Navigating Burnout, Motherhood, and Reconnecting

In this raw and unfiltered episode, Sam returns after a four-month hiatus to open up about her recent experiences with burnout, the challenges of balancing motherhood, and the isolating nature of her life.

She touches on her struggles with maintaining motivation, particularly after a family holiday and outlines the difficulties of managing her content creation in Australia. Sam also discusses her early perimenopausal symptoms, hormone therapy, and the importance of finding personal projects and community engagement.

She shares future plans for providing actionable holiday preparation tips and possibly reviving her Intention workbook series.

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00:00 Introduction and Hiatus Explanation

01:56 Struggles with Burnout and Isolation

05:49 Closing the Membership and Financial Struggles

10:20 Hormonal Changes and Perimenopause

12:58 Rediscovering Motivation and Future Plans

16:04 Reconnecting with the Community

18:49 Commitment to Less Editing and More Authenticity

20:04 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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I am sharing my lived experience. If you relate to any of the content in these episodes, do your own research and speak to a medical professional if needed.
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Tips for any type of travel but especially for International travel.

In this episode I personal experiences and practical tips for traveling internationally with a young child. As an AuDHDer who has travelled internationally with my daughter several times I share the preparation strategies, essential items to pack, and accommodations available for hidden disabilities that I've learned.

Key tips

• using a sunflower lanyard for hidden disabilities
• leveraging AI for travel planning
• packing efficiently
• utilizing communication cards
• noise-dampening tools
• compartmentalized packing
• child-friendly entertainment options

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Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction and Travel Plans

01:12 Packing Tips for Solo Travel with a Child

01:55 Navigating Airports with Hidden Disabilities

04:09 Traveling Through LAX and Using Google for Assistance

06:29 Utilizing AI for Travel Assistance

08:34 Preparing Medical Documentation for International Travel

09:28 Communication Tools for Kids During Flights

12:57 Essential Travel Hacks and Tips

24:09 Final Thoughts and Social Media Links

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Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, medical professional, or mental health professional.
I am sharing my lived experience. If you relate to any of the content in these episodes, do your own research and speak to a medical professional if needed.
There are free resources available in my links:
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If you enjoyed this episode please share, subscribe, rate, and review. Each time you do our little community grows.

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*Not medical advice. Please consult a medical practitioner before starting any new supplements or vitamins.

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In this episode, we are joined by Erica Garber, a functional nutritional practitioner based in Canada. The discussion covers what it means to be a functional nutritional practitioner, the supplements recommended for ADHD and perimenopause, and the significance of hormones in ADHD management.

Erica talks in detail about her 6 M's morning routine (Matcha + Lion's Mane, Mindfulness, Movement, Medication, Meal, & Mushrooms) to help individuals with ADHD and perimenopause.

The conversation also delves into Erica’s newly launched perimenopause program, Beyond Being, highlighting its benefits and importance.

We round off the episode covers the importance of community, maintaining cognitive health, and thriving in the second half of our lives.

Connect with Erica:

IG: @foodmoodnutrition

Resources:

Rainbo 11:11 Mushroom Tincture

Focus Plus Supplement

Skip to:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:09 Understanding Functional Nutrition

00:17 Navigating Supplements for ADHD and Perimenopause

03:13 Erica's Qualifications and Approach

04:56 ADHD-Friendly Health Practices

07:54 Exploring Effective Supplements

16:55 Challenges with ADHD Medication

20:45 Daily Routines for ADHD Management

26:05 Morning Routine and Nutrition Tips

26:34 The Benefits of Lion's Mane

27:00 Choosing Quality Supplements

30:31 Omega 3s and Their Importance

32:34 Managing Perimenopause Symp

Want to get in touch? Send us a message!

Thank you for listening!

If you like this episode please share, rate, review, and subscribe.
Each time you do our little community grows!

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Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, medical professional, or mental health professional.
I am sharing my lived experience. If you relate to any of the content in these episodes, do your own research and speak to a medical professional if needed.
There are free resources available in my links:
https://linktr.ee/samattemptsmotherhood

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