Jane interviews Sharon Collin from 'The Functional Family' on relationships. Sharon has a ADHD husband and three sons with ADHD, she herself is neurotypical. Sharon has studied ADHD heavily and built a coaching business and family membership around it. Highlights - Sharon and Jane discuss the frustration, anger and common problems that occur between two different brains managing a house hold. - Sharon discusses the changes in her attitude over time, how she looks at her husband with curiosity no...
Sep 18, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Jane interviews Millie Car from Millie Carr Books. Millie has ADHD, three neurodiverse children and is a primary school teacher in Melbourne. Highlights - Millie talks about proactively setting up the classroom for neurodiverse learning from day one, let's not wait for something to happen, let's get ahead of it. - This is great for diagnosed kids, pre-diagnosis kids or undetected kids by just NOT expecting all kids to act neurotypical. - Can we cater to multiple diagnosis' with one approach ie. ...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Jane is joined by Jasmine Meek - the Bayside Doula who is just about to meet a Psychiatrist to discuss a possible ADHD diagnosis. Jasmine is married with two kids and is a post partum doula. ADHD Mum's plans to follow Jasmine through the lead up to the appointment (this episode) plus catch up after the appointment and see if Jasmine is diagnosed with ADHD, then follow along the medication journey. Highlights - What led up to Jasmine seeking a diagnosis? - What was it about Motherhood that impact...
Sep 04, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Jane is joined by Tania Waring, a lawyer and advocate/care coordinator Mum of three neurodiverse boys. Tania has also completed her honours in Psychology and has just applied for a scholarship to begin her doctorate in the use of co-regulation to prevent and minimise meltdowns in the classroom. Tania is very passionate about inclusive education and improving outcomes for children with ADHD and autism. Highlights - What is a melt down? - How is a melt down different to a tantrum? - What to do in ...
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Jane interviews Tamara and Shanelle from Motherhood a Beautiful Nightmare. Highlights - We discuss why women take on the mental load of housework, child care and all household duties even if they have ADHD? - Should we stage a protest? -Tamara wonders whether she should have just let her husband do her daughter's make up for the dance concert? - Why do we prepare for armageddon if we are going away for the weekend and our husband is taking over? - Shanelle talks Brene Brown and her speculation t...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Jane interviews Shantelle Poynter (her most regular guest) on self hatred and ADHD. Highlights - Why is there self hatred and shame within so many adults with ADHD, particularly those who were late diagnosed? - If there is a huge amount of undiagnosed women with ADHD out there, are they all walking around with shame, guilt and self hatred and if that's the case - that might be related to addiction, eating disorders, depression and anxiety. - Is the opposite of addiction - connection? - Self hatr...
Aug 14, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Jane interviews Michele Toner who has been supporting people with ADHD since 1995 and she was the first ADHD coach ever in Australia in 2003. Michele has now mentored over 100 ADHD coaches and promotes ADHD Awareness. Michele was awarded an OAM in 2021 for her work in ADHD. Highlights - How did Michele begin in this industry? - What training is involved with ADHD coaching? - How does it differ from Psychologists? - How do you pick a good ADHD coach? - Adult diagnosis and that journey and how it ...
Aug 07, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Are my kids the loudest kids in the world? Or can I just not cope with the noise. Jane interviews Deanna Reynolds, an ADHD Mum with two children on the Sunshine Coast who is studying to be a teacher. Deanna was diagnosed with ADHD earlier this year after advocating for herself for years and battling misdiagnosis that she was NOT just 'anxious' or a 'tired Mum.' Highlights - What is sensory overload? - How does it impact Mothers? - How does Deanna cope with burnout/sensory overload in her relatio...
Jul 31, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Not sure how people can enjoy school holidays? - Jane talks on the the hit of depression as she rode her bike to the park with her son after 3 + weeks with kids at home. - The huge melt down her son had at kindy over a ripped painting - Jane applies to NDIS for funding and goes through adding ADHD as a secondary diagnosis - Jane talks on how she sees labelling as positive to get NDIS funding and awareness in your parenting even if you don't communicate it to children. - What do you do for Grandp...
Jul 23, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Jane is back with Dr. Jacinta Thomson with Overwhelmed Mum Syndrome and whether it is real or not? - What are the key areas that create this? - How does executive function dysfunction impact this? --> Jacinta gives a great example on just simply buying 3 x things from supermarket and how that can go wrong - How does sensory overload create the perfect storm? - What are some of the tips/strategies that we can use to reduce the impact on ourselves. Check out more about Jacinta Thomson here: htt...
