185: Mastering the Mundane: Managing Motherhood with ADHD

Let’s be real . . . Motherhood is overwhelming for anyone. But I've recently learned that if you’re a mom with ADHD, sometimes even the most basic tasks — like folding laundry, starting dinner, or replying to one more school email — can feel paralyzing. And I just have to say, if this is you . . . you’re not lazy. You’re not failing. And you’re definitely not alone. In this episode of Chick Chat, I sat down with Amy Marie Hann, a mom, coach, and author of the upcoming book Master the Mundane, to talk about what it really looks like to manage motherhood, home, and family life with ADHD. Whether you’ve been diagnosed or you’ve just always felt a step behind when it comes to organizing, planning, or staying on top of everything, this episode will leave you feeling seen, understood, and empowered. Who Is Amy Marie Hann? Amy Marie Hann is a certified coach, author, and mom of three who brings a deeply personal lens to everything she teaches. Diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 5, she’s navigated life, motherhood, marriage, and even homeschooling through the lens of neurodivergence. Not only is she ADHD herself, but so are her kids, husband, dad, and sister, making her insights incredibly relatable that resonates with so many moms feeling overwhelmed by the day-to-day. Amy is the author of the soon-to-be-released book Master the Mundane: How to Manage Your Life, Home, and Family as a Mom with ADHD, launching September 10th. In her book, she combines lived experience with practical tools to help moms get through the hardest part of motherhood: the day-to-day chaos. She’s known for her authenticity, humor, and compassionate approach to coaching women who are neurodivergent or simply burned out. What We Talked About This episode is full of validation and practical advice for moms who struggle with executive function, mental overload, and burnout, whether officially diagnosed with ADHD or not. Amy breaks down what’s actually happening in the ADHD brain and how ADHD moms can stop beating themselves up for not being able to “just do it.” Here are some of the key topics we explored together: The moment motherhood collided with her ADHD Why simple tasks feel so hard What “Master the Mundane” really means How to stop relying on systems that weren’t built for your brain Tips for tackling executive dysfunction What emotional support for ADHD moms should look like Getting diagnosed (or not) And one of my favorite parts? When Amy reminded us that the best thing we can do for our ADHD kids is to model what it looks like to thrive with ADHD ourselves. Final Thoughts Whether you’re managing ADHD, burnout, or just the day-to-day stress of motherhood, this episode is here to remind you: you are not broken — you just need better tools and support. Amy’s wisdom is a breath of fresh air for any mom who’s ever felt like the mundane parts of life were swallowing her whole. With compassion, humor, and zero judgment, she gives us permission to do things our own way and shows us that thriving doesn’t mean doing everything. It means building systems that support you! Mentioned in the episode Is It ADHD or Not? (Diagnostic Criteria) Vanderbilt Assessment Psychology Today - Search adhd, your area, and your insurance (pulls up psychologist providers available to you) Amy's Resources Book: Master the Mundane: How to Manage Your Life, Home, and Family as a Mom with ADHD Website: amymariehann.com Instagram: @amymariehann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices