👀 Ever feel like a totally different person the week before your period?

Not just moody — but anxious, ragey, shut down, or like you want to quit your job, run away, or scream into a pillow...
Then your period starts, and suddenly… you’re okay again?
Yeah. This one’s for you.

💥 In this episode, we unpack:

🧠 Why monthly hormones hit harder when you're neurodivergent (think: ADHD, autism, sensory sensitivity)
🌀 How dopamine, estrogen & serotonin impact your mood, focus, and parenting capacity at certain times of the cycle
📅 What each phase of the cycle does to your brain (and why some moms thrive while bleeding 😳)
🔥 The real signs of PMDD and why up to 92% of autistic women may have it
🙈 How it can feel like an outer-body experience — seeing yourself unravel, but not being able to stop it
👩‍👧 Why motherhood makes this all more intense (and more invisible)

💡 Whether you’re diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or just relate a little too much, this episode will help you:

✔️ Understand your cycle through a neurodivergent lens
✔️ Learn what’s actually happening in your brain
✔️ Ditch the shame and start tracking patterns instead of blaming yourself

🎧 Listen in if you’ve ever said:

You’re not dramatic. You’re not unstable.
This is real, it’s biological, and it’s more common than anyone talks about.

📲 Connect with me on Instagram @quirkymindsmatter to join the community, your story might just echo in the comments.

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If you’ve ever felt like alcohol affects you differently — the next-day anxiety, brain fog, guilt, emotional spirals, or sensory overwhelm — you’re not imagining it. In this episode of Quirky Minds Matter, we’re unpacking the unique relationship between neurodivergent women and alcohol.

We explore why women with ADHD and autism are more likely to develop substance use struggles — not out of recklessness, but often from a deep desire to self-soothe, cope, and fit in. You'll learn how alcohol interacts with our already sensitive brains, hormones, and nervous systems, and why “just one glass” can have a bigger impact on moms like us.

I also share my own story of quitting alcohol in 2018, and why that decision became one of the most powerful acts of generational healing in my life.

You’ll walk away from this episode feeling informed, validated, and most importantly — not alone. Whether you’re sober-curious, reevaluating your relationship with alcohol, or just want to understand your neurodivergent brain better, this one’s for you.

🎧 Topics we cover:

• ADHD, autism & substance use: what the research says
• Why neurodivergent moms drink: the 6 biggest reasons
• How alcohol affects your hormones, dopamine & sensory system
• My personal journey with quitting drinking
• Gentle steps if you're rethinking alcohol — without shame

📲 Connect with me on Instagram @quirkymindsmatter to join the community, your story might just echo in the comments.

🎧 How to Rate or Follow on Spotify (Mobile App):

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1. Open the Spotify app on your phone.
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3. Right under the podcast title, tap the “★” (star icon) to rate the show.
4. Choose the number of stars (5 is always appreciated! ⭐️).
5. Tap the “Follow” button so you never miss a new episode.

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Is it ADHD, unresolved childhood trauma—or both?

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of *Quirky Moms Matter*, we’re unpacking the complex relationship between adult ADHD and childhood adversity.

* Can childhood trauma lead to ADHD symptoms in adulthood?

* Are ADHD diagnoses sometimes a misinterpretation of trauma responses?

* What are the overlapping traits, and why does understanding them matter so much—especially if you're a mom?

Whether you’re navigating motherhood with late-diagnosed neurodivergence, healing from an upbringing that lacked the emotional support you needed, or simply trying to make sense of your inner world—this episode is for you. Because you deserve to understand your mind, not just for your own healing, but so you can show up with compassion, intention, and authenticity.

💡 *Remember: You can’t change what you don’t understand—and this is where change begins.*

📲 Connect with me on Instagram @quirkymindsmatter to join the community, your story might just echo in the comments.

🎧 How to Rate or Follow on Spotify (Mobile App):

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1. Open the Spotify app on your phone.
2. Search for the podcast (e.g., Quickie Minds Matter) and tap on it.
3. Right under the podcast title, tap the “★” (star icon) to rate the show.
4. Choose the number of stars (5 is always appreciated! ⭐️).
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You don’t need to overhaul your life to support your hormone and neurotransmitter health—especially if you’re neurodivergent, or just feeling stretched thin.

In this episode of Quirky Minds Matter, we're breaking down the science into real-life, manageable actions that actually fit your brain and your season.

You’ll learn:
🧠 The mechanisms and reasoning behind common advice you may already have heard.
💥 How hormones and neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, and cortisol interact (and why it matters)
🍳 Easy, neurodivergent-friendly strategies to regulate your system—without needing a rigid routine or perfect diet
🌱 Small things that make a big difference.

If you’ve ever thought, “I know I should feel better by now, but I don’t”—this episode is for you.

📲 Connect with me on Instagram @quirkymindsmatter to join the community, your story might just echo in the comments.

🎧 How to Rate or Follow on Spotify (Mobile App):

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1. Open the Spotify app on your phone.
2. Search for the podcast (e.g., Quickie Minds Matter) and tap on it.
3. Right under the podcast title, tap the “★” (star icon) to rate the show.
4. Choose the number of stars (5 is always appreciated! ⭐️).
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What if what looked like postpartum depression… wasn’t?

In this heartfelt and research-backed episode, I open up about my personal experience of being misdiagnosed with postpartum depression — when in reality, I was navigating undiagnosed ADHD in the whirlwind of new motherhood.

We’ll explore:

✨ The hormonal shifts that mimic or magnify ADHD in the postpartum
✨ Why so many neurodivergent women are overlooked or misdiagnosed
✨ What the science says about ADHD, autism traits, and PPD risk

Whether you’re deep in the fog, looking back on a confusing time, or preparing for motherhood with a neurodivergent brain — this episode is here to say: you’re not broken, you’re not failing, and you’re not alone.

📲 Come join the community on Instagram @quirkymindsmatter — your story might echo in the comments.

🛑 This episode is for informational purposes only. Please speak to a licensed mental health provider for diagnosis or treatment.

📲 Connect with me on Instagram @quirkymindsmatter to join the community, your story might just echo in the comments.

🎧 How to Rate or Follow on Spotify (Mobile App):

👉 Spotify doesn’t allow written reviews (yet!), but you can rate the show and follow it to show your support:

1. Open the Spotify app on your phone.
2. Search for the podcast (e.g., Quickie Minds Matter) and tap on it.
3. Right under the podcast title, tap the “★” (star icon) to rate the show.
4. Choose the number of stars (5 is always appreciated! ⭐️).
5. Tap the “Follow” button so you never miss a new episode.

⭐️ How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts (iPhone/iPad):

1. Open the Apple Podcasts app on your device.
2. Tap the Search icon at the bottom right.
3. Type in the name of the podcast (e.g., Quickie Minds Matter) and select it.
4. Scroll down past the list of episodes until you see “Ratings & Reviews.”
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