ADHD Mums

About ADHD Mums

Being a mum is hard enough. Being a mum with ADHD — or raising neurodivergent kids — is a whole different level. ADHD Mums is the unfiltered, science-meets-reality podcast hosted by Jane McFadden — an Autistic and ADHD mum with a Master's in Neuroscience and Psychology and certification as an ADHD and Autism assessor. This isn't another polished parenting show with 'ten easy tips'. It's real stories, confessions we're not supposed to say out loud, and the research that explains why so many of us are running on empty. Every week you'll hear: 🎙️ Confessions — raw, anonymous truths from mums navigating rage, burnout, and survival. 🧠 Expert insights — from clinicians, researchers, and policy leaders on ADHD, autism, and mental health. 💬 Advocacy in action — exposing ADHD medication shortages, NDIS red tape, and the hidden costs mothers carry. With over 1 million downloads from around the world, the podcast has influenced ADHD reforms in Australia, been featured in national media, and pushed politicians to answer the questions mothers are asking. If you've ever screamed in the car, forgotten every form until the night before, or wondered if you're the only one falling apart — this podcast is your proof that you're not broken, you're just telling the truth. New episodes weekly. Join the Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/adhdmumspodcast

Publisher

Jane McFadden

Category

health & fitness · kids & family · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

7 May 2023

Latest episode

9 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

257 of 333 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   9 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT

   55. Kids and Chores: ‘It’s Easier to Just Do It Myself.’ Why We Keep Asking the Easy Kid (with Gen Muir)

   Host Sarah Ward interviews parenting educator Gen Muir about why one child carries more chores and how ADHD mums can set boundaries.

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   4 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT

   42. ADHD and Screen Time: Why Taking the iPad Away Won’t Fix Homework

   Host Jane Johnson explores why removing screens doesn't solve homework struggles for children with ADHD, offering insights into their unique challenges.

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   2 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT

   41. PDA and Low-Demand Parenting: When the Demands Don't Disappear, They Land on You

   Host Jane and guest Rachel Few, a neurodivergent counselor, explore how low-demand parenting can shift the burden onto mothers, offering insights into managing this challenge.

Inside a recent episode

55. Kids and Chores: ‘It’s Easier to Just Do It Myself.’ Why We Keep Asking the Easy Kid (with Gen Muir)

Published 9 Nov 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] So we've always got this ongoing thing because I think everyone's really unsure because there's a part of you that's like, okay, a little bit of pocket money, you can do these things. But then there's always this grey area around what is just being a team member and doing some basic responsibilities like picking up a towel. […]

Who has been a guest on ADHD Mums

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Gen Muir
• Rachel Few
• Emily Jade O'Keeffe
• Erica Lee
• Rachel Zabel

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

38,718

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.3 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

237 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 82 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

96

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

92

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Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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