Mamas Gone Mad

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By: Brenna Dickinson

How do you cope with life as a mother, especially a working mother with multiple children?...You start a podcast, obviously!A place of no shame, I do nothing "by the book" because there's no bloody book that works for me.Life isn't always easy but we've got to laugh, haven't we?

Episode 79 - Me, myself and I
06/02/2025

This is the scattiest episode of all time I think. I talk about my ADHD, my pmdd, my general health, my struggles with friendships and the mental load.
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Episode 78 - Mamas Gone Mad
05/12/2025

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Episode 67 - Childline
05/05/2025

In this episode I'm joined by my 9 year old daughter, Lillie, to talk about everything she learned about Childline in school.


Episode 66 - Why I Disappeared
04/28/2025

An update on my life as it's flipped upside down.
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11. The Devils Bargain - Jenna Lombardo
10/04/2024

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11. ADHD & Sensory Disorder
08/30/2024

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Episode 65 - My Mental Health
07/29/2024

In this episode, I sound off about my mental health.

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Episode 64 - I'm Back!
07/15/2024

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6. The House In The Cerulean Sea - Part 2/3
07/12/2024

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1. The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo - Part 1/4
06/07/2024

Join us for our first episode where we discuss the first 17 chapters of The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo 💚
ADHD plays a big role in our reading so please let us know how it affects you by emailing adhd.rbc@gmail.com 💌
Read along with us, next week when we discuss the next 18 chapters of this amazing book 📖
Chapters 18 - 34 💋

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Episode 63 - PMDD with Holly
06/03/2024

In this episode I'm joined by a lovelu woman, Holly, who battles Pre Menstrual Disphoric Disorder whilst parenting, we discuss our experiences.
This episode may be triggering as there is talk of suicidal thoughts &heavy bleeding.
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PMS Bible book as recommended in episode - https://www.amazon.co.uk/PMS-Bible-Dr-Katharina-Dalton/dp/0091856086


Episode 62 - Holiday Countdown 🌞
05/20/2024

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Episode 61 - Tired Mama
05/13/2024

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Episode 60 - ADHD &Parenting
05/06/2024

In this episode I'm joined by one of my lovely listeners!

Molly and myself both have ADHD and sensory disorder, we talk about triggers, tricks and generally how sensory disorder and ADHD effects out parenting.

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Episode 59 - PMDD truths
04/29/2024

TRIGGER WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS TALK OF SUICIDAL IDEATIONS AND SUICIDAL THOUGHTS.

This episode is incredibly personal to myself and my lovely guest Ruth as we talk about our battles with PMDD.
Please listen to this with the understanding that the feelings we discuss are in the past and we are both receiving appropriate treatment for this horrific condition.

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Episode 58 - How I (try to) Stay Sane with 3 Children.
04/22/2024

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Episode 57 - A Short Catch Up
04/15/2024

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Episode 56 - My Marriage Truths
04/01/2024

In this episode I open up about how myself and my husband went from our marriage nearly ending to being happier and closer than ever before.
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Episode 55 - Easter Holidays Events, Cumbria.
03/25/2024

In this episode I talk about some of the super exciting events which will be taking place during the Easter holidays in Cumbria.
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Episode 54 - A Whole Heap of Positivity ♥️
03/11/2024

In this episode I talk about some of the things we have coming up in our family causing super excitement! I also briefly explain my worries over one of my children's eating habits and how I'm managing to be a calmer and happier mother ♥️
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Episode 53 - PMDD &Me
03/04/2024

**TRIGGER WARNING**
*This episode contains talk of blood, pain &surgery*

In today's episode I open up about my PMDD diagnosis and an incredible charity The Wellbeing of Women who are hoping to gather together 60 runners for their 60th anniversary to run in the Manchester 10K
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Episode 52 - Am I crazy for worrying this much!?
02/19/2024

In this episode I open up about mine and my husbands worries over parenting and marriage as I question whether it's normal to worry so often!?
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Episode 51 - Keeping busy in Cumbria over half term!
02/12/2024

If you're stuck for ideas of things to do in Cumbria this half term then today's episode is the one for you!
Please share this around as many parents as you can ♥️
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Episode 50 - Worries!
02/05/2024

In this episode I talk about the worries us mamas carry daily!
Today's worries are the worries that mother's have shared with me multiple times that are clearly very common!
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Episode 49 - Claire Mcnulty, Wellbeing Coach
01/22/2024

In this episode I'm joined by Claire Mcnulty who is a fellow ADHD'er and also a very inspiring well being coach.
We discuss ADHD, mental health and guilt!
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Find Claire on Facebook & Instagram "Claire Mcnulty Wellbeing Coach" or on her Facebook support group "Honestly ADHD"
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Episode 48 - Top Travel Tips
01/15/2024

In this episode I go through the amazing top travel tips I've been sent by some of my amazing listeners!
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Episode 47 - A Chat With Lillie
01/08/2024

In this episode I update you all on my recent life! And Lillie joins me for a chat.
If you have any questions for my upcoming episode with Claire McNulty Wellbeing Coach please email/Instagram message me!
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Episode 46 - Merry Christmas 🎄🧑‍🎄
12/25/2023

Finally, my Christmas traditions episode, recorded and released on none other than the 25th of December!
Have a great one guys, Merry Christmas from me and mine to you and yours 🎄🥰🧑‍🎄
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Episode 45 - Reflection
12/04/2023

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Episode 44 - There's no such thing as a perfect parent!
11/27/2023

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Episode 43 - The Elf On The Shelf
11/20/2023

In this episode I talk about 24 things our Elf on the Shelf, Ernie, has done over the years since he came into our lives over the festive season 🎄
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Episode 42 - A Few Recent Struggles
11/06/2023

In this week's episode I open up about my recent struggles as a parent and I talk about future episode ideas.
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Episode 41 - Half Term Update
10/30/2023

In this episode I talk about our rollercoaster of a half term and some of the messages I've received recently.
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Episode 40 - The Freedom Project
10/23/2023

In todays episode I'm joined by Vicky Pike from The Freedom Project West Cumbria to discuss domestic abuse.
This episode speaks volumes.
TRIGGER WARNING - discussion of abuse features heavily in this episode.
For support visit - https://www.freedom-project-west-cumbria.org.uk/
To donate to The Freedom Project visit - https://www.freedom-project-west-cumbria.org.uk/get-involved/donate/
Support helpline - 07712 117986

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Episode 39 - Feng Shui with Patricia Lohan
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10/16/2023

In todays episode I'm joined by Patricia Lohan to discuss how Feng Shui can help families create a calm, settled and harmonious environment within their home.
I loved my conversation with Patricia, a very successful writer, businesswoman and Feng Shui expert. Having worked all around the world helping people, she has featured in Forbes magazine and is the pinical fountain of knowledge for everything Feng Shui.

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Episode 38 - Update Episode
10/09/2023

In todays episode I do a general update about topics I've covered in past episodes including my marriage, my mental health, ADHD and my parents.
I also mention an amazing apeal by Cumbria Secret Santa.
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Episode 37 - Low Maintenance Friendship
10/02/2023

In this episode I talk about my difficulties with living in a time when we are expected to stay in constant contact with everyone. I talk about my love of low maintenance friendships and how bad I am at staying in touch.
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Episode 36 - Mamas Got The Lurgy 😮‍💨🤧🤒
09/25/2023

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Episode 35 - My Dad, Gerard Richardson
09/18/2023

In this episode I'm joined by my own dad, we talk about how my own and my brothers childhoods were different to the norm and I open up about my feelings of sharing him with an entire community.
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Episode 34 - Mamas Gone Mad
09/11/2023

In this episode I'm all on my lonesome!
I talk about my difficulty with life being so repetitive and mundane as a mother.
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