This episode of ADHD Mums features a conversation with Bessie Campbell, a typical Aussie Mum ADHDer who shares her journey of being late-diagnosed with a combined presentation of ADHD, Autism and complex PTSD. Bessie, a mother and a professional in social services, discusses the challenges of managing ADHD inattentiveness, incorporating rigorous systems to stay organized, and the identity crisis following her diagnosis.

The conversation touches upon the intersectionality of autism, ADHD, and complex PTSD in Bessie's life, highlighting struggles with identity, motherhood, and the exhaustive effort required to maintain semblances of organization.

Additionally, they delve into the societal perceptions of Autism and ADHD, discussing the implications of labelling these conditions as disorders versus differences.

Jane is back with ALL the questions she gets in her DMs - why did she change her mind on medicating her kids?

Jane discusses her personal experience with medication/paeds and her children and also discusses the WHY, WHY did she change her mind?

Highlights

• What was the process to medicate a child?
• Why do you do it?
• Does that mean your child is short and won't eat food?
• Why give a child a stimulant who is hyperactive?
• Do these meds make children lose their personality?
• What side effects are there and what benefits are there?
• What does the research say on ADHD and outcomes of children who are medicated or not medicated?
• Will ADHD change my child's brain so they function better in the future?

* This isn't an expert point of view, it is a personal experience, everyone should seek medical advice or see their treating prescribing for their professional opinion when varying their medication**

**If you loved this episode and want to go ahead and get a diagnosis for yourself or your children - check out www.adhdmums.com.au/resources for downloadable guides on paediatricians and psychiatrists**

Previous episode on Medication and Psychiatrists here:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2BgE5R09fJG4bXqf2QJL0R?si=3U0vo4k9QcKXA6r9QHCjwg

Credit to Dr Andrew Huberman, there is research from him in this podcast episode. Check him out at the Huberman lab.

Credit also to Dr. Daniel Armin from Armin Clinics

This episode of the ADHD Mums Podcast features a candid conversation with Kaitlyn Faulkner from @holding_mama, who shares her personal experiences with ADHD, autism, and motherhood, living in rural New South Wales.

Kaitlyn discusses the challenges and joys of parenting three boys with neurodivergent traits, managing impulsivity and the need for routine, and her journey to a dual diagnosis of ADHD and autism facilitated by telehealth options during the pandemic.

The episode also touches on the importance of breaking stigmas surrounding neurodivergence, embracing one's identity to model self-acceptance for children, and the struggle with guilt and expectations in motherhood. Kaitlyn and Jane explore the complexities of finding balance, seeking support, and the reality that many mothers experience far more struggles than joy in their motherhood journey.

Kaitlyn lists Panda as a resource - check it out here

and Dr Sophie Brock check her out here

If you'd like to follow Kaitlyn her IG is here where she shows her journey openly and honestly. It's a great page.

If you loved this type of theme, check out 'The Untold Struggles of Motherhood' (Part 1) with a different guest story here