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Attempting Motherhood

Attempting Motherhood: The Aud Way is a podcast for late diagnosed or late realised ADHD / AuDHD mothers. 
It is hosted by Sam, an AuDHD ( autistic + ADHD )  elder millennial mom. 
Episodes cover topics pertaining to motherhood, neurodivergence, the combination of those two and how they intersect. 

Remember in this wild ride of motherhood, we're all attempting to do our best. 

Motherhood Mental Health Health & Fitness Self-Improvement Kids & Family Education Parenting
Update frequency
every 11 days
Average duration
44 minutes
Episodes
45
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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Was it Burn Out? Life Update from Sam

Was it Burn Out? Life Update from Sam

Navigating Burnout, Motherhood, and Reconnecting

In this raw and unfiltered episode, Sam returns after a four-month hiatus to open up about her recent experiences with burnout, the challenges of balan…

00:22:39  |   Thu 07 Aug 2025
Travel Tips for Neurodivergent Families

Travel Tips for Neurodivergent Families

Tips for any type of travel but especially for International travel.

In this episode I personal experiences and practical tips for traveling internationally with a young child. As an AuDHDer who has t…

00:26:32  |   Mon 31 Mar 2025
Supplements to Support ADHD & Hormones - Erica Garber, Functional Nutritional Practitioner

Supplements to Support ADHD & Hormones - Erica Garber, Functional Nutritional Practitioner

*Not medical advice. Please consult a medical practitioner before starting any new supplements or vitamins

7-Day FREE trial + 20% off your first month of Attempting Motherhood Community

In this episo…

00:53:01  |   Tue 25 Mar 2025
Peeing Your Pants PostPartum? - Common, but Not Normal Pelvic Health Issues with PFPT, Lynn Schulte

Peeing Your Pants PostPartum? - Common, but Not Normal Pelvic Health Issues with PFPT, Lynn Schulte

*This episodes includes discussion of intercourse and pelvic anatomy. 

Understanding Pelvic Health: Common but Not Normal Issues Postpartum

This episode features a conversation with Lynn Schulte, a pel…

01:04:07  |   Thu 06 Mar 2025
Restraint Collapse & Transitions - Understanding & Managing in Children and Adults

Restraint Collapse & Transitions - Understanding & Managing in Children and Adults

Understanding and Managing Restraint Collapse and Transitions

In this solo episode, Sam discusses the concept of restraint collapse, where individuals release pent-up emotions and stress upon reaching…

00:27:52  |   Tue 11 Feb 2025
Season 2 & The Membership Launch

Season 2 & The Membership Launch

In this short episode I breakdown what you can expect for Season 2, what 2025 plans I have, and take a deep dive into the Attempting Motherhood Membership.

20% off + 7-Day Trial for The Attempting Mo…

00:11:38  |   Thu 23 Jan 2025
The ADHD Focus Friend - Grace Koelma helps you understand your ADHD brain

The ADHD Focus Friend - Grace Koelma helps you understand your ADHD brain

This week I'm joined by Grace Koelma of Future ADHD

This was a special conversation. Grace is the newly published author of “The ADHD Focus Friend”. We chat about the book, launching January 8th, whic…

01:00:29  |   Tue 07 Jan 2025
Realistic Budgeting & Side Hustle Options for ADHD/ AuDHDers - Steph from Abundant on a Budget

Realistic Budgeting & Side Hustle Options for ADHD/ AuDHDers - Steph from Abundant on a Budget

This week I'm joined by Steph from Abundant on a Budget.
I cannot even explain how much I learned from this conversation! She talks about budgeting and how to make it realistic - meaning you'll actua…

00:58:13  |   Tue 17 Dec 2024
Mental Load of the Holidays (tips & resources to help)

Mental Load of the Holidays (tips & resources to help)

We all know the holidays can bring with them joy and merriment... and a mountain of additional mental load!

In this episode I provide actionable strategies you can do to better navigate this time of …

00:24:25  |   Mon 09 Dec 2024
Organizing Your Life and Holidays with ADHD/ AuDHD - Megs from Ogranizing an ADHD Brain

Organizing Your Life and Holidays with ADHD/ AuDHD - Megs from Ogranizing an ADHD Brain

I'm joined by Megs from Organizing an ADHD Brain
We chat about motherhood and being neurodivergent (of course) and dive into why organizing is about more than making your house "Pinterest perfect".

