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March 3
Growing up as the youngest of ten kids, Chelsea Kunz learned early how to be loud, funny, and grab attention—which, as it turns out, is pretty on-brand for an ADHD brain. Now an actor, creator, and self-described hot mess mom, Chelsea built an online following as Karen Disapproves, blending comedy and chaos into relatable parenting content. But behind the laughs, she’s been on a deep dive into self-development, spirituality, and purpose, which led her to launch the Soul Slumber Party podcast.
In this conversation, Chelsea shares her ADHD diagnosis journey, from being the class clown (and occasional teacher’s nightmare) to struggling with focus, working memory, and traditional academics. She opens up about how ADHD showed up in motherhood, why she felt overwhelmed and irritable after having kids, and what finally led her to seek a diagnosis. Tracy and Chelsea also talk about nervous system regulation, how overstimulation can lead to emotional dysregulation, and why finding the right creative outlet can make all the difference for ADHD brains.
Chelsea also breaks down how she balances big ideas, creative projects, and intuitive decision-making, from social media to screenwriting. If you’ve ever felt like you’re juggling too much or struggling to follow through on what matters most, this conversation will leave you laughing, nodding along, and maybe even rethinking how you approach your creativity.
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"ADHD isn’t just about focus—it’s about nervous system regulation. Once I understood that, everything changed. I started working on calming my nervous system first, and suddenly, I could actually hear my own intuition again."
- Chelsea Kunz
"ADHD brains are idea factories. We have a million ideas, but not all of them are worth chasing."
- Chelsea Kunz
"My rule is no social media before noon—it’s been a game-changer."
- Chelsea Kunz
"I don’t make decisions out of fear anymore. I listen for the ideas that keep showing up, that won’t let go of me. That’s how I know I’m on the right path."
- Chelsea Kunz
"The key is noticing the ideas that keