In this powerful episode, Martha sits down with Lori Sugarman Lee; Fair Play Facilitator, family coach, and author of Our Home: The Love, Work, and Heart of Family. They talk about the often invisible and undervalued labor that keeps households running. Lori shares the story behind her children’s book, a beautiful tool designed to spark conversations about equity, contribution, and care within families.

The conversation dives deep into Lori’s journey from a career in marketing to full-time caregiving, the culture shock of moving from Canada’s year-long parental leave to the U.S., and a pivotal moment when an insurance rep dismissed her value as “just a housewife.” That experience sparked Lori’s mission to reframe domestic labor as essential, valuable, and worthy of pride...not just for women, but for the entire family unit.

Martha and Lori explore why picture books remain powerful conversation starters at any age, how family values and neurodiverse needs shape household dynamics, and how shifting our language, from "chores" and "helping" to "contributing" and "trusting"...can create a more equitable, empowering home. They also touch on real-life strategies for fostering independence, using Fair Play with kids, and embracing imperfection along the way.

Whether you're a parent, caregiver, educator, or someone rethinking how your household runs, this episode is a must-listen reminder that the heart of home deserves to be seen, shared, and celebrated.

Connect with Lori:

• Instagram: @ourhomeourpride

• LinkedIn: Lori Sugarman Lee

• Book: Our Home – Available wherever books are sold

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In this episode, I break down how I support myself before, during, and after traveling for work—especially when attending conferences. Fresh off a recent trip, I’m sharing what helps me not just survive professional development experiences, but actually enjoy them, get what I need from them, and avoid total burnout.

As someone with ADHD who used to lead professional development for others, I’ve picked up a lot of tools along the way. Whether it’s how I prep for travel, navigate sensory overload, or build in recovery time, this episode is full of real-life strategies for taking care of your future self.

What I cover:

🧳 Before care: prepping my body, mind, and bags (hydration, nutrition, sleep, CBD, packing tips)

👟 During care: finding quiet spaces, managing sensory overload, intentional socializing, and planned solo time

✈️ After care: the power of a buffer day, post-conference processing, and setting yourself up for a smoother re-entry into everyday life

If you’ve ever come home from a work trip feeling totally fried (and like you didn’t retain anything), this one’s for you.

Who this episode is for:

Folks with ADHD who travel for work

Anyone feeling overstimulated by conferences or networking

People looking to actually get something out of professional development

Money can feel overwhelming, especially when you have ADHD. In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend and money coach, Keina Newell of Wealth Over Now, to talk about how we can break free from shame, make peace with our spending, and build a future that supports our needs—without giving up the things that bring us joy.

We explore:
Why thinking about "future you" is so hard with ADHD
The role of shame in financial decision-making
Practical steps to start managing money without overwhelm
How small, messy progress is better than waiting for the "perfect" time

Keina shares how she helped me shift my mindset and create financial habits that actually work for my ADHD brain. Whether you've struggled with budgeting, impulsive spending, or just avoiding money talk altogether, this episode will leave you feeling empowered to take action—one step at a time.

Listen now and start taking control of your money without the drama!