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• 81. You’ve Tried Everything… They Still Won’t Eat: Real Strategies for ARFID at Home

  You’re not overreacting. You’ve spent hundreds trying to keep their “safe foods” stocked, only for them to refuse it the next day. You’ve stood in the kitchen, holding a full lunchbox, wondering how they’ll get through the day - and how you’ll keep holding it together.This isn’t just fussy eating. And this episode isn’t just more information - it’s the support you’ve been looking for.Want real tools to help with ARFID at home? The companion kit to this episode is packed with scripts, trackers, and strategies to make food feel less impossible. Grab it here for just $10.In this episode:What *actually* helps when you’ve run out of safe foods and ideasHow to feel less panicked when they suddenly refuse the only thing they ate yesterdayWays to reduce the guilt, pressure and dread around mealtimes (for them and for you)Scripts to help you handle family comments or school pushback with calm and clarityHow to track food patterns and build a “yes list” that gives you more breathing roomWhat Jane does at home to manage ARFID without daily battlesThis isn’t about getting them to eat broccoli.It’s about reducing the anxiety, shame, and exhaustion around food - and giving you a path forward that doesn’t rely on force, tricks, or “just one bite” deals.If your child only eats two things, if family mealtimes feel like a minefield, if you’re terrified the fridge doesn’t have the one thing they’ll eat - this episode is for you.🎧 Hit play for real strategies that meet you where you're at right now - and help make food one less thing to fight about.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Facebook Group CommunityEpisode: Beyond ‘Picky Eating’ - What ARFID Feels Like: Claire Britton’s Personal Story - Spotify | Apple Podcasts | WebsiteEpisode: Could it be ARFID? Spotting the signs + why it’s not just fussy eating - Spotify | Apple Podcasts | WebsiteFOLLOW FOR MORE:Get daily tips, insights, and relatable content for ADHD mums by following me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok or YouTubeLEAVE A REVIEW:Love this episode? Your review means everything! It helps other mums find this content and feel supported. Let’s spread the word and make a difference together.COLLABS:For collaborations or speaking engagements, email me at [email protected]. MORE RESOURCES:Still unsure if ADHD or autism applies to you or your child? Take my recommended self-tests here.TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: ARFID, food refusal, extreme picky eating, safe foods, neurodivergent eating, ADHD kids eating struggles, autism and food, sensory eating issues, lunchbox anxiety, food jagging, feeding neurodivergent children, strategies for ARFID, what is ARFID, ARFID vs picky eating, ARFID support for parents, feeding therapy, sensory food aversion, meal refusal ADHD, ARFID autism, food anxiety, eating issues ADHD, feeding autistic child, managing ARFID at home, ADHD mum podcast, ARFID help, why won’t my child eat, ARFID routines, ARFID safe food list, pressure-free eating, ADHD child not eating, ARFID strategies for familiesMentioned in this episode:ADHD Planner & Personal Values Workbook Grab your copy now at www.adhdmums.com.au ADHD PlannerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• 80. Executive Function, School Stress, and Support That Actually Works with Sue Markey

  Ever feel like you’re the only one holding everything together - school schedules, emotional meltdowns, forgotten socks, and all? And somehow, despite all that effort, your child’s teacher still doesn’t quite get it?You’re not imagining it - and you’re definitely not alone.In this episode, Jane sits down with educator and special ed expert Sue Larkey to talk about what really helps when school feels like a battle, your kid is stuck in ADHD paralysis, and you’re just trying to make it to bedtime without losing it.💬 “None of your strategies will work unless you build a relationship first - at home or at school.” – Sue LarkeyWhether you’re navigating teacher conflicts, trying to avoid another morning meltdown, or carrying the entire family’s mental load, this conversation is packed with real talk and practical ideas that actually work.What We Cover:Why parents are the experts in their own child (and how to help teachers hear you)Building better teacher relationships - especially after a tricky startWhy you need someone in the school leadership team on your sideThe Four Positives to One Negative rule (and how it helps with teachers and partners)Executive function in real life: school bags, time blindness, overwhelm, and moreSupporting independence without micromanaging (yes, it’s possible)What to do when your kid hits a wall (a.k.a. ADHD paralysis and autistic inertia)Your child doesn’t just need support at school or at home—they need connection between both worlds. This episode helps you build that bridge, without burning out.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Sue Larkey's websiteSue Larkey's InstagramAnne Tullemans BooksJOIN THE COMMUNITY:Have questions or want to connect with other ADHD mums? Join our supportive Facebook group here and dive into the conversation. No question is too small, and I love answering in a group format!FOLLOW FOR MORE:Get daily tips, insights, and relatable content for ADHD mums by following me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok or YouTubeLEAVE A REVIEW:Love this episode? Your review means everything! It helps other mums find this content and feel supported. Let’s spread the word and make a difference together.COLLABS:For collaborations or speaking engagements, email me at [email protected]. MORE RESOURCES:Still unsure if ADHD or autism applies to you or your child? Take my recommended self-tests here.TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EP:ADHD, executive function, ADHD paralysis, autistic inertia, parent teacher relationships, school stress, emotional regulation, ADHD kids, neurodivergent parenting, ADHD mums, supporting neurodivergent children, time blindness, micromanaging kids, building independence, teacher communication, ADHD school support, overwhelmed mums, executive dysfunction, ADHD routines, PDA parenting, ADHD strategies, school anxiety, ADHD meltdowns, homework battles, school transitions, supporting ADHD at school, neurodivergent family life, ADHD podcast for mumsMentioned in this episode:A Mum’s Guide to Supporting Your Child’s Diagnosis and Helping Others ‘Get It’A Child’s Diagnosis: A Mum’s Guide to Support and Helping Others ‘Get It’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• 79. Navigating School Holidays with Your Sanity & Self-Worth Intact

