Ever wonder why so many women with ADHD end up in relationships that drain them? You're not alone -- and it's not a coincidence. After hosting another magical ADHD moms' retreat, I couldn't shake the conversations we had around partners -- some amazing, others... deeply painful. In this episode, I'm sharing the patterns I've seen over and over: women with ADHD stuck in emotionally abusive relationships, often with narcissistic partners. And honestly, it makes me furious. We're digging into why t...
Nov 20, 2025•21 min
Do you ever second guess every decision until you freeze? Same here for the first few years I ran my business. In this episode, I answer Jacki Hayes' question from her podcast, Here's What I've Learned: How have you evolved as a business owner over the years? The funny thing is, my response wasn't really a "business" answer. My hard won wisdom fits most situations when ADHD folks are trying something new. Or just trying to live. Chasing a goal, no matter the size or complexity, requires a lot of...
Nov 06, 2025•10 min
Are you running late before you even start getting ready? That's time blindness at work, mama. And wow, does it make everyday life harder! In this episode, I'm sharing the real talk from conversations with two different coaching clients this week about how ADHD brains process time—and why "it's time to go" means something totally different for us than it does for people who are naturally on time. Walking out the door isn't one task; it's a whole project. From shoes and water bottles to wrangling...
Oct 23, 2025•17 min
Meet my friend Crystal Haitsma, host of the Parenting Coach Podcast. In this episode, Crystal and I dive into an honest conversation about balancing motherhood, parenting, and constant to-do lists with a neurodiverse brain. Crystal, The Parenting Coach, is a Certified Life Coach and Canadian homeschooling mama who just got back from travelling the world with her family of 6. She combines her background in Psychology with helpful coaching tools, to help moms and couples with shame-free, connectio...
Oct 02, 2025•36 min
Have you ever wondered if you're doing enough to support your ADHD child? Or maybe you've questioned if what you're trying is even working. You're not the only one. When I saw that last year's most downloaded episode was about supporting your ADHD child, I knew I wanted to share this conversation from 2022 with you! In this episode, I'm sharing a Q&A session from when I was a guest expert in the Mothers Together community, for parents of neurodivergent children. The moms in Megan's community...
Sep 18, 2025•1 hr 19 min
Do you feel like you're already running on fumes – and it's barely breakfast time? You're not alone. In this conversation from the Happy Mom Summit, I talk with JoAnn Crohn of the No Guilt Mom Podcast about what really drains our energy as ADHD moms – and how to recharge in realistic, doable ways. Spoiler alert: it's not about naps and bubble baths (unless you love those). It's about understanding your own patterns, recognizing the difference between physical, mental, and emotional energy, and c...
Sep 04, 2025•33 min
You start the day with good intentions. "This afternoon, I'm going to drop off this return real quick." But then you can't find the box. Or the tape. And now your printer is out of ink. Suddenly, the whole day's gone, and the box is still sitting by the door. Sound familiar? In this episode—recorded from my car in full chauffeur-mom mode—I'm breaking down why your ADHD brain struggles to finish simple tasks. Spoiler: it's not because you're lazy. It's because what looks like one small task is ac...
Aug 21, 2025•13 min
Watching your child struggle is pretty much the worst. Not knowing what to do about it is more than icing on the doo-doo cake. I've got your back, mama! In this episode of Motherhood in ADHD, I dive into the rollercoaster of emotions and challenges of parenting a struggling child. When your child needs help, but you don't know where to begin, this episode is for you. From dealing with overwhelming chaos to understanding the unique dynamics in a family affected by ADHD, here are my key tips to he...
Aug 07, 2025•24 min
Ever feel like if you say no to a good opportunity, you'll regret it forever? Like the next big thing is right around the corner... and you'll miss it if you stop moving? I've been there. Saying no is hard, especially when your ADHD brain loves chasing shiny new ideas. In this episode, I'm sharing a clip from my friend Jacki Hayes' podcast where I answered, "What's the biggest business lesson you've learned lately?" And spoiler alert: it wasn't about business strategy. It was about letting go—of...
Jul 24, 2025•11 min
Do you ever feel like an emotional sponge, absorbing the feelings of others around you? Especially when you're with someone you care about? Especially when you're in certain parts of your cycle? Extra especially when they are agitated, frustrated, angry, or anxious? In this episode, we dive deep into understanding emotional regulation, stress management, and the unique challenges faced by moms with ADHD. From absorbing everyone else's emotions to navigating the stress ladder, we'll explore the s...
