Balanced Working Moms Podcast - ADHD, Productivity, and Time Management
The Balanced Working Moms Podcast is for working moms with ADHD who want to stop feeling overwhelmed and start getting things done. If you're juggling work, family, and a busy schedule, this podcast is your secret weapon. Join us as we share ADHD strategies for productivity, time management tips, and real-life solutions designed to work with your unique brain. We'll help you create more balance, reduce stress, and thrive in your career and home life.
Episodes
170 episodes
Ep #170: Why Laundry Piles Are Never Just Laundry Piles
Laundry piles aren’t just about laundry. For many working moms, especially those who are neurodivergent or have ADHD, unfinished to-dos carry emotional weight, guilt, and harsh self-talk that quietly drain your energy. In this episode, w...
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Episode 170
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Ep #169: What Real Resilience Looks Like (Hint: Not Perfection)
Resilience isn’t about staying calm all the time or never falling apart. It’s a skill you can build, especially when you’re a working mom juggling a demanding career, family life, and constant mental load. In this episode, we talk about what
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Episode 169
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Ep #168: Practical Resilience Skills You Can Use Every Day
Resilience isn’t about staying calm all the time or never falling apart. It’s a skill you can build, especially when you’re a working mom juggling a demanding career, family life, and constant mental load. In this episode, we talk about what
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Episode 168
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Ep #167: The #1 Skill That Makes You Resilient
When life feels overwhelming, bouncing back can seem impossible. But resilience isn’t about never failing—it’s about how you recover and grow stronger. In this episode, we’re kicking off a three-part series on resilience by exploring the differ...
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Episode 166
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Ep #166: The Secret to Sticking with Goals (Without the Pressure)
Do you ever feel like goals are a double-edged sword? On one hand, they help us move forward. On the other, they can feel heavy, discouraging, and downright overwhelming when life doesn’t go as planned. In this episode, we’re unpacking how to a...
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Episode 166
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Ep #165: How to Handle the Boring, Repetitive Monotony of Life Without Feeling Resentful
Ever feel like life is just one long loop of chores, errands, work, dinner, repeat? 😅 This episode explores why the day-to-day monotony can hit so hard — especially for moms with ADHD — and how to move through it without feeling resentful or dr...
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Episode 165
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Ep #164: When Your Best Laid Plans Go Sideways: Embracing Flexibility & Letting Go of Control
Ever have one of those days where nothing goes the way you planned? You start off with great intentions—and somehow end up in a completely different place by bedtime. In this episode, we’ll talk about what to do when your best-laid pla...
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Episode 164
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Ep #163: Things That Are Technically Productive but Feel Like Procrastination (And That’s Fine)
You know those moments when you're deep-cleaning the stove instead of doing the thing you actually need to do? That’s productive procrastination—and it might not be a bad thing. In this episode, we explore how procrastination can somet...
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Episode 163
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Ep #162: “But It’s Still Good!” — Why It’s Hard to Let Go of Stuff (Even When You Don’t Use It)
We all have those things we want to use—like that stash of fancy teas or essential oils—but somehow… we never do. And yet, we feel too guilty to let them go. In this episode, we’re talking about the clutter that’s “still good” and why ...
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Episode 162
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Ep #161: Let It Be Easy: What Happens When You Stop Making Everything a Project
Do you ever catch yourself turning a tiny task into a whole ordeal? Like needing to jot something down… but suddenly you're researching new planners or organizing your entire desk?In this episode, we’re talking about the surprisingly sne...
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Episode 161
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Ep #160: When You Want to Start but Just...Can’t
Ever feel like starting something is the hardest part? You’re not alone. In this episode, we dive into the struggle of task initiation—when you want to start but just…can’t. From perfectionism to executive functioning challenges, we unpack why ...
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Episode 160
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Ep #159: Quick Ways to Add Joy to Your Workday (Even If You Don't Love Your Job)
Some workdays just feel… like work. But with a few small, intentional tweaks, you can make your job a little brighter—even if it's not your favorite.What you’ll learn:How simple rituals can make workdays specialEasy,...
