ou’re keeping track of school deadlines, meal planning, doctor’s appointments, and everyone’s emotions—but who’s keeping track of you? ADHD moms carry an invisible mental load that feels never-ending. It’s exhausting, but you don’t have to do it alone.
In this episode, we’ll cover:
✅ What the invisible mental load actually is
✅ Why it’s worse for ADHD moms
✅ How executive dysfunction & emotional labor make it harder
✅ ADHD-friendly strategies to lighten the mental load
🎧 Press play now and start making mom life easier.
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🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔ Why ADHD moms carry an invisible mental load
✔ The connection between cognitive overload & executive dysfunction
✔ Why traditional productivity advice doesn’t work for us
✔ ADHD-friendly strategies to offload mental burden
🕒 Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Introduction – What is the invisible mental load?
[00:01:45] Why ADHD makes the mental load heavier
[00:03:30] The role of executive dysfunction & emotional labor
[00:05:15] Why traditional productivity hacks don’t work for ADHD moms
[00:07:00] Practical ADHD-friendly strategies to lighten the load
[00:09:15] How to ask for support without guilt
🚀 Action Steps:
👉 Identify & Externalize Tasks: Write down everything on your mental load to stop the endless looping.
👉 Use the ‘Good Enough’ Rule: Done is better than perfect—progress over perfection.
👉 Batch Similar Tasks: Group similar tasks together to reduce cognitive switching.
👉 Delegate Without Guilt: If it doesn’t have to be done by you, let it go.
👉 Create Systems, Not Just To-Do Lists: Automate reminders, use visual planners, and build routines that fit your brain.
🔗 Download Your Free Resource: ADHD Parenting Hacks Guide → [Get it here]
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