Epi 2: What It Really Feels Like to Be a Neurodivergent Mom - why do I feel so different?

If you've ever felt like motherhood is harder for you than it should be, this episode is for you.

In this powerful first episode, we introduce the concept of the neurodivergent mom—what that means, how it shows up in everyday motherhood, and why your struggles are real, valid, and rooted in neurology, not failure. 

Whether you're diagnosed, misdiagnosed, or still wondering, this episode will help you feel seen.

Dani dives into real-life experiences, emotional truths, and new research on ADHD, autism, and maternal mental health. You’ll learn why your challenges may have intensified during pregnancy and postpartum—and why masking no longer works after motherhood begins.

Expect a blend of raw storytelling, science-backed insight, and encouragement to embrace your unique brain and redefine what “being a good mom” really means.

🌿 Topics covered:

• What it really feels like to be a neurodivergent mom
• The emotional cost of masking in motherhood
• Late diagnosis of ADHD & autism in mothers
• How hormones, overstimulation, and sensory overload impact your experience
• Why motherhood is different for the neurodivergent brain
• The power of self-advocacy, reframing, and embracing your ND strengths

✨ Plus: A look at groundbreaking 2024 research on perinatal neurodivergence that will validate your entire motherhood experience

📲 Connect with me on Instagram @quirkymindsmatter to join the community, your story might just echo in the comments.

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