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

5 things that SUCK about being an ADHD Mum

No concept of time. Doom boxes in every corner. Emotions that match your kids' meltdowns. Energy gone by 10am. And don't even get me started on school admin (5 kids, 4 schools and they keep changing the bloody apps). If you're late diagnosed, you've probably spent years thinking you were just a "bad mum" lazy, disorganised, all the labels. You weren't. Your brain just works differently and nobody told you. New episode of Unmasking Mum is live now. Come feel seen. Tell me, what did I miss? What's YOUR sucky thing about being an ADHD mum?

Unmasking your beauty

Being beautiful and FEELING beautiful are two very different things. And only one of them actually matters. In this episode I talk about how unmasking as a late diagnosed ADHDer has helped me to feel beautiful on the outside and the inside too. If you've struggled with how you see yourself physically and how you talk to yourself mentally this ones for you! https://mumsguidetoadhd.com/discover-amazon [https://mumsguidetoadhd.com/the-confidence-reboot]

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?