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Attempting Motherhood
Attempting Motherhood: The Aud Way is a podcast for late diagnosed or late realised ADHD / AuDHD mothers.
It is hosted by Sam, an AuDHD ( autistic + ADHD ) elder millennial mom.
Episodes cover topics pertaining to motherhood, neurodivergence, the combination of those two and how they intersect.
Remember in this wild ride of motherhood, we're all attempting to do our best.
Episodes
44 episodes
Travel Tips for Neurodivergent Families
Tips for any type of travel but especially for International travel.In this episode I personal experiences and practical tips for traveling internationally with a young child. As an AuDHDer who has travelled internationally with...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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28:23
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Supplements to Support ADHD & Hormones - Erica Garber, Functional Nutritional Practitioner
*Not medical advice. Please consult a medical practitioner before starting any new supplements or vitamins. 7-Day FREE trial +
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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54:52
Peeing Your Pants PostPartum? - Common, but Not Normal Pelvic Health Issues with PFPT, Lynn Schulte
*This episodes includes discussion of intercourse and pelvic anatomy. Understanding Pelvic Health: Common but Not Normal Issues PostpartumThis episode features a conversation with Lynn Schulte, a pelvic floor physica...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:05:58
Restraint Collapse & Transitions - Understanding & Managing in Children and Adults
Understanding and Managing Restraint Collapse and TransitionsIn this solo episode, Sam discusses the concept of restraint collapse, where individuals release pent-up emotions and stress upon reaching a safe space or person. Altho...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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29:44
Season 2 & The Membership Launch
In this short episode I breakdown what you can expect for Season 2, what 2025 plans I have, and take a deep dive into the Attempting Motherhood Membership. 20% off + 7-Day Trial for The Attempting Motherhood Membership <...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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11:38
The ADHD Focus Friend - Grace Koelma helps you understand your ADHD brain
This week I'm joined by Grace Koelma of Future ADHDThis was a special conversation. Grace is the newly published author of “The ADHD Focus Friend”. We chat...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:02:21
Realistic Budgeting & Side Hustle Options for ADHD/ AuDHDers - Steph from Abundant on a Budget
This week I'm joined by Steph from Abundant on a Budget. I cannot even explain how much I learned from this conversation! She talks about budgeting and how to make it realistic - meaning you'll actually stick to it- as a neurodivergent pers...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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1:00:05
Mental Load of the Holidays (tips & resources to help)
We all know the holidays can bring with them joy and merriment... and a mountain of additional mental load! In this episode I provide actionable strategies you can do to better navigate this time of year. Additionally, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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24:25
Organizing Your Life and Holidays with ADHD/ AuDHD - Megs from Ogranizing an ADHD Brain
I'm joined by Megs from Organizing an ADHD Brain We chat about motherhood and being neurodivergent (of course) and dive into why organizing is about more...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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1:01:30
Holiday Accomodations as a Neurodivergent Family
In this episode I talk about ways you can accommodate you and your family members during the holidays. This includes: -reflecting on past years -questioning traditions (and making new ones) -maintaining routine during the ho...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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22:45
Perception Vs Reality - Motherhood Truths
In this solo pod, Sam talks about the perceptions vs reality we may experience - that may be in part due to internalised ableism, unrealistic expectations, and the lie of modern mothers being able to "do it all"... or a bit of all of those.
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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24:07
Building the Community We Needed - Divergently Founder Kendra Koch
I'm joined by Kendra Koch, founder of Divergently a community platform for late diagnosed neurodivergent women. We start, as always, with Kendra's motherhood story- which, like my ...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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58:41
PDA, Parenting, & Advocating - Everyday Mama: Series
Everyday Mama: Series This series consists of chats between Sam and "everyday mamas" sharing their unique and interesting experiences. Today I'm joined by Regina - a mom who shares her journey of migrating to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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1:07:06
Cyclic Dosing for ADHD Medication
I am not a doctor or a medical professional. All information provided in this episode is meant to act as a springboard for you to do your own research and speak to your prescribing practitioner about cyclic dosing of your ADHD Medica...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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14:36
Creating Community & Leading Better Research for ADHD Women - Dr. Lotta Borg Skoglund
In this episode, Sam chats once again with the wonderful Dr. Lotta Borg Skoglund to explore ADHD in women - with a special focus on the unique challenges they face, including hormonal influences and the critical role of community support. Toget...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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1:01:54
How to Support Your Autistic Child with Autism Advocate Erin Garcia
Trigger Warning :police violence against autistic individualsAutism Advocate Erin Garcia joins me to talk about her evolution of "I don't know what to do" after her child's autism diagnosis, to now advocating and creating resourc...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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1:10:33
Perimenopause Myth Busting & Navigating MHT / HRT In Australia with Dr. Ceri Cashell
My guest, Dr. Ceri Cashell, and I get into all things Perimenopause and MHT / HRT today! We open with some Perimenopause Myth Busting and then dive head first into women's hormones and Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT / HRT) - while the hormon...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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1:09:04
Allow Me to Interrupt - Dr. Gilly Kahn talks diagnostic criteria, "female" ADHD, and her upcoming book
This is part 2 of 2.Listen to PART 1 "Navigating ADHD & Motherhood" Dr. Gilly Kahn shares stories from her clinical experience with neurodivergent in...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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40:50
Navigating ADHD & Motherhood: A Candid Conversation with Dr. Gilly Kahn
This is part 1 of 2. TW Infertility (Gilly mentions her fertility journey and struggles) Dr. Gilly Kahn and I spoke recently and a big part of our conversation was around our late in life ADHD diagnosi...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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53:14
Late Diagnosed Autistic Author, Clara Tornvall
In today's conversation I'm joined by autistic author, producer, journalist, and mother, Clara Törnvall.We talk about her experience of her late diagnosis, as well as how it has impacted her work and life in general. We also go into her hil...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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44:27
Better Sleep for Neurodivergent Brains
In this solo episode I outline different strategies (all free) that you can implement to get better sleep. These techniques can work for everyone (and all ages), but I highlight specifically how ADHD and neurodivergent folks ma...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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26:48
Diagnosing High Masking Autistic Children with Dr Taylor Day (Part 2)
This is part two with Dr. Taylor Day. Listen to Part 1 "The Whole Family Approach with Autistic Children" Our conversation continues as we talk about different therapies ...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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41:13
ADHD & Estrogen 101
In this short episode I outlined how estrogen (and its fluctuations during our monthly cycle) can impact our ADHD symptom presentation. I also went into cyclical dosing - what it is and how it can help those of us with a cycle.In the se...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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23:25
Autistic Children & The Whole Family Approach with Dr. Taylor Day
Dr. Taylor Day is a child psychologist who uses a neuro-affirming approach she calls The Whole Family Approach in working with families of autistic children. Her own experience of having an autistic younger brother (and a mothe...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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31:12
Navigating Fluctuating Capacity in Motherhood
What does an impulsive haircut have to do with understanding your capacity in motherhood? Listen to find out. The TLDR version is as we understand and navigate our fluctuating capacity in motherhood it's important that we understan...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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34:11