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How to Be a Grownup: A Humorous Guide for Moms, with CK & GK3 Quick Self-Care Tips for Moms Who Can't Stop Reading the NewsSend us a Text!If you've ever found yourself reading about the collapse of democracy while your groceries melt in the car, this one's for you.We're being told to "stay informed" and "be engaged"—and honestly, it feels irresponsible to be anything but. But we're also the default parent, the orthodontist appointment scheduler, and the person who remembers everyone's dietary restrictions at Thanksgiving.Your nervous system was not designed for an endless breaking news ticker plus elementary school drop-off.This episode is about building sustainable habits so you can care ab...
2026-02-0337 min
How to Be a Grownup: A Humorous Guide for Moms, with CK & GKThe Spirit Halloween Story: 8 Facts You Never KnewSend us a Text!Ever wonder how those Spirit Halloween stores just... appear every September and vanish by November? How do they make money being open only 3 months a year? The origin story is wild: one guy in the 80s watched a line at a neighboring store, had an idea, and accidentally invented an entire business model. Today, we're breaking down how Spirit Halloween went from a women's clothing store experiment to a $2 billion pop-up empire—and what we can steal from their playbook.Love a good origin story with practical takeaways? Hit sub...
2025-10-2832 minHow to Be a Grownup: A Humorous Guide for Moms, with CK & GK35+ Halloween Movies Organized by Age (Plus What Scared Us as Kids)Send us a Text!It's October, and you're trying to find Halloween movies that won't bore you to tears or traumatize your kids. Every family has different thresholds for "too scary," and you're looking for that sweet spot between cozy and creepy. We've done the work for you—breaking down Halloween movies by age group, sharing our childhood scares (E.T.’s fingers, anyone?), and giving you permission to skip the ones that don't work for your family.Stop scrolling through streaming services hoping to find age-appropriate Halloween content—hit subscribe and get our curated movie...
2025-10-2144 minHow to Be a Grownup: A Humorous Guide for Moms, with CK & GKADHD on Social Media: 10+ Experts, Coaches and Creators Worth Your FollowSend us a Text!A curated guide to ADHD creators who actually help, from parenting and relationships to practical home careSocial media is full of ADHD content, but which creators actually know what they're talking about? We're sharing the accounts that helped us get diagnosed, parent with more calm, and build systems that work when your energy is nonexistent. From compassionate home care to relationships and nutrition, these are the voices that actually move the needle.Stop drowning in ADHD content overload—hit subscribe and get our cu...
2025-10-1438 minHow to Be a Grownup: A Humorous Guide for Moms, with CK & GKADHD Management Made Easier: 5 Tips for Tracking, Hormones & Getting Better CareSend us a Text!Your ADHD medication works perfectly one week, then feels like sugar pills the next. Before you blame your pharmacy or your brain, here's what's actually happening: your hormones are messing with your medication's "Wi-Fi signal." When estrogen drops—during your luteal phase, period, postpartum, or perimenopause—your meds can't connect the way they should. It's not you. It's chemistry.Stop wondering why your ADHD meds feel inconsistent—hit subscribe and get cycle-aware medication strategies, tracking tips, and advocacy scripts that actually work.Click here for this episode’s blog pos...
2025-10-0739 minHow to Be a Grownup: A Humorous Guide for Moms, with CK & GKWhy Puberty, Pregnancy, and Menopause Make Your ADHD 10 Times WorseSend us a Text!You were fine until middle school, then everything fell apart. Your postpartum brain fog felt different than "new mom tired." Your 40s hit and suddenly you can't remember words mid-sentence. What if these aren't three separate problems? What if it's all your ADHD brain responding to major hormonal shifts—and nobody told you that was a thing?Stop wondering why your ADHD feels different at different life stages—hit subscribe and learn how puberty, pregnancy, and menopause unmask or worsen symptoms (and what to do about it).Click here for this...