Jul 10, 2025•18 min
Ten weeks. Fifty-five thousand words to go. One big, messy dream. I'm officially writing a book, and I'm on a serious countdown. But let's be real, life isn't made up of word counts and deadlines. This season is stretching me in ways I didn't expect, and I'm reminded (again) how hard it is for me to ask for help. So I'm uncomfortably practicing that skill. In this episode, I'm sharing the behind-the-scenes reality of what it looks like to chase a giant goal as a mom with ADHD. From reworking my ...
Jun 26, 2025•27 min
What "should" you have done already? Finish your degree? Pass your driver's license test? Make that doctor's appt? Left the house for school pickup? If you're constantly thinking "I'm behind!", this episode is for you. Often it's literal, as in, "I'm 20 minutes late to my appointment!" But it's also in the big things, like you "should" have more kids by now or gotten that promotion. You're not alone! Feeling behind has come up in several discussions recently both in Group Coaching , and in writi...
Jun 12, 2025•14 min
But I want to do everything... well. Ever find yourself trying so hard to get it just right … only to realize that you're missing the whole point?!? This week, I'm sharing some very real behind-the-scenes of my life right now: juggling the end-of-school chaos, trying to write a book I've dreamed about for years, and realizing (once again) that perfectionism is still sneaking into the driver's seat. In this vulnerable episode, I unpack the mental load of ADHD motherhood when the "busy" becomes re...
May 29, 2025•35 min
How do moms do ALL.THE.THINGS in a methodical, consistent manner? My client asked me this earlier this month. She wanted to see how someone else "does it all" in order to get a better grasp on what it looks like. Plus she asked for an example of a weekly schedule where somebody meal plans, cooks, takes care of their kids, and works part time. "Doing it all" is an overwhelming challenge that so many moms face. In this episode, I'm sharing a clip from our call where I explain how I do it all. Spoi...
May 22, 2025•31 min
Today's episode is inspired by a friend's surprise at how many ADHD-friendly hacks I use on a daily basis throughout my home. You have enough to do as a mom. You don't need to reinvent the wheel on problems you've already solved in the past. Let's reuse what you've already done! Here are some of my favorite lather, rinse, repeat systems that make life as an ADHD mom a little bit easier. Whether it's simplifying packing with reusable lists, managing medication with monthly pillboxes, leaning on s...
May 15, 2025•23 min
Ever feel like you're "just too much"—too scattered, too loud, too mistake-prone, too ditzy, just…too all over the place? Maybe you dropped your phone in the ocean and screamed "noooo" until you cried? (Raising my hand slowly…) If so, you're in the right place. This last couple of weeks has been tough – a sinus infection, perimenopause brain fog, sunburned kids, lost phones, scraped bumpers, too-much-talking children, and waves of "am I too much for everyone?" If you're a mama with ADHD barely k...
May 08, 2025•32 min
How can you ask for help? When you have ADHD, you may not ask for help. Maybe you feel like you have to figure it out on your own. You may not want others to know you're struggling or working this hard to keep up. Or maybe you don't want to look weak or incompetent. But humans aren't meant to function entirely solo. Mamas Nicole & Rebecca both submitted the question of how to ask for help. Here's a clip from Successful Mama Meetups during our month themed "Help Me Help You (How to ask for he...
Apr 24, 2025•16 min
What if everyone hates me? What if no one reads my book? No one told me that writing a book came with an existential crisis. Wrestling with how to write the book that moms need, while also showing up fully as myself, and writing words I can stand by for decades to come… this has been a lot more weighty than I expected. I thought I was going to be updating you on logistics, timelines, and contracts. What I'm mostly sharing is how I'm navigating a tough inner critic, anxiety, and people pleasing. ...
Apr 10, 2025•51 min
HOT TAKE: I don't believe people with ADHD are lazy. There is a reason that they don't want to or can't do the thing, and when you untangle that obstacle, voila! It's easier to get things done. How do you know the difference between procrastinating and prioritizing for later? There are some things in life we can't avoid, so how do you deal with them? How do you know when it truly is not the time for certain tasks and feel okay setting them aside without worrying if you'll never remember them aga...
Mar 20, 2025•18 min
Ditch the quest for Pinterest perfection and actually get stuff done. In this episode, I'm getting real about how my book proposal is going amidst juggling the whirlwind of parenting and work projects. The highs and lows of writing are kicking in already. Do I need to write multiple books because there's just too much to say? Slow your roll, Patricia! One step at a time! I still have to balance work and family life, which is no easy feat, especially while ADHD and parenting are being greatly aff...
