Mama’s Gonna Make It – 15. To Flow or Not to Flow

In this week’s special episode of Mama’s Gonna Make It, Anne, Sarabeth, and Producer Tim sit down with two truly inspiring guests, Roseann Calabritto—neuroscientist, grandparent, academic, and fellow neurospicy mama, and the one and only Karen McKinney— Advocate and Trauma Resilience Train the Trainer, step-mom to a full-grown kiddo, community builder, and co-founder of Siren Series Jazz.  Together, we dive into a wide-ranging conversation exploring neurodivergence, flow, identity, parenting, healing, growth, and the unique paths that bring us together. ✨ Topics we explore in this episode: The “potato and the flow” concept: embracing chaotic discipline (if life allows it) and how productivity looks different for neurodivergent folks Real talk on ADHD medication: how it works from a brain perspective, our experiences with side effects, and the evolving journey of choosing (or not choosing) different treatments for ourselves and our kids The power of listening to intuition and recognizing moments of “flow” in our everyday lives Creative energy, shared ideas, and the ways we’re more connected than we realize How our healing journey changes over time (and how healing feeds growth) ✨ One of our favorite takeaways? Community is key to healing. This episode is packed with science, storytelling, lived experience, and laughter. Whether you’re on a healing journey, navigating neurodivergence, searching for your next read, or just craving real talk—you’ll feel right at home here. Links: Potato and Flow (Chaotic Discipline) How do you visualize months? Monica’s Closet from Friends Books we discussed: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert, State of Wonder by Ann Patchett, Thursday Next series by Jasper Fforde, Talespinners series by Scott Reintgen Recorded in the Omniverus Studios at Liberty Plaza, we are produced by Tim Beeman for Such-N-Such Media.Theme Music by Doug Davis.