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Ever feel like you’re faking it just to survive motherhood/adulthood? Spoiler: It’s not impostor syndrome—it’s ADHD masking. Learn how to ditch the exhausting act without setting your life on fire.

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Who Should Listen

• Moms who feel like they’re pretending to function while drowning in chaos.
• Women who downplay their struggles because “we’re all tired.”
• Anyone who’s been called “too much” or “scatterbrained” but knows there’s more to the story.

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What You Get In This Episode

1. The truth about masking: Why ADHDers (especially moms) become masters of disguise—and how it backfires.
2. Burnout red flags: How to tell if you’re actually burned out (and not just really tired).
3. Unmasking strategies: Practical ways to honor your brain without abandoning responsibilities.
4. The “should” trap: Why societal expectations set moms up to fail—and how to rewrite the script.
5. Rest as rebellion: Why sleep isn’t selfish (and how to fight guilt-free for it).

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Bios

Caitlin Kindred: ADHD mom, former teacher, and perpetual chaos wrangler who’s survived burnout (twice). Specializes in laughing so she doesn’t cry.

Ariella Monti: Author, ADHD creative, and yoga teacher who actually understands neurodivergent brains (no essential oil pseudoscience here).

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Sources & Mentions

• Why ADHD Masking Is a Form of Self-Sabotage | by Sharon Saline, Psy.D., Nathaly Pesantez for ADDitude Magazine
• Rising from ADHD Burnout: A Recovery Kit for Women | by Kate Moryoussef for ADDitude Magazine
• 🎮 Squirrel Bingo: The anti-shame game for ADHDers (linked in blog!)
• 📱 Bird Feeder Cam: Caitlin’s hyperfixation (because squirrels are menaces)
• 📚 Roots in Ink: Ariella’s spicy novel (Use code CKANDGK for 20% off!)

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Hey ADHDers: Your brain didn’t come with an ‘off’ switch for distractions (duh). But it DID come with a unique ability to create workarounds. From body doubling to ‘boring task bribes,’ we’re sharing real strategies for when entrepreneurship feels like wrestling a hyperactive squirrel.

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Who Should Listen

• ADHD business owners who’ve cried over unread emails
• Solopreneurs whose to-do lists multiply overnight
• Anyone who’s ever thought “I’ll remember that hilarious social post idea” (you won’t)

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What You Get In This Episode

• Distraction Hacks: Why noise-canceling headphones + brown noise = focus magic
• Time Blindness Fixes: Pomodoro timers vs. Forest app (and why Caitlin’s phone lives in another room)
• The Body Double Effect: How Discord groups/TikTok lives trick your brain into productivity
• Brain Dumps That Don’t Backfire: Why "revise paragraph 1" beats "write landing page"
• Outsourcing = Survival: When to pay the "ADHD tax" (and what to do if you can’t afford it)

Sneak Peek: Why ‘just call us later’ is like telling a fish to ride a bike…

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Bios

Caitlin Kindred: Serial avoider of calling to make appointments, ADHD business owner, and reformed "I’ll just wing it" strategist.

Ariella Monti: Author of Roots & Ink, tiny puzzle addict, and advocate for "outsource anything that makes you want to cry."

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Sources & Mentions

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• Part 1 of our ADHD and Entrepreneurship series (link in blog!)
• CK & GK’s Digital Decluttering Series: Declutter Your Computer and Phone (link to blog post w/episodes)

• ADDitude Mag (get all source links in blog)
• ADHD and Entrepreneurship: Unlocking the Potential of Those Who Break the Mold | Syracuse University

Tools

• Forest App (grow trees, not guilt)
• @CoachingWithBrooke on IG
• Bilateral nature sounds playlist (link in blog)

We’re Proud to Shout Out

• Roots In Ink by Ariella Monti: Use code CKANDGK for 20% off your copy at ariellamonti.com/shop
• TULA Life Balanced: Outsource the everyday tasks! Use code GROWNUP2

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Turns out, your ADHD brain is BUILT for entrepreneurship. From hyperfocus-fueled hustle to crisis-mode brilliance, we’re breaking down why your ‘flaws’ might actually be your unfair advantage.

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Who Should Listen

• ADHDers who’ve ever side-eyed a 9-to-5 and thought "I could do this better… if I could just find my keys"
• Business owners who cry into spreadsheets but also solve problems like MacGyver
• Anyone who’s been called "too much" (spoiler: you’re exactly enough)

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What You Get In This Episode

The ADHD Entrepreneur’s Superpowers:

• Risk-Taking: Why your "impulsive" ideas often pay off (and when to pump the brakes)
• Problem-Solving: How your "jack-of-all-trades" brain outmaneuvers specialists
• Hyperfocused Passion: Channeling 3am passion projects into profit (without burning out)
• Justice-Driven Hustle: Why ADHDers excel at mission-driven businesses

Sneak Peek for Next Week:

"Time blindness vs. deadlines" * "Why ‘just hire help’ isn’t that simple" * "Sales calls with RSD"

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Bios

Caitlin Kindred: Recovering teacher, ADHD business owner, and professional "wait, what was I doing?" enthusiast.

Ariella Monti: Author of Roots & Ink, flannel-clad sparkle witch, and living proof ADHD + entrepreneurship = magic.

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Sources & Mentions:

• Studies from Syracuse University on ADHD leadership
• ADDitude Magazine’s life-saving guides

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