Finding happiness when life feels shit

I felt like a "Big Fat Phoney" - how FOPO, fear of other peoples opinions, took over

In this heartfelt episode of Unmasking Mum, Ana Bonasera opens up about her daily struggles and the pervasive fear of other's opinions,FOPO, that many parents, especially those with neurodivergent children, experience. She shares raw insights into her personal journey, highlighting the importance of honesty and finding pockets of happiness amid overwhelming circumstances.

The No. 1 Confidence Killer

In this week’s episode of Unmasking Mum, Ana explores the impact of FOPO...Fear of Other People’s Opinions and how it can quietly prevent people from pursuing opportunities, achieving goals, and showing up authentically in their personal and professional lives. The episode also dives into the connection between FOPO and RSD (Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria), highlighting how perceived criticism, rejection or judgement can become overwhelming for many neurodivergent individuals. Through relatable everyday examples, from overanalysing text messages to avoiding visibility on social media due to fear of judgement, Ana unpacks the mental load that comes with constantly worrying about what others may think. This conversation offers insight, validation and practical encouragement for anyone who feels held back by self-doubt, fear of criticism or the pressure to be accepted by others. Stop talking and start doing by Shaa Wusmand https://amzn.eu/d/0iUWTlag

Finding happiness when life feels shit

This episode is raw, honest and very real. Because let’s be honest…when you’re juggling children, running a business, managing a home and dealing with your own health…happiness can feel very far away. But I’ve been learning something important: Happiness isn’t always a big, life-changing moment…it’s often found in the small, intentional ones. * In this episode of Unmasking Mum, I share: * How gratitude can shift your perspective (even on the hardest days) * Why learning what actually makes you happy matters * Finding joy in the simplest of things * How to find pockets of calm in the chaos This isn’t about pretending everything is okay. It’s about finding light within the hard. If life feels heavy right now, this one is for you. 🎧 Listen now & tell me…what’s one small thing that’s brought you joy lately?

Burnout to Rebuild

In this podcast, I’m sharing a very real and honest look at my journey over the past few years from running a successful business and doing all the things, to burnout, grief, losing my dad and slowly finding my way back to myself. This isn’t polished. It’s not perfect. It’s real life. I talk about: * The pressure of doing everything alone in my business * Burnout and the impact of lockdown on family life * Losing my dad suddenly and how that changed me forever * Navigating grief while parenting neurodivergent children * Being trolled online and how it affected my confidence * Why I stepped back from Facebook (even after growing to 10k followers) * Slowly rebuilding my confidence and showing up again * The importance of reflecting on how far you’ve come If you’re an ADHD mum, a parent carer or someone who feels like they’ve lost themselves along the way, this is for you. Keep the conversation going and join me on social media @unmaskingmum @mumsguidetoadhd @anabonasera

The parenting ADHD advantage

Prioritising my own ADHD journey over my children's might seem selfish, but in my experience its only benefitted my children. I now have the ability to understand how our brains work and am able to lead the way. Its helped me to see life through their eyes, reframe why they struggle with certain things and help them find solutions to their challenges. Take a listen to the break throughs I've had with my children and see if you agree that having ADHD gives you an advantage in parenting.