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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

VOTE FOR CK! Takes 90 seconds—she’ll love you forever. ⏳Time is running out to vote for Caitlin for a Women Podcaster Award—voting closes May 31!

• 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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Ever lose your phone while holding it? Start 10 projects and finish zero? Or hyper-fixate on Pope Leo’s baseball fandom at 2 AM? 👀 Welcome to the ADHD club, friend. In this episode, Caitlin and Ariella (a fellow ‘elder millennial with a PhD in awesome’) break down what ADHD really looks like in women—and why so many of us are just now figuring it out.

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• Text us your ‘Wait, that’s ADHD?!’ moment at the “Send Us A Text!” link—we’ll share our faves next episode!

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Who Should Listen

• Moms who’ve been called "scatterbrained" but suspect there’s more to it.
• Women diagnosed with anxiety/depression but still feel like something’s "off."
• Anyone who’s ever gone to put away the box of Cheerios and ended up reorganizing the entire pantry.

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What You Get In This Episode

• ADHD 101: It’s not "squirrel syndrome"—it’s erratic brain Wi-Fi, y’all.
• Overlooked Signs in Women: Perfectionism masking chaos, time blindness ("I’ll be ready in 5 minutes" = lies), and why you cry over spilled milk (then apologize to the dog).
• The Diagnosis Gap: Why girls fly under the radar (hint: society hates feral women).
• "Wait, That’s ADHD?!" From losing your keys in your hand to winning shower arguments that never happened.
• Why It’s Everywhere Now: TikTok, pandemics, Millennial parenting, and Gen Z’s refusal to suffer in silence.

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Bios

Caitlin Kindred: Recovering teacher, professional overthinker, and mom who finally got diagnosed with ADHD at 38. Host of How to Be a Grownup—where "adulting" is a group project.

Ariella Monti: Author of Roots in Ink, flannel-clad bisexual icon, and mom who registered her car 2 months late (the ADHD angels spared her).

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Sources & Mentions

📖 Articles/Studies:

• Have We Been Thinking About A.D.H.D. All Wrong? | The New York Times
• Speaking of Psychology: Why are more adults being diagnosed with ADHD? With Russell Ramsay, PhD | ADA

🧠 Instagram Recs:

• @ADHDoers (memes + truths)
• @coachingwithbrooke (actionable tips)
• @alex_partridge_100 (founder of UNILAD)

💡 5-Second Therapy:

• "Progress = Wellness" (Caitlin’s mantra for task overwhelm)

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Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there—we see you!

Turns out, mom wasn’t blowing off your teenage BS when she said ‘be careful who you hang out with’ or ‘one day you’ll miss my nagging.’ This episode is for every grownup who finally gets it—plus the hilarious (and humbling) mom wisdom we still ignore.

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Who Should Listen

• Anyone who’s ever rolled their eyes at their mom… then realized she was right
• Parents currently losing the "just wear a jacket!" battle
• Humans who finally realize that "it is what it is" is actually profound

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What You Get In This Episode

1. Mom’s Most Valuable Lessons
   • "Clean a little every day" (we agree… in theory)
   • "Your coat should cover your skirt hem" (sorry, cropped jacket lovers)
   • "Don’t over-pluck your eyebrows" (elder millennials, we see you)
2. Deep Cuts from Reddit
   • Why driving in silence is peak adulthood
   • How "it’s not you, it’s them" applies to middle school and adulthood
   • The life-changing magic of a vertical file box or fire-proof envelope
3. Ariella’s Mom Wisdom
   • Italian-grandma-approved work/life boundaries ("If I’m clocked out, you’re dead to me.")
   • Why a perfect meal is one you have with someone else
4. Caitlin’s Favorite Momisms
   • "People are stupid" (it’s not mean, it’s statistical)
   • "Do not f* thyself"* (ancient wisdom, modern applications)
5. Your New Mantra
   • "They’re not anti-you—they’re pro-them." (road rage therapy, unlocked)

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Bios

Caitlin & Ariella: Second career starters, current chaos wranglers, and hosts who’ve accepted that mom usually knows best (but still won’t scrub floors on their knees).

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Sources

• Reddit/AskWomen: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskWomen/comments/1jl1gyk/whats_something_you_thought_was_stupid_as_a_girl/
• Ariella’s fireproof document pouch: Link on our Favorite Things page
• Vote for Caitlin! Women in Podcasting Awards: Vote here!

Tag us @CKandGKPodcast with your #MomWasRight moment—we’ll feature the best ones!

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You heard it here first: Laughter counts as a love language (and yes, meme exchanges totally qualify). In this episode, we’re getting real with Valerie Probstfeld—host of To Mom Is To Love—about parenting fails, Back to the Future obsessions, and why school safety shouldn’t be a political debate. And like always, you’ll feel like you’re hangin’ with your funniest mom friends.

