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Let’s be real. . . Maternity is overwhelming for Someone. But I recently learned that if you are a mother with ADHD, sometimes even the most basic tasks – such as folding laundry, dinner or answering another school -e email – can feel paralyzed. And I just have to say if you are . . . You are not lazy. You don’t fail. And you are definitely not alone.
In this episode of Chat chatI sat down with Amy Marie Hann, a mother, a trainer and author of the upcoming book, Master the everydayTo talk about what it is Really Looks like dealing with ADHD with ADHD with motherhood, at home and family life. Regardless of whether you have been diagnosed or you always have a step behind when it comes to staying up to date with the organization, planning or stay, this episode is seen, understood and enabled.
Who is Amy Marie Hann?
Amy Marie Hann is a certified trainer, author and mother of three children who brings everything that she teaches a deeply personal lens. With ADHD at the age of 5, she navigates life, motherhood, marriage and even homeschooling through the lens of neurod negotiation. She is not only herself, but also her children, her husband, her father and sister, which makes her insights incredibly reliable, who are resonance of so many mothers who feel overwhelmed by everyday life.
Amy is the author of the soon published book Master of everyday life: how to manage your life, your home and your family as a mother with ADHDStart on September 10th. In her book, she combines lived experience with practical tools to help mothers survive the most difficult part of motherhood: daily chaos. She is known for her authenticity, her humor and compassionate approach burned -out.
What we talked about
This episode is full of validation and practical advice for mothers who have to struggle with executive function, mental overload and burnout, regardless of whether they are officially diagnosed with ADHD or not. Amy collapses what is Strictly speaking happens in the ADHD brain and how ADHD mothers can stop beating themselves because they are unable to “just do”.
Here are some of the most important topics that we examined together:
- The moment when motherhood collided with her ADHD
- Amy shares when things felt particularly overwhelming and how this led to the way of thinking that finally inspired her course and now her book!
- Why simple tasks feel so hard
- We talk about how ADHD influences daily routines, house management and the invisible work of maternity – and how shame often reinforces the problem.
- What “Master the everyday” really means
- Amy explains that it is her course and brand name (I also love alliteration!) And not to be perfect. It is about learning how you support your unique brain and create rhythms that actually work for you.
- How to stop relying on systems that were not built for their brain
- Amy, from traditional planners to the use of visual information and actual tools in real life, shares ADY ADHD-friendly strategies that can also work on the most difficult days.
- Tips to combat the functional disorders of the managers
- If your brain says “No”, even if you want to do the thing, Amy shares opportunities to reduce the barrier for admission and to loosen.
- What emotional support for ADHD mothers should look like
- We have examined how to deal with the emotional roller coaster from shame, guilt and burnout – and how mothers can heal their relationship with themselves.
- Be diagnosed (or not)
- If you suspect that you may have ADHD, but are not sure what to do, Amy offers great advice to find answers and support that feels right for you.
And one of my favorite parts? When Amy reminded us that the best we can do for our ADHD children is to model what it looks like to thrive with ADHD.
Last thoughts
Regardless of whether you manage ADHD, burnout or just the daily stress of motherhood, this episode is here to remember it: you are not broken only better tools and support.
Amy’s wisdom is a touch of fresh air for every mother who ever felt that the everyday parts of life swallowed all of their life. With compassion, humor and zero judgment, it gives us permission to do things in our own way of doing things and shows us that panels do not mean everything. It means building systems that support them!
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