E250: How to Cope When Life is Overwhelming

E250: How to Cope When Life is Overwhelming

Author: Patricia Sung | ADHD Coach for Moms with ADHD November 21, 2024 Duration: 37:53

My 2024 word of the year was "Rest". How did I do? Hmmm…

While this episode is a celebration of 250 podcast episodes and over a million downloads (what!?!), I'm also sharing how I navigated the hard stuff this year. And how I look at rest entirely differently now than in January.

Balancing the demands of motherhood, business, and my overall well-being has been a journey with unexpected twists—I often felt like I was assembling an IKEA bookshelf with the wrong instruction booklet! So I'm sharing step-by-step how I figured out how to get out of overwhelm amongst a lot of life changes, keep burnout at bay, and come out happier in the end. 

Here's what's coming up for 2025:

  • This podcast: my first love of helping moms with ADHD…more episodes, more free support!

  • Free ADHD Anti-Anxiety Workshop: On January 23, 2025, dive into 3+ strategies to lessen anxiety. This first live session is free, offering practical tips to make an immediate difference to feel calmer and at peace. Sign up here.

  • Lighthouse: An Emotional Regulation Course for Moms: My best lessons from the last 2 years of Lighthouse groups! Focus on emotional regulation skills, so you can make decisions easily, remain calm during your kid's meltdown, and hold your boundaries to keep your peace when your family pushes your buttons. Put your name on the waitlist for its arrival in 2025.

  • Rooted Group Coaching for Moms: Beginning in January, this group will provide a supportive space to explore emotional regulation, being on time, meal planning, and more. Join this supportive coaching group here. Early Bird Bonuses end December 12th!

  • Successful As A Mother Weekend Retreat for ADHD Moms: Put your name on the waitlist for the 2025 retreat and spend the weekend relaxing by the lake, hanging out with good friends, and loving yourself even when you've been told "I'm TOO Much".

Not sure what you need but know you want my help? Have a virtual coffee chat with me and I'll answer any questions you have and help you sort out what you want. 

Links mentioned in this episode:

E178: Is it ADHD Hypersensitivity or Sensory Overload? Using Interoception and Somatics to Listen to and Connect with Your Body with Elizabeth Brink and Anna Lopez 

Lizzy's 3 magical lists are inside of her $9.00 course How to Create and Sell Something Before You're Ready (affiliate link)

Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-250-cope-when-life-is-overwhelming 

 


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

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