5. The Power of Self-Compassion for Moms Navigating ADHD with Dr. Anna Burns
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In this episode of the Mind Your Mama podcast, Dr. Anna Burns, an executive functioning coach for women with ADHD, shares her personal journey with ADHD, how it impacted her life and motherhood, and the importance of finding strategies that work for each individual. She emphasizes the value of self-compassion, understanding ADHD in a maternal context, and how to create an ADHD-friendly life. Dr. Burns also discusses misconceptions about ADHD, the challenges of mom guilt, and practical tools for ADHD moms to thrive in everyday life.
What the listener will learn:
- How ADHD affects women and moms differently, and how it shows up in everyday life
- The difference between ADHD and "mom brain" and when it might be time to seek a diagnosis
- Practical strategies for creating ADHD-friendly routines and tackling tasks more effectively
- How ADHD impacts relationships, especially in marriage, and how open communication can help
- Tips for managing mom guilt and embracing your unique brain
- The value of support systems and community for ADHD moms
Connect with Dr. Anna Burns:
Website: https://annaburnswellness.com/
Instagram: @annaburnswellness
Connect with Lauren:
Instagram: @mind_your_mama
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