53. QUICK RESET: Self-Care Feels Nice. Self-Regulation Keeps You Alive.

23/10/2025 13 min Temporada 3 Episodio 53
53. QUICK RESET: Self-Care Feels Nice. Self-Regulation Keeps You Alive.

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🛁 Self-care feels nice… but self-regulation keeps you alive.Ever wondered why you feel calm after a walk but snap six minutes later? You’re not failing — that’s the difference between self-care and regulation.In this Quick Reset, Jane unpacks the crucial difference between bubble baths and nervous system regulation. Self-care soothes. Self-regulation catches you mid-climb and stops the burnout spiral.ADHD mums don’t need more scented candles. We need practical tools to notice when we’re about to tip over. This episode helps you understand what regulation looks like in real life, why self-care can feel like failure, and how to use both without guilt.What We Cover in This EpisodeWhy self-care feels good in the moment but doesn’t stop meltdownsThe difference between self-care (external) and self-regulation (internal)Signs you’re climbing toward dysregulation — and how to catch itFire extinguisher vs. scented candle: why regulation saves you mid-meltdownHow guilt and shame creep in when self-care “doesn’t work”Realistic regulation strategies for ADHD mums with zero spare timeThis Episode Is For You IfYou’ve ever felt calm after yoga, then yelled in the car 10 minutes laterYou blame yourself when “self-care” doesn’t stop the rageYou’re tired of influencer tips that don’t work in real ADHD mum lifeYou want small, practical strategies to regulate your nervous systemYou need solidarity: proof you’re not failing, you’re just humanRelated Episode:S3E22: QUICK RESET: Why self-care feels like another f*****g task | Spotify | Apple Podcast✨ Listen now: “QUICK RESET: Self-Care Feels Nice. Self-Regulation Keeps You Alive” — available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and adhdmums.com.au — because calm isn’t failure, it just isn’t regulation.JOIN THE COMMUNITY:Have questions or want to connect with other ADHD mums? Join our supportive Facebook group here and dive into the conversation. No question is too small, and I love answering in a group format!FOLLOW FOR MORE:Get daily tips, insights, and relatable content for ADHD mums by following me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok or YouTubeLEAVE A REVIEW:Love this episode? Your review means everything! It helps other mums find this content and feel supported. Let’s spread the word and make a difference together.COLLABS:For collaborations or speaking engagements, email me at [email protected] RESOURCES:Still unsure if ADHD or autism applies to you or your child? Take my recommended self-tests here.Mentioned in this episode:🎁ADHD MUMS PROGRAM LINK🎄Four short audios.
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