Putting Myself on the List: Motherhood, Adult ADHD, and Feeling Seen

Send us Fan MailMotherhood often teaches us to push through, stay organized, and keep everyone else on track — but what happens when your own brain starts asking for more support?In this episode of Steel Roses Podcast, I’m opening up about something deeply personal: my upcoming virtual appointment to explore a possible adult ADHD diagnosis. After years of relying on routines, checklists, strict schedules, reminders, and sheer determination to manage motherhood, I’m finally putting myself on the list and seeking answers.We talk about what ADHD in women can look like when it does not match the common stereotype, why ADHD is often missed in girls, and how children may develop coping strategies that hide their struggles at school. I also share how executive dysfunction, brain fog, sensory overload, anxiety, and difficulty focusing can show up in everyday life — especially for moms who are already carrying the mental load of the household.This episode also explores the emotional side of motherhood as kids get older. I reflect on how Mother’s Day has changed for me over the years, from feeling overwhelmed and unseen to experiencing small but meaningful moments of love, support, and recognition from my children.If you’ve been searching for conversations around late-diagnosed ADHD, adult ADHD in moms, executive dysfunction tips, ADHD and anxiety overlap, or how to ask your family for support, this episode is for you.I also share one simple but powerful parenting practice: talking honestly with your kids about what feels overwhelming, so they can build empathy and you do not have to carry everything alone.Subscribe to Steel Roses Podcast, share this episode with a mom who needs to feel seen, and leave a review if this conversation resonates with you.Support the showLove this content? Check out our links below for more!Linktr.ee ContentInstagramYouTubeJenny's LinkedIn