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Unmasking MumWhy do ADHDers struggle with routine?In this episode of Unmasking Mum, Ana Bonasera discusses the challenges of maintaining routines, particularly for those with ADHD. She shares her personal experiences with routines, emotional dysregulation, and the importance of understanding one's own brain. Ana emphasises the need for practical strategies to create effective routines, especially in the context of parenting and managing daily tasks. The conversation explores the concept of inflow theory and how it can help in establishing smoother routines.Takeaways:Routine is often seen as a struggle for many, especially those with ADHD.Understanding ADHD can help in...
2026-02-1716 minUnmasking MumWhat School can do to help your ADHD KidIn this episode Ana Bonasera discusses the importance of reasonable adjustments for children with ADHD and other special educational needs. She highlights the recent pause in the ADHD pathway in Oxfordshire and emphasizes that support can be provided even without a formal diagnosis. The conversation covers various adjustments schools can implement to support learning, sensory needs, emotional regulation, and communication, ultimately advocating for a more inclusive educational environment.TakeawaysReasonable adjustments are based on needs, not diagnoses.Schools can provide support even without a formal diagnosis.Visual aids and clear instructions can significantly...
2026-02-1020 minUnmasking MumRight to Choose: Kids V MumIn this episode of Unmasking Mum, host Ana Bonasera shares her personal journey navigating ADHD and autism within her family. With five children, four of whom are neurodivergent, Ana discusses the challenges and insights gained from her experiences, including the Right to Choose pathway for assessments and the importance of understanding neurodivergence. She emphasises the need for support and the impact of mental health on both parents and children, advocating for open conversations about these topics.TakeawaysAna has five children, four of whom are neurodivergent.She initially misinterpreted her son's anxiety as...
2026-02-0332 minUnmasking MumRecovering from burnoutIn this episode of Unmasking Mum, Ana Bonasera shares her personal journey of overcoming burnout and reconnecting with her spirituality. She discusses the importance of gratitude, the concept of the 'bare minimum effect' and how lowering expectations has helped her navigate challenging times. Ana emphasises the significance of community support, self-care and enjoyable movement, while also highlighting the power of affirmations and visualisation techniques. She encourages listeners to reach out for help and reminds them that they are not alone in their struggles.TakeawaysAna shares her journey...
2026-01-2716 minUnmasking MumI'm not okayIn this heartfelt episode of "Unmasking Mum," Ana Bonasera opens up about her struggles with burnout and the overwhelming challenges of motherhood. She candidly shares her feelings of exhaustion, the pressure to meet everyone's needs, and the emotional toll of balancing family responsibilities. Ana reflects on her personal experiences, including the impact of her father's passing and the difficulties of managing her children's needs. Through her vulnerability, she hopes to connect with listeners who may be experiencing similar feelings and encourages them to acknowledge their own needs and seek support.Takeaways
2026-01-2016 minUnmasking Mum10 ADHD hacks that actually work!In this episode of Unmasking Mum, host Ana Bonasera shares her personal experiences and practical hacks for managing ADHD as a parent. She emphasises the importance of finding systems that work for neurodivergent brains and provides 10 actionable strategies that have made a significant difference in her daily life. From organising household items to managing schedules and expectations, Ana offers insights that resonate with many parents navigating similar challenges.TakeawaysADHD requires personalised systems that cater to individual needs.Small changes can lead to significant improvements in daily life.Establishing homes...
2026-01-1320 minUnmasking MumBack to School & Emotional HangoversIn this episode of Unmasking Mum, Ana Bonasera discusses the challenges faced by ADHD parents during the back to school transition, the emotional toll of the holiday season and the importance of setting boundaries and lowering expectations for the new year. She emphasises the need for emotional regulation and self-care, encouraging listeners to take it slow and celebrate small wins.TakeawaysThe back to school transition can be overwhelming for ADHD parents.Routine is essential for emotional regulation, despite a dislike for it.Emotional hangovers from the holidays can affect mental health.Parents...
2026-01-0619 minUnmasking Mum5 most common ADHD challenges in mumsIn this episode of Unmasking Mum, I share my own journey of realising I’m ADHD and gently walk through five of the most common traits we see in ADHD mothers: emotional dysregulation, executive functioning challenges, time blindness, sensory overload and forgetfulness.I explain how these traits show up in everyday mum life, from feeling overwhelmed and emotionally reactive, to struggling with time, routines and the mental load of parenting. I also connect these experiences back to the DSM-5 criteria, helping you understand that these challenges aren’t personal failings, but part of how an ADHD brain work...
2025-12-3024 minUnmasking MumWeird is your Magic! With Guest Holly MatthewsIn this episode of Unmasking Mum, I’m joined by Holly Matthews for a deeply honest and compassionate conversation about ADHD, neurodivergence and the ongoing journey of unmasking who we really are. We talk about what it’s like to grow up not knowing why you feel different and how late understanding of ADHD can bring both clarity and grief.Together, we explore how grief can reshape you, how embracing your “weirdness” is actually a pathway to authenticity and why self-acceptance is a practice, not a destination. We also dive into the realities of motherhood and running a busine...
2025-12-2237 min
NDV Podcast: A project by Neurodiverse VoicesNavigating Neurodiversity: Ana’s Journey Through ADHD and ParentingIn this episode of the Neurodiverse Voices podcast, hostAndreia Costa speaks with Ana Bonasera, a certified ADHD coach and mother of five neurodivergent children. Ana shares her personal journey navigating ADHD and autism assessments, the challenges of parenting neurodivergent children, and the importance of mental health. The conversation explores the daily dynamics of a busy household, the joys and struggles of raising neurodivergentkids, and the impact of neurodivergence on sibling relationships. Ana emphasizes the need for advocacy and coaching in the neurodiverse community, aswell as the significance of self-care for parents. In this conversation, Ana Bonasera shares her journey...
2025-12-201h 17
Unmasking MumHow to get an ADHD diagnosisIn this episode, I discuss the three different pathways to getting a diagnosis and speak directly to anyone who has ever felt dismissed, unheard or made to doubt themselves when seeking support from healthcare professionals. I talk about the importance of trusting yourself, advocating for your needs, and remembering that you have every right to ask questions, seek answers and pursue a diagnosis.We explore the reality that the healthcare system doesn’t always get it right, especially for women and neurodivergent people and why it’s okay to push back, seek second opinions and choose providers who...
2025-12-1917 min
Unmasking MumWhy we're hereIn this episode, I open up about the real-life struggle so many of us ADHD mums face, being full of creativity, passion and purpose… but not always having the executive functioning skills to actually finish the projects we’re excited about.I talk about my own journey of searching for kinder, more sustainable strategies to help me move from “big idea energy” to completion, without burning out or beating myself up along the way.Some days it clicks, some days it absolutely doesn’t and honestly, that’s just life with an...
2025-12-1818 min
Inkubator Dobre GlazbeInkubator dobre glazbe by HDU 2024/07/04We are introducing you to the 249th Album of the Week - 'Vilenjak' by Vimoksha, offering the HR Top 40 chart changes and bringing the local music news.
Host: Ana Radišić 🎙
Baby Lasagna - and I, Universal (2:51)
Ante Cash - Ne kuva k'o moja mater, Croatia (2:52)
Luka Nižetić - Vrića sriće, Dallas (3:40)
Alessandro Bonasera & Jordes - Lili, Menart (2:59)
TransAcoustic - Nema veze, Scardona (3:13)
Pavel - Praznici u maju, Dallas (3:31)
Vimoksha - Vilenjak, Aquarius (4:40)
Beverly Brooks - Kreni, Dancing Bear (3:4...
2024-07-0457 min
Conversations with a SEND MumS2 E9: Parent Carer Mental Health: Nicole Bateman chats with Ana BonaseraIn this special episode of "Conversations with a SEND Mum," host Nicole Bateman sits down with Ana Bonasera to discuss the crucial topic of parent carer mental health. Ana shares her personal journey with mental health, the importance of sleep, and why having regulation strategies is vital for parent carers.Episode Highlights:Ana's Mental Health Journey: Ana opens up about her personal experiences with mental health as a parent carer. She discusses the challenges she has faced, the moments of vulnerability, and the steps she has taken towards better mental health and...
2024-05-2411 min
Self Love Detox011 Weight gain in lockdownWhen Boris Johnson announced that we were aiming for life to return to normal on the 21st June 2021 it opened a can of worms. All of a sudden social media was filled with 'funny' memes about losing weight and getting back in shape.
The pressure for us to leave lockdown the same as we went into or even better was immense. A lot of people will have put on weight during the past year and used food as comfort to cope emotionally, myself included. However, I don't see this as a bad thing and it is not something I am...
2021-03-1517 minSelf Love Detox010 Suicide trigger warningAfter a bit of a break it's time to come back, we've all been through so much in the past year and there are some important topics to dive into.
This week Harry and Meghan's interview with Oprah aired on national television and everyone is talking about it. There has been a lot of negative feedback questioning whether or not she is telling the truth about her suicidal thoughts.
In the podcast I share some dark times I have been through and how no one else would have known. The term "attention seeker" gets attached to someone who speaks out...
2021-03-1522 minSelf Love Detox009 Excercise bad vs goodExercise is great but it can also be used in a way to punish yourself. Today we talk about how to exercise the right way.
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2020-05-3111 minSelf Love Detox008 Inutitive eatingLife is crazy right now and you might find yourself using food as a coping mechanism, extra snacks with a big sprinkle of guilt on top.
In this episode I share how I began to question whether I had to spend the rest of my life on a diet and how I learned to trust myself to eat freely. We also go through the 10 principles of intuitive eating.
Book recommendations:
Just Eat It - Dr Laura Thomas PhD
Body Positive Power - Megan Crabbe
The Goddess Revolution - Mel Wells
2020-05-1024 minSelf Love Detox007 3 steps to feeling body confidentFeeling comfortable in your own skin isn't something that comes easy, in this day and age their is so much pressure to look picture perfect.
In this episode I share 3 steps to feeling body confident, however, your self love journey is not about being an over night success. Small steps everyday go along way.
Listen in to find out my 3 steps.
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2020-04-2621 minSelf Love Detox006 Emotions in lockdownThere’s no guide book to tell you how to deal with life, especially when we’re in the midst of a pandemic. The more we feel shame for our emotions and our mental health the more we will cover up and the worse we will feel.
In this episode I share when I realised that I had problems with my mental health, how “the foreseeable future” is the definition of anxiety and how all of your emotions are valid.
We are talk how to share your emotions if you struggle to talk to your nearest and dearest.
With help journall...
2020-04-1919 minSelf Love Detox005 Celebrate youDo you feel self conscious when you exercise? Do you punish yourself for overeating by working out harder to burn the calories? Do you ever stop to celebrate your body for what it can do?
In today's episode I talk about Celebrate You - a 10km run in London in your underwear. This caused me to go on a roller coaster of emotions, everyone told me I don't have to do it, but I knew I had to.
How could you workout for joy and to celebrate what your body can do?
Laura Bland my co presenter for Love Thy...
2020-04-1622 minSelf Love Detox004 Morning motivationTake a big deep breath, ground yourself and take this podcast to help you start your day with a strong mind.
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2020-04-1607 minSelf Love Detox003 Self love in self isolationThe world is an even more scary place than it is usually. Here are five rituals I've been using to help keep my mind ticking and protect my mental health.
To download your free print out check it out here...
www.selflovedetox.com/003
2020-04-1600 minSelf Love Detox002 Why diets don't workThe moment I questioned whether I was really going to live my life on a diet was the moment I opened my mind to exploring self love.
In this episode I share my experience with dieting and how I became obsessed with restricting what I ate.
You can learn to trust yourself to eat without rules.
Books I recommend:
Just eat it by Dr Laura Thomas
The Goddess Revolution by Mel Wells
2020-04-1600 minSelf Love Detox001 Self talkHow do you talk to yourself about your body? Do you talk negatively, positively or neutrally?
In this episode we go through limiting beliefs that are stopping you from making peace with your body.
I share my struggles with jeans and cloth sizing and how we are not alone in how we feel about our bodies.
It's time for you to flip the script from negative to positive.
2020-04-1600 minSelf Love Detox000 Trailer episodeWelcome to the Self Love Detox Podcast, in this trailer episode I am going to dig deep into who I am and why I started the Self Love Detox.
2020-04-1400 min