Chaos & Caffeine - ADHD Parenting Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Tired of white-knuckling it through your kid’s ADHD meltdowns while running on fumes, cold coffee, and guilt? Same, girl. Same. 

In this raw, real AF episode of Chaos & Caffeine, I sit down with the incredible Hilary Russo—Certified Havening Techniques® Practitioner, holistic health coach, trauma-informed care educator, and one of New Jersey’s Top 3 Alternative Medicine Practitioners in 2024. 

We’re diving into the gritty realities of parenting a child with ADHD (yes, including the “why are your shoes in the freezer” moments), and how techniques like Self-Havening® can help us regulate our own emotional chaos before we spiral alongside our kids. 

We talk executive dysfunction, generational trauma, emotional dysregulation, and how overstimulated parents can create calmer homes without becoming crunchy crystal cult leaders (unless that’s your thing, then bless). 

💥 Hilary shares actionable tools, brain science (without putting us to sleep), and inspiring stories from the frontlines of her healing practice. 

☕️ Grab your mug, lock yourself in the bathroom if you have to, and press play. This one’s for the parents who are trying their damn best. 

Listen to learn: 

• How to stop spiraling during your kid’s ADHD meltdown
• What Self-Havening® actually is and why it works
• How to break generational cycles of trauma with your child
• Tools for regulating your nervous system without another app or Pinterest board

🧠 ADHD parenting doesn’t come with a manual—but this episode comes pretty close.

Connect with Hilary 👉

Havening Happy Hours 

https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events

Havening Trainings and Certifications
https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training 

HUG it Out 5 Day Challenge
https://www.hilaryrusso.com/5daychallenge

https://hilisticallyspeaking.com/
https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso
https://www.facebook.com/HIListicallySpeaking

🔥 Resources Mentioned:

This Month’s Sponsor: Play Therapy Supply! They offer incredible products designed to support ADHD families, from sensory tools to therapeutic games that help kids thrive. Check out their fantastic selection at playtherapysupply.com!

🛑 PRODUCT OF THE WEEK:  Parenting Simply by Adina Soclof — a gentle, doable intro to positive parenting with rave reviews from parents, bloggers, and experts alike. Check the show notes for the link and why I recommend it to every ADHD parent I coach.

Could Therapy be the Answer? OnlineTherapy.com—because let’s be real, even superheroes like you need a sidekick. Click here to connect with a licensed therapist and start feeling like the rockstar parent you are.

Need a roadmap for ADHD parenting? Join my live workshop, First Steps After the Diagnosis, and get your life back on track. Sign up now!

📧 Have questions or ideas for future episodes? Email us at chaosandcaffeinepodcast@gmail.com.

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• What Behavior Parent Training actually is (no jargon, just real talk)
• Who it helps and why it works (hello, brain science!)
• My personal experience attending BPT solo — and why that decision changed everything
• The proven BPT strategies I still use daily in my neurodivergent household
• How YOU can start implementing this at home — even without enrolling in a full program

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Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and like there’s no time for YOU? You’re not alone, mama! In this episode of Chaos & Caffeine, I sit down with self-care and motherhood coach Emma Benyon to break down real, doable self-care strategies for busy moms. Emma is a certified NLP Master Practitioner and founder of the Positive Wellbeing Zine for Mums, and she’s here to show you how to ditch the burnout, stop the guilt, and finally make time for yourself—without the overwhelm.

We’re diving into:
 ☕ How to stop running on empty and create a self-care routine that actually works
☕ The biggest myths about mom burnout and why self-care isn’t selfish
☕ Time-saving hacks to balance motherhood, work, and YOU
☕ Mindset shifts that help you set boundaries and say NO without guilt

🚀 Ready to feel less stressed and more YOU? Hit play and let’s do this!

💡 Links & Resources:
🔗 Check out Emma’s Positive Wellbeing Zine → emmabenyoncoaching.co.uk

This Month’s Sponsor: Play Therapy Supply! They offer incredible products designed to support ADHD families, from sensory tools to therapeutic games that help kids thrive. Check out their fantastic selection at playtherapysupply.com!

