The ADHD MUMS Pod
Real talk from two ADHD mums in the thick of parenting, chaos, and clutter. Gen and Claire share honest highs and lows of neuro-divergent life. We are Mums, but you don't have to be to listen!
We share real, unfiltered stories about parenting, neurodivergence, and daily struggles like executive dysfunction, disorganisation, overstimulation, and Mum guilt. We also celebrate the wins—big or small—with honesty and laughter.
We're both AFAB and biological mums, but this space is for all parents, ADHDers, curious minds, and —even your pets. Everyone’s welcome.
We do swear though, so you probably need headphones if there's kids around!
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 37
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
HIGHS AND LOWS OF THE WEEK: Back to School Victories and Medical Misery
We return to discuss the highs and lows of navigating life with ADHD while managing health challenges, medication adjustments, and back-to-school transitions.
• Claire shares her realization that stop…
HIGHS AND LOWS OF THE WEEK: Crosswords, Hospital Visits, and Fruit Flies (HOW OLD ARE WE?!)
We're back again, with our Highs and Lows...
• Claire's low: Being stuck at home while sick, dealing with hospitals and the mental health impact of isolation
• The disconnect between feeling young insi…
Medical Mayhem; The RE-Return of The ADHD MUMS!
We return after a sudden absence to explain our disappearance, sharing candid stories about our recent medical emergencies and hospital stays.
• Claire spent over ten days in multiple hospitals dealin…
HIGHS AND LOWS OF THE WEEK: Revision Cards, Wind-up Torches, and Spanish Getaways
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 exa…
Fantasy vs. Reality: Creating an ADHD-Friendly Living Space
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 l…
ADHDers: Hunters and Gatherers Trying To Cope Vs. Capitalism
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 neurodi…
HIGHS AND LOWS OF THE WEEK: ND Travel, Neanderthal Art & New Neighbours
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, inclu…
Beyond the Sting: Understanding RSD in our ADHD Brains
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 shar…
HIGHS AND LOWS OF THE WEEK: PMDD, Midnight Raves, & ADHD Grans!
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 h…
Inside Our Minds: Chris Packham's Journey into Understanding ADHD
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.
• Docume…
HIGHS AND LOWS OF THE WEEK: Sofas, Timers, and Vanishing Hospital Records
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 weigh…
VOICENOTES FROM THE EDGE: Is ADHD Diagnosis Worth the Battle?
We introduce our new feature "Voice Notes from the Edge" where listeners can send us voice messages with questions, stories, or ADHD hacks that we'll respond to on the podcast.
• Our first message com…
HIGHS AND LOWS (Pt. 2): Beyond Silence: Facing the Ghosts of Abuse
Claire's recent recurrent nightmares and a podcast reccomendation have made her want to finally share her deeply personal journey of escaping an abusive relationship decades ago. We talk around the …
HIGHS AND LOWS OF THE WEEK (Pt.1): Anxiety, Acrylics and ADHD visitors
ADHD diagnosis brings initial relief until the harsh reality sets in – it helps you understand yourself better but doesn't make the struggles disappear. The journey continues with extreme highs and l…
Packing Up The Guilt: Claire's House Move as an ADHD Mum
We discuss the emotional journey of moving house as a Mum with ADHD, from being stuck in overwhelming clutter to successfully downsizing by 75% into a more functional living space. Frickin WOOOO-HOOO…
HIGHS AND LOWS OF THE WEEK: Boycotts, Bruises, and Band Milestones
This week we explore the balance between global activism and personal challenges, sharing how we navigate feelings of helplessness about world events while managing the daily chaos of ADHD parenthood…
"Overwhelmed Mum Syndrome" With ADHD
Household management presents unique challenges for mothers with ADHD, from the constant distractions to the repetitive, unrewarding nature of daily tasks. We explore "Overwhelmed Mum Syndrome" and s…
HIGHS AND LOWS OF THE WEEK: Platonic Dating, Medical Trauma and Comic Con
We share our experiences with dating fatigue, disability discrimination, and finding joy in neuro-divergent spaces while navigating life with ADHD.
• Gen admits reaching dating fatigue and Claire poin…
HIGHS AND LOWS OF THE WEEK: Goth Getaways and Capitalism Woes
We discuss the highs and lows of our weeks, ft:
• Claire's escalating dismay at a furniture company over delayed sofas and turning confrontation into a win
• Finding satisfaction in home organization t…
Surviving Chaos: Return Of The ADHD Mums!
We're back after an unexpected 18-month break, and what a whirlwind it's been! Life with ADHD never slows down, and we've both experienced some big changes that have reshaped our day to day completel…