We share our weekly highs and lows, exploring the emotional challenges of parenting teens and finding moments of connection amid chaos.

• Claire's week dominated by helping her teenage son through exam stress, requiring her to relearn subjects from Latin to maths
• The breakthrough moment when her son allowed physical comfort after almost a year of rejection
• Claire reassuring her anxious teen that subject choices don't determine his entire future
• Gen's anxiety spiral after reading about potential cyber attacks leading to World War III fears
• Her coping mechanism of purchasing emergency supplies while trying to maintain perspective
• The contrast of a brief Spanish getaway, providing respite from everyday stresses
• Discussion of active reading strategies that help with ADHD focus challenges
• Both hosts demonstrating resilience despite significant emotional and physical exhaustion

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Further TW: This podcast references at times: alcohol abuse, depression, mood disorders, medical emergency, miscarriage, traffic accidents, grief and loss, teen pregnancy, anxiety, abuse, PDA, low self esteem, and anti-depressant medications, disordered eating, hoarding...

All music written and produced by Ash Doc Horror Lerczak.
Artwork by Gen

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We explore what their ideal ADHD-friendly homes would look like, from practical solutions to fantastical dreams, while repeatedly getting side-tracked, as per usual.

• Low-maintenance outdoor spaces like yards with potted plants instead of gardens requiring constant upkeep
• Automated home features like laundry chutes, robot vacuum cleaners, and smart home technology to reduce cognitive load
• Meal prep strategies and the challenges of demand avoidance when it comes to pre-planned meals
• Creating snack boxes for children to reduce constant food requests while providing structure
• The distinction between comfort eating and using food as a form of dissociation or thought-stopping
• The difficulty in fantasizing about ideal living situations when limited beliefs get in the way
• Smart home assistants that help with routines but sometimes seem to have a personal vendetta

Homework for Gen: Five minutes of connecting with inner magic and wonder to properly fantasize about a dream home without practical limitations.

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Further TW: This podcast references at times: alcohol abuse, depression, mood disorders, medical emergency, miscarriage, traffic accidents, grief and loss, teen pregnancy, anxiety, abuse, PDA, low self esteem, and anti-depressant medications, disordered eating, hoarding...

All music written and produced by Ash Doc Horror Lerczak.
Artwork by Gen

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We explore how ADHD brains might be better suited to hunter-gatherer societies than our modern capitalist world, questioning if our current social structures are fundamentally misaligned with neurodivergent minds.

• The hunter-gatherer theory of ADHD suggests our brains evolved for different tasks than modern 9-to-5 work demands
• Claire discusses how leaving her job allowed her to reconnect with her authentic self after being depleted by constant masking and exhaustion
• Universal basic income could potentially allow ADHD individuals to contribute meaningfully in ways that work with their brain wiring
• The concept of communal living as an alternative to isolated nuclear families presents both appeal and challenges for us as ADHD women
• Modern parenting expectations create impossible demands where mothers must simultaneously work full-time while managing household responsibilities
• Even in progressive households, mothers typically remain the "micro-managers" of family life regardless of employment status
• The feminist achievement of workplace access has inadvertently doubled women's workload rather than creating true domestic equality

Join your scouse Sisters in Chaos as we challenge the systems that weren't built for our brains!

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Further TW: This podcast references at times: alcohol abuse, depression, mood disorders, medical emergency, miscarriage, traffic accidents, grief and loss, teen pregnancy, anxiety, abuse, PDA, low self esteem, and anti-depressant medications, disordered eating, hoarding...

All music written and produced by Ash Doc Horror Lerczak.
Artwork by Gen

For more information about us, our podcast and our ADHD MUMS community, visit OUR WEBSITE.

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We share our weekly highs and lows, exploring the challenges of neurodivergent travel and the joys of neighborhood connections.

• Claire's low: the chaos of traveling as a neurodivergent couple, including last-minute passport expiration panic and disorganization with transort.
• Claire's high: experiencing ancient Neanderthal cave art in Spain despite terrifying slippery stairs and language barriers.
• Overcoming communication challenges in Spanish with Google translate and determination.
• Finding relaxation at a poolside resort after the stress of the cave adventure.
• Gen's low: ongoing co-parenting challenges and the struggle to reach agreement on basic essentials
• Gen's high: neighbourhood connections including a helpful neighbour who fixed her daughters' bikes
• Meeting the new girl nextdoor, who promptly rescued Gen after she locked herself out!

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Further TW: This podcast references at times: alcohol abuse, depression, mood disorders, medical emergency, miscarriage, traffic accidents, grief and loss, teen pregnancy, anxiety, abuse, PDA, low self esteem, and anti-depressant medications, disordered eating, hoarding...

All music written and produced by Ash Doc Horror Lerczak.
Artwork by Gen

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We explore Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), an intense emotional reaction to perceived rejection or criticism commonly experienced by people with ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions. We share personal stories about how understanding RSD has helped us recognize when we're experiencing it and develop healthier responses to perceived rejection.