Jul 19, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Jane's back with one of her favourite guests Shantelle to discuss relationships and ADHD. Shantelle is a neurodiverse Mother of two neurodiverse children who is a nurse in Brisbane. Highlights include: - Knowledge is power – the awareness of diagnosis is so important for ourselves and our children. - Shame that we carry in our lives “Stop talking!” “You’re too loud or too much” - Why do we people please instead of asking for what we need in relationships. - Should we disclose to our children ‘la...
Jul 16, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Jane is joined by Deanna Reynolds, an ADHD Tutor and student teacher. Deanna has ADHD herself, lives on the Sunshine Coast with her husband (teacher) and her two kids. They discuss the difficulties kids face in the classroom when learning the same material as other neurotypical kids. - The impact the classroom has on self esteem for children. - The reason people with ADHD share with their own personal stories rather than just listening. - Irrelevant thoughts in kids, why kids come off as 'unfocu...
Jul 12, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Jane talks about the pressures that parents feel to do many early intervention therapies on their kids, which comes right at the same time as the diagnosis does. The overwhelm and indecision about what is the best thing to do for your kids which often comes at the same time as the physical demands on parents are the highest (kids under 7). - Jane discusses how she spent 50min + with a psychologist to discover she can only see one sibling. - Jane talks about her experience taking just two kids to...
Jul 09, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Jane is joined by Tania Waring, a lawyer and advocate/care coordinator mum of three neurodiverse boys. Tania is very experienced in advocacy for her children to get what they need at school. Tania has also completed her honours in Psychology and is passionate about inclusive education and improving outcomes for children in the schooling system. Jane and Tania share personal experiences and highlight the need for more understanding and support from educators, as well as emphasising the importance...
Jul 05, 2023•59 min•Ep. 21
Jane discusses her personal experience with medication and psychiatrists and answers FAQ: - How do I access medication quickly? - Should I see a psychologist or a psychiatrist what is the difference? - I can't get into a psychiatrist - should I see a Telehealth one? - What is the difference between a Telehealth psychiatrist and an in person one? - What is this going to cost me? - Can I get Medicare rebates? - I have medication but I don't know if its working? - If I'm hyperactive why would I tak...
Jul 02, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 20
A LOT of listeners have been asking for a 'Day in a Life of an ADHD Mum' however I haven't had anyone keen as yet. I've gone through a few days of my life to shine a light on inattention and how it presents in full families of inattention. - Jane talks openly about her severe depression in her teenage years and how that has lead to her wanting to raise awareness about what ADHD looks like in young girls, if they can get the right treatment and medication perhaps it will change the incidence in s...
Jun 28, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 19
I was supposed to be interviewing Shantelle but we became instant friends and went OFF TOPIC hardcore. Part 2 in the Coffee chats with Shantelle- I'd go to Part 1 first. Topics covered: - Are ADHD Mum's the WORST at self care? and why is that? - Who created all the expectations on families to have dinner with their kids every night as a family and how bloody hard is that to do. - We can create a safe haven for our kids to come home to after experiencing a world unfriendly to neurodivergent peopl...
Jun 26, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 18
I was supposed to be interviewing Shantelle on misdiagnosis but we went OFF TOPIC hardcore. I've kept the audio because it's a rant about Mum life that I have with friends at pick up/drop off. Topics covered: - Shantelle's GP was blown aware on her disclosure of the self hatred that comes to ADHD. - Why is it that when a Mum goes to the GP or seeks help she is just told she has post natal depression rather than tested for anything else? - Should we overhaul the Australian education system? - Why...
Jun 25, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Rose Callaghan, ADHD Ambassador and Australian Comedian - the first person I have interviewed who was diagnosed with ADHD BEFORE getting pregnant. Check out her complex ride as I interview her on: - Multiple psychiatrist visits to get a muddy answer on meds and pregnancy. - Multiple psychiatrist visits to get a even muddier answer on meds and breastfeeding. (But don't worry there's a study on rats and meth) - How C-sections are the only operation when you are then handed a baby and told to prior...
Jun 21, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this episode Jane interviews regular Aussie Mum Jenny on her traumatic past and the complex web of trauma and ADHD. Jenny talks about her past and how she only began exploring it after she became a Mum and how that has impacted her parenting and children. We also discuss Neurofeedback therapy and EMDR therapy. *This podcast doesn't recommend any types of therapies, we just discuss our experiences - you should always discuss treatment options with your GP* --- Send in a voice message: https://...
