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How Not to Screw Up Your Kids

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<p>Hello, I'm psychologist and parenting expert Dr Maryhan and this is How Not To Screw Up Your Kids, the podcast for parents, grandparents, educators, and anyone else who wants to be part of a movement to raise confident children who grow up believing in themselves.</p><br><p>Follow now for twice weekly episodes - on Monday's you'll find shorter Bucket Emptying episodes, with longer episodes each Thursday.</p><br><p>The greatest gift we can give our children is self-belief. It will get them further in life than any qualification and is absolutely possible for each and every child; we just need the right information and support around us to teach them.</p><br><p>The old saying ‘it takes a village to raise a child” couldn’t be more true than now. Parenting has got a whole lot harder; not just because we are busier than ever but because our children are growing up in an ever changing, fast-paced world, which is so different to the one we grew up in. Our children have more pressure to be better, look better, do better, and in a world where lives are so publicly scrutinised and commented on through social media it’s really no wonder we’re seeing mental health problems sky rocketing amongst children, teens, and young adults. What you can expect from this podcast are honest conversations about parenting.</p><br><p>We’ll talk confidence resilience, anxiety, managing tech, and all the topics you’d expect as well blowing the lid off the widely help misconception that children are innately resilient. They’re not!</p><br><p>This podcast is for people who want to get real about parenting. You understand it can get messy sometimes and aren’t afraid to admit it. I have had more than my fair share of messy and I will no doubt share these with you along the way. I won’t dress things up but I will always give you something practical to take away and use in each and every episode. My guests and experts will be real people who have overcome their own adversities and bring with them a message to us as parents, as well as inspiring stories.</p><br><p>So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation...</p><br><p><strong>We'd love to hear from you!</strong></p><br><p>We want to hear what you love and what you don't love about the podcast, so we can keep making it better: https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/SEyYrxGB </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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July 8, 2026

Why I'm Only Just Being Diagnosed: Neurodivergence, Perimenopause and Parenting

<p>If you’re a woman in your 40s or 50s who feels like everything has suddenly become harder - the brain fog, the overwhelm, the burnout, the emotional crashes, the sense that you’re “failing” at things you used to manage - this episode may explain more than you realise.</p><br><p>I’m joined again by Jessie Hewitson to talk about a phenomenon we’re seeing everywhere: women in peri‑ and post‑menopause receiving an ADHD or autism diagnosis for the very first time.</p><br><p>Jessie shares her own story, how supporting her neurodivergent son led her to recognise lifelong patterns in herself, and how the hormonal shifts of perimenopause made previously manageable struggles suddenly impossible to ignore. We talk about why so many women were missed as children, how inattentive ADHD presents completely differently in girls and women, why masking works until it doesn’t, and how executive function collapses under hormonal change.</p><br><p>We also dive into rejection sensitivity dysphoria, people‑pleasing, burnout, the “good girl” conditioning so many women carry, and why the perfect storm of midlife - teenagers, aging parents, senior roles, and hormonal upheaval - pushes long‑standing neurodivergence to the surface.</p><br><p>If you’ve ever wondered why you’re suddenly overwhelmed by tasks you used to juggle, why anxiety has spiked, why your coping strategies have stopped working, or why menopause feels like more than menopause, this conversation will give you clarity, and help you understand what might really be going on.</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Highlights from this episode:</strong></p><p>01:44 - Neurotypical strategies don’t work!</p><p>04:43 - Inattentive versus hyperactive</p><p>10:25 - Executive function</p><p>16:43 - ADHD and burnout</p><p>19:25 - Rejection sensitivity</p><p>25:17 - Anxiety of falling short</p><p>28:59 - The shame of ADHD</p><p>32:51 - Task initiation</p><br><p><br></p><p>💚 Please share with at least one friend, and let’s build our village together</p><br><p>💚&nbsp; For all previous episodes, and to submit episode topics you want me to talk about, visit <a href="https://drmaryhan.com/podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://drmaryhan.com/podcast/</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p>💚&nbsp; For the free resource library, visit <a href="https://drmaryhan.com/library" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://drmaryhan.com/library</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p>💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025</p><br><p>💚 Brands and advertisers, email <a href="mailto:contact@drmaryhan.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">contact@drmaryhan.com</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><p>DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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July 5, 2026

