Chaos & Caffeine - ADHD Parenting Podcast
Welcome to Chaos and Caffeine, where parenting gets real, messy, and fueled by endless coffee refills. Hosted by ADHD parent coach Danielle Kelly, this podcast dives into the beautiful chaos of raising neurodivergent kids, balancing life, and finding joy in the middle of the madness.
From ADHD hacks and emotional management tips to stories that’ll make you laugh, cry, or say awesome Chaos and Caffeine is your go-to resource for navigating the unpredictable world of parenting. Whether you’re looking for expert advice, relatable stories, or just someone who gets it, grab your mug and join the conversation.
Parenting isn’t perfect, but with a little caffeine and a lot of community, we’ll get through it together. New episodes every week!
Episodes
51 episodes
Making Friends with ADHD: Social Struggles, Rejection Sensitivity & Real-World Strategies
If watching your ADHD child struggle to make friends feels like emotional whiplash, this episode is your lifeline. In this raw and radically helpful deep-dive, Danielle unpacks the heartbreaking reality of social struggles in ADHD kids—from imp...
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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15:48
ADHD Parenting Under Pressure: Dan Mickle on Mental Toughness, Emotional Regulation & Coaching Focused Kids
What if you could parent your ADHD child like a high-performance coach—calm, confident, and totally in control, even during a full-blown cereal aisle meltdown?In this powerhouse episode of Chaos & Caffeine, certified mental ...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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54:40
Alphabet Soup: The ADHD Parent's Guide to IEPs, 504s, and WTFs
Feeling lost in a sea of IEPs, 504s, FBAs, and all those other acronym landmines tossed around at school meetings and doctor visits? You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not clueless. In this episode of Chaos & Caffeine, ADHD par...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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15:13
How to Support Neurodivergent Kids (Without Losing Your Mind): Lisa Richer’s ADHD & Autism Parenting Framework
Parenting a neurodivergent child isn’t for the faint of heart—and if you’ve ever left an IEP meeting in tears, Googled “ADHD meltdown strategies” at 2am, or wondered if you might be neurodivergent too… this episode is your lifeline.
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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54:07
Summer Survival Guide for ADHD Families: Real-Life Hacks to Ditch the Chaos and Keep the Connection
Summer break doesn't have to feel like the Olympics of meltdowns, messes, and mental fatigue—especially if you're parenting a neurodivergent child. In this jam-packed episode of Chaos & Caffeine, host Danielle Kelly serves up a raw...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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18:26
The Mitochondria-ADHD Connection: Dr. Richard Boles on Healing Neurodivergent Kids from the Inside Out
What if your child’s ADHD, autism, or mood swings aren’t just behavioral—but biological? In this jaw-dropping episode of Chaos & Caffeine, host Danielle dives deep with world-renowned medical geneticist and founder of NeuroNeeds, <...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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1:00:26
TikTok Diagnosed My Kid: ADHD, Self-Diagnosis, and Parenting in the Digital Age
Has your teen announced they have ADHD—because TikTok said so? You’re not alone. In this powerful and relatable episode of Chaos & Caffeine, host Danielle Kelly (your ADHD parenting bestie) unpacks the wild world of social media se...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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13:59
Overwhelmed to Organized: ADHD-Friendly Routines & Productivity Tips with Lisa Zawrotny
Are you drowning in laundry piles, unfinished to-do lists, and the constant chaos of parenting kids with ADHD? You are so not alone—and this episode is your lifeline. Danielle Kelly, host of Chaos & Caffeine, sits down wit...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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49:24
ADHD Time Blindness: Why Your Kid Can’t Feel Time (and What Actually Helps)
Ever wonder why your ADHD kid’s 5-minute shower turns into a 37-minute bathroom rave that destroys your entire morning routine? Spoiler: They’re not being lazy—they literally don’t feel time the way neurotypical brains do.In this must-he...
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Episode 43
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11:54
From Autism Diagnosis to Advocate: Martin Slyngstad’s Journey Every Neurodivergent Parent Needs to Hear
If you’re raising a child with ADHD or autism and wondering what their future might look like—stop what you’re doing and hit play.In this unforgettable episode of Chaos & Caffeine, host Danielle Kelly sits down with Martin S...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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41:39
Is Daycare Causing ADHD? Breaking Down Erica Komisar’s Controversial Claim
Are we to blame for our kids' ADHD? In this spicy episode of Chaos & Caffeine, your ADHD parenting bestie Danielle Kelly dives into the viral Diary of a CEO interview with Erica Komisar, where she drops a parenting bomb: t...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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9:52
How to Help Your ADHD + Dyslexic Child Thrive: Brain-Based Parenting with Dr. Rebecca Troy
Struggling to support your child with ADHD and dyslexia? You're not alone—and you're definitely not out of options.In this powerhouse episode of Chaos & Caffeine, host Danielle Kelly sits down with educational neuro...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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37:26
Screen Time & ADHD: How I Stopped Fighting and Started Parenting Smarter
Is screen time rotting our ADHD kids' brains—or is there a smarter way to manage it without losing ours? In this episode of Chaos & Caffeine, I spill the beans on why I was the "mean mom" who banned YouTube (yep, even YouT...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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10:40
How Speech Delays & ADHD Collide: What Every Parent Needs to Know with SLP Ellie Richter
Does your child have trouble expressing themselves—or maybe they're talking nonstop but struggling to communicate effectively? In this episode of Chaos & Caffeine, Danielle sits down with bilingual speech-language pathologist and A...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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42:33
My Child Was Just Diagnosed with ADHD—Now What? 10 Steps to Get Your Life Back
So, your kid just got diagnosed with ADHD... and now your brain is spiraling between “Wait, should I medicate?” and “How do I even help them without totally losing myself?” Mama, you are not alone—and this week’s episode of
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Episode 37
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11:09
Coaching ADHD & Autism Parents Through the Chaos: Talia Zamora on Neurodivergent Family Support
Are you parenting a neurodivergent child and feeling like you’re barely holding it together with duct tape and cold brew? In this powerful episode of Chaos & Caffeine, Danielle Kelly sits down with award-winning neurodivergent fami...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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41:46
ADHD Kids on Vacation: Sanity-Saving Tips for Stress-Free Travel (Yes, Even Cruises!)
Are you dreaming of a family vacation without the meltdowns, chaos, and needing a vacation from your vacation? In this week’s episode of Chaos & Caffeine, ADHD parenting coach and your favorite scary mommy blogger...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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8:41
ADHD Parenting & Self-Havening Tools with Hilary Russo | Emotional Regulation for Exhausted Moms
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 <...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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45:20
ADHD Parenting & Behavior Parent Training: What I Learned That Changed Everything
Are you parenting a child with ADHD and constantly asking, "What am I missing? Why isn't anything working?" This episode of Chaos & Caffeine dives deep into the powerful, research-backed world...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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11:22
Neurodivergent Mom Life with Karaleigh Garrison: Parenting Kids with Autism, ADHD, and Big Emotions
Are you a parent raising neurodivergent kids—while also managing your own ADHD, autism, or sensory overwhelm? Then baby, this episode of Chaos & Caffeine was brewed just for you.Host Danielle Kelly sits down with powerhouse ...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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39:23
Executive Functioning & ADHD: 9 Skills Your Child Struggles With (and How to Help!)
Does your ADHD child struggle with focus, emotional outbursts, or never finishing what they start? The culprit? Executive dysfunction.In this episode of Chaos & Caffeine, we’re breaking down the 9 executive ...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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10:03
How to Support Your ADHD Child’s Mental Health (Without Losing Your Damn Mind) with Dr. Willough Jenkins
In this must-listen episode of Chaos & Caffeine, I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Willough Jenkins—psychiatrist, professor, and medical director at Rady Children’s Hospital—to break down exactly what’s going on inside...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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46:48
How Positive Parenting Actually Works for ADHD Kids (And Saves Your Sanity!)
Tired of yelling, guilt, and meltdowns ruling your household? It’s time for a game-changer. In this episode of Chaos & Caffeine, I’m breaking down the science-backed reasons why positive parenting is the only way to...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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15:48
How to Parent Kids with ADHD (and Stay Sane) – Expert Advice from Jim Burgoon
Ever feel like ADHD parenting is pure chaos? You’re not alone! In this episode of Chaos & Caffeine, we sit down with ADHD expert, coach, and former behavioral specialist Jim Burgoon to talk about what it’s really like ...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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55:42
Did I Cause My Child’s ADHD? The Science Behind Where ADHD Comes From
Did I cause my child’s ADHD? If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, you’re not alone. In this episode of Chaos & Caffeine, we’re busting myths and diving into the science of where ADHD really comes from—spoiler: it’s...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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