Mar 06, 2025•22 min
When you're hiding in the bathroom in a puddle of tears on the floor, what do you do next? When you've yelled at your family and said things you regret during a grownup temper tantrum and wish you could hide under a rock forever, what do you do next? When the shame and guilt and overwhelm feel like too much to bear, what do you do now? It's so common for those of us with ADHD to get overwhelmed and shutdown or say things we regret. Here's a clip from Successful Mama Meetups during our month them...
Feb 20, 2025•19 min
You chose this person for a reason. You love them. Aaaaand relationships are complicated. Sometimes you may not LIKE your partner as much as you love them. Adding ADHD in the mix is more than another layer of complexity to your relationship, whether it affects you, your partner, or both. As Valentine's Day approaches, here's a clip from Successful Mama Meetups during our month theme "I love you, but I don't like you". I'm sharing supportive strategies for fostering strong, loving connections. Un...
Feb 06, 2025•20 min
I'm writing a book for moms with ADHD. Whoo-hoo! First up, I want your input! What do you wish you had known years ago about having ADHD? What do you wish more people were talking about? Tell me what you want to read about: patriciasung.com/book Are you interested in joining the beta reader team? Fill in the same form and check the beta reader box: patriciasung.com/book Wanna follow along with how I'm gonna make this project doable as a mom with ADHD running two businesses while trying to be a g...
Jan 30, 2025•27 min
Meet my friend Laura, host of the ADHD Aha! Podcast by Understood.org. In this episode, Laura and I chat about managing emotions with ADHD - especially as a mom who yells a lot. Laura shares: Patricia Sung was diagnosed with ADHD in her first year of college. It wasn't until she became a mother, and other people relied on her, that she realized just how much ADHD affected her. Patricia now hosts the Motherhood in ADHD podcast. Join Patricia and host Laura Key as they talk about managing emotions...
Jan 16, 2025•34 min
Meet my friend Danielle, host of the Failing Motherhood Podcast. In this episode, Danielle and I chat about the ups and downs of being a mom with ADHD. Danielle shares: "You can't have ADHD! You have a master's degree!" ... and other misconceptions about ADHD. Whether you've been diagnosed, related to the memes, or have a child that's been diagnosed... this episode is for you! Patricia Sung, Adult ADHD coach and host of Motherhood in ADHD, is here to share her journey into diagnosis, understandi...
Jan 09, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Every October, ADDA hosts TADD Talks, short podcasts shared by ADHD experts around the world. For this year's ADHD Awareness Month, I shared about "ADHD Energy Management: End the Cycle of Burnout Crash After Frenetic Productivity." I'm talking about 3 reasons we spin through the cycle of "getting a million things done with peak efficiency" to the "overwhelming burnout so you can't get out of bed" cycle, and what to do about it! Listen to the full lineup of October's TADD Talks and subscribe her...
Jan 02, 2025•12 min
We're in the thick of the holidays and perhaps your sanity is already wavering. School performances, shopping, baking, less sleep, unusual schedules, no routines, more asks… yikes! We still have 2 more weeks to go! In today's episode, I'm sharing 4 ways to lower your stress and make the holidays enjoyable for both you and your family. Free resources mentioned in today's episode: 3 Steps for Preparing for the Holidays: https://www.patriciasung.com/less-holiday-stress The Post-Holiday Hangover Cur...
Dec 19, 2024•15 min
How do you choose the perfect planner? The one that will solve all your ADHD woes… In this episode, we're discussing: All the brands of planners I have tried (the list is long), The two major mistakes people with ADHD make when choosing a planner, How to differentiate between your calendar and to-do list for optimal planning, Questions to help you assess what your perfect planner needs, And why even the best planner won't solve everything… without the right skills! If you have a stack of planner...
Dec 12, 2024•23 min
My 2024 word of the year was "Rest". How did I do? Hmmm… While this episode is a celebration of 250 podcast episodes and over a million downloads (what!?!), I'm also sharing how I navigated the hard stuff this year. And how I look at rest entirely differently now than in January. Balancing the demands of motherhood, business, and my overall well-being has been a journey with unexpected twists—I often felt like I was assembling an IKEA bookshelf with the wrong instruction booklet! So I'm sharing ...
Nov 21, 2024•38 min
But my baseboards haven't been dusted in 3 years! I can't let them see my doom piles! It's way too much work! If these kinds of reasons pop into your head whenever you think of hosting, this episode is for you! On today's episode, I'm sharing a discussion from Successful Mama Meetups on how to make entertaining easy and ADHD friendly. It's time to have that new friend over for a playdate or host that holiday get together you've been wanting to have for the last decade. Find links to everything m...
Nov 21, 2024•24 min