Three Signs Your Daughter Needs an ADHD Test

<p>If your daughter is “fine at school” but falling apart at home - the meltdowns, the morning battles, the homework explosions, the constant need for you to narrate every step - this episode may be the missing piece you’ve been searching for. Because none of this is about attitude, defiance or bad parenting. It may be ADHD, and in girls it looks nothing like the stereotype.</p><br><p>In this episode, I walk you through three signs of ADHD in girls that are missed for years sometimes decades. You’ll learn why your daughter’s bucket fills faster than anyone realises, why she can hold it together all day only to unravel the moment she feels safe, why she can’t sequence tasks her peers manage easily, and why her emotional reactions seem so out of proportion to the trigger.</p><br><p>I’ll show you how masking works, why teachers often see a completely different child, and why girls are diagnosed three to four years later than boys… if they’re diagnosed at all.</p><br><p>And most importantly, I’ll give you the language and the framework to recognise these signs in your daughter and know exactly what to do next.</p><br><p>If you’ve been quietly wondering whether something deeper is going on, if anxiety treatment hasn’t shifted the core problem, if the worry keeps coming back, if the restlessness never quite makes sense, this episode will help you see your daughter clearly, compassionately, and accurately.</p><br><p>You know your child. If something has felt “off” for a long time, trust that. And let this episode be your starting point.</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Highlights from this episode:</strong></p><p>02:14 - The stuff nobody else sees</p><p>04:48 - This is why your daughter is not diagnosed</p><p>07:11 - Executive dysfunction</p><p>10:07 - It’s not bad behaviour</p><p>12:09 - Why do girls get missed?</p><p>14:20 - Treatment is more than medication</p><br><p><br></p><p>💚 Please share with at least one friend, and let’s build our village together</p><br><p>💚&nbsp; For all previous episodes, and to submit episode topics you want me to talk about, visit <a href="https://drmaryhan.com/podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://drmaryhan.com/podcast/</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p>💚&nbsp; For the free resource library, visit <a href="https://drmaryhan.com/library" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://drmaryhan.com/library</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p>💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025</p><br><p>💚 Brands and advertisers, email <a href="mailto:contact@drmaryhan.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">contact@drmaryhan.com</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><p>DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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July 1, 2026

