calendar” to make December lighter for ADHD mums, trading perfection for practical help and honest stories. We share quick breathing resets, low-friction hacks, and real talk about messy holidays that still feel good.
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3:02
HIGHS AND LOWS OF THE WEEK: Snail Invasions, Diagnosis Joy, & Medical Maze Wins
We crack up trying to record, then settle into highs and lows: slugs in the house, file conversion chaos, a child’s autism diagnosis framed with empowering language, medical updates, a return to counseling studies, and the power of small, thoug...
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23:08
VOICENOTES FROM THE EDGE: The EHCP; Paperwork, Pushback, And Parenting Power
We listen to a mother lay out the grind of advocating for her neurodivergent child: three-year diagnosis timelines, EHCP hurdles, and the cost of going part-time to manage endless forms. We hold space for the anger, share practical tactics, and...
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23:30
HIGHS AND LOWS OF THE WEEK: Facing Surgery, Grieving Possibilities, Choosing Hope
A surgeon finally gives clear answers, a timeline, and empathy, bringing relief and a hard truth about a year of recovery. We sit with fear, the loss of fertility, the grind of admin, and the joy that still breaks through, from book obsessions ...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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30:14
Why We Hide: Masking in Neurodivergent Motherhood
We explore masking as ADHD mums—what it is, how it starts, and why it drains us—then share ways to unmask gently without losing safety. Stories from school, work, family, and the school gate show how expectations and stigma push women and kids ...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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55:49
HIGHS AND LOWS OF THE WEEK: Therapy Training, Co‑Parenting Wins, And ND Meal Hacks
We trade chaos for a mid week and explore why calm can feel weird when your brain expects spikes. Therapy training gets real, co‑parenting shifts bring ease, ND‑friendly routines help with food, and a freezer fiasco turns into a small, satisfyi...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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28:59
VOICENOTES FROM THE EDGE: Parenting, Burnout, And The Blur Between ADHD And Everyday Overload
We share a listener’s voice note about burnout, PDA-like reactions, and the messy overlap between ADHD traits and the weight of modern caregiving. We trade stories of lost tickets, spare keys, and the quiet power of community when life keeps mo...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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22:12