Our Compassion-First Philosophy For Empowering Neurodiverse Moms
Our Mission
what we do
Our mission is to help ADHD moms simplify productivity with compassion-based systems, so the good days feel joyfully productive and the hard days less defeating.
Our Vision
the future we want to help create
We envision a worldwide shift where ADHD moms and their neurodiverse families—across every culture—are seen, supported, and celebrated as they thrive.
This global movement replaces stigma with support, and isolation with connection.
Our Purpose
why we do what we do
Our purpose is to shift the global conversation toward compassion, starting with mental health.
Our Goals
goalposts to reach our mission
We support Moms with ADHD by:
Goal #1 ~ Community
Providing a no-shaming, no-stigma, and non-judgmental safe Community for ADHD moms and their families where they can simplify their lives.
Goal #2 ~ Simplify
Creating global access to simplified ADHD tools by bridging the cultural and language gaps through technology, community, and speaking platforms.
Goal #3 ~ Embrace
Embracing ADHD as a way of life.
Goal #4 ~ Compassion
Reframing the global narrative into mental health compassion by bridging the gap among innovative leaders of all generations and diverse perspectives.
We believe ADHD is real.
We believe ADHD is a biological difference in the brain (neurological) and is in our genes (hereditary).
We believe in a “middle road” approach between the superpowers and challenges with ADHD.
We believe in respecting people’s choices regarding medication and non-medication ADHD treatment.
We believe we must simplify ADHD globally.
Our Principles
non-negotiable morals and ethical standards of behavior that we believe sets us apart
We believe truly understanding ADHD inevitably leads to a positive perception of ADHD.
We believe we must change the global mental health narrative into mental health compassion.
We believe moms with ADHD are gatekeepers who can break the cycle of trauma & transform generational ADHD into a family legacy of connection and compassion.
We believe ADHD affects all cultures, genders, and ages.
Our Core Values
values we practice to guide our every action and spoken word, our immutable laws
#1: Character
Character matters. We say it. We live it. We breathe it.
#2: Giving
Give to uplift others. Getting is irrelevant.
#3: Compassion
Compassion is not a marketing strategy; it’s a way of life. By showing compassion, we put ourselves in that person’s shoes and take tangible actions to help.
#4: Curiosity
Curiosity creates compassion. When we’re curious, we stop and ask “Why?” first, before being guided by pure emotions and judgment. The response to that question inevitably leads to compassion.
#5: Positivity
Make positivity louder. A diagnosis of ADHD is almost always shrouded with negativity. Our actions and words - whether through community posts, social media posts, talks, or blog posts - must always make positivity louder.
Statement of Contribution
We believe in tithing our time, talent, and treasures to create a sustainable social global change.
Our Tagline
Navigating Neurodiversity in Motherhood with Compassion
Our Movement
I invite mothers with ADHD to share in this meaningful cause more significant than ourselves - where we can thrive in a world compassionate to ADHD and mental health.
Together, ADHD Moms and their families worldwide can stop surviving and start thriving.
I appreciate you,
Founder of ADHD Life Simplified, a thriving ADHD Mompreneur of 2 boys, a TEDx & inspirational speaker, and a seasoned lawyer, Katherine Lizardo combines law, science, and lived experiences into positive messages about neurodiversity. Her work has been featured in Renaissance Weekend, TEDx Talks, ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, New York Post, Texas Business Times, The Philippine Tribune, Asian Pacific Culture News, Law & Crime Trial Network, Manila News Journal, and more! To dive deeper, follow @ADHDLifeSimplified and connect inside her safe community for Moms with ADHD here.