Ep. 11: Motherhood in Motion: AuDHD, Hormones, Pregnancy and Parenting On The Road

In our highs and lows of the week, we share our struggles with single parenting, co-parenting schedules, and changing households. We pre-empt our upcoming month's topic, by discussing candidness about disclosing ADHD to potential employers, and the ethical considerations around this. As always, we hope this section will entertain, and also offer a sense of acceptance in those listeners who can relate to the situations we are living through week by week.
We discuss the interplay between hormones and ADHD, especially how Oestrogen, a key player in regulating dopamine pathways in the brain, can shape this journey. We consider the mental health implications of the hormonal changes related to pregnancy and breastfeeding, and the potential impact of ADHD medication.
This episode we are joined by listener, Lucy, an ADHD mum who shares her experience of ADHD pregnancy in a van. She shares her journey into motherhood, and battling misdiagnosis as she came to terms with self-identifying as ADHD and Autistic.
Lucy opens up about the distinct challenges of parenting with ADHD, seeking self-care, household organisation in a tiny house (on wheels), and the hurdles of sudden life changes. She also shares her advice and tips for managing life with ADHD, from setting reminders to embracing a minimalist lifestyle.

Further 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 Gen
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