  This episode won’t give you a 12-step schedule — just real strategies, honest validation, and permission to drop the guilt.If school holidays leave you feeling overstimulated, under-supported, and one snack request away from snapping — you’re not alone.Need extra support this break? The School Holidays Sanity Kit has printables, reset plans, transcript and flexible tools to help things feel a little more doable. DOWNLOAD HERE.--In this episode, Jane breaks down why school holidays can completely fry ADHD mums: the emotional labour, the pressure to make it special, the chaos of no routine, and the guilt (whether you’re working or not).This isn’t just a vent session — it’s packed with practical, neuro-affirming tools to help you reduce the overwhelm, create a rhythm that works for your brain, and survive the sibling meltdowns without burning yourself out.Why unstructured time hits ADHD mums so hardThe pressure to create “core memories” (and how to opt out)Jane’s personal rhythm strategy that keeps things doableThe emotional load creep (and how to call it out)How to support PDA and sensory-sensitive kids without rigid routinesWhat to say when you’re about to lose it — or already haveRESOURCES MENTIONED:ADHD Planner & Personal Values WorkbookPolyvagal Theory - Dr Mona DelahookeThe Brown Model of Executive FunctionAri TakminPMDD episode with Dr Miranda RobisonADHD Mums Facebook Group CommunityFOLLOW FOR MORE:Get daily tips, insights, and relatable content for ADHD mums by following me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok or YouTubeLEAVE A REVIEW:Love this episode? Your review means everything! It helps other mums find this content and feel supported. Let’s spread the word and make a difference together.COLLABS:For collaborations or speaking engagements, email me at [email protected]. MORE RESOURCES:Still unsure if ADHD or autism applies to you or your child? Take my recommended self-tests here.TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPADHD mums, school holidays, ADHD parenting, executive dysfunction, emotional overload, sensory overload, school break stress, managing ADHD kids, burnout in mums, school holiday routine, ADHD family rhythm, PDA parenting, sibling fights, ADHD overwhelm, dopamine regulation, ADHD and unstructured time, mental load, emotional labour, holiday survival tips, neurodivergent families, ADHD mum strategies, parenting with ADHD, ADHD mum burnout, decision fatigue, holiday reset, co-regulation, ADHD and PDA, supporting ADHD kids, ADHD school break routines, ADHD toolkit for mumsMentioned in this episode:ADHD Planner & Personal Values Workbook: A System for ADHD MumsSimplify your chaotic ADHD mum life with the ADHD Planner & Personal Values Workbook. Designed to help you brain dump the chaos, prioritise what truly matters, and stop the guilt spiral, these tools are 100% fluff-free and built for real-life use. Start anytime, pick up and put down as needed, and create a system that works with your ADHD, not against it.ADHD PlannerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• 78. Could it be ARFID? Spotting the signs + why it’s not just fussy eating with Margo White

