Quick Wins for ADHD Moms - Short Episodes, Real Solutions for Burnout and Overwhelm
Quick Wins for ADHD Moms
For the ADHD mom who keeps trying and still feels behind.
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.
What if it was never about trying harder?
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 delivers small shifts backed by real neuroscience and conversations: fast, realistic resets for the moments when your executive function is shot, your mental load is maxed out, and mom life is winning. No complicated 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.
We're about designing a life that works with your brain and gives you: Permission to do life differently.
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
47 episodes
Your ADHD Story Has More Power Than You Think with Jakara and Shanta
Most ADHD families are navigating a system that was never designed with them in mind. Diagnosis wait times stretch into months. The national conversation around ADHD is getting louder, but the people most affected by it are rarely the ones in t...
The ADHD Mom’s Guide to 504s, IEPs, and What to Say Next with Dr. Katrina Ostmeyer
You know your kid needs more support at school. You just don't know who to call, what to ask for, or which plan actually fits. Dr. Katrina Ostmeyer breaks it all down, from IEPs to 504 plans to independent educational evaluations, in language t...
Why Is My Kid So Sensitive to Sounds, Textures, and Smells? ADHD and Sensory Overload Explained with Dr. Katrina Ostmeyer
Your kid isn't being dramatic. The tag really does hurt. The toothpaste really is too spicy. The gym really is too loud. Dr. Katrina Ostmeyer is a licensed psychologist, behavior analyst, and mom of two neurodivergent kids, and she is here to e...
How to Advocate for Your Neurodivergent Child at School (Without Burning Out) | Lisa Richer
This episode sponsored by: EXPLORE FOCUSAUR ON KICKSTARTERYour kid is smart. You know it. The...
The Neuroscience of ADHD in Professional Women with Dr. Jennie Byrne
This episode sponsored by: EXPLORE FOCUSAUR ON KICKSTARTERWhat does it actually mean to have ...
Stop Adding. Start Subtracting. The Real Secret to Better Health with Sandy Martin
This episode sponsored by: EXPLORE FOCUSAUR ON KICKSTARTERYour body is keeping score....
Breaking Free from Burnout: ADHD, Sobriety, and Finding Balance with Heather Simco
This Episode is sponsored by Focusaur:EXPLORE FOCUSAUR ON KICKSTARTERLink: https://www.kickstarter.co...
ADHD and Perfectionism: Why "Good Enough" Doesn't Compute (and What to Do About It)
This Episode is sponsored by Focusaur:EXPLORE FOCUSAUR ON KICKSTARTERLink: https://www.kickstarter.co...
Why Planners, Apps, and Systems Never Stick for Me Until This
This Episode is sponsored by Focusaur:EXPLORE FOCUSAUR ON KICKSTARTERLink: https://www.kickstarter.co...
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...