Picking Daisies – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, Mary shares her personal journey of discovering and being diagnosed with ADHD. She discusses the symptoms and challenges she faced, as well as the impact it had on her daily life. Mary also explores the connection between ADHD and PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) and how they can exacerbate each other. She shares her experience of starting medication for ADHD and the positive effects it has had on her overall well-being. Mary concludes by encouraging listeners to seek help and support if they suspect they may have ADHD.

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In this conversation, Katie and Mary discuss the challenges they face with school schedules and the frustrations surrounding Valentine's Day celebrations. They also delve into the difficulties they encounter with the school system, including issues with school registration and retention. The conversation highlights the considerations and concerns they have regarding kindergarten enrollment and the social development and maturity of their children. They emphasize the importance of advocating for their children and trusting their intuition. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the fight for their children's success and well-being. In this conversation, Mary and Katie discuss various challenges and experiences of parenting. They touch on topics such as body image and self-esteem, the mental load of parenting, the challenges of the teenage years, and the journey of parenthood. They also talk about feeling inadequate as parents and the struggles with yelling at kids. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the impact of parental mood on children and the importance of navigating busyness and setting priorities.

Takeaways

• Advocate for your children and trust your intuition when it comes to their education and well-being.
• Challenges with school schedules and policies can cause frustration and stress for parents.
• Consider the social development and maturity of your child when making decisions about kindergarten enrollment.
• The school system may have limitations and rules that don't always align with the needs of individual children.
• The fight for your children's success and well-being requires perseverance and determination. Body image and self-esteem can be sensitive topics for children, and it's important for parents to address them in a positive and supportive way.
• Parenting comes with a heavy mental load, especially as children get older, and it's important for parents to find ways to manage and prioritize their own well-being.
• The teenage years can be challenging for both parents and children, and it's important to maintain open communication and understanding during this time.
• Parenthood is a journey with ups and downs, and it's normal to feel inadequate at times. It's important to remember that no one has all the answers and to seek support when needed.
• Yelling at kids can have a negative impact on their self-esteem and emotional well-being, and parents should strive to find alternative ways to discipline and communicate with their children.
• Parental mood and behavior can significantly impact children, and it's important for parents to be mindful of their own emotions and reactions.
• Navigating busyness and setting priorities is a common challenge for parents, and it's important to find a balance that allows for self-care and quality time with family.

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It's the holiday season and here we are - freaking TIRED. I know you feel it, too.

Let's get into it. Sit in this burnout, together. Have some laughs. Katie's here to make it all happen with me.

Episode Highlights:
-The marathon and difficulty of buying gifts for everyone
-How do we feel about  a hamster?
-Making Christmas special without losing our sanity
-Do we have ADHD?
-Living in a state of organized chaos

Katie Costa is my hilarious friend behind @mommyneeds_morewine and joins me each month as co-host for an always relatable, always fun episode. Enjoy!

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What could be better then pairing a great day of the month with a great guest? Nothing! Join host Mary Hendricks as she sits with Nicki Entenmann and chats all things fitness, body love, postpartum depression, influencing and of course, sex! Get ready to laugh your ass off with this one. Oh and check back monthly, both here and on Mary's instagram page (lots of past confessions are saved in her story highlights), for more sex confessions. It gets wild!

To find Nicki, be sure to find her over on:
Tik Tok
Instagram
https://www.nickient.com/

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Mom rage. An anger that is often unpredictable and not often talked about. In episode 6 "So I Broke a Window," host Mary Hendricks covered her own experience with this. But this time she is joined by fellow mom, Alyssa Salvesen, to get another experience. Postpartum depression, grief, gender disappointment, default parenting, and so much more, we get into all that can underly this rage.  To follow Alyssa, be sure to find her over on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/salvetwinsquad/

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Having a child with a developmental delay is not something many parents have on their radar. It's not widely talked about and sometimes comes with a slew of emotions. Blame, guilt, shame. For host Mary Hendricks, this is all to true and she and guest Carly Donovan sit down and talk about their first hand experience as they navigate these waters and show there isn't anything to hide. 

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Okay, I know we wanted to do coffee chats! And listen, sometimes it will be BUT we have to take whatever time we have and this time we had nighttime (literally the night before airing this) because that's what we're working with. Sick kids, first date tales, irrational pregnancy stories, and just a whole bunch of fun. Come join us for a little light hearted chit chat. Kev is the ying to my yang and you're about to see why. 

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We've all heard about the "wine-mom" movement. It's hard to avoid it. But what about the anti-wine mom movement? This new view on RESPONSIBLE & MODERATE drinking has come in a form of attack, shame & bullying for moms. Adding a new layer of guilt, onto the already growing list we have. Fully acknowledging the risk and dangers of drinking, with the help of Jenna from @thesnuggleisreal__rn & Katie Sproul join us as we talk about it. 

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