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EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 35 MIN

ADHD, Motherhood & Life Management

from Energy + Hours · host Jill Wright, Time Management Expert

👉 Squirrel brain? Join us inside ⁠the Momentum Membership⁠⁠!👉 For customized weekly planning support ⁠grab your copy of the Time Magic Seasonal Planner!⁠*******What if the reason traditional productivity systems haven’t worked for you… is because they were never built for your brain in the first place?In this episode of the Energy + Hours, Jill Wright sits down with Amy Marie Hann, creator of Master the Mundane, to talk about the realities of managing life, home, routines, motherhood, and mental load as women with ADHD.Amy shares her experience of realizing her ADHD didn’t magically disappear outside of school and work, and how years of masking, burnout, and trying to force neurotypical systems eventually pushed her to create more supportive ways of living.Together, Jill and Amy unpack why so many moms with ADHD struggle with consistency, household management, overwhelm, shame, and unrealistic expectations, especially in seasons of motherhood where the demands never stop.This conversation is practical, validating, and deeply relatable for anyone trying to manage time, energy, routines, and family life with a neurodivergent brain.In this episode, Jill and Amy talk about:Why becoming a stay-at-home mom can actually intensify ADHD strugglesThe hidden mental load carried by moms with ADHDWhy urgency becomes a coping mechanism for ADHD brainsThe difference between neurotypical productivity advice and ADHD-friendly systemsMasking, burnout, and the pressure to “keep up”How shame keeps many women stuck in cycles of overwhelmBuilding routines that work with your brain instead of against itWhy small, sustainable changes work better than trying to overhaul your life overnightADHD, perimenopause, motherhood, and overstimulationThe importance of community and support for neurodivergent momsCreating systems for home and family management that are realistic and flexibleAmy also shares insights from her Master the Mundane community, her course on mastering mornings and evenings, and her approach to helping ADHD moms create more ease in everyday life without perfectionism or guilt. About the GuestAmy is the creator of Master the Mundane, a unique online course + community that empowers moms with ADHD to manage their home and family in a way that works for their brain. Amy was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 5 and her three kids, husband, dad, and sister are also ADHD. She’s also fostered, adopted and homeschooled kids with ADHD and brings a wealth of personal experience, authenticity and relatability to everything she creates. Amy is the author of the book Master the Mundane, how to manage your life, home and family as a mom with ADHD. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymariehann/Substack: https://substack.com/@adhdmotherhood/subscribeWebsite: https://www.amymariehann.com/Buy the Book: https://www.amymariehann.com/mtmbooklaunchJoin the Master the Mundane Community: https://www.amymariehann.com/masterthemundaneAdditional ResourcesDiscover your unique Time Magic: ⁠⁠https://jillwright.ca/quiz ⁠⁠Download the Free ADHD Time Tips: ⁠⁠https://jillwright.ca/adhd-tips⁠⁠About Jill WrightJill Wright is a Time Management Expert, author, and award-winning speaker who helps ambitious high performers manage time and energy in a way that feels aligned, flexible, and sustainable. Through her Energy + Hours™ podcast, Momentum Membership, and Time Magic™ Planner, she’s redefining productivity for the modern, nonlinear brain.Connect with JillWebsite: ⁠⁠https://www.jillwright.ca⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/energyandhours ⁠⁠Substack: ⁠⁠https://energyandhours.substack.com⁠⁠

👉 Squirrel brain? Join us inside ⁠the Momentum Membership⁠⁠!👉 For customized weekly planning support ⁠grab your copy of the Time Magic Seasonal Planner!⁠*******What if the reason traditional productivity systems haven’t worked for you… is because they were never built for your brain in the first place?In this episode of the Energy + Hours, Jill Wright sits down with Amy Marie Hann, creator of Master the Mundane, to talk about the realities of managing life, home, routines, motherhood, and mental load as women with ADHD.Amy shares her experience of realizing her ADHD didn’t magically disappear outside of school and work, and how years of masking, burnout, and trying to force neurotypical systems eventually pushed her to create more supportive ways of living.Together, Jill and Amy unpack why so many moms with ADHD struggle with consistency, household management, overwhelm, shame, and unrealistic expectations, especially in seasons of motherhood where the demands never stop.This conversation is practical, validating, and deeply relatable for anyone trying to manage time, energy, routines, and family life with a neurodivergent brain.In this episode, Jill and Amy talk about:Why becoming a stay-at-home mom can actually intensify ADHD strugglesThe hidden mental load carried by moms with ADHDWhy urgency becomes a coping mechanism for ADHD brainsThe difference between neurotypical productivity advice and ADHD-friendly systemsMasking, burnout, and the pressure to “keep up”How shame keeps many women stuck in cycles of overwhelmBuilding routines that work with your brain instead of against itWhy small, sustainable changes work better than trying to overhaul your life overnightADHD, perimenopause, motherhood, and overstimulationThe importance of community and support for neurodivergent momsCreating systems for home and family management that are realistic and flexibleAmy also shares insights from her Master the Mundane community, her course on mastering mornings and evenings, and her approach to helping ADHD moms create more ease in everyday life without perfectionism or guilt. About the GuestAmy is the creator of Master the Mundane, a unique online course + community that empowers moms with ADHD to manage their home and family in a way that works for their brain. Amy was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 5 and her three kids, husband, dad, and sister are also ADHD. She’s also fostered, adopted and homeschooled kids with ADHD and brings a wealth of personal experience, authenticity and relatability to everything she creates. Amy is the author of the book Master the Mundane, how to manage your life, home and family as a mom with ADHD. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymariehann/Substack: https://substack.com/@adhdmotherhood/subscribeWebsite: https://www.amymariehann.com/Buy the Book: https://www.amymariehann.com/mtmbooklaunchJoin the Master the Mundane Community: https://www.amymariehann.com/masterthemundaneAdditional ResourcesDiscover your unique Time Magic: ⁠⁠https://jillwright.ca/quiz ⁠⁠Download the Free ADHD Time Tips: ⁠⁠https://jillwright.ca/adhd-tips⁠⁠About Jill WrightJill Wright is a Time Management Expert, author, and award-winning speaker who helps ambitious high performers manage time and energy in a way that feels aligned, flexible, and sustainable. Through her Energy + Hours™ podcast, Momentum Membership, and Time Magic™ Planner, she’s redefining productivity for the modern, nonlinear brain.Connect with JillWebsite: ⁠⁠https://www.jillwright.ca⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/energyandhours ⁠⁠Substack: ⁠⁠https://energyandhours.substack.com⁠⁠

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