E235: Failure is Required from Here's What I Learned with Jacki Hayes

E235: Failure is Required from Here's What I Learned with Jacki Hayes

Author: Patricia Sung | ADHD Coach for Moms with ADHD August 8, 2024 Duration: 33:37

Meet my friend Jacki, host of the Here's What I Learned Podcast. In this episode, Jacki and I chat about the successes and struggles of owning a business when you have ADHD. 

Jacki shares: 

In today's episode, I talk with Patricia Sung about the challenges and benefits of starting a business as people with ADHD. Patricia shares the importance of seeking support and finding a balance between flexibility and structure when running a thriving business. We also chat about managing energy levels, prioritizing tasks, and creating more balanced schedules. Finally, we discuss the significance of failing early and often to gain data we can use to create success.

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Find our episode details here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-235-failure-required-enterpreneur-business-adhd-jacki-hayes

Jacki Hayes is a Systems Strategist and Operational Support Specialist who offers her clients custom-crafted systems and exceptional operational support so they can run the business of their dreams, create greater impact, and unplug from their business with confidence. When she's not supporting her clients, she's bouldering, lifting weights, or reading a book with her two cats Raven and Starfire.

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Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-235-failure-required-enterpreneur-business-adhd-jacki-hayes

 


Ever feel like you're running a marathon with no finish line in sight, while everyone else seems to be on a leisurely stroll? That mental clutter, the constant search for your keys, the guilt over forgotten appointments-it's not a personal failing. It's often the lived experience of motherhood when you're also navigating adult ADHD. Motherhood in ADHD is a space created specifically for that reality. Hosted by Patricia Sung, an ADHD coach who gets it because she lives it, this podcast digs into the intersection of a neurodivergent brain and the demands of raising a family. You'll find conversations that move beyond simple tips, offering brain-based science and practical strategies tailored for moms whose minds work differently. Episodes explore how to structure your days in a way that works with your ADHD, not against it, and rethink parenting approaches to reduce overwhelm for both you and your kids. It’s about education that leads to self-compassion, replacing shame with understanding. Tune in for honest talk about productivity that actually sticks, managing mental health, and building systems that acknowledge your unique wiring. This is more than just a podcast; it’s a companion for redefining what success looks like in your home and in your mind, helping you move from barely coping to truly thriving.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Motherhood in ADHD – Parenting with ADHD, Productivity Tips, Brain based Science, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Education to Help Moms with Adult ADHD
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