📚 Product of the Week: ADHD Books for Kids & Parents!
If you're wondering how to explain ADHD to your child, you're not alone! Thankfully, there are some fantastic books that break it down in a way kids can understand while helping them feel empowered. Here are my top picks for this week:
🔹 My Brain is a Race Car
🔹 A Dragon With ADHD
🔹 All Dogs Have ADHD
🔹 What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew 

Could Therapy be the Answer? OnlineTherapy.com—because let’s be real, even superheroes like you need a sidekick. Click here to connect with a licensed therapist and start feeling like the rockstar parent you are.

Need a roadmap for ADHD parenting? Join my live workshop, First Steps After the Diagnosis, and get your life back on track. Sign up now!

📧 Have questions or ideas for future episodes? Email us at chaosandcaffeinepodcast@gmail.com.

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Do you tell your child they have ADHD, or do you keep it a secret? Many parents struggle with this question, and in this episode of Chaos & Caffeine, ADHD parenting expert Danielle Kelly breaks it all down.

✅ The apprehensions parents face—Will they use ADHD as an excuse? Will it lower their self-esteem?
 ✅ The pros and cons of telling vs. not telling, backed by research and expert insights
✅ Our personal story—why I told my child he has a "Fast Brain" and how it changed his self-perception
✅ Key questions to help YOU decide what’s best for your family
✅ Practical strategies for whichever path you choose

💡 Resources Mentioned:

This Month’s Sponsor: Play Therapy Supply! They offer incredible products designed to support ADHD families, from sensory tools to therapeutic games that help kids thrive. Check out their fantastic selection at playtherapysupply.com!

📚 Product of the Week: ADHD Books for Kids & Parents!
If you're wondering how to explain ADHD to your child, you're not alone! Thankfully, there are some fantastic books that break it down in a way kids can understand while helping them feel empowered. Here are my top picks for this week:
🔹 My Brain is a Race Car
🔹 A Dragon With ADHD
🔹 All Dogs Have ADHD
🔹 What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew 

Could Therapy be the Answer? OnlineTherapy.com—because let’s be real, even superheroes like you need a sidekick. Click here to connect with a licensed therapist and start feeling like the rockstar parent you are.

Need a roadmap for ADHD parenting? Join my live workshop, First Steps After the Diagnosis, and get your life back on track. Sign up now!

📧 Have questions or ideas for future episodes? Email us at chaosandcaffeinepodcast@gmail.com.

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Parenting a neurodivergent kid is like riding a rollercoaster blindfolded while chugging espresso—equal parts exhilarating and terrifying.  But fear not! In this episode of Chaos & Caffeine, I sit down with Sam Marion, LCSW, a neurodiversity-affirming therapist, author, and all-around badass advocate for neurodivergent families.

We’re diving into:
 ✅ What “neurodiversity-affirming” actually means (and why it matters!)
 ✅ The biggest mistakes parents make when raising neurodivergent kids (yep, we’re calling it out)
 ✅ How to support ADHD, autistic, and PDA kiddos without losing your damn mind
 ✅ Why traditional therapy doesn’t always work for neurodivergent kids—and what to do instead
 ✅ How to regulate your own nervous system so your kid doesn’t set the whole house on fire (metaphorically… or not)

If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing as a parent (you’re not, btw), this episode will give you the tools, mindset shifts, and real-talk support you need to actually help your neurodivergent child thrive.

🎧 Grab your coffee (or something stronger) and hit play—this one’s a game-changer!

🔗 Connect with Sam:
🌍 sammarion.com
📖 Embracing All Brains: A 30-Day Guided Journal for Becoming a Neurodivergent-Affirming Educator – Available on Amazon!
🎙️ Follow his podcast Neurodivergent Spot for more neurodivergent parenting gems!

💡 Resources:

• This Month’s Sponsor: Play Therapy Supply! They offer incredible products designed to support ADHD families, from sensory tools to therapeutic games that help kids thrive. Check out their fantastic selection at playtherapysupply.com!
• Related Products of the Week:  Let’s make learning emotional regulation fun and interactive with some CBT therapy games!

                  🎲 Da Vinci's Room Don't Go Bananas 

                  🎭 Emotional Rollercoaster 

                  🔥 CBTrail Therapy Game

• Could Therapy be the Answer? OnlineTherapy.com—because let’s be real, even superheroes like you need a sidekick. Click here to connect with a licensed therapist and start feeling like the rockstar parent you are.
• Need a roadmap for ADHD parenting? Join my live workshop, First Steps After the Diagnosis, and get your life back on track. Sign up now!

