If you've ever felt like you were about to rage-clean the entire house, scream in your car, or book a one-way ticket to anywhere then here, this episode is for you.

We’re diving into mum rage, sensory overload, and the shame spiral that follows—because if just regulating your emotions was that easy, none of us would be listening to this episode.

Dr. Jacinta Thompson is back to break down why ADHD mums experience explosive frustration and what’s actually happening in your brain when you hit breaking point.

💡 What We Cover:
✔️ Why mum rage happens & how ADHD makes it worse
✔️ How sensory overload builds up (no… it's not just the loud noises)
✔️ The patriarchy’s role in why women suppress anger
✔️ The rage-shame cycle and why it’s so hard to break
✔️ Why we lash out at our partners (um.. it’s not actually always their fault… mostly)
✔️ How to recognise the early warning signs before you explode

🔑 Key Takeaway: Mum rage doesn’t mean you’re a bad mum—it means you’re overwhelmed, overstimulated, and probably undersupported.

Find out more about Jacinta Thomson here

Blog from Jacinta here on this topic.

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💬 What’s your biggest mum rage trigger? Drop it in the comments!

#ADHDMums #MumRage #NeurodivergentParenting #SensoryOverload #ADHDMentalLoad

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Ever been called ‘a bit much’? Apologised for your personality before someone’s even asked your name? You’re not alone - and you’re not the problem.

In this solo episode, Jane cracks open the messy reality of emotional intensity, ADHD, and rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD). From 2am spiral sessions to crying because someone didn’t wave back - this episode calls it what it is: a misunderstood but very real part of neurodivergent life.

No shame. No pastel filter. Just honest strategies to help your emotional wiring work for you - not against you.

What We Cover:

• Why being ‘too much’ is usually just being human with ADHD
• How RSD can derail your week before breakfast
• Scripts for when you want to rage-text the school group chat
• How to pause before you blow up (or implode)
• What the hell the 10-Minute Rule is - and why it actually works
• Why emotional regulation isn’t just breathing exercises and wine
• Modelling emotional resilience (without toxic positivity)
• Turning emotional intensity into advocacy, connection, and actual power

Resources & Links:

Download the RSD & Emotional Intensity Kit – includes scripts, reflection prompts, calm-down strategies

Related episodes:

• Handling Family Criticism, Boundary Setting & Boundary Creep on Apple or Spotify (S2 Ep 51)
• Stop People Pleasing on Apple or Spotify (S2 Ep 50)

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If your emotions feel like a liability (or your kid’s meltdown sets off your own), this one’s for you. Hit play. Share with a friend who spirals too. And share it with the mum who keeps apologising for just being herself.

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

ADHD emotional intensity, rejection sensitive dysphoria, RSD and ADHD, emotional regulation ADHD, ADHD mum meltdown, ADHD and relationships, ADHD overwhelm, how to manage big emotions ADHD, ADHD parenting stress, ADHD spiralling, ADHD and shame, ADHD self-compassion, ADHD boundary setting, scripts for RSD, ADHD reaction control, ADHD neurodivergent emotions, calming strategies ADHD, ADHD social anxiety, ADHD overstimulation, ADHD mum guilt, ADHD burnout prevention, ADHD advocacy, ADHD friendship struggles

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