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Episode 159
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26:15
Ep #158: Why Getting Dressed Still Matters (Even If No One Sees You)
Even if you're working from home in your comfiest robe, what you wear still impacts how you feel. In this episode, we’re unpacking why getting dressed—just for you—can boost your confidence, shift your energy, and set the tone...
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Episode 158
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Ep #157: Why ADHD Moms Feel Tired All the Time
If you feel like you’re always tired—no matter how much you sleep—you’re not alone. In this heart-to-heart episode, we talk about why ADHD moms experience such deep exhaustion, and why it’s not a personal failure. From sensory...
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Episode 157
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Ep #156: When Organizing Feels Impossible: How ADHD Moms Can Simplify Without the Stress
Ever feel like organizing your home is the actual Mount Everest of adulting? 😩 You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about why organizing can feel so impossible when you’re a mom with ADHD—and how to make it feel almost<...
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Episode 156
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Ep #155: Why Mornings Are Tough with ADHD...and What To Do About It
Ever feel like mornings are out to get you? 😫 If you have ADHD, getting out of bed, out the door, and into your day can feel extra hard. In this episode, we unpack why mornings can be such a challenge for ADHD brains—and what small, do...
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Episode 155
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Ep #154: Mom Guilt and ADHD: Strategies for Overcoming the Double Whammy
Ever feel like you're doing everything wrong—at home, at work, and inside your own head? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about that heavy, nagging feeling so many moms carry: guilt. And when you add ADHD into the mix, ...
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Ep #153: Decision Fatigue and ADHD: Why Simple Choices Feel Exhausting
Do simple decisions like what's for dinner or choosing an outfit leave you exhausted? You're not alone—especially if you're a working mom navigating life with ADHD. In this episode, we dive into why decision fatigue hits harder with ADHD and wh...
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Episode 153
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Ep #152: Game-Changing Gadgets & Apps for ADHD Moms
The Best Tools for Working Moms with ADHD: My Favorites!Ever wish you had tools that actually help instead of adding to the chaos? In this episode, we’re keeping it light and fun as I share my favorite tools—apps, gadgets...
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Episode 152
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Ep #151: ADHD Moms and Burnout: Spotting the Warning Signs
Feeling stretched too thin? In this episode, we’re playing "Burnout Bingo" to uncover the signs you might be doing too much. From physical exhaustion to mental fog, emotional overwhelm, and work-life balance struggles, we’ll explore the red fla...
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Ep #150: ADHD and Emotional Regulation: Strategies for Managing Outbursts
Ever find yourself losing your cool over something small and then instantly regretting it? Emotional dysregulation is a common challenge for moms with ADHD, and it can take a toll on your relationships with your kids, partner, and coworkers. In...
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Ep #149: How Focusing on What You Can Control Helps Reduce Stress
Feeling overwhelmed by things you can’t change? In this episode, we’ll explore the transformative power of focusing on what’s within your control. Through relatable examples and practical tips, you’ll learn how to let go of external stressors a...
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Episode 149
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29:56
Ep #148: Boosting Your Confidence When You Feel Like a Bad Mom
💡 Do you ever feel like everyone else got the parenting manual you missed?This episode is a loving confidence boost for moms who sometimes feel inadequate or overwhelmed. Here’s what we explore:🪷 Catching Comparis...
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Episode 148
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Ep #147: When Jealousy Strikes: How to Handle Comparing Yourself to Other Working Moms
In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that many of us experience but don’t often talk about—jealousy. As working moms, we juggle so many responsibilities, and jealousy can sneak up when we compare ourselves to others. But what if we could ...
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Episode 147
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Ep #146: The Sandwich Generation: Balancing Parenting and Caring for Aging Parents
Balancing parenting with caring for aging parents is a challenge many working moms face. This episode dives into the struggles, emotional ups and downs, and practical tips for managing it all.🎧 In this episode, we discuss:...
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Episode 146
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