Motherhood in ADHD – Parenting with ADHD, Productivity Tips, Brain based Science, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Education to Help Moms with Adult ADHD

Motherhood in ADHD – Parenting with ADHD, Productivity Tips, Brain based Science, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Education to Help Moms with Adult ADHD

Productivity, Parenting, and Education for Moms with Adult ADHD Are you overwhelmed by the never-ending to do list of motherhood? Are you burnt out and barely keeping your head above water? Are you confused and frustrated by how all the other moms make it look so easy? And somehow you're still floundering despite trying even harder... Your purse is as overflowing as your mind, you never feel like a good enough mom, and you don't dare have anyone over to visit to witness your messy home. You just want the best for your kids, but you can't figure out how to manage the chaos, both in your mind and in your house. Oh, I've been there, mama. Some days, I'm still there. Parenting with ADHD is hard! We want to be structured for our kids, yet we can't seem to stay consistent even for ourselves. But I'm letting go of everyone else's perception of a "good mom" and stepping into loving who I am a little more each day. Will you join me? Whether you have ADHD like I do, or think you might, here is your permission slip to let go of the pinterest worthy visions of organization and structure fit for everyone else. Let's do life like our brains do life: creatively, lovingly, and with all your might. Moms with ADHD have a superpower of always trying their best, even when it doesn't pan out. How do I know? I have known about my ADD for over twenty years, and I want to share all of this hard-earned ADHD knowledge with you, making your adjustment a lot easier and faster than mine was. What does Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder look like in women? We'll dive into emotional regulation, motivation, executive function, hormones, medication, and natural treatments. Women with ADHD share their diagnosis stories with us, whether inattentive, hyperactive or combined, from childhood through adult diagnoses. We also talk about ADHD's so-called friends like depression, anxiety, addiction, disordered eating, other learning differences, and what I've learned through therapy and CBT. Science is my jam and learning about how our brains work through the lens of scientific research helps us understand who we are. ADHD is not just for little boys; it looks different in girls. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurological medical condition, not an excuse for lazy, stupid, unmotivated people to not live up to our potential. Let's agree to throw that thought in the trash. Once we understand how our brains work, we can dive into the practical strategies like structuring our day, minimalism, money, nurturing our relationships, daily rhythms, using a planner, and improving our sleep. I want to help you build your version of a joyful family life. We talk about everything from ADHD to Zebras, because that is how Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder works: to us, our thoughts are clearly connected, but non-linear to everyone else. I want you to love being a zebra in a world full of horses. We were born as unique, gorgeous creatures, not meant to blend in with the usual nor mundane. When we embrace who we are and how our brains work, we can figure out how to live out lives successfully and in turn, lead our families well. At the end of the day, we just want to be good moms. Spoiler alert: you are already a great mom. If you're ready to see that with your own two eyes, hit play and listen in as we love ourselves a little more each day of our ADHD lives. ADHD does NOT mean you're doomed to be a hot mess, mama! You CAN rewrite your story from shame spiral to success story, and I'll be right here beside you to cheer you on! With love, Patricia Sung, a fellow mama with ADHD Free Resources and Transcriptions at: motherhoodinadhd.com Connect with Patricia Sung on Instagram: www.instagram.com/motherhoodinadhd Join like-minded mamas in our Successful Mama Meetups online community: https://www.patriciasung.com/meetup Sign up for community, courses, coaching, and tons of free resources to learn about ADHD: www.patriciasung.com

Episodes

August 7, 2025 24 mins

Watching your child struggle is pretty much the worst. Not knowing what to do about it is more than icing on the doo-doo cake.

I've got your back, mama! In this episode of Motherhood in ADHD, I dive into the rollercoaster of emotions and challenges of parenting a struggling child. When your child needs help, but you don’t know where to begin, this episode is for you.

From dealing with overwhelming chaos to understanding the unique ...

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Ever feel like if you say no to a good opportunity, you’ll regret it forever? Like the next big thing is right around the corner... and you’ll miss it if you stop moving? I’ve been there. Sayi...

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Do you ever feel like an emotional sponge, absorbing the feelings of others around you?

Especially when you’re with someone you care about?

Especially when you’re in certain parts of your cycle?

Extra especially when they are agitated, frustrated, angry, or anxious?
 
In this episode, we dive deep into understanding emotional regulation, stress management, and the unique challenges faced by moms with ADHD. From absorbing everyone e...

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Ten weeks. Fifty-five thousand words to go. One big, messy dream. 

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What “should” you have done already?  
Finish your degree? 
Pass your driver’s license test? 
Make that doctor’s appt? 
Left the house for school pickup?

If you’re constantly thinking “I’m behind!”, this episode is for you.

Often it’s literal, as in, “I’m 20 minutes late to my appointment!”

But it’s also in the big things, like you “should” have more kids by now or gotten that promotion. 

You’re not alone! Feeling behind has come u...

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How do moms do ALL.THE.THINGS in a methodical, consistent manner? 

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Today’s episode is inspired by a friend’s surprise at how many ADHD-friendly hacks I use on a daily basis throughout my home.  

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Ever feel like you’re “just too much”—too scattered, too loud, too mistake-prone, too ditzy, just…too all over the place?

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How can you ask for help?

What if everyone hates me? What if no one reads my book?

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HOT TAKE: I don’t believe people with ADHD are lazy. There is a reason that they don’t want to or can’t do the thing, and when you untangle that obstacle, voila! It’s easier to get things done...

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Ditch the quest for Pinterest perfection and actually get stuff done.

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When you’re hiding in the bathroom in a puddle of te...

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You chose this person for a reason. You love...

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I’m writing a book for moms with ADHD. Whoo-hoo!

First up, I want your input! What do you wish you had known years ago about having ADHD? What do you wish more people were talking about? Tell me what you want to read about: patriciasung.com/book

Are you interested in joining the beta reader team? Fill in the same form and check the beta reader box: patriciasung.com/book

Wanna foll...

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Meet my friend Laura, host of the ADHD Aha! Podcast by Understood.org. In this episode, Laura and I chat about managing emotions with ADHD - especially as a mom who yells a lot. 

Laura shares: 

Patricia Sung was diagnosed with ADHD in her first year of college. It wasn’t until she became a mother, and other people relied on her, that she realized just how much ADHD affected her. Patricia now h...

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Meet my friend Danielle, host of the Failing Motherhood Podcast. In this episode, Danielle and I chat about the ups and downs of being a mom with ADHD.

Danielle shares: 

"You can't have ADHD! You have a master's degree!"

... and other misconceptions about ADHD.  Whether you've been diagnosed, related to the memes, or have a child that's been diagnosed... this episode is for you!

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Every October, ADDA hosts TADD Talks, short podcasts shared by ADHD experts around the world. For this year’s ADHD Awareness Month, I shared about “ADHD Energy Management: End the Cycle of Burnout Crash After Frenetic Productivity.” 

I’m talking about 3 reasons we spin through the cycle of “getting a million things done with peak efficiency” to the “overwhelming burnout so you can’t get out of bed” cycle, ...

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We’re in the thick of the holidays and perhaps your sanity is already wavering.  School performances, shopping, baking, less sleep, unusual schedules, no routines, more asks… yikes!

We still have 2 more weeks to go!

In today’s episode, I’m sharing 4 ways to lower your stress and make the holidays enjoyable for both you and your family.

Free resources mentioned in today’s episode:

3 Steps for P...

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