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The ADHD MUMS Pod
ADHD MUMS
82 episodes
1 week ago
We record from Claire's hospital bed and unpack a rat scare. From wellies and curtain rods to humane traps and boundaries, we find practical ways to cope when chaos shows up. • bedside check‑in and mood reset • scratching sounds and sensory detail • pumpkins, boxes, and the freeze response • improvised plan with wellies and a curtain rod • no rat found and what that means • humane traps, repellents, and ethics • clutter, ADHD, and hidden risks • spiders, boundaries, and tolerance at home • h...
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We record from Claire's hospital bed and unpack a rat scare. From wellies and curtain rods to humane traps and boundaries, we find practical ways to cope when chaos shows up. • bedside check‑in and mood reset • scratching sounds and sensory detail • pumpkins, boxes, and the freeze response • improvised plan with wellies and a curtain rod • no rat found and what that means • humane traps, repellents, and ethics • clutter, ADHD, and hidden risks • spiders, boundaries, and tolerance at home • h...
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Parenting
Kids & Family,
Society & Culture,
Health & Fitness,
Mental Health,
Relationships
Episodes (20/82)
The ADHD MUMS Pod
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR: Clutter, Creatures, Chaos!
We record from Claire's hospital bed and unpack a rat scare. From wellies and curtain rods to humane traps and boundaries, we find practical ways to cope when chaos shows up. • bedside check‑in and mood reset • scratching sounds and sensory detail • pumpkins, boxes, and the freeze response • improvised plan with wellies and a curtain rod • no rat found and what that means • humane traps, repellents, and ethics • clutter, ADHD, and hidden risks • spiders, boundaries, and tolerance at home • h...
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1 week ago
22 minutes

The ADHD MUMS Pod
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR: Christmas Highs & Lows Of Our Lives
Two ADHD mums trade stories of Christmas joy and discomfort, from lost presents and hangovers to noisy rooms, politics at the table, and the ache of watching global tragedy on a festive night. We land on boundaries, gentle traditions, and how divided families can multiply love. • navigating sensory overload and family noise • witnessing global grief while keeping local rituals • feeling displaced in a partner’s family home • calling out racism and unhelpful politics • handling body image com...
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1 week ago
20 minutes

The ADHD MUMS Pod
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR: Hope, Hospitals, And Holding On Through The Holidays
Gen is here to share a clear update on Claire’s seven-hour surgery, her move from critical care to a ward, and what recovery looks like in real time. Between relief and fatigue, we will now be signing off for a few days, but we promise to keep you posted. • seven-hour surgery with two surgeons • move from critical care to a private ward room • pain, soreness, and gallows humour as coping • realistic outlook on the long recovery road • holiday schedule uncertainty and possible hospital record...
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1 week ago
3 minutes

The ADHD MUMS Pod
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR: Batman Smells, The Elf Does Too
A chaotic little singalong with Gen's baby turns into an elf mischief saga with drains, trees, and a very smelly street. Gen's eldest shares the honest truth of forgetting, laughing it off, and letting kid logic guide the holiday fun. • kid‑led Jingle Bells remix • the elf’s wild journey through tree, drains, toilet Support the show Further TW: This podcast references at times: alcohol abuse, depression, mood disorders, medical emergency, miscarriage, traffic accidents, grief and loss, te...
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1 week ago
3 minutes

The ADHD MUMS Pod
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR: Thoughtful Gifts At The Eleventh Hour
We race through last‑minute Christmas gifting without the panic: clear IOU experiences, smart re‑gifts that respect relationships, and sentimental wins like framed school photos or kids’ art. Short on time and money, we share fast, kind fixes that feel personal and real. • IOU vouchers for future experiences with clear details • Ethical re‑gifting of unused “smellies” and more • Framed school portraits for grandparents and elders • Kids’ artwork as a thoughtful, budget gift • Quick presentat...
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1 week ago
5 minutes

The ADHD MUMS Pod
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR: An Early Christmas Pre-Op Catch-up with Claire
Calire pulls Christmas forward before a long-awaited hospital stay, juggles a fibromyalgia flare with a medication mix-up, and finds calm in small rituals while packing for surgery. Between cosy chaos and quiet resolve, she sends a lil voicenote to Gen and our community of listeners. • early Christmas to make space for surgery • vegetarian dinner and teen gift rhythms • fibromyalgia flare and pacing lessons • accidental caffeine and paracetamol overload • altered Boxing Day plans with ...
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2 weeks ago
17 minutes

The ADHD MUMS Pod
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR: A Milestone In Parenting And Self-Compassion
A voice-note from Gen this time, sharing how a jam-packed holiday weekend turned into a surprise win: the baby bossed her stage fright, friends were reunited, and a community party became a milestone for family confidence. The high is real, the crash is real, and she is trying her absolute best to accept the necessary aftermath rest without shame. • balancing joy and overwhelm during holiday plans • coaching a child through safe-scary moments • reconnecting with old friends and found family ...
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2 weeks ago
19 minutes

The ADHD MUMS Pod
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR: Peace Over Pinterest - Burnout-Free Festive Home Prep
We share a realistic plan to prep the house for Christmas without the panic spiral, from hiding gifts and zoning your decor to taming the kitchen and letting go of perfection. Along the way, we trade fast wins for neurodivergent brains, cash-in-your-clutter tips, and simple tricks that make hosting feel human. • hosting pressure, inherited expectations, good enough Christmas • staging boxes, pre-tagged gift bags, under-bed hiding spots • wrap as you go, zone-by-zone decorating, daily half-ho...
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2 weeks ago
13 minutes

The ADHD MUMS Pod
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR: What ND Kids Need Most At Christmas
We swap kitchen chaos for honest talk on how to support neurodivergent kids at Christmas, from safe foods to sensory plans and the art of advocating without shame. We share what to normalize, what to redirect, and how to keep trust at the center of family gatherings. • being a consistent ally in front of elders • normalising harmless differences without apology • redirecting when a child nears overwhelm • balancing masking, safety and belonging • planning for safe foods and buffet strategies...
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2 weeks ago
17 minutes

The ADHD MUMS Pod
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR: Managing Holiday Sensory Overload With ADHD Families
We share honest ways to make festive gatherings easier for ADHD families, especially when sensory overload hits hard. From pre-cooking to quiet rooms, screens without shame, and clever “helpful” escapes, we trade pressure for peace without losing joy. • naming sensory overload triggers across lights, noise, and smells • shifting meal pressure with night-before cooking and flexible serving • setting up safe zones and signals for kids to decompress • normalizing screens and headphones as regul...
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2 weeks ago
13 minutes

The ADHD MUMS Pod
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR: Last-Minute Christmas Post Survival
We map the real UK postal deadlines and then make a case for a calmer, kinder plan when posting isn’t workable. Between reminder systems, digital gifts, and local workarounds, we put connection ahead of a calendar date and reframe “late” as part of the joy. • second class, first class, tracked, and special delivery dates for UK post • express options for international parcels • reminder stacking with phone alerts and visual cues • opting out of postal gifting with clear expectations • normal...
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2 weeks ago
15 minutes

The ADHD MUMS Pod
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR; Redefining Holiday Gifting When Money, Kids, And Capitalism Collide
We unpack why Christmas spending spirals with ADHD and how small shifts can prevent the January crash. From reframing kids’ lists to smarter timing, secondhand wins, and handmade gifts, we keep the magic without the debt or guilt. • reframing children’s lists as ideas to reduce pressure • sharing lists with relatives to spread costs • pacing purchases to match pay cycles • using Black Friday with a pre-made plan • applying a 24-hour pause to cut impulse buys • spotting scams with URL checks ...
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3 weeks ago
22 minutes

The ADHD MUMS Pod
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR! Letting Go Of Guilt Makes A Better Xmas
Two ADHD mums and single parents reframe Christmas around connection, calm, and clear boundaries, not performance or perfection. We share real co-parenting wins, honest heartbreak, and practical tools for making a “fake Christmas” feel just as special. • prioritizing felt joy over performative holidays • simplifying meals with one-pot plans and lighter chores • resisting social media pressure and comparison • co-parenting options from shared mornings to firm boundaries • child-led schedules ...
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3 weeks ago
20 minutes

