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• #155: The 90s Taught Us What to Want. Now We’re Unlearning It—One Body Image Belief at a Time

  Send us a textIn this deeply personal episode, we talk about something that never gets talked about in the ADHD world: breast implants.Stace sits down with listener and friend Lauren Ungar to unpack her 20-year journey from getting breast implants at 21 to having them removed after a dangerous rupture. But this isn’t just a conversation about cosmetic surgery—it’s about ADHD masking, body shame, and the pressure to become someone you’re not just to feel "okay."Lauren shares:Why undiagnosed ADHD shaped how she saw her bodyThe truth about breast implant safety (and what most women aren’t told)What happened when she removed them—and finally saw herself clearlyHow ADHD played a role in ignoring her body’s signalsWhy she’s never felt more confident, even with “imperfect” boobsThis episode will challenge you to think differently about beauty, confidence, and what it really means to come home to yourself.TW: This episode discusses body image, plastic surgery, and disordered eating.👉 Share this with a friend who’s ever considered a "mommy makeover." This might change their mind.MOTHER PLUS INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mother_plus_podcast/MOTHER PLUS FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/motherpluspodcastMOTHER PLUS PERMISSION SLIP: https://www.motherplusser.com/Permission-SlipMOTHER PLUS NEWSLETTER: https://www.motherplusser.com/signup-pageMOTHER PLUS BLOG: https://www.motherplusser.com/blog

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• #154: Julia Ross Says Your Brain Might Be Starving—Here’s What That Means

  Send us a textWe’ve talked about ADHD from a psychological perspective, and we’ve talked about trauma and emotional dysregulation. But in this episode, we’re exploring a different root cause: nutrition. Julia Ross—psychotherapist, pioneer of amino acid therapy, and author of The Mood Cure—joins us to explain how protein, neurotransmitters, and even your blood sugar may be behind your mood, focus, and energy struggles.You’ll learn:The five key amino acids that regulate mood, attention, and cravingsThe real reason so many moms feel out of control with foodThe difference between ADHD and hyperactivity—and what amino acid might help with eachWhy Julia doesn’t recommend a specific supplement brand—and how you can start exploring this on your ownResources Mentioned:Julia’s website: www.juliarosscures.comTake the Mood Cure Questionnaire: Mood Cure QuizJulia’s books: The Mood Cure, The Craving CureJulia’s YouTube channel for live reactions to amino acid therapyMOTHER PLUS INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mother_plus_podcast/MOTHER PLUS FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/motherpluspodcastMOTHER PLUS PERMISSION SLIP: https://www.motherplusser.com/Permission-SlipMOTHER PLUS NEWSLETTER: https://www.motherplusser.com/signup-pageMOTHER PLUS BLOG: https://www.motherplusser.com/blog

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• #153: How to Advocate For Your ADHD Child In School (Even If You Hate Confrontation)

  Send us a textIn this episode, we cover:What a 504 plan actually is Why Steph chose to pursue one for her daughter before high schoolThe emotional toll of being a “good girl” in a broken systemHow to stay in your body during uncomfortable meetingsThe difference between being lazy and needing accommodationsWhat her daughter’s plan includes—and why it mattersEncouragement for any parent wondering if they’re “overreacting” or “asking too much”This one is for the ADHD mom who's tired of her kid feeling like they’re failing in a system that wasn’t built for them.Have questions about this? Have a personal experience you'd like to share? Email us [email protected] or DM us on Instagram. Craving a tool that will help your good girl tendencies chill out as you work through ADHD motherhood? Download our ADHD Good Girls Survival Guide HERE.MOTHER PLUS INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mother_plus_podcast/MOTHER PLUS FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/motherpluspodcastMOTHER PLUS PERMISSION SLIP: https://www.motherplusser.com/Permission-SlipMOTHER PLUS NEWSLETTER: https://www.motherplusser.com/signup-pageMOTHER PLUS BLOG: https://www.motherplusser.com/blog

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• #152: Why You Can’t Declutter as an ADHD Woman (And What to Do Instead)

  Send us a textYou know the clutter isn’t just about stuff. It’s about energy. It’s about worth. And for ADHD moms, it’s also about survival.In Part 2 of our ADHD Energy Series, Stacey dives into the unseen cost of the piles, the mess, and the chaos—not just on our homes, but on our nervous systems. This isn’t a five-step how-to. It’s an honest, deeply relatable look at why decluttering feels so impossible for ADHD women—and how clearing your space might actually be clearing your subconscious.💥 We cover:Why ADHD brains are extra sensitive to “energy clutter”The emotional weight of unfinished business (hello, five laundry baskets)The “worthiness wound” behind our messThe ADHD dopamine-cleaning spiral—and what comes afterHow Stacey’s closet became a portal to her future selfThis one is personal. It's not about organizing for the aesthetic—it's about coming home to yourself.✨ Ready to shift your energy? Start with the sock pile. Or the alarm list on your phone. Your clutter is not just a mess. It’s a mirror.Join the conversation: Did this episode hit home? DM @motherpluspodcast on Instagram or email us at [email protected]—Stacey would love to hear from you.Join us for Body Doubling in the ADHD Moms Club HERE.MOTHER PLUS INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mother_plus_podcast/MOTHER PLUS FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/motherpluspodcastMOTHER PLUS PERMISSION SLIP: https://www.motherplusser.com/Permission-SlipMOTHER PLUS NEWSLETTER: https://www.motherplusser.com/signup-pageMOTHER PLUS BLOG: https://www.motherplusser.com/blog

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• #151: This Is Why You’re So Tired: A Lesson in Energy for the ADHD Mom

  Send us a textHow often do you feel spacey, irritable, or like your brain is buzzing in seven directions at once? If you’ve been blaming it all on ADHD and assuming there’s nothing you can do—you’re not alone. But what if those symptoms weren’t just neurological? What if they were also energetic?In this kickoff to The ADHD Energy Series, Stacey unpacks why ADHD moms struggle to just be, what’s really happening inside our nervous systems, and how we can begin to reset our energy with a simple 5-minute ritual (that involves sweatpants and silence, of course).With stories about PMS chaos, multi-tasking meltdowns, and what she’s learning from Dr. Joe Dispenza, this episode will help you reframe “doing nothing” as the most powerful thing you can do.🧠 What You'll Learn:What “energetic dysregulation” really means for ADHD momsWhy we get stuck in the nervous system loop—and how to break itHow your hormones, brainwaves, and constant output affect your creativity and moodWhy rest isn’t lazy—it’s a radical act of self-worthStacey’s Soft Pants Reset: the 5-minute trick that helped her ADHD brain finally breathe🛠 Resources Mentioned:Dr. Joe Dispenza – Becoming SupernaturalThe ADHD Moms Club on Facebook (for body doubling + rituals): Join hereFollow us on Instagram: @mother_plus_podcast🗣 Call to Action:Try the Soft Pants Reset this week—just 5 minutes of lying down in silence. Then DM Stacey and tell her how it felt.If you loved this episode, please subscribe, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share it with your ADHD mom friends. We’re just getting started.MOTHER PLUS INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mother_plus_podcast/MOTHER PLUS FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/motherpluspodcastMOTHER PLUS PERMISSION SLIP: https://www.motherplusser.com/Permission-SlipMOTHER PLUS NEWSLETTER: https://www.motherplusser.com/signup-pageMOTHER PLUS BLOG: https://www.motherplusser.com/blog

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