Attempting Motherhood
Samantha Johnson
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Attempting Motherhood: The Aud Way is a podcast for late diagnosed or late realised ADHD / AuDHD mothers.
It is hosted by Sam, an AuDHD ( autistic + ADHD ) elder millennial mom.
Episodes cover topics pertaining to motherhood, neurodivergence, the combination of those two and how they intersect.
Remember in this wild ride of motherhood, we're all attempting to do our best.
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S2E6 Was it Burn Out? Life Update from Sam
Navigating Burnout, Motherhood, and ReconnectingIn this raw and unfiltered episode, Sam returns after a four-month hiatus to open up about her recent experiences with burnout, the challenges of…
S2E5 Travel Tips for Neurodivergent Families
Tips for any type of travel but especially for International travel.In this episode I personal experiences and practical tips for traveling internationally with a young child. As an AuDHDer who has…
S2E4 Supplements to Support ADHD & Hormones - Erica Garber, Functional Nutritional Practitioner
*Not medical advice. Please consult a medical practitioner before starting any new supplements or vitamins. 7-Day FREE trial + 20% off your first month of Attempting Motherhood CommunityIn this…
S2E3 Peeing Your Pants PostPartum? - Common, but Not Normal Pelvic Health Issues with PFPT, Lynn Schulte
*This episodes includes discussion of intercourse and pelvic anatomy. Understanding Pelvic Health: Common but Not Normal Issues PostpartumThis episode features a conversation with Lynn Schulte, a…
S2E2 Restraint Collapse & Transitions - Understanding & Managing in Children and Adults
Understanding and Managing Restraint Collapse and TransitionsIn this solo episode, Sam discusses the concept of restraint collapse, where individuals release pent-up emotions and stress upon reaching…
S2E1 Season 2 & The Membership Launch
In this short episode I breakdown what you can expect for Season 2, what 2025 plans I have, and take a deep dive into the Attempting Motherhood Membership. 20% off + 7-Day Trial for The Attempting…
S2E1 The ADHD Focus Friend - Grace Koelma helps you understand your ADHD brain
This week I'm joined by Grace Koelma of Future ADHDThis was a special conversation. Grace is the newly published author of “The ADHD Focus Friend”. We chat about the book, launching January 8th,…
S1E37 Realistic Budgeting & Side Hustle Options for ADHD/ AuDHDers - Steph from Abundant on a Budget
This week I'm joined by Steph from Abundant on a Budget. I cannot even explain how much I learned from this conversation! She talks about budgeting and how to make it realistic - meaning you'll…
S1E36 Mental Load of the Holidays (tips & resources to help)
We all know the holidays can bring with them joy and merriment... and a mountain of additional mental load! In this episode I provide actionable strategies you can do to better navigate this time of…
S1E35 Organizing Your Life and Holidays with ADHD/ AuDHD - Megs from Ogranizing an ADHD Brain
I'm joined by Megs from Organizing an ADHD Brain We chat about motherhood and being neurodivergent (of course) and dive into why organizing is about more than making your house "Pinterest perfect".…
S1E34 Holiday Accomodations as a Neurodivergent Family
In this episode I talk about ways you can accommodate you and your family members during the holidays. This includes: -reflecting on past years -questioning traditions (and making new ones)…
S1E33 Perception Vs Reality - Motherhood Truths
In this solo pod, Sam talks about the perceptions vs reality we may experience - that may be in part due to internalised ableism, unrealistic expectations, and the lie of modern mothers being able to…
S1E32 Building the Community We Needed - Divergently Founder Kendra Koch
I'm joined by Kendra Koch, founder of Divergently a community platform for late diagnosed neurodivergent women. We start, as always, with Kendra's motherhood story- which, like my own, is so…
S1E31 PDA, Parenting, & Advocating - Everyday Mama: Series
Everyday Mama: Series This series consists of chats between Sam and "everyday mamas" sharing their unique and interesting experiences. Today I'm joined by Regina - a mom who shares her journey of…
S1E30 Cyclic Dosing for ADHD Medication
I am not a doctor or a medical professional. All information provided in this episode is meant to act as a springboard for you to do your own research and speak to your prescribing practitioner about…
S1E29 Creating Community & Leading Better Research for ADHD Women - Dr. Lotta Borg Skoglund
In this episode, Sam chats once again with the wonderful Dr. Lotta Borg Skoglund to explore ADHD in women - with a special focus on the unique challenges they face, including hormonal influences and…
S1E28 How to Support Your Autistic Child with Autism Advocate Erin Garcia
Trigger Warning :police violence against autistic individualsAutism Advocate Erin Garcia joins me to talk about her evolution of "I don't know what to do" after her child's autism diagnosis, to now…
S1E27 Perimenopause Myth Busting & Navigating MHT / HRT In Australia with Dr. Ceri Cashell
My guest, Dr. Ceri Cashell, and I get into all things Perimenopause and MHT / HRT today! We open with some Perimenopause Myth Busting and then dive head first into women's hormones and Menopause…
S1E26 Allow Me to Interrupt - Dr. Gilly Kahn talks diagnostic criteria, "female" ADHD, and her upcoming book
This is part 2 of 2.Listen to PART 1 "Navigating ADHD & Motherhood" Dr. Gilly Kahn shares stories from her clinical experience with neurodivergent individuals. We discuss the difference between…
S1E25 Navigating ADHD & Motherhood: A Candid Conversation with Dr. Gilly Kahn
This is part 1 of 2. TW Infertility (Gilly mentions her fertility journey and struggles) Dr. Gilly Kahn and I spoke recently and a big part of our conversation was around our late in life ADHD…
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Attempting Motherhood has published 45 episodes since November 2023, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.
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