The ADHD MUMS Pod
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR: Rethinking Santa, Elf On The Shelf, And The Pressure Of Traditions
We dig into where holiday magic crosses into overwhelm, from Santa credit and Elf on the Shelf stress to the naughty-nice narrative that ramps up anxiety. We share practical ways to protect trust, lower the mental load, and choose traditions that actually feel good. • balancing gift equity between siblings and caregivers • who gets credit for presents and why it matters • handling direct questions about Santa without breaking trust • elf on the shelf: lighter alternatives and skip options • ...
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3 weeks ago
19 minutes

The ADHD MUMS Pod
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR: What If The Best Tradition Is No Tradition At All
We trade inherited expectations for rituals that fit real ADHD lives, from calm Christmas Eve boxes to comfort films and low-lift cheese boards. We also explore chosen family, breaking old rules, and giving yourself permission to redesign or skip tradition without guilt. • choosing which traditions to keep and drop • ADHD-friendly stockings with practical, joyful fillers • simple Christmas Eve rituals that reduce overwhelm • comfort films as co-regulation and connection • food rituals like c...
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3 weeks ago
24 minutes

The ADHD MUMS Pod
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR: Surviving School Holidays With Co-Parenting And Care Gaps
We map the real work of Christmas with school-age kids: booking leave in time, juggling co‑parenting calendars, and protecting the quiet “twixtmas” days that help everyone reset. We share simple tools and scripts to say no, plan rest, and find childcare gaps without guilt. • booking annual leave early in small teams • setting co‑parenting anchor dates and shared calendars • limited childcare and holiday clubs in winter • pressure to create constant festive experiences • scheduling PJ days an...
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3 weeks ago
10 minutes

The ADHD MUMS Pod
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR! ADHD Gift Lists Without Meltdowns
We trade ADHD-friendly gifting tactics that work with real pay cycles, time limits, and social norms, from charity shop wins to last-minute experience gifts and subscriptions. We push back on stigma, simplify decisions with themes, and share a cautionary tale about hiding presents too well. • executive dysfunction and why plans fail • secondhand gifts vs social expectations • charity shop scanning and the Christmas box • late shopping strategies and digital experiences • subscriptions as bud...
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3 weeks ago
15 minutes

The ADHD MUMS Pod
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR: When Illness Hits Before Christmas, Flexibility Becomes Your Superpower
We face a December full of curveballs: a child with flu, a partner down, an upcoming operation, and a back injury that sent us to A&E. Plans shift, but connection holds as we rework Christmas with honesty, small systems, and a renewed respect for health. • adapting holiday plans when illness strikes • practical home systems that lower friction • reshaping Christmas around a hospital stay • accepting help and dropping guilt • acute pain, access to care and resilience • handwashing, first-...
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3 weeks ago
24 minutes

The ADHD MUMS Pod
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR! How ADHD Parents Navigate School Chaos In December
We lay out a simple survival plan for the school run-up to Christmas: what to prioritize, what to drop, and how to make the chaos lighter with ADHD brains and real budgets. From consent forms to costumes, we share practical systems, community tips, and kinder boundaries. • using screenshots and a calendar sweep to track dates • leaning on WhatsApp groups for pinned deadlines and swaps • choosing low-cost or secondhand jumpers and setting sensory-first rules • building minimum viable costumes...
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4 weeks ago
18 minutes

The ADHD MUMS Pod
ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR: Christmas Plans, ADHD Brains, And Boundaries
We unpack the push and pull of Christmas, from the ache of not having the kids to the relief of a slower day. Practical planning tips help us trade chaos for calm without losing the joy of a second “fake Christmas.” • choosing quiet or company when the kids are away • how to plan multiple family Christmases without burnout • visible fridge calendars and simple photo backups • scheduling online shopping, wrapping, and nights out • discreet calendar codes and low-effort colour systems • Sunday...
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4 weeks ago
9 minutes

The ADHD MUMS Pod
We record from Claire's hospital bed and unpack a rat scare. From wellies and curtain rods to humane traps and boundaries, we find practical ways to cope when chaos shows up. • bedside check‑in and mood reset • scratching sounds and sensory detail • pumpkins, boxes, and the freeze response • improvised plan with wellies and a curtain rod • no rat found and what that means • humane traps, repellents, and ethics • clutter, ADHD, and hidden risks • spiders, boundaries, and tolerance at home • h...