Putting Myself on the List: Motherhood, Adult ADHD, and Feeling Seen

About this episode

In this episode, Jenny Benitez discusses her personal journey with motherhood and the exploration of a possible adult ADHD diagnosis.

Send us Fan Mail Motherhood often teaches us to push through, stay organized, and keep everyone else on track — but what happens when your own brain starts asking for more support? In this episode of Steel Roses Podcast, I’m opening up about something deeply personal: my upcoming virtual appointment to explore a possible adult ADHD diagnosis. After years of relying on routines, checklists, strict schedules, reminders, and sheer determination to manage motherhood, I’m finally putting myself on...

People in this episode

Host: Jenny Benitez

Topics covered

• motherhood
• adult ADHD
• mental health
• self-care
• personal growth

Keywords

• motherhood
• ADHD
• mental health
• self-care
• personal growth
• organization
• support

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