{"podcast":{"title":"ADHD Mums","slug":"adhd-mums-6363089","podcast_index_feed_id":6363089,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/adhdmums/","website_url":"https://www.adhdmums.com.au/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/36034d34-12a3-48c5-b350-38b0ca05e100/image.jpg","author":"Jane McFadden","episode_count":270,"summary":"Being a mum is hard enough. Being a mum with ADHD — or raising neurodivergent kids is a whole different level. ADHD Mums is the unfiltered, science-meets-reality podcast hosted by Jane McFadden, educational neuroscientist, advocate, and mother of three. This isn’t another polished parenting show with 'ten easy tips.' It’s real stories, confessions we’re not supposed to say out loud, and the research that explains why so many of us are running on empty. Every week you’ll hear: 🎙️ Confessions — raw, anonymous truths from mums navigating rage, burnout, and survival. 🧠 Expert insights — from neuroscientists, clinicians, and policy leaders on ADHD, autism, and mental health. 💬 Advocacy in action — exposing ADHD medication shortages, NDIS red tape, and the hidden costs mothers carry. With over 1 million downloads already tuning in from across the world, the podcast has already influenced ADHD reforms in Australia, been featured in national media, and pushed politicians to answer the questions mothers are asking. If you’ve ever screamed in the car, forgotten every form until the night before, or wondered if you’re the only one falling apart — this podcast is your proof that you’re not br…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adhd-mums-6363089"},"episode":{"title":"99. When the Teacher Asks ‘What Can I Do to Help? But You Don’t Know What to Say","slug":"99-when-the-teacher-asks-what-can-i-do-to-help-but-you-don-t-know-what-to-say","published_at":"2026-04-22T19:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adhd-mums-6363089/99-when-the-teacher-asks-what-can-i-do-to-help-but-you-don-t-know-what-to-say","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adhd-mums-6363089","url":"https://adhdmums.com.au/captivate/when-the-teacher-asks-what-can-i-do-to-help-but-you-dont-know-what-to-say","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/76ecbd85-6755-45f3-ad16-928e5315c6ff.mp3","summary":"If your child looks ‘fine’ at school… but falls apart the second they get home — this episode is for you. 🧠 What We Cover in This Episode: What masking really looks like in a classroom setting Why ‘they’re fine at school’ can be deeply misleading The invisible work happening before the school day even starts Why internalising kids are often missed entirely What it costs to ‘look like you’re coping’ all day Why asking a child to self-advocate isn’t always realistic How anxiety builds when expectations aren’t predictable The difference between behaviour you can see… and effort you can’t Why some kids nod, smile… and completely miss instructions What actually reduces stress in the classroom (and what doesn’t) 💭 This episode is for you if: Your child holds it together at school but unravels at home You’ve been told ‘we’re not seeing that here’ Your child doesn’t speak up when they’re struggling You can see the effort they’re putting in — even if others can’t you’re trying to explain your child to the school and not being heard You feel stuck between what you see… and what they report 📬 Check out my Free Resources on Schools: The School Complaint & Escalation Guide for Parents https://adhdmums.com.au/product/school-complaint-escalation-guide/ 📬 Check out my Paid Resource on Schools: When School Looks Fine But Isn’t Understanding Burnout, Masking & School Can’t Making School Work: A Parent’s Guide to Neurodivergent Kids and the System School Advocacy Hub of Resources https://adhdmums.com.au/advocacy/ 📬 Listener Questions & Community 🎙️ Ask a Listener Question (voice) Voice notes are preferred when possible — hearing your voice helps add context — but you’re very welcome to submit a written question instead. Send me a WhatsApp voice message here: https://wa.me/614…","meta_description":"If your child looks ‘fine’ at school… but falls apart the second they get home — this episode is for you. 🧠 What We Cover in This Episode: What masking re…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":840,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/adhd-mums-6363089/episodes/99-when-the-teacher-asks-what-can-i-do-to-help-but-you-don-t-know-what-to-say/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adhd-mums-6363089/99-when-the-teacher-asks-what-can-i-do-to-help-but-you-don-t-know-what-to-say.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}