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The Real Side of Motherhood: Balancing Life with ADHDDiscover the unfiltered reality of motherhood, ADHD, and the art of self-care. Learn how to navigate the mental load and find balance amidst chaos.Motherhood can often feel overwhelming, especially when juggling the demands of child care, personal life, and mental health challenges like ADHD. In this post, we’ll explore the honest experiences of Samantha, a mother, childminder, and podcaster, who shares her journey of navigating motherhood while managing ADHD. Join us as we delve into the real challenges and triumphs of motherhood, and how embracing self-care can lead to a more balanced life.

This episode explores the importance of visibility for moms in business, addressing confidence, authenticity, and practical steps to show up more effectively. Abby, a visibility strategist, shares insights on overcoming fears, imposter syndrome, and balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship.Chapters00:00 Introduction and episode overview00:32 Why visibility matters for moms in business01:28 Meet Abby: Visibility strategist and brand photographer02:25 The reality of filming and posting videos03:30 Confidence issues and perfectionism in social media04:14 Overcoming overthinking and self-doubt05:30 Behind the scenes of showing up professionally06:35 Balancing motherhood and business challenges09:17 What quietly ambitious women look like11:10 Inner critic, imposter syndrome, and identity shifts13:39 Timing and guilt in starting a business as a mom17:43 Identity shifts needed for visibility20:37 Rebuilding confidence after losing oneself26:54 The impact of showing up: success stories30:14 The importance of authenticity and being true to yourself32:11 First steps for busy moms to increase visibility34:36 Overcoming fear of live videos and going live40:04 The emotional costs of staying hidden44:21 Practice makes progress, not perfect45:08 Encouragement for moms to start now46:10 Where to find Abby and resources resourcesAbby More UK - https://www.instagram.com/abbymore.uk/Guide to Visibility by Abby - https://abbymore.uk/visibility-guide guest linksInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/abbymore.uk/

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Understanding Therapy & Why Women Seek It | The Prudence Network PodcastIn this episode of The Prudence Network, we have an honest and insightful conversation about therapy and why many women seek it.Many women carry emotional, mental, and social responsibilities quietly while trying to be strong for their families, careers, and communities. But what happens when the weight becomes too heavy to carry alone?In this conversation, we explore:What therapy really isWhy more women are seeking therapy todayThe emotional signs that someone may need supportCommon misconceptions about therapyHow therapy can help women understand themselves, heal, and growThis episode is especially important for mothers and women who often feel they must handle everything alone. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness — it is a step toward healing and self-awareness.🎙️ Guest: Alison Awuku, Counsellor & TherapistIf you would like to learn more about Alison or get in touch for counselling support, you can find her here: 👉 https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/alison-awuku