ADHD in Girls: Why It's So Often Missed and What Parents Need to Know

<p>If you’re parenting a girl who is anxious, overwhelmed, explosive at home, masking at school, or constantly burning out, this episode will give you answers you may have been searching for for years.</p><br><p>I’m joined by Dr Olivia Kesel, whose new book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Label-Empowering-Parents-Girls-ebook/dp/B0FK4NL4K9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1F561ZO3Y0DDW&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Pq01ymI0O6FYZdKrbm8hyJS5ohAdPdqwY-YY5zEY4NFOnLr8MQP9UndlggdxiRmX2bh3vxc55ylA-h4vldDOLCzF5648ZxQut1EzOA_w-qU2I-Zme4n9vscLQ6qofOiZEuKKnMUPxW2UcCfTL-vHonJah9hPMLO_qnokDutE0NJD90Mr6zSBomjseYzvWDIZ-5crnz5qXtIdB2bH1XwVZxuy3a5fVWaq7BfXNF2jyFg.LzuPIBC6xgtcuKlMT9Pe7MHfwng5_1BMqdyMlqR4u8Y&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=Beyond+the+Label%3A+Empowering+Parents+of+ADHD+Girls&amp;nsdOptOutParam=true&amp;qid=1782853728&amp;sprefix=beyond+the+label+empowering+parents+of+adhd+girls%2Caps%2C156&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Beyond the Label: Empowering Parents of ADHD Girls</a> is one I believe every parent of a daughter should read.</p><br><p>Olivia shares her story of years of chaos, shame, confusion and exhaustion, and the moment everything changed when she finally understood what was happening inside her daughter’s brain. We talk openly about the behaviours parents blame themselves for: the violent outbursts, the school‑morning battles, the sleepless nights, the homework meltdowns, the “she’s fine at school but falling apart at home” pattern. And we unpack why girls with ADHD are so often missed, misdiagnosed, or treated for the wrong thing entirely.</p><br><p>You’ll learn the signs of ADHD in girls that parents and teachers overlook, why masking is a red flag rather than reassurance, how estrogen amplifies symptoms during puberty and perimenopause, why anxiety and depression treatments often fail when ADHD is the root cause, and what to do if you suspect your daughter’s struggles go deeper than anyone has realised.</p><br><p>If you’ve ever felt alone, ashamed, or convinced you’re “failing” as a parent because nothing seems to work, this conversation will give you clarity, compassion, and a roadmap. You are not imagining it. You are not alone. And there is a way forward.</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>More from Olivia:</strong></p><p>Beyond the Label - <a href="https://a.co/d/0c1d9ou4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/0c1d9ou4</a>&nbsp;</p><p>SEND Parenting Podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/send-parenting-podcast/id1655677210" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/send-parenting-podcast/id1655677210</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Website - <a href="https://www.droliviakessel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.droliviakessel.com/</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Highlights from this episode:</strong></p><p>04:23 - Chaos and crap</p><p>08:52 - The biggest myth about ADHD</p><p>13:31 - Symptoms of ADHD in girls</p><p>19:58 - Dopamine and masking explained</p><p>23:52 - Treating the symptom over the cause</p><p>29:03 - Everyone has ADHD</p><p>32:55 - What can parents do?</p><p>38:20 - Diagnosis pros and cons</p><p>42:26 - To medicate or not to medicate</p><p>48:01 - Don’t listen to social media</p><br><p><br></p><p>💚 Please share with at least one friend, and let’s build our village together</p><br><p>💚&nbsp; For all previous episodes, and to submit episode topics you want me to talk about, visit <a href="https://drmaryhan.com/podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://drmaryhan.com/podcast/</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p>💚&nbsp; For the free resource library, visit <a href="https://drmaryhan.com/library" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://drmaryhan.com/library</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p>💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025</p><br><p>💚 Brands and advertisers, email <a href="mailto:contact@drmaryhan.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">contact@drmaryhan.com</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><p>DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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<p>Hello, I'm psychologist and parenting expert Dr Maryhan and this is How Not To Screw Up Your Kids, the podcast for parents, grandparents, educators, and anyone else who wants to be part of a movement to raise confident children who grow up believing in themselves.</p><br><p>Follow now for twice weekly episodes - on Monday's you'll find shorter Bucket Emptying episodes, with longer episodes each Thursday.</p><br><p>The greatest gift we can give our children is self-belief. It will get them further in life than any qualification and is absolutely possible for each and every child; we just need the right information and support around us to teach them.</p><br><p>The old saying ‘it takes a village to raise a child” couldn’t be more true than now. Parenting has got a whole lot harder; not just because we are busier than ever but because our children are growing up in an ever changing, fast-paced world, which is so different to the one we grew up in. Our children have more pressure to be better, look better, do better, and in a world where lives are so publicly scrutinised and commented on through social media it’s really no wonder we’re seeing mental health problems sky rocketing amongst children, teens, and young adults. What you can expect from this podcast are honest conversations about parenting.</p><br><p>We’ll talk confidence resilience, anxiety, managing tech, and all the topics you’d expect as well blowing the lid off the widely help misconception that children are innately resilient. They’re not!</p><br><p>This podcast is for people who want to get real about parenting. You understand it can get messy sometimes and aren’t afraid to admit it. I have had more than my fair share of messy and I will no doubt share these with you along the way. I won’t dress things up but I will always give you something practical to take away and use in each and every episode. My guests and experts will be real people who have overcome their own adversities and bring with them a message to us as parents, as well as inspiring stories.</p><br><p>So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation...</p><br><p><strong>We'd love to hear from you!</strong></p><br><p>We want to hear what you love and what you don't love about the podcast, so we can keep making it better: https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/SEyYrxGB </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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