Making Sense of the Hard Bits of Parenting — Your Toolbox, Your Rules

She Snippets for She Speaks Podcast Series 3 — Making Sense of the Hard Bits of Parenting

Episode Overview

Women's ADHD often goes undiagnosed or misdiagnosed—labelled as anxiety, depression, or premenopausal symptoms. The hyperactivity might not be visible, but the poor focus and memory struggles are real. And when you're parenting on top of that, seeking support isn't optional. It's critical.

In this snippet, Delyse explores what it means to lean on your village—and why so many of us resist it. We get stubborn. We convince ourselves we have to do it all alone. But here's the thing: asking for help isn't weakness. It's wisdom. And the people who offer? They often feel honoured to be asked.

This Episode
Delyse shares insights on leaning into support as an ADHD mum. We explore:

• Why women's ADHD gets missed
• Leaning on your village
• Why accepting help helps them too
• Connecting with other parents
• Check if your kids have it too
• Turn your ADHD into an advantage

Quotable Moments

"If you're a mum with ADHD, seeking support isn't optional. It's critical." — Delyse Clayden

"Don't ever think that you're putting a burden on someone else—they can say no. But for people who like to help, being asked feels like an honour." — Delyse Clayden

"You're not broken. You're not failing. You just need the right strategies and support." — Delyse Clayden

"Asking for help isn't weakness. It's wisdom." — Delyse Clayden

About Your Hosts

Professor Narelle Lemon is a researcher, educator, and passionate advocate for women's wellbeing based at Edith Cowan University in Perth. Creator of She Speaks and the Citizen Wellbeing Scientist project, Narelle has dedicated over 25 years to one powerful belief: self-care is not selfish—it's essential.

Delyse Clayden is an experienced educator, disability advocate, and mother of three. Specialising in Anxiety, Autism, and working with siblings, Delyse brings both personal and professional experience to her advocacy work. Her unique perspective as both an educator and a parent living alongside additional needs allows her to connect authentically with families.

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A Note on Wellbeing
She Speaks is dedicated to amplifying women's voices on self-care and wellbeing. While we share personal experiences and practical strategies, please remember that this podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health support. If you're struggling, we encourage you to reach out to a qualified mental health practitioner.

She Speaks is proudly supported by the Western Australian Government and Department of Communities Women's Grants for a Stronger Future Grants Program.

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