Quick Wins for ADHD Moms - Short Episodes, Real Solutions for Burnout and Overwhelm
Quick Wins for ADHD Moms
You've read the books. You've bought the planners. You know what you're supposed to do. and somehow the chaos is still winning.
This podcast is for you: the ADHD mom who is smart, capable, and completely overwhelmed anyway. Not because you're doing it wrong. Because nobody designed these systems for your brain.
Every episode gives you fast, realistic resets for the moments when your executive function is shot, your mental load is maxed out, and mom life is winning. No 10-step frameworks. Just the one small thing that actually moves you forward right now.
Short episodes built for your ADHD brain. Listen in the pickup line, doing dishes, or hiding in the bathroom for five minutes of quiet.
Practical support for adult women with ADHD, including neurodivergent moms navigating burnout, overwhelm, executive dysfunction, and the invisible weight of doing it all with a brain that works differently than everyone else's.
Learn more at theADHDmom.com
Episodes
41 episodes
Breaking Free from Burnout: ADHD, Sobriety, and Finding Balance with Heather Simco
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ADHD and Perfectionism: Why "Good Enough" Doesn't Compute (and What to Do About It)
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Why Planners, Apps, and Systems Never Stick for Me Until This
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Why Am I So Exhausted All the Time? ADHD Fatigue Explained for Moms | 038
You slept. You had coffee. Objectively, life isn't that hard. So why does it feel like you're moving through wet concrete by 2pm?In this episode of Quick Wins for ADHD Moms, Jess breaks down the real reason ADHD moms are always exhausted...
Why You Go 100% Then Completely Crash | 037
You go all in. You're excited, energized, unstoppable... and then one day you're just... done.If that cycle sounds familiar, this episode is for you.Today we're breaking down the ADHD boom-bust cycle: the real, predictable pattern...
Why You Can Clean the Whole House But Can't Reply to That One Email, and How to Fix It | 036
You can reorganize your entire pantry until it looks like a Pinterest board.But you cannot answer one email. I understand this all too well. In this episode, we talk about resonance. It is the concept that explains why your b...
Do I Really Have ADHD, or Is This Just Mom Brain? | 035
Ever Walk Into a Room and Forget Why?Ever stood in the hallway holding a dirty towel… and completely forgotten where you were taking it?If your brain feels like a browser with 47 tabs open, and you can’t find the one playin...
Stop the Spiral: How a Simple Contingency Plan Saves ADHD Moms | 034
Get Your Free Audio 4 Minute Reset 👉 - HERE.Ever feel like your entire day is one minor inconvenience away from a total meltdown? You aren’t failing, you’re just...
Future-Proofing ADHD Kids: Why They Must Start Building with AI Now | 033
Get the 4 Minute Reset - www.TheADHDMom.comFuture-Proofing ADHD Kids: Why They Must Start Building with AI Now - with Marnie Lee Wills (Part 2)In Part 2, the conversation expands.
Stop the Information Overload: Why ADHD Moms Need an AI ‘Second Brain’ Now | 032
Stop the Information Overload: Why ADHD Moms Need an AI ‘Second Brain’ Now - with guest Marnie Lee Wills (part 1)If you’re an ADHD mom whose brain feels full before the day even starts—this episode is for you.In Part 1 of t...
Running on Empty: How to Fix ADHD Decision Paralysis Before You Burn Out | 031
Ever stare at your to-do list and feel like your brain just… freezes? Yep. Same.In this episode, my amazing guest Leah Carroll and I talk about decision paralysis, why it’s so common with ADHD, and why it’s not a motivation proble...
ADHD Nightly Reset: Stop the Spiral Before Bed | 030
ADHD Coach Leah Carroll and I zoom in on self-trust — how it’s built, how it gets broken (especially with ADHD), and why it’s one of the most important skills we can develop.We talk about the practical side of this: habit stack...
End the Failure Cycle: What Your ADHD Brain Actually Needs to Make Habits Stick | 029
If you’ve ever thought, “I know what I want to do… I just can’t seem to make it stick,” this episode is for you.In this conversation, I’m joined by Leah Carroll, and we’re talking about habit stacking—but in a way that ac...
Stop Fighting Your Biology: Why ADHD Moms Need ‘Quick Wins’ to Survive | 028
In this episode of Quick Wins for ADHD Moms, I’m talking about why focusing on the process — not the finish line — changes everything for ADHD brains.If you’ve ever felt motivated at the start and completely overwhelmed...
The Goal-Setting Trap: Why ADHD Moms Are Stuck in a Failure Cycle | 027
If goal setting actually worked the way it’s “supposed to,” a lot of us would be living very different lives by now.In this episode, I’m talking about why traditional goal setting falls apart for ADHD brains—and why that doesn’t mean
The Holiday Emergency Plan: How ADHD Moms Can Survive the December Chaos | 026
👉 Join the Quick Wins Newsletter! In this episode, we’re talking about the holidays… ADHD-style. Because listen, December has a vibe, and it’s not always the coz...
Stop Racing, Start Reseting: The Tiny Rituals That Prevent ADHD Burnout | 025
👉 Join the Quick Wins Newsletter! In today’s conversation, I’m sitting down with Dr. Kailey Buller, and wow… she brings so much wisdom about stress, transitions, and what...
Stop the Task Paralysis: The 5-Minute Trick to Restart Your ADHD Brain | 024
👉 Join the Quick Wins Newsletter! In this conversation, Kailey Buller gets really honest about something so many of us deal with — just getting started.
Your Brain is Full: How to Stop the ADHD Working Memory Glitch | 023
SummaryIn this episode of Quick Wins for ADHD Moms, host Jessica Lynn Lewis welcomes Dr. Kailey Buller, a double board-certified physician in emergency and family medicine, who shares her journey of being diagnosed with ADHD in ad...
ADHD Home SOS: Laundry, Socks, and Sanity with Carol Siege | 022
SummaryIn this episode of Quick Wins for ADHD Moms, Jessica Lynn Lewis and Carol Siege discuss practical strategies for managing household chaos, focusing on laundry solutions and the importance of emotional support. Carol shares ...
The 8:00 AM Crisis: How to Rescue Your ADHD Family from Morning Chaos | 021
SummaryIn this episode of Quick Wins for ADHD Moms, host Jessica Lewis welcomes Carol Siege, a certified professional coach and keynote speaker, to discuss practical strategies for managing school mornings with neurodiverse childr...
The Missing Piece: Why Your Life Finally Makes Sense After an ADHD Diagnosis with Julie Legg | 020
In this episode of "Quick Wins for ADHD Moms," we sit down with Julie Legg, the inspiring author of "The Missing Piece: A Woman's Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing, and Living with ADHD." Julie's life journey has taken her from a free-range ch...
Digital Overload: The 3-Bucket System to Rescue Your Stressed ADHD Brain | 019
Feeling overwhelmed by digital clutter? You’re not alone. From messy desktops and overflowing photo rolls to endless downloads and tabs, our digital spaces can quietly drain our focus — especially for ADHD brains.In this episode, we buil...
Stop the Visual Noise: Why Clutter is Hijacking Your ADHD Focus | 018
In this episode, we explore the impact of clutter on focus and productivity, especially for ADHD moms. Today, guest Miriam Ortiz y Pino shares insights on how decluttering can lead to a more organized and confident life.You can find Miri...
Stop Trying to Be 'Normal': Why Standard Systems are Toxic for ADHD Moms | 017
In this episode, Jessica explores why comparison can be toxic for ADHD moms and offers practical advice for breaking free from the cycle. Learn why other people's productivity systems often don't work for you, how to draw inspiratio...