• RSD causes intense emotional pain in response to perceived criticism or rejection
• Fear of rejection can lead to avoiding social interactions and difficulty maintaining relationships
• People pleasing behaviours often develop as a protection strategy against potential rejection
• Understanding RSD helps in recognizing when you're experiencing it and challenging your perception and response
• Progress comes through self-awareness, self-compassion, and recognizing others' actions aren't usually intended to affect you badly
• Parenting presents unique RSD challenges when children assert independence or show affection differently
• Workplace exclusion can trigger RSD but understanding your neurodiversity helps reframe these experiences
• Mel Robins' "Let Them" theory helps de-centre yourself from others' actions and choices

Join us next time for more honest conversations about navigating life as neurodivergent parents.

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Further TW: This podcast references at times: alcohol abuse, depression, mood disorders, medical emergency, miscarriage, traffic accidents, grief and loss, teen pregnancy, anxiety, abuse, PDA, low self esteem, and anti-depressant medications, disordered eating, hoarding...

All music written and produced by Ash Doc Horror Lerczak.
Artwork by Gen

For more information about us, our podcast and our ADHD MUMS community, visit OUR WEBSITE.

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We dive deep into the rollercoaster of ADHD parenting, from school refusal crises to chaotic hospital visits, while also exploring how hormones and PMDD can devastate our mental health.

• Gen shares her daughter's escalating school refusal that culminated in her unlocking school gates and running into traffic
• Dealing with physical aggression and bites from children during meltdowns
• The chaos of managing two children with different needs during a hospital emergency
• Building a healthier relationship with your own ADHD parent as an adult
• Claire discusses her debilitating depression caused by PMDD and perimenopause
• How HRT helps manage symptoms but finding the right hormone balance is challenging
• The value of resilience and knowing that even the darkest moments will eventually pass
• Finding moments of joy through music, connections, and understanding our unique needs

Remember, Sisters in Chaos - we're in this together!

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Further TW: This podcast references at times: alcohol abuse, depression, mood disorders, medical emergency, miscarriage, traffic accidents, grief and loss, teen pregnancy, anxiety, abuse, PDA, low self esteem, and anti-depressant medications, disordered eating, hoarding...

All music written and produced by Ash Doc Horror Lerczak.
Artwork by Gen

For more information about us, our podcast and our ADHD MUMS community, visit OUR WEBSITE.

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Claire and Gen discuss Chris Packham's BBC documentary "Inside Our ADHD Minds," sharing how it portrays the lived experience of ADHD through the stories of two individuals with the condition.

• Documentary follows Henry (diagnosed as a child) and Jo (diagnosed late in life) as they create films to help their loved ones understand ADHD
• Henry's film portrayed ADHD as a character bombarding him with distractions, using ball pit balls as metaphors for competing thoughts
• Jo's late diagnosis led to grief and anger about opportunities missed without proper understanding
• We both related deeply to the challenges of maintaining friendships with ADHD traits like time blindness
• The documentary highlights how "attention deficit" is a misnomer - it's more about attention dysregulation
• The powerful moment when Jo's friend says "You're not too much, I want more of you" resonated strongly with us both
• Packham's empathy despite not having ADHD himself (he has ASD) made the documentary particularly effective
• We highly recommend the documentary as a way to help family and friends understand ADHD experiences

Follow-up documentary about dyslexia also recommended for additional neurodiversity understanding.

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Further TW: This podcast references at times: alcohol abuse, depression, mood disorders, medical emergency, miscarriage, traffic accidents, grief and loss, teen pregnancy, anxiety, abuse, PDA, low self esteem, and anti-depressant medications, disordered eating, hoarding...

All music written and produced by Ash Doc Horror Lerczak.
Artwork by Gen

For more information about us, our podcast and our ADHD MUMS community, visit OUR WEBSITE.

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Another dose of our weekly highs and lows, diving into the physical and emotional toll of health struggles, bureaucratic nightmares, and finding unexpected parenting wins.

• Claire discusses her weight loss journey and the exhaustion from medical treatments affecting her productivity and mental health
• Physical health limitations create additional challenges when managing daily tasks and household responsibilities
• Gen shares a series of bizarre administrative errors where she's "disappeared" from medical systems and appointment records
• The profound impact these errors have on someone with ADHD who already questions their perception of reality
• A parenting win using timer plugs to regulate screen time removes confrontation and battles with her neurodivergent daughter
• Creating alternative activities like "collage club" and outdoor play helped regulate her daughter without screens
• Finding solutions that work with neurodivergent needs rather than against them creates more harmony in the household

Raise a fist... That's it, right?! ... Sisters in chaos!

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Further TW: This podcast references at times: alcohol abuse, depression, mood disorders, medical emergency, miscarriage, traffic accidents, grief and loss, teen pregnancy, anxiety, abuse, PDA, low self esteem, and anti-depressant medications, disordered eating, hoarding...

All music written and produced by Ash Doc Horror Lerczak.
Artwork by Gen

For more information about us, our podcast and our ADHD MUMS community, visit OUR WEBSITE.

To make a small donation towards our podcasting expenses, visit our BUY ME A COFFEE we are eternally gratefulllllll!!!

PLEASE like and subscribe, and if you enjoyed the show, leave us a review.
Let's get ADHD MUMS up the pod charts and raise awareness when we all need it most!

See you next Wednesday! xxx