📧 Have questions or ideas for future episodes? Email us at chaosandcaffeinepodcast@gmail.com.

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Does your ADHD child struggle with meltdowns, emotional outbursts, and big feelings? You’re not alone! ADHD makes emotional regulation HARD, but in this episode of Chaos & Caffeine, we’ll break down:
✅ Why ADHD kids struggle with self-regulation
✅ How YOU can help (without constant battles)
✅ Why modeling emotional regulation is the secret weapon
✅ How to manage your own stress so you can parent effectively

💡 Resources Mentioned:

• This Month’s Sponsor: Play Therapy Supply! They offer incredible products designed to support ADHD families, from sensory tools to therapeutic games that help kids thrive. Check out their fantastic selection at playtherapysupply.com!
• Related Products of the Week:  Let’s make learning emotional regulation fun and interactive with some CBT therapy games!

                  🎲 Da Vinci's Room Don't Go Bananas 

                  🎭 Emotional Rollercoaster 

                  🔥 CBTrail Therapy Game

• Could Therapy be the Answer? OnlineTherapy.com—because let’s be real, even superheroes like you need a sidekick. Click here to connect with a licensed therapist and start feeling like the rockstar parent you are.
• Need a roadmap for ADHD parenting? Join my live workshop, First Steps After the Diagnosis, and get your life back on track. Sign up now!

📧 Have questions or ideas for future episodes? Email us at chaosandcaffeinepodcast@gmail.com.

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If you’ve ever wondered why your ADHD kiddo seems to be running on fumes or bouncing off the walls (sometimes in the same hour), this episode is your holy grail! 🎙️ I’m sitting down with the brilliant Dr. Lauren Davis—functional medicine practitioner, holistic nutritionist, and all-around ADHD parenting powerhouse—to talk about how gut health, nutrition, and functional medicine can actually support your neurodivergent child. We’re busting myths, breaking down the gut-brain connection, and giving you real, actionable strategies to help your kiddo thrive—without the BS.

🔥 Hit play if you’re tired of the same old advice and ready for game-changing insights that actually make sense for your ADHD kid!

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• The real impact of gut health on ADHD
• Why traditional nutrition advice fails our neurodivergent kids
• Easy, ADHD-friendly food swaps for better focus & mood
• How functional medicine can help where meds and therapy leave gaps

Grab your coffee, take a deep breath, and let’s get into it! ☕💥

💡 Resources Mentioned:

• This Month’s Sponsor: Play Therapy Supply! They offer incredible products designed to support ADHD families, from sensory tools to therapeutic games that help kids thrive. Check out their fantastic selection at playtherapysupply.com!
• Related Products of the Week: 
  • 📚 The Special Education Playbook for Parents – Your step-by-step guide to 504s & IEPs.
    📚 Your Special Education Rights – The legal must-knows schools won’t tell you. 
• Could Therapy be the Answer? OnlineTherapy.com—because let’s be real, even superheroes like you need a sidekick. Click here to connect with a licensed therapist and start feeling like the rockstar parent you are.
• Need a roadmap for ADHD parenting? Join my live workshop, First Steps After the Diagnosis, and get your life back on track. Sign up now!

📧 Have questions or ideas for future episodes? Email us at chaosandcaffeinepodcast@gmail.com.

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 Is your ADHD child struggling in school? Wondering how to get a 504 Plan or IEP to secure the accommodations they need? In this episode of Chaos & Caffeine, we’re breaking down 504 Plans vs. IEPs—what they are, how they work, and the exact steps to qualify your child for special education support. Plus, we’ll uncover why both are at risk, share pro tips for advocating in school meetings, and give ADHD parents the essential info they need right now. Grab your caffeine, and let’s dive in! 

💡 Resources Mentioned:

• This Month’s Sponsor: Play Therapy Supply! They offer incredible products designed to support ADHD families, from sensory tools to therapeutic games that help kids thrive. Check out their fantastic selection at playtherapysupply.com!
• Related Products of the Week:
  • 📚 The Special Education Playbook for Parents – Your step-by-step guide to 504s & IEPs.
    📚 Your Special Education Rights – The legal must-knows schools won’t tell you. 
• Could Therapy be the Answer? OnlineTherapy.com—because let’s be real, even superheroes like you need a sidekick. Click here to connect with a licensed therapist and start feeling like the rockstar parent you are.
• Need a roadmap for ADHD parenting? Join my live workshop, First Steps After the Diagnosis, and get your life back on track. Sign up now!

