Type C Mom Survival: Mom Burnout, Messy Homes, and Parenting an AuDHD Kid

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the invisible load of motherhood...This podcast is for you.Today, Kirsten and Molly talk about the messy middle of motherhood, from spring energy and cluttered homes to the reality that “finishing everything” is a myth:• spring transitions and the pressure to do it all • "Type C" mom life, executive function, and choosing what actually matters • the invisible stress of clutter, and the mental load • Molly loses "preferred parent" status and explores the emotions that come with it Then Kirsten shares a raw and heartfelt update on her eldest daughter's AuDHD journey, and what changed when she and her husband stopped forcing school and started centering safety:• IEP advocacy, school transitions, and why fifth grade collapsed • pulling a child from school, and the real work of homeschooling • AuDHD in girls, high masking, and how she presents at home can look “worse” • deciding on trying medication and navigating side effects• anxiety support, and what improvement actually looks like • co-regulation at night, and releasing outdated “giving in” narratives • returning to school with therapy and a plan led by the child • what a short med gap revealed about regulation and resilience If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with other moms carrying more than most people can see. Subscribing to our podcast and leaving us a review is one of the best ways for other people to find us. So if it resonates with you, please subscribe and leave us a review.Support the showKirsten's Physical Therapy websiteThe Nuture CollectiveMama You Belong InstagramKirsten's Instagram Molly's InstagramMolly’s music Sister Veery on bandcampMolly’s music website