2025-09-3034 minHow to Be a Grownup: A Humorous Guide for Moms, with CK & GK2 Ways Your Pesky Hormones Make Your ADHD Worse During Your PeriodSend us a Text!Ever notice that your ADHD medication might as well be a Tic-Tac right before your period? Or that some weeks your brain feels sharp while others feel like you're thinking through fog? Here's the thing: it's not in your head. Your hormones are literally messing with your ADHD brain, and not enough people are talking about it.Stop wondering why your ADHD feels like a moving target—hit subscribe to hear how your hormones affect your brain chemistry, symptoms, and medication effectiveness.Click here for this episode’s blog post with...
2025-09-2328 minHow to Be a Grownup: A Humorous Guide for Moms, with CK & GKWhy ADHD Brains Struggle with Money (+12 Game-Changing Strategies)Send us a Text!That sinking feeling when you realize you've been paying for three different—and overlapping—streaming services you don’t use? Or when you're staring at a pile of unopened bills wondering how adulting got so complicated? If you have ADHD, money management isn't just challenging—it's playing financial whack-a-mole with a brain that's working against you.Stop letting your ADHD brain sabotage your financial goals—hit subscribe and learn money management strategies that actually work with your neurodivergent brain (no spreadsheet mastery required).Click here for this episode’s blog post...
2025-09-0953 minHow to Be a Grownup: A Humorous Guide for Moms, with CK & GKADHD Self-Care: Why Popular Tips Fail and 11 Simple Tricks That Actually HelpSend us a Text!Ever notice how traditional self-care advice makes you want to scream? Those peaceful meditation sessions and serene bubble baths that work for everyone else feel like torture for your constantly-moving ADHD brain. Turns out, our brains need something completely different—and we've got seven research-backed strategies that actually work.Click here for links to all sources and mentions in this week’s blog post.Subscribe to our newsletter!—Who Should ListenThis episode is for anyone with ADHD who's tired of self-care advice that leaves them f...
2025-09-0248 minHow to Be a Grownup: A Humorous Guide for Moms, with CK & GK8 Little Tips to Help You Break Free from ADHD Shame & StigmaSend us a Text!You know that voice in your head that whispers "everyone else has it figured out" while you're standing in some big box store with your keys in one hand, searching for a shopping list you can't find, wondering how you ended up in the home dècor aisle when you came for toilet paper? We're talking about ADHD shame—where it comes from, why it sticks around, and how to finally tell that voice to shut up.Get the full list of sources and even more content from this episode’s blog post...
2025-08-2635 minHow to Be a Grownup: A Humorous Guide for Moms, with CK & GKParenting with ADHD: 5 Ways ADHD Makes Good Parents Feel Like Bad OnesSend us a Text!Ever found yourself holding a peanut butter spoon in your bathroom with absolutely no memory of why you’re there or what you’re doing? Welcome to parenting with ADHD, where working memory glitches meet kid interruptions, and somehow you're still expected to keep tiny humans alive and thriving. We're diving into the real challenges ADHD parents face and sharing the hacks that actually work.Get the full list of sources and even more content from this episode’s blog post.Subscribe to our newsletter!—Who Should Listen
2025-08-1931 minHow to Be a Grownup: A Humorous Guide for Moms, with CK & GKHelp for ADHD Parents: 7 Challenges & Smarter Ways to CopeSend us a Text!Parenting a neurospicy kid is a special type of challenge. Former teacher Caitlin and ADHD mom Ariella share real strategies for the trenches (because ‘just listen OMG’ isn’t working).BTW: Your kid isn’t giving you a hard time—they’re having a hard time. And you? You’re doing better than you think.This episode’s blog post (+ Sources & Mentions)Subscribe to our newsletter!Our ADHD Playlist on Spotify—Who Should ListenParents who’ve googled “why does my ADHD kid argue about EVERYTHING?” at...
2025-08-1246 minHow to Be a Grownup: A Humorous Guide for Moms, with CK & GKADHD & Food, Part 2: Quick & Easy Ways for Moms to Eat BetterSend us a Text!Ever stand in front of an open fridge for 3 minutes, then eat a fistful of shredded cheese like a goblin? Asking for a friend. This week, we’re serving up real ADHD nutrition hacks (no kale… unless that’s your thing).Get even more content from this episode’s blog post, linked here.Subscribe to our newsletter!—Who Should ListenADHDers who’ve ever meal-planned on Sunday and eaten cereal for dinner by Tuesday.Parents of neurospicy kids who survive on the same 3 foods.Anyone who thinks “roti...