Jun 18, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Life feels like I've gotten on a one way rollercoaster to hell half the time and I can't get off. Where's the eject button? All my life I've been either speeding on a highway or my car is still trapped in the garage. Where's the balance? Angie Nennie has ADHD, is a mother of two and a professional ADHD coach we discuss: - Why is parenting so incredibly bloody boring but also so tiring? - What ADHD Mum friendly activities you can do with your child and actually have a good time? - If and how much...
Jun 15, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode Jane and Jenny share their stories advocating for their daughters in the Australian school system. Both in public and private schools. What works, what doesn't and why the system fails our little girls. We cover everything from the over worked teachers under fire from parents, principals and the kids, the ratio of teachers aides in schools and how each school gets a different amount of funding. Is the Australian school system flawed at its core? Jenny talks about her 10 year old ...
Jun 11, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode Jane McFadden interviews Dr. Jacinta Thompson who is a clinical psychologist and has a PhD in clinical neuropsychology. Jacinta speaks about her own experience with misdiagnosis, where she was wrongly diagnosed with narcolepsy when really she had ADHD/ASD. We talk about what services/therapies we can receive in Australia through Medicare/NDIS and private health funds and what you CAN do to help yourself if you are not yet able to receive a diagnosis. For more information or a ses...
Jun 07, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode Jane McFadden tackles WHY we keep hearing, "Nah, you don't have ADHD," and where masks come into play. Lots of personal examples on masks such as: school pick up, driving and general directions and working in a canteen. If you have have no idea if you've been masking, or what it is and if you have been doing it then this is the episode for you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jane-mcfadden/message See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
Jun 06, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this solo episode Jane McFadden explores how we as mothers can recognise ADHD in our daughters and help break the stigma that the symptoms only exist in boys. Let's discuss and explore what the symptoms look like and educate those around us. This is the ONLY way to stop the misdiagnosis of females with ADHD from continuing on and to help our girls get the same opportunities for therapy, medication and recognition as the boys. Let's share this episode with our friends and family. --- Send in a...
Jun 04, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode Jane McFadden takes her own advice on 'Is ADHD just an excuse?' and deals with a conflict situation by acknowledging her ADHD in a work situation. She then shame spirals through most of the week and struggles to move forward. However ADHD Mum's are nothing but resilient and we will continue on - this episode is to highlight - you are not alone in this. We all feel this, let's break down the stigma and talk about it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/...
May 31, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this solo episode Jane McFadden talks on the topic "Why do I seem to prioritise the wrong task?' She explores the reasons why our brains will delay, avoid or distract us from making decisions or doing boring but important tasks. Jane also discusses strategies we can use in our daily life to help us make decisions, prioritise and be more productive. Let's drop the negative self talk around this and get started. To send in feedback please go to: https://linktr.ee/adhdmums --- Send in a voice me...
May 25, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 8
The ADHD MUMS podcast is a safe place where Aussie Mums with relatable stories can discuss their struggles with ADHD, motherhood and life. In this episode Jane McFadden interviews Dr. Jacinta Thomson who is a clinical psychologist and has a PhD in clinical neuropsychology. Jacinta concisely and clearly maps out the pathways available for adults to be diagnosed with ADHD in Australia. Jacinta is also an Australian mother to two children under four years old who has been diagnosed with both ADHD a...
May 22, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 7
The ADHD MUMS podcast is a safe place where Aussie Mums with relatable stories can discuss their struggles with ADHD, motherhood and life. In this episode Jane McFadden talks on the popular topic that is hitting the ADHD Mum's inbox, "Am I just making excuses, or do I really have ADHD?" She explores the myth that ADHD is a set of excuses that people use for their children or for themselves. As well as how ADHD Mums can take back their own power, take responsibility for their symptoms and make ch...
May 21, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 6
The ADHD MUMS podcast is a safe place where Aussie Mums with relatable stories can discuss their struggles with ADHD, motherhood and life. In this episode Jane McFadden interviews Lucy Holister on how she possibly manages with three children, FIFO husband and her university degree. Key discussion point is if anybody actually understand how much time and energy is exerted between 6-9am and why studying at night time is just not a possibility. When then does Lucy study and how she gets it done - p...
May 15, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 5
