Ep. 8: Embracing Neurodiversity in Motherhood: Rosie Gil-Moss shares her story

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09/27/23 • 65 min

In todays episode, we chat to the wonderful Rosie Gil Moss of the Widowed AF, who candidly shares her unique journey to ADHD diagnosis. Rosie's insights into her private diagnosis of both ADHD and autism, offer a fresh perspective on the privileges and limitations of private diagnosis.
Parenting neurodivergent children as neurodivergent adults, can be complex, but it's a shared experience we are lucky enough, yet again, to share with our guest. Rosie navigates the challenges of managing a bustling household with four children, one of whom is Autistic, and others whom she suspects are neurodivergent. She shares the overthinking and overstimulation that can come with the life she has built since the tragic death of her first husband. It's a raw, honest look at the unique trials and joys of parenting in her shoes.
Together, we discuss the power of the self-awareness and self-acceptance that diagnosis brings. We also explore the unique struggles people face when seeking help and the societal pressures of parenthood intersect, reinforcing the stigmas around asking for support.
We would like to say an extra huge thank you to Rosie for her patience and understanding after our conversation was interrupted by wifi signal loss!
Special mention also to our great friend Ste Cole at What Studio, who shared his foolproof podcast recording advice in a consultation with us when we were preparing to launch. If we'd done exactly what you advised, we'd have been un-scuppered by the tech mess-up we experienced in this interview!
Next episode we begin PREGNANCY MONTH, looking at the complexities of pregnancy for women with ADHD.

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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Ep. 7: Addressing the Invisible: Women's Fight for ADHD Diagnosis

Have you sought diagnosis for ADHD, only to feel completely overwhelmed by the UK's labyrinthine diagnosis pathways? Well, we've been there, felt that, and today we are attempting to break it down a little for you.
Remember the time when you assumed your GP was the only hurdle between you and your ADHD diagnosis? We dive into the gatekeeper role of GPs and the impact of limited resources on the accessibility of the whole process.
Post-Brexit Tory Britain... Don't get us started!
We explore the options, including new 24/7 service Babylon GP (which we thought was NHS funded, but are now not so sure!), Individual Funding Requests, and the Right To Choose option for ADHD assessments. We mourn the state of affairs, with lengthy waits, and the potential price range for private diagnosis. We challenge the myth of over-diagnosis, and highlight the vital role of being an informed patient.
We throw light on the uphill battle of women in their quest for an ADHD diagnosis and the unwanted stigma fuelled by the media. We share compelling stories of those who embarked on private diagnosis journeys, and their fight to access treatment and medication.
Stay tuned for the final episode of Diagnosis month, next week, when we will be in conversation with Rosie Gill Moss, of Widowed AF podcast.

Next Episode

Ep. 9: PREGNANCY - "Expecting" with ADHD: The joys, challenges, and realities

Well listeners, you asked for it, so this moth we venture into the world of pregnancy and motherhood through the lens of ADHD. It's a rollercoaster ride - one that can be quite overwhelming for anyone.
We investigate how ADHD could affect someone's pregnancy journey. We've been there, and we open the dialogue this month by recalling what we can from our own experiences of pregnancy. From the joy, challenges, and reality checks that come with bringing a baby into the world, to the complexities of managing ADHD and depression during pregnancy, we share our personal experiences honestly.
We talk nesting, painting nurseries, and organizing baby clothes. We delve into the sensory experiences that can come with pregnancy, society's expectations of pregnant people, and our fears and anxieties around the possibility of our children inheriting ADHD.
We look into the complexities of taking medications during pregnancy, and managing due dates anxiety. So, whether you're an expectant mum, a new mum, or simply interested in the intricacies of ADHD and pregnancy, tune in for an enlightening and entertaining discussion.
TRIGGER WARNINGS: Miscarriage, relationship breakdown, induction, psychosis, potential risks of longer-term pregnancy.

The ADHD MUMS Pod - Ep. 8: Embracing Neurodiversity in Motherhood: Rosie Gil-Moss shares her story

Transcript

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We're ADHD Moms . I'm Claire and I'm Jen . We're two best friends with ADHD and we both have kids . The struggle is real .

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Hello , welcome to episode eight . Yes , it's our final episode in diagnosis month and we're gonna talk to it's one of our interview episodes , let's make that clear . Well , I'm gonna talk to my lovely Rosie Gilm