197: Kate Pianto's experience with ADHD is not what I expected

Kate Pianto is one of my dearest friends. She's in my Motherland Village group, and over the past two years I've had the pleasure of getting to know this amazing woman. But I'll be honest, sitting down with her for this podcast was a bit shocking at times, because she said things I've never heard her say before. Kate has ADHD and was only diagnosed when she was 26. She was seeing a psychologist at the time for postnatal depression and was in a really really dark place. Interestingly, ADHD actually helped Kate thrive as a first time mum, she had an incredible first year before things got very difficult for her. As someone whose partner has ADHD, I found our chat so enlightening and helpful. It's not been easy for Kate to manage ADHD alongside motherhood, her marriage, and her mental health. A quick warning, today's episode does discuss suicidal thoughts, and pregnancy loss. If you or anyone you know needs help, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. Get 15% off all your parenting and baby essentials at The Memo when you spend $100 or more. Use code MOTHERLAND at checkout to redeem. This offer is valid until 20 Nov 2023. T&Cs and exclusions apply. Valid for new customers only.https://www.instagram.com/motherlandaustralia