The ADHD MUMS Pod

• ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR! Letting Go Of Guilt Makes A Better Xmas

  Two ADHD mums and single parents reframe Christmas around connection, calm, and clear boundaries, not performance or perfection. We share real co-parenting wins, honest heartbreak, and practical tools for making a “fake Christmas” feel just as special.• prioritizing felt joy over performative holidays• simplifying meals with one-pot plans and lighter chores• resisting social media pressure and comparison• co-parenting options from shared mornings to firm boundaries• child-led schedules and alternating traditions• planning a separate “fake Christmas” that feels real• coping with the day without your kids• clear communication about kids’ dynamics with friends• reframing the run-up anxiety versus the actual daySupport the showFurther TW: This podcast references at times: alcohol abuse, depression, mood disorders, medical emergency, miscarriage, traffic accidents, grief and loss, teen pregnancy, anxiety, abuse, PDA, low self esteem, and anti-depressant medications, disordered eating, hoarding... All music written and produced by Ash Doc Horror Lerczak.Artwork by GenFor more information about us, our podcast and our ADHD MUMS community, visit OUR WEBSITE. To make a small donation towards our podcasting expenses, visit our BUY ME A COFFEE we are eternally gratefulllllll!!!PLEASE like and subscribe, and if you enjoyed the show, leave us a review. Let's get ADHD MUMS up the pod charts and raise awareness when we all need it most! See you next Wednesday! xxx

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• ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR: Rethinking Santa, Elf On The Shelf, And The Pressure Of Traditions

  We dig into where holiday magic crosses into overwhelm, from Santa credit and Elf on the Shelf stress to the naughty-nice narrative that ramps up anxiety. We share practical ways to protect trust, lower the mental load, and choose traditions that actually feel good.• balancing gift equity between siblings and caregivers• who gets credit for presents and why it matters• handling direct questions about Santa without breaking trust• elf on the shelf: lighter alternatives and skip options• rejecting naughty–nice scoring to reduce anxiety• picking two or three traditions you truly enjoy• resisting Instagram pressure and embracing good enough• simple swaps for neurodivergent and solo-parent households• teaching kids to gift each other with intentionSupport the showFurther TW: This podcast references at times: alcohol abuse, depression, mood disorders, medical emergency, miscarriage, traffic accidents, grief and loss, teen pregnancy, anxiety, abuse, PDA, low self esteem, and anti-depressant medications, disordered eating, hoarding... All music written and produced by Ash Doc Horror Lerczak.Artwork by GenFor more information about us, our podcast and our ADHD MUMS community, visit OUR WEBSITE. To make a small donation towards our podcasting expenses, visit our BUY ME A COFFEE we are eternally gratefulllllll!!!PLEASE like and subscribe, and if you enjoyed the show, leave us a review. Let's get ADHD MUMS up the pod charts and raise awareness when we all need it most! See you next Wednesday! xxx

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• ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR: What If The Best Tradition Is No Tradition At All

  We trade inherited expectations for rituals that fit real ADHD lives, from calm Christmas Eve boxes to comfort films and low-lift cheese boards. We also explore chosen family, breaking old rules, and giving yourself permission to redesign or skip tradition without guilt.• choosing which traditions to keep and drop• ADHD-friendly stockings with practical, joyful fillers• simple Christmas Eve rituals that reduce overwhelm• comfort films as co-regulation and connection• food rituals like cheese boards and shared snacks• games for low-pressure family time• building chosen-family Boxing Day gatherings• permission to reinvent or go untraditionalSupport the showFurther TW: This podcast references at times: alcohol abuse, depression, mood disorders, medical emergency, miscarriage, traffic accidents, grief and loss, teen pregnancy, anxiety, abuse, PDA, low self esteem, and anti-depressant medications, disordered eating, hoarding... All music written and produced by Ash Doc Horror Lerczak.Artwork by GenFor more information about us, our podcast and our ADHD MUMS community, visit OUR WEBSITE. To make a small donation towards our podcasting expenses, visit our BUY ME A COFFEE we are eternally gratefulllllll!!!PLEASE like and subscribe, and if you enjoyed the show, leave us a review. Let's get ADHD MUMS up the pod charts and raise awareness when we all need it most! See you next Wednesday! xxx

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• ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR: Surviving School Holidays With Co-Parenting And Care Gaps

  We map the real work of Christmas with school-age kids: booking leave in time, juggling co‑parenting calendars, and protecting the quiet “twixtmas” days that help everyone reset. We share simple tools and scripts to say no, plan rest, and find childcare gaps without guilt.• booking annual leave early in small teams• setting co‑parenting anchor dates and shared calendars• limited childcare and holiday clubs in winter• pressure to create constant festive experiences• scheduling PJ days and betwixtness• boundary scripts for multiple family invites• playdate swaps and low‑prep home activities• managing high‑energy kids alongside parent capacityRaise a fist and say it with us.HO HO HOOOO!Support the showFurther TW: This podcast references at times: alcohol abuse, depression, mood disorders, medical emergency, miscarriage, traffic accidents, grief and loss, teen pregnancy, anxiety, abuse, PDA, low self esteem, and anti-depressant medications, disordered eating, hoarding... All music written and produced by Ash Doc Horror Lerczak.Artwork by GenFor more information about us, our podcast and our ADHD MUMS community, visit OUR WEBSITE. To make a small donation towards our podcasting expenses, visit our BUY ME A COFFEE we are eternally gratefulllllll!!!PLEASE like and subscribe, and if you enjoyed the show, leave us a review. Let's get ADHD MUMS up the pod charts and raise awareness when we all need it most! See you next Wednesday! xxx

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• ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR! ADHD Gift Lists Without Meltdowns

  We trade ADHD-friendly gifting tactics that work with real pay cycles, time limits, and social norms, from charity shop wins to last-minute experience gifts and subscriptions. We push back on stigma, simplify decisions with themes, and share a cautionary tale about hiding presents too well.• executive dysfunction and why plans fail• secondhand gifts vs social expectations• charity shop scanning and the Christmas box• late shopping strategies and digital experiences• subscriptions as budget smoothing• clutter-aware gifting and minimalism• one-theme shopping for less decision load• using retailer deals for colleagues and family• setting price caps and managing expectations• family story of the lost green suede jacketSupport the showFurther TW: This podcast references at times: alcohol abuse, depression, mood disorders, medical emergency, miscarriage, traffic accidents, grief and loss, teen pregnancy, anxiety, abuse, PDA, low self esteem, and anti-depressant medications, disordered eating, hoarding... All music written and produced by Ash Doc Horror Lerczak.Artwork by GenFor more information about us, our podcast and our ADHD MUMS community, visit OUR WEBSITE. To make a small donation towards our podcasting expenses, visit our BUY ME A COFFEE we are eternally gratefulllllll!!!PLEASE like and subscribe, and if you enjoyed the show, leave us a review. Let's get ADHD MUMS up the pod charts and raise awareness when we all need it most! See you next Wednesday! xxx

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