📧 Have questions or ideas for future episodes? Email us at chaosandcaffeinepodcast@gmail.com.

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Struggling with ADHD parenting? Feel like nothing is working? Dr. Taylor Harper, child psychologist and ADHD expert, joins us to debunk the biggest ADHD parenting myths and reveal what actually helps your neurodivergent child thrive. We’re diving into:

✅ Why traditional discipline fails ADHD kids
✅ How to handle meltdowns without losing your mind
✅ The truth about rewards, consequences & motivation
✅ What parents need to know about executive function & emotional regulation

If you’re overwhelmed by tantrums, impulsivity, and non-stop chaos—this episode is your survival guide. Get ready to ditch outdated parenting advice and finally understand what works for your ADHD child. Hit play now! 🎧

Connect with Dr. Harper 👉

Website: Drtaylorharperbooks.org

Social Media: Drtaylorharperatbettertogether 

Dr. Taylor Harper’s award-winning children’s book, Exceptionally Ezra, is a must-read for ADHD families! Winner of the 2025 Literary Titan and Golden Wizard Book Awards, this beautifully written story celebrates the strengths, struggles, and incredible potential of neurodivergent kids. A heartwarming and empowering read, Exceptionally Ezra helps children feel seen and understood while giving families a meaningful way to start conversations about ADHD. 

💡 Resources Mentioned:

• This Month’s Sponsor: Play Therapy Supply! They offer incredible products designed to support ADHD families, from sensory tools to therapeutic games that help kids thrive. Check out their fantastic selection at playtherapysupply.com!
• Related Product of the Week: DR. MORITZ Vegan Omega-3 Gummies are a game-changer! Packed with DHA & EPA from algae (not fish oil!), they support focus, brain function, and heart health—all without the fishy taste or artificial junk. 
• Could Therapy be the Answer? OnlineTherapy.com—because let’s be real, even superheroes like you need a sidekick. Click here to connect with a licensed therapist and start feeling like the rockstar parent you are.
• Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and review Chaos & Caffeine! Help us spread the word to more ADHD families.
• Need a roadmap for ADHD parenting? Join my live workshop, First Steps After the Diagnosis, and get your life back on track. Sign up now!

📧 Have questions or ideas for future episodes? Email us at chaosandcaffeinepodcast@gmail.com.

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Did you know that artificial dyes, sugar, and processed foods can make ADHD symptoms worse? Many parents struggle with picky eaters, but the right nutrition can boost focus, emotional regulation, and energy levels for ADHD kids.

In this episode of Chaos & Caffeine, ADHD parenting expert Danielle Kelly breaks down:
✅ The best foods for ADHD brain health
🚫 The worst ingredients that trigger hyperactivity & meltdowns
🥦 How to get picky eaters to try new foods (without a battle)
💊 Must-have ADHD supplements to fill common deficiencies

PLUS—this week’s must-have product recommendation for ADHD nutrition!

💡 Resources Mentioned:

• This Month’s Sponsor: Play Therapy Supply! They offer incredible products designed to support ADHD families, from sensory tools to therapeutic games that help kids thrive. Check out their fantastic selection at playtherapysupply.com!
• Related Product of the Week: DR. MORITZ Vegan Omega-3 Gummies are a game-changer! Packed with DHA & EPA from algae (not fish oil!), they support focus, brain function, and heart health—all without the fishy taste or artificial junk. 
• Could Therapy be the Answer? OnlineTherapy.com—because let’s be real, even superheroes like you need a sidekick. Click here to connect with a licensed therapist and start feeling like the rockstar parent you are.
• Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and review Chaos & Caffeine! Help us spread the word to more ADHD families.
• Need a roadmap for ADHD parenting? Join my live workshop, First Steps After the Diagnosis, and get your life back on track. Sign up now!

📧 Have questions or ideas for future episodes? Email us at chaosandcaffeinepodcast@gmail.com.

🎧 Hit follow & share this episode with another ADHD parent who needs it!

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