In this episode, Heidi Faucette discusses the complex intersection of being a mom with ADHD and raising a child with ADHD. Heidi shares her personal challenges with maintaining self-care routines and instilling these habits in her daughter, Grace, who also struggles with ADHD. The episode delves into specific issues like hygiene, fear of bowel movements, and lack of balance, explaining how these may stem from ADHD. Heidi recounts advice from a pediatrician, including setting schedules and utilizing tools like Alexa for reminders, and describes her efforts to improve her daughter’s balance and posture with suggested exercises. She speaks candidly about the difficulties of being a role model and the shared struggles between her and her daughter. Ultimately, the episode aims to offer support to other mothers facing similar challenges.

In this informal and heartfelt conversation, Heidi and Heather explore the complexities of setting boundaries with ADHD. They discuss people-pleasing tendencies, imposter syndrome, and the impact on their professional and personal lives. Reflecting on childhood experiences of sensitivity and trauma, they also share lighter moments, such as observing snails in the backyard. Additionally, the discussion covers the challenges of late ADHD diagnoses in women, the formation of a support group for late-diagnosed women, and highlights community-building efforts. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing ADHD symptoms in women and offering support to those diagnosed later in life.

In this episode, Heidi Faucette and her sister Heather discuss their experiences managing ADHD as newly diagnosed adults. They reflect on the changes in their sleep patterns, particularly the struggle with shifted circadian rhythms common in ADHD individuals. The conversation touches on the challenges of establishing daily routines, including hygiene and medication adherence. They share personal anecdotes about their strategies for differentiating homophones like 'there' and 'their,' and the pervasive scarcity mindset stemming from past trauma. Additionally, they explore the impact of ADHD on Heidi’s daughter's routine and the use of music to aid concentration.