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
165 episodes
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? đ
This episode explores why the day-to-day monotony can hit so hard â especially for moms with ADHD â and how to move through it without feeling resentful or dr...
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Episode 165
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26:45
Episode #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 intentionsâand somehow end up in a completely different place by bedtime. In this episode, weâll talk about what to do when your best-laid pla...
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Episode 164
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28:54
Ep #163: Things That Are Technically Productive but Feel Like Procrastination (And Thatâs Fine)
You know those moments when you're deep-cleaning the stove instead of doing the thing you actually need to do? Thatâs productive procrastinationâand 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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22:27
Ep #162: âBut Itâs Still Good!â â Why Itâs Hard to Let Go of Stuff (Even When You Donât Use It)
We all have those things we want to useâlike that stash of fancy teas or essential oilsâbut somehow⌠we never do. And yet, we feel too guilty to let them go. In this episode, weâre talking about the clutter thatâs âstill goodâ and why ...
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Episode 162
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29:30
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, weâre talking about the surprisingly sne...
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Episode 161
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20:34
Ep #160: When You Want to Start but Just...Canât
Ever feel like starting something is the hardest part? Youâre not alone. In this episode, we dive into the struggle of task initiationâwhen you want to start but justâŚcanât. From perfectionism to executive functioning challenges, we unpack why ...
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Episode 160
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30:00
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 brighterâeven if it's not your favorite.What youâll 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, weâre unpacking why getting dressedâjust for youâcan boost your confidence, shift your energy, and set the tone...
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Episode 158
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26:08
Ep #157: Why ADHD Moms Feel Tired All the Time
If you feel like youâre always tiredâno matter how much you sleepâyouâre not alone. In this heart-to-heart episode, we talk about why ADHD moms experience such deep exhaustion, and why itâs not a personal failure. From sensory...
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Episode 157
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21:15
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? đŠ Youâre not alone. In this episode, weâre talking about why organizing can feel so impossible when youâre a mom with ADHDâand how to make it feel almost<...
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Episode 156
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33:05
Ep #155: Why Mornings Are Tough with ADHD...and What To Do About It
Ever feel like mornings are out to get you? đŤ 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 brainsâand what small, do...
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Episode 155
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28:53
Ep #154: Mom Guilt and ADHD: Strategies for Overcoming the Double Whammy
Ever feel like you're doing everything wrongâat home, at work, and inside your own head? Youâre not alone. In this episode, weâre talking about that heavy, nagging feeling so many moms carry: guilt. And when you add ADHD into the mix, ...
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31:03
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 aloneâespecially 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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29:18
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, weâre keeping it light and fun as I share my favorite toolsâapps, gadgets...
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Episode 152
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36:54
Ep #151: ADHD Moms and Burnout: Spotting the Warning Signs
Feeling stretched too thin? In this episode, weâre 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, weâll explore the red fla...
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34:54
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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33:53
Ep #149: How Focusing on What You Can Control Helps Reduce Stress
Feeling overwhelmed by things you canât change? In this episode, weâll explore the transformative power of focusing on whatâs within your control. Through relatable examples and practical tips, youâll 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
đĄ 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. Hereâs what we explore:𪡠Catching Comparis...
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Episode 148
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29:23
Ep #147: When Jealousy Strikes: How to Handle Comparing Yourself to Other Working Moms
In this episode, weâre diving into a topic that many of us experience but donât often talk aboutâjealousy. 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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25:57
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.đ§ In this episode, we discuss:...
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Episode 146
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26:33
Ep #145: The Power of Tiny Tweaks: Less Effort, More Ease
In this episode, we explore how small, incremental changesâalso known as "Kaizen"âcan make a huge impact on your life. From organizing your laundry to streamlining household routines, these tiny tweaks add up to smoother days with less stress.<...
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Episode 145
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31:31
Ep#144: How to Stick to Your Routine (Especially When Youâd Rather Not)
Do you ever find yourself loving the idea of routines but struggling to stick to them? Youâre not alone! In this episode, we explore the incredible benefits of routines and why theyâre essential for busy working moms.Weâll cover...
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Episode 144
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28:08
Ep #143: Why Working Moms Should Invest in their Professional Development - Without the Guilt!
Are you hesitant to invest in yourselfâwhether itâs attending a conference, pursuing professional development, or even taking a break? In this episode, I share a personal story about attending a coaching conference that challenged my own guilt ...
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Episode 143
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21:26
Ep #142: Thriving as a Working Mom with ADHD: A Fresh Start
Join me as I share a big announcement and embrace a fresh direction for our community.What youâll learn:đ§ How ADHD impacts working moms differentlyâand why youâre not aloneđ Strategies and hacks for staying f...
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Episode 142
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21:10
Ep #141: Reduce Your Stress by Creating Transitions Between Your Busy Moments
Ever feel like youâre constantly racing from one thing to the next without a moment to pause? In this episode, weâre exploring how a few simple transitionsâthose intentional breaks between activitiesâcan help you regain energy, reduce stress, a...
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Episode 141
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