Is it ADHD, or is it just the overwhelming mental load of motherhood?
For many women, ADHD goes unrecognised until they become mothers. Suddenly, the routines, responsibilities and never-ending mental to-do lists become harder to manage. And when you're raising twins or multiples, that mental load can feel even greater.
This week, we're joined by Jane McFadden from ADHD Mums — an autistic and ADHD mum, neuroscientist and certified ADHD and autism assessor — for an honest, relatable conversation about neurodivergence, motherhood and burnout.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why so many women first recognise ADHD after becoming mothers
- The mental load of raising twins and multiples when you have ADHD
- Masking, overfunctioning and the pressure to appear like you have it all together
- Recognising possible signs of ADHD in young children and when to consider an assessment
- The challenges of parenting neurodivergent children when you're neurodivergent yourself
- Why routines and systems can be both helpful and incredibly difficult to maintain
- Understanding your capacity, setting boundaries and letting go of unrealistic expectations
Whether you have ADHD, suspect you might, or simply feel overwhelmed by the demands of motherhood, this episode is a reminder that sometimes the answer isn't to do more — it's to take some of the pressure off yourself.
Find out more about Jane and ADHD Mums:
Website: https://adhdmums.com.au
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhd_mums/
Follow along for the raw, unfiltered reality of raising multiples.
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