M…

00:59:39  |   Tue 26 Nov 2024
Holiday Accomodations as a Neurodivergent Family

Holiday Accomodations as a Neurodivergent Family

In this episode I talk about ways you can accommodate you and your family members during the holidays.

This includes:
-reflecting on past years
-questioning traditions (and making new ones)
-maintain…

00:22:45  |   Mon 18 Nov 2024
Perception Vs Reality - Motherhood Truths

Perception Vs Reality - Motherhood Truths

In this solo pod, Sam talks about the perceptions vs reality we may experience - that may be in part due to internalised ableism, unrealistic expectations, and the lie of modern mothers being able to…

00:22:16  |   Thu 07 Nov 2024
Building the Community We Needed - Divergently Founder Kendra Koch

Building the Community We Needed - Divergently Founder Kendra Koch

I'm joined by Kendra Koch, founder of Divergently a community platform for late diagnosed neurodivergent women.

We start, as always, with Kendra's motherhood story- which, like my own, is so intertwi…

00:56:50  |   Tue 29 Oct 2024
PDA, Parenting, & Advocating - Everyday Mama: Series

PDA, Parenting, & Advocating - Everyday Mama: Series

Everyday Mama: Series
This series consists of chats between Sam and "everyday mamas" sharing their unique and interesting experiences.

Today I'm joined by Regina - a mom who shares her journey of mig…

01:05:14  |   Mon 21 Oct 2024
Cyclic Dosing for ADHD Medication

Cyclic Dosing for ADHD Medication

I am not a doctor or a medical professional. All information provided in this episode is meant to act as a springboard for you to do your own research and speak to your prescribing practitioner about…

00:14:36  |   Tue 08 Oct 2024
Creating Community & Leading Better Research for ADHD Women - Dr. Lotta Borg Skoglund

Creating Community & Leading Better Research for ADHD Women - Dr. Lotta Borg Skoglund

In this episode, Sam chats once again with the wonderful Dr. Lotta Borg Skoglund to explore ADHD in women - with a special focus on the unique challenges they face, including hormonal influences and …

01:00:02  |   Tue 24 Sep 2024
How to Support Your Autistic Child with Autism Advocate Erin Garcia

How to Support Your Autistic Child with Autism Advocate Erin Garcia

Trigger Warning :police violence against autistic individuals

Autism Advocate Erin Garcia joins me to talk about her evolution of "I don't know what to do" after her child's autism diagnosis, to now a…

01:08:42  |   Tue 17 Sep 2024
Perimenopause Myth Busting & Navigating MHT / HRT In Australia with Dr. Ceri Cashell

Perimenopause Myth Busting & Navigating MHT / HRT In Australia with Dr. Ceri Cashell

My guest, Dr. Ceri Cashell, and I get into all things Perimenopause and MHT / HRT today! We open with some Perimenopause Myth Busting and then dive head first into women's hormones and Menopause Horm…

01:07:12  |   Mon 09 Sep 2024
Allow Me to Interrupt - Dr. Gilly Kahn talks diagnostic criteria,

Allow Me to Interrupt - Dr. Gilly Kahn talks diagnostic criteria, "female" ADHD, and her upcoming book

This is part 2 of 2.
Listen to PART 1 "Navigating ADHD & Motherhood"
 
Dr. Gilly Kahn shares stories from her clinical experience with neurodivergent individuals. We discuss the difference between male …

00:38:58  |   Mon 02 Sep 2024
Navigating ADHD & Motherhood: A Candid Conversation with Dr. Gilly Kahn

Navigating ADHD & Motherhood: A Candid Conversation with Dr. Gilly Kahn

This is part 1 of 2.

TW Infertility (Gilly mentions her fertility journey and struggles)
 

Dr. Gilly Kahn and I spoke recently and a big part of our conversation was around  our late in life ADHD diagn…

00:51:23  |   Tue 20 Aug 2024
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