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Who Should Listen

• Moms who’ve ever escaped chaos by folding laundry
• Parents who thought they’d be “A+” at this (then met reality)
• Anyone who believes safe schools shouldn’t be controversial

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What You Get In This Episode

1. Laughter as Love: Why meme swaps and inside jokes are the glue of friendships (and parenting sanity).
2. Humbling Parenting Moments: Like forgetting to mention that shots hurt to your kid…
3. School Safety Without Politics: Actionable steps all sides can agree on (because kids deserve to come home).
4. Nostalgia Wins: Why Back to the Future costumes and Smokey and the Bandit references are millennial parenting essentials.
5. Valerie’s Wisdom: How to embrace being an “imperfect mom” (and why love is the only thing you can control).

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Bios

Caitlin & Jenny: Current and former educators, current chaos wranglers, and co-hosts of How to Be a Grownup. We’ve survived tantrums (kid + adult), quarantine teaching, and DIY haircuts—all while proving laughter is the best coping mechanism.

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Sources & Mentions

• Valerie’s podcast: To Mom Is To Love
• School safety episode: Take Action for School Safety
• Meme accounts we love: @OpenlyGayAnimals, @iamthirtyaf
• Back to the Future trivia (for your next parenting costume crisis)

Tag us @CKandGKPodcast with your #WorstParentingWin—we’ve all got ‘em!

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Newsflash: Brushing your teeth is self-care. So is sitting in your car for a few moments of quiet away from your family. This episode is for every mom who thinks she ‘isn’t doing enough’—when really, she’s nailing the tiny wins (even if that ‘win’ is finally getting that cabinet door to stop squeaking).

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Who Should Listen

• Moms who’ve cried over laundry and used household chores as therapy (aggressively scrubbing the shower floor counts as ‘anger management,’ right?)
• Anyone whose "me time" is hiding in the pantry with a snack they won’t share
• Humans who need permission to finally use the fancy china (yes, even for cereal)

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What You Get In This Episode

1. "Basic" Tasks Count Too
   • Getting out of bed? Showering? Taking meds? Gold stars for you.
   • "If you sat up today instead of lying down, that’s HUGE." —Ariella
2. Pleasantries = Self-Care
   • Crocheting a lopsided Snoopy hat (👋 Caitlin’s win)
   • "Fancy sleep" in silk PJs on fresh sheets
   • Sitting in the car to finish a podcast without tiny humans screaming
3. Unpleasant But Necessary
   • Future-you will high-five present-you for:
     • Meal prepping (even if it’s just PB&Js)
     • That 5-minute phone call you avoided for 3 months
     • Changing the bedding sucks, but sliding into fresh sheets? The best.
4. Use the Damn Stickers
   • Burn the fancy candles. Wear the jewelry. Eat off the china. Use the stickers. You don’t need to save them for a special occasion. You are the special occasion.
   • Your grandma’s silver won’t judge you for eating Taco Bell off it.

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Bios

Caitlin & Jenny: Educators, moms, and certified experts in car-sitting-as-therapy. Follow our chaos @CKandGKPodcast.

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Sources & Other Mentions

• Reddit/self-care
• Ariella’s novel Roots in Ink (because authors need love too)
• Headspace app’s "doze" soundtrack (for guilt-free naps)
• Google Arts & Culture (museum hopping from your couch)
• Toadflax flowers (Ariella’s garden fairy obsession)

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"Spoiler: Your to-do list isn’t the problem—it’s your brain (and maybe your phone). This week, TULA’s Debra Doliner returns to help us hack time management, ditch guilt, and finally make that 5-minute phone call we’ve all been avoiding for months."

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Who Should Listen

• Moms who’ve ever cried over an empty laundry basket (why is it always full again by noon?!).
• Anyone whose "ideal day" involves not answering emails on a ‘break’ in the bathroom.
• Women ready to embrace Dolly Parton’s wisdom: "Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life."

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What You Get In This Episode

1. Your "Ideal Day" Is a Compass
   • Write down what your actual perfect day looks like (yes, tacos count). Then add what fills your cup (game nights! walks!) and subtract what drains you (pointless meetings, we’re looking at you).
2. The 3-Task Rule
   • Only put 3 must-do items on your daily to-do list. "Finished them? Congrats! Everything else is bonus points."
3. Delegate Like a CEO
   • That vet appointment you’ve avoided for months? The donation pile judging you? Outsource it (babysitters, TULA, or a neighbor going to Goodwill anyway).
4. "No Agenda? No Atten-da!"
   • Stop attending meetings that could’ve been an email. Protect your time like it’s the last cookie in the jar.
5. Phone Jail Is Real
   • Debra uses a literal lockbox (ySky Cell Phone lockbox) to break her phone addiction. Way to stick to those boundaries.

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Bios

"Caitlin & Jenny: Educators, moms, and glitter survivors. Follow our chaos @CKandGKPodcast."

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Mentioned in This Episode

• TULA Life Balanced (Use code GROWNUP20 for 20% off personal assistant/chef services!)
• The Finisher’s Journal (For ADHD brains who need focus)
• The Mom Psychologist (Instagram gold for parent-child connection)
• The Daily Stoic (Ryan Holiday’s wisdom for chaotic minds)

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