Same Shit, Different Mom

How to Stop Letting ADHD Hold You Back and Start Owning Your Power

In this episode, Carly dives deep into the nuances of navigating ADHD, autism, and neurodivergence as an adult—while challenging the limiting narratives around what it means to thrive. Late-diagnosed herself, Carly shares her personal journey of redefining identity, dismantling internalized ableism, and shifting from focusing on “what’s hard” to intentionally creating a reality that matches your desires. This isn’t about bypassing challenges or ignoring your wiring. It’s about understanding the power of your attention, regulating your energy, and unlocking the next version of yourself. Carly weaves together personal stories, hard-earned insights, and practical tools to help you step out of self-judgment and step into your highest potential. If you’ve ever felt like your big emotions, different wiring, or intense way of processing the world is holding you back—this conversation will give you hope, validation, and a powerful new perspective. Connect with Carly on IG Apply to work with Carly

What happens when your identity shifts… again?

In this episode of Same Shit, Different Mom, Carly Ely shares a raw and honest life update. After months of being quiet online, Carly opens up about her personal and business evolution—how she’s moving beyond labels, pivots, and expectations to embrace full transparency in her journey. She reflects on her shift from school psychologist to sleep consultant to conscious motherhood mentor, and now toward a deeper focus on self-leadership and multidimensional identity as a late-diagnosed neurodivergent woman. Carly explores the tension between wanting to present polished expertise versus sharing what’s truly alive in the moment. She describes how her mentor challenged her to stop overthinking and start documenting her journey daily—even if it feels messy, imperfect, or self-indulgent. This episode invites listeners to embrace their own evolving identity, trust their inner wisdom, and recognize that the right people will resonate with their story, even if it’s unfinished.

Masking, Misalignment, and Motherhood: The Truth About Being a Neurodivergent Woman

In this raw and unfiltered episode, I'm getting honest about something I've only ever skimmed the surface of before—what it’s really like to navigate motherhood, business, and personal growth while living with late-diagnosed ADHD and autism. If you’ve ever felt like you were “too much” or “not enough”… If you’ve been performing, pleasing, and pushing through, wondering why it’s so damn exhausting… If motherhood has cracked you wide open and left you questioning everything— This episode is for you. -The identity crisis that came with my late autism and ADHD diagnosis -The invisible toll of high-functioning masking—and why so many women miss the signs -How internalized ableism made me afraid to share my truth -Why I'm done performing for comfort and ready to show up unmasked -How motherhood became the portal to awakening, not just struggle Whether you’re a mother, a highly sensitive woman, or a late-realized neurodivergent soul, this episode is a mirror and an invitation—to unlearn, unbecome, and finally come home to yourself. Find me on Instagram

Invisible Cycles You're Breaking Part 2

In part two of our series on the invisible generational cycles we’re breaking as conscious millennial moms, we explore some of the most profound unconscious patterns we’ve inherited: victim mentality, hustle-as-worth culture, and emotional suppression. These aren’t just buzzwords—they’re baked into the way we move through motherhood, and today’s episode is an invitation to unravel them with compassion, self-responsibility, and power. If you’ve ever caught yourself saying “If only they would listen, I wouldn’t yell,” or rushing around the house like it’s an emergency when it’s not... this one’s for you. 00:00 – Welcome Back + Series Recap Carly introduces this continuation of the generational cycle-breaking conversation and why these invisible patterns matter so much. 01:48 – The Biggest Cycle We’re Breaking: 08:50 – Moving from Reaction to Response 12:25 – Why the Boomer Generation Struggles with Accountability 15:40 – The Protective Nature of Victim Mentality 17:10 – Hustle, Rush, Productivity: The Cycle of Anxiety 25:15 – Emotional Suppression: The Core Wound We’re Healing From 30:05 – Why Kids Can’t “Control” Their Emotions 33:00 – Your Healing Creates Emotional Safety for Future Generations Download Carly’s Free Cycle Breakers Guidebook to go deeper into your own subconscious healing journey. Follow Carly on IG

Invisible Generational Cycles You're Breaking Part 1

In this episode of 'Same Shit Different Mom,' we delve into the concept of breaking generational cycles and what it truly means to be a cycle breaker. Emphasizing the importance of changing behaviors and becoming an evolved version of oneself, we explore the deeper psychological and emotional work involved. We introduce three key cycles you're breaking for yourself and your kids. 00:18 Understanding Generational Cycles 00:48 Personal Journey and Professional Approach 04:31 Common Misconceptions About Breaking Cycles 07:21 Deeper Meaning of Breaking Generational Cycles 08:17 Healing Internalized Beliefs and Patterns 10:12 Subconscious Mind and Generational Cycles 18:34 Practical Examples and Patterns to Break 19:19 Cycle of Self-Abandonment 22:36 Cycle of Vanity and Image 26:50 Cycle of Fear of Judgment 32:28 Conclusion and Next Steps Get the Free Cycle Breaking Moms' Guidebook Follow us on Instagram