Hold My Purse with Rho featuring Aria
This show is all about unapologetically putting yourself first and embracing self-love with courage and confidence. Hosted by Rhonda Nelson (aka Rho), Hold My Purse is your space to prioritize YOU, take back your life, and own your journey without guilt or hesitation.
Just like trusting someone to hold your purse, self-care is your partner in power, giving you the strength to conquer life’s challenges like a boss. But this isn’t about clichés or surface-level fixes—Rho dives deep into how self-care ignites self-awareness, builds unshakable boundaries, and empowers you to reclaim your worth and live authentically.
Life is about sharing experiences, finding connection, and learning from one another. Through raw stories, expert insights, and unfiltered conversations, Rho becomes your no-nonsense guide to personal growth and transformation. And with the joyful perspective of her 7-year-old granddaughter, Aria, you’ll be reminded to savor life’s simple, meaningful moments.
It’s time to reclaim your time, your energy, and your peace. Tune in to Hold My Purse and join the movement that’s redefining self-care as the ultimate act of badassery. You’ve got this, and Rho’s got your back. Let’s get this party started!
Hold My Purse with Rho featuring Aria
ADHD, Identity & the Quiet Struggle — with Topeka McClain
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When you’ve spent years hearing “try harder” or “you’re just not focused enough,” discovering ADHD later in life can feel both heartbreaking and liberating. In this episode of Hold My Purse: A Self-Care Journey Through Life, I sit down with Topeka McClain, the voice behind The Quiet Struggle, to talk about her late diagnosis of ADHD and how it reshaped her identity as a mother, creative, and professional.
Topeka shares the years of self-doubt, the relief of finally having a name for her experiences, and the systems she’s built to stay grounded—like lists, brain dumps, and visual planning. We talk about masking in corporate spaces, emotional regulation, and what it means to pursue ambition while raising a family. At the heart of her story is a reminder many of us need: You are enough.
And for a grounding close, my granddaughter Aria joins in with her own simple self-care practice: a one-minute meditation ritual that anyone—child or adult—can use to reset. Her sweet wisdom reminds us that it’s never too early—or too late—to make space for peace.
Key Takeaways
- Late diagnosis can be both grief and relief — it offers language for what you’ve always known deep down.
- Masking is real — many women with ADHD hide their struggles to appear “professional.”
- Systems bring peace — lists, timers, and brain dumps aren’t just tools, they’re lifelines.
- Your diagnosis is not your identity — ADHD shapes experiences, but it doesn’t define the whole of who you are.
- Vulnerability creates community — sharing openly can empower others to do the same.
- Self-care law to live by: Trust your knowing.
- Meditation can be simple — Aria’s 1-minute ritual shows how slowing down helps reset both kids and adults.
Topeka’s story is a powerful reminder that healing isn’t about perfection, but about honesty, compassion, and creating room for the real you to show up.
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