  If you’re constantly guessing what your child might eat today...If even your “safe foods” aren’t safe anymore…And if every mealtime feels like a silent panic attack - this episode is for you.ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) isn’t about being picky or manipulative - it’s about safety. And when food feels like a threat, pressure just makes things worse.In this raw and practical chat, Jane sits down with nutritionist and mum-of-two Margo White to talk about what’s really going on when food causes meltdowns, refusal, and shame. You’ll get a clearer picture of ARFID, understand how it connects to autism and ADHD, and walk away with real strategies you can try today - no guilt required.We talk about:The signs of ARFID (and why it’s often missed)Why “just try one bite” doesn’t work - and what to do insteadWhat to do when safe foods suddenly disappearHow trauma, burnout, and food refusal are all connectedWays to support your child (and yourself) when it all feels too hardWhether you’re living this daily, or just starting to wonder if it’s more than fussy eating - this episode will help you feel less alone, more confident, and more in control.RESOURCES MENTIONED: Margo WhiteClaire Britton's ARFID episodeJOIN THE COMMUNITY:Have questions or want to connect with other ADHD mums? Join our supportive Facebook group here and dive into the conversation. No question is too small, and I love answering in a group format!FOLLOW FOR MORE:Get daily tips, insights, and relatable content for ADHD mums by following me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok or YouTubeLEAVE A REVIEW:Love this episode? Your review means everything! It helps other mums find this content and feel supported. Let’s spread the word and make a difference together.COLLABS:For collaborations or speaking engagements, email me at [email protected]. MORE RESOURCES:Still unsure if ADHD or autism applies to you or your child? Take my recommended self-tests here.TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: ARFID, Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, picky eating, neurodivergent eating, food refusal, sensory food aversions, food anxiety, mealtime meltdowns, feeding challenges, safe foods, food jags, ADHD and eating, autism and food, fussy eater, trauma-informed feeding, neuroaffirming nutrition, ADHD child won’t eat, ARFID strategies, lunchbox stress, school food anxiety, burnout and feeding, food rituals, feeding therapy alternatives, child gagging at food, ARFID vs picky eating, ARFID support for parents, neurodivergent mealtime strategies, feeding trauma, food and nervous system, eating struggles autism ADHDMentioned in this episode:A Mum’s Guide to Supporting Your Child’s Diagnosis and Helping Others ‘Get It’A Child’s Diagnosis: A Mum’s Guide to Support and Helping Others ‘Get It’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• PSA! Concerta? Gone. Vyvanse? Broken – And Jane Called It a Year Ago

  🎙️ NEW EMERGENCY EPISODE: Concerta’s Gone. Vyvanse is Broken. What Now?If your child’s Vvyance suddenly stopped working, you’re not losing your mind. If Vyvanse has started turning you into a Tasmanian devil with insomnia—you’re not alone. And if you're wondering why no one in charge seems remotely concerned... well, Jane’s here to say what everyone else is thinking, what no one will say, and what absolutely no one is doing anything about.Welcome to the ADHD medication crisis. It’s messy, it’s real, and Jane—who literally called this a year ago—has receipts.🧠 In 2024 when the government decided to recommend everyone prescribed Vyvanse move over to Concerta during the first shortage, Jane said openly in multiple media stories, 'This is a terrible strategy and will cause a national Concerta shortage.'Surprise: it did. And now we’re here—with no Concerta until late 2025, broken Vyvanse batches, and a TGA statement that basically says, 'Oops....not sure if Vvyance is a bit broken....'🩺 And yes, the Vyvanse packaging had a few typos—because nothing says 'confidence in pharmaceutical quality control' like misspelling ‘Pharmaceutivals.’ It’s somehow funny and horrifying at once.🔗 TGA Product Alert: Vyvanse capsules product alert📢 Report your symptoms: TGA reporting portal📖 Blog: It’s Not Just a Bad Week💥 In this episode:Why Jane is furious (again) and how the system keeps gaslighting familiesThe Vyvanse side effects no one wants to document: rage, sleep chaos, full regressionWhat’s going on with the supply chain and why it’s crumblingThe hidden cost: parents homeschooling, reducing work, and holding the whole thing together with duct tapeWhat to tell your doctor, paediatrician, school, and local MPLow-demand parenting tips when meds are out, and your sanity is circling the drain🔑 Key Point: This isn’t your child. It’s not you. It’s a national systems failure dressed in PR spin.📣 Share this episode before another family gets gaslit into thinking they’re imagining things. Demand better. We’ve had enough.#JaneWasRight #ADHDMedsCrisis #VyvanseGate #ConcertaShortage #TGA #ADHDMums #ThisIsNotFine #NeurodivergentFamilies #ADHDParenting #LowDemandParentingJOIN THE COMMUNITY:Have questions or want to connect with other ADHD mums? Join our supportive Facebook group here and dive into the conversation. No question is too small, and I love answering in a group format!FOLLOW FOR MORE:Get daily tips, insights, and relatable content for ADHD mums by following me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok or YouTubeLEAVE A REVIEW:Love this episode? Your review means everything! It helps other mums find this content and feel supported. Let’s spread the word and make a difference together.COLLABS:For collaborations or speaking engagements, email me at [email protected]. MORE RESOURCES:Still unsure if ADHD or autism applies to you or your child? Take my recommended self-tests here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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