98. Raising Kids with Big Feelings: ADHD, Mom Guilt, and How to Support Your Child Without Losing Yourself with Dr. Michelle Casarella

Motherhood is hard enough on its own — but when your child is struggling with ADHD, emotional regulation, or behavioral challenges, it can start to quietly chip away at how you see yourself as a mom. In today's episode, I'm sitting down with Dr. Michelle Casarella, a licensed psychologist who specializes in supporting moms raising children with ADHD. As both a clinician and a mom who has lived this experience herself, Michelle brings a rare mix of professional insight and real-life understanding to a conversation that so many of us need to have.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why motherhood feels so much heavier when your child is struggling — and why that doesn't mean you're failing
• The guilt moms carry when their child has ADHD or big feelings, and how to start releasing it
• What it's really like to raise a child whose brain works differently (and why the standard advice often falls short)
• How to support your child's emotional regulation without losing yourself in the process
• Why high-achieving, capable moms are especially vulnerable to burnout in this season
• The shift from chaos and conflict to calmer, more connected parenting
• Practical, evidence-based strategies Michelle uses in her therapy groups for moms of ADHD kids

If you've ever found yourself wondering why does this feel so hard or am I doing something wrong — this conversation will feel like a deep exhale. You are not alone, and you don't have to figure this out by yourself.

Connect with Dr. Michelle Casarella:  Instagram: @dr.michelle.casarella

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