ADHD in Motherhood: Shame, Identity, and the Mental Load with Samantha Skvaril
Are you a mom navigating life with ADHD - diagnosed or undiagnosed? In this honest conversation, therapist and late-diagnosed mom Samantha Skvaril joins Emily to explore the emotional rollercoaster of ADHD in motherhood. From unpacking the shame we carry, to redefining what it means to be a “good mom,” we dig deep into how ADHD uniquely affects women and mothers.
The episode covers:
How ADHD presents in women and the unique factors for moms
Shame, school struggles, and late-diagnosis identity shifts
The mental load of parenting with a neurodivergent brain
Why many moms miss the signs of ADHD…
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