2025-08-0544 minHow to Be a Grownup: A Humorous Guide for Moms, with CK & GKADHD Food Struggles: 4 Reasons We Eat Like Chaos GremlinsSend us a Text!Ever hyperfocus through breakfast and lunch, then inhale an entire bag of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos at 3 PM? Same. ADHDers Caitlin and Ariella Monti break down why ADHD brains treat food like a dopamine slot machine—and how to stop the guilt spiral.Get even more content from this episode’s blog post, linked here.Subscribe to our newsletter!—Who Should ListenMoms who’ve eaten "just one more cookie" 7 timesADHDers whose fridges grow science experimentsAnyone who’s cried after forgetting to take dinner out of the freezer—
2025-07-2944 minHow to Be a Grownup: A Humorous Guide for Moms, with CK & GKADHD & Creativity Block? 5 Proven Ways to Unstick Your BrainSend us a Text!Ever stare at a blank page, willing your ADHD brain to just create already, only to end up deep-diving into crow memes instead? This episode’s for you. Caitlin and guest co-host Ariella Monti (author, fellow late-diagnosed ADHDer, and mom of an ADHD son) share hilarious, real-world strategies to unstick your creativity—without guilt-tripping yourself into oblivion.Get even more content from this episode’s blog post here.Subscribe to our newsletter!—Who Should ListenMoms who’ve ever hyperfixated on literally anything instead of their pa...
2025-07-1537 minHow to Be a Grownup: A Humorous Guide for Moms, with CK & GKHow ADHD Brains Reach Next-Level Creativity (And How to Harness It)Send us a Text!Why do ADHD moms go from talking about birds to debating Chris Evans’ best role in 2.5 seconds? Surprise—it’s not distraction (okay, not just distraction)—it’s your creative superpower. Here’s how ADHD brains are wired for next-level creativity (and how to harness it).Get even more content from this episode’s blog post, here.Subscribe to our newsletter!—Who Should ListenMoms who’ve been called “too much” for seeing connections no one else does.ADHDers who hyperfocus on Pinterest projects at 2AM (then forget to eat).An...
2025-07-0831 minHow to Be a Grownup: A Humorous Guide for Moms, with CK & GKADHD & Emotional Regulation: 10 Easy Ways to Tame the TornadoSend us a Text!When ADHD emotions hit, ‘just breathe’ doesn’t cut it. Here’s neurologically-backed first aid for meltdowns—no toxic positivity, just tools that actually work when you’re spiraling.Get even more content from this episode’s blog post here.Subscribe to our newsletter!Homework: Pick one tool from the episode to pair with your biggest trigger this week—then DM us your win (or fail!). As always, no judgment.—Who Should ListenMoms who’ve cried in the pantry after snapping at their kid over a single so...
2025-07-0133 minHow to Be a Grownup: A Humorous Guide for Moms, with CK & GKADHD & Emotional Regulation: 7 Surprising Triggers for Moms That Spark Mega-MeltdownsSend us a Text!Your ADHD brain isn’t ‘too sensitive’—it’s wired for emotional whiplash. Here’s why (and how to survive it)!Get even more content from this episode’s blog post, here.Subscribe to our newsletter!—Who Should ListenMoms who can’t hear one more noise without losing it.Women labeled “dramatic” for intense emotional reactions.Anyone whose RSD (Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria) turns a thumbs-up reaction into “they hate me.”—What You Get In This EpisodeThe science behind ADHD emotions: Wh...
2025-06-2434 minHow to Be a Grownup: A Humorous Guide for Moms, with CK & GKADHD Masking in Women: Why It Breaks You & 6 Ways to Embrace Your Authentic SelfSend us a Text!Ever feel like you’re faking it just to survive motherhood/adulthood? Spoiler: It’s not impostor syndrome—it’s ADHD masking. Learn how to ditch the exhausting act without setting your life on fire.Get even more content from this episode’s blog post, here.Subscribe to our newsletter!—Who Should ListenMoms who feel like they’re pretending to function while drowning in chaos.Women who downplay their struggles because “we’re all tired.”Anyone who’s been called “too much” or “scatterbrained” but knows there’s more to the stor...
2025-06-0348 minHow to Be a Grownup: A Humorous Guide for Moms, with CK & GK4 Challenges for ADHD Entrepreneurs—and Tips to Set You Up for SuccessSend us a Text!** VOTE FOR CK HERE **Hey ADHDers: Your brain didn’t come with an ‘off’ switch for distractions (duh). But it DID come with a unique ability to create workarounds. From body doubling to ‘boring task bribes,’ we’re sharing real strategies for when entrepreneurship feels like wrestling a hyperactive squirrel.Get even more content from this episode’s blog post, here.Subscribe to our newsletter!—Who Should ListenADHD business owners who’ve cried over unread emailsSolopreneurs whose to-do lists multiply overnightAnyone who’s ever thought...
2025-05-2754 minHow to Be a Grownup: A Humorous Guide for Moms, with CK & GKWhy Your ADHD Brain Might Be Your Greatest Business AdvantageSend us a Text!Turns out, your ADHD brain is BUILT for entrepreneurship. From hyperfocus-fueled hustle to crisis-mode brilliance, we’re breaking down why your ‘flaws’ might actually be your unfair advantage.Subscribe to our newsletter!—Who Should ListenADHDers who’ve ever side-eyed a 9-to-5 and thought "I could do this better… if I could just find my keys"Business owners who cry into spreadsheets but also solve problems like MacGyverAnyone who’s been called "too much" (spoiler: you’re exactly enough)—What You Get In This Episode
2025-05-2018 minHow to Be a Grownup: A Humorous Guide for Moms, with CK & GKADHD in Women: The Late Diagnosis Epidemic (And the 10 Signs You Ignored)Send us a Text!Vote for Caitlin for the Women Podcasters Awards!Ever lose your phone while holding it? Start 10 projects and finish zero? Or hyper-fixate on Pope Leo’s baseball fandom at 2 AM? 👀 Welcome to the ADHD club, friend. In this episode, Caitlin and Ariella (a fellow ‘elder millennial with a PhD in awesome’) break down what ADHD really looks like in women—and why so many of us are just now figuring it out.Get even more content from this episode’s blog post, here.Subscribe to our newslette...
2025-05-1350 minHow to Be a Grownup: A Humorous Guide for Moms, with CK & GKYour Mother Knows Best: 20 Important Life Lessons We Finally LearnedSend us a Text!Vote for Caitlin: Women Podcasters Awards, Education PodcastsHappy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there—we see you!Turns out, mom wasn’t blowing off your teenage BS when she said ‘be careful who you hang out with’ or ‘one day you’ll miss my nagging.’ This episode is for every grownup who finally gets it—plus the hilarious (and humbling) mom wisdom we still ignore.Get even more content from this episode’s blog post, here.Subscribe to our newsletter!—Who Should Lis...
2025-05-0650 min
How to Be a Grownup: A Humorous Guide for Moms, with CK & GKSelf-Care Doesn’t Have to Be Fancy—Here Are 30 Little Acts to Prove ItSend us a Text!Newsflash: Brushing your teeth is self-care. So is sitting in your car for a few moments of quiet away from your family. This episode is for every mom who thinks she ‘isn’t doing enough’—when really, she’s nailing the tiny wins (even if that ‘win’ is finally getting that cabinet door to stop squeaking).Get even more content from this episode’s blog post, here.Subscribe to our newsletter!—Who Should ListenMoms who’ve cried over laundry and used household chores as therapy (aggress...
2025-04-2240 minHow to Be a Grownup: A Humorous Guide for Moms, with CK & GKSelf-Care for Moms: 5 Ways to Read More When Your To-Do List is a NovelSend us a Text!Remember when reading meant getting lost in a book instead of lost in a pile of laundry? This episode is for every mom who misses the joy of reading but can’t figure out how to squeeze it between snack requests and sock emergencies. Spoiler: Audiobooks count, and yes, fanfic totally counts too.Get even more content from this episode’s blog post, here.Subscribe to our newsletter!—Who Should ListenMoms who used to devour books but now only have time to devour cold coffee and le...
2025-04-0144 min