The Mother -Son Podcast: With Kim & Jake
Real conversations. Real connection.
The Mother Son Podcast with Kim and Jacob is a heartfelt and often humorous series where a real-life mother and her teenage son explore the joys, challenges, and awkward moments of growing up and parenting. From navigating friendships and school drama to handling bullies, big feelings, and social pressure, no topic is off limits.
Jacob, who is on the spectrum, brings his unique insights, humor, and perspective to every conversation. Together, they share their journey with neurodiversity, parenting, and learning to embrace each other’s differences and strengths.
Whether you’re raising a tween, parenting a neurodivergent child, or just want to hear meaningful (and funny) mother-son moments, this podcast is for you.
The Mother -Son Podcast: With Kim & Jake
What ADHD Really Feels Like: Kid + Adult Perspectives, Science, & Everyday Analogies
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In this episode, Kim & Jake break down a question every parent, teacher, and kid wonders about: What does ADHD actually feel like? Not how it looks from the outside — how it feels on the inside.
Jake shares honest insight about racing thoughts, emotional intensity, impulsivity, overwhelm, and the pressure to “just try harder.” Kim adds research from leading ADHD experts explaining why ADHD is a self-regulation difference, not a behavior issue.
You’ll hear powerful analogies kids can use with teachers and coaches — from “itching during an MRI” to “holding a beach ball underwater” — plus practical tools that help kids and adults manage symptoms.
Whether your child is newly diagnosed, late-diagnosed, or you’re trying to understand ADHD better, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and science-backed strategies to help families thrive.
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📚 Sources & References
Barkley, R. A. (2015). Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: A handbook for diagnosis and treatment (4th ed.). Guilford Press.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023). Data and statistics on ADHD. https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/data.html
CHADD. (n.d.). Understanding ADHD. Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. https://chadd.org
Shaw, P., Eckstrand, K., Sharp, W., Blumenthal, J., Lerch, J., Greenstein, D., Clasen, L., Evans, A., Giedd, J., & Rapoport, J. (2007). Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is characterized by a delay in cortical maturation. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 104(49), 19649–19654.
National Institute of Mental Health. (n.d.). Brain imaging and ADHD research. https://www.nimh.nih.gov
Barkley, R. A. (2010). Deficient emotional self-regulation is a core component of ADHD. Journal of ADHD and Related Disorders, 1(2), 5–37.
American Academy of Pediatrics. (2019). Clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of ADHD in children and adolescents. Pediatrics, 144(4).
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