Ep. 23 - Quick Wins for Life With a Newborn (with Jessica Lewis)
Surviving Tiny Humans: 10 Minute Triage for Newborns & New ParentsShow Notes
Turns out, having a newborn gives you ADHD. Not metaphorically. For real.
So for this episode I brought in someone who knows exactly how to work with a brain that isn't cooperating.
Jessica Lewis is an ADHD coach, host of the Quick Wins for ADHD Moms podcast, and a mom of three who was diagnosed with ADHD at 43 after recognizing herself in her son's symptoms. She joined me to talk practical, low-lift strategies that work specifically for the newborn phase — whether you have ADHD or not.
In this episode: Why new parenthood is functionally identical to ADHD — and why that actually matters for how you cope Protecting your sleep — why it's the highest-leverage thing you can do and how to actually make it happen The postpartum registry idea — asking for the specific help you actually need instead of hoping people figure it out Pump parts in the fridge — the tip that will save you from washing them after every single session Freezer meals, frozen vegetables, and why your toaster oven is about to become your best friend How to delegate the tasks that are draining you without feeling like you have to ask awkwardly This one is part of the Life With a Newborn series — practical support for the phase that nobody fully prepares you for. 🔗 Find Jessica at theadhdmom.com and Quick Wins for ADHD Moms wherever you listen to podcasts.
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