ADHD Mums
71. 7 Brutally Honest Reasons ADHD Mums Stay Silent About the Mental Load [Part 2]
12 Mar 2025
If you’ve ever felt like you’re juggling every detail while everyone else just lives their life, you’re not alone. The mental load is real, and so is the frustration of carrying it all.In Part Two, we’re unpacking why so many ADHD mums stop speaking up about the mental load - even when it’s pushing us to burnout. Maybe you’ve tried before and been met with defensiveness, guilt, or the feeling that it’s just easier to do it yourself. But what if the way you bring it up could actually lead to change?Want to go deeper? This episode’s companion kit gives you practical strategies, conversation guides, and small shifts to help you redistribute the mental load - without burnout, conflict, or micromanaging. Also includes full transcript of this episode. Click here to get the kit. In This Episode: Why it feels impossible to shift the mental load (and how to stop getting stuck in that cycle)How societal expectations make us feel like it’s “just part of being a mum”Why resentment builds and how to prevent burnout before it happensThe role of gender norms, guilt, and internalised pressure in keeping us silentSimple, low-energy conversation shifts that can help you get the support you needRelatable? Overwhelming? Exhausting? You’re not alone. This episode is your reminder that carrying the mental load doesn’t mean you should carry it alone.Resources & Links:Listen to Part 1 Episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or the ADHD Mums websiteADHD Planner & Values WorkbookMiniseries Ep 5 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or the ADHD Mums website58. What Your Partner Needs You to Know on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or the ADHD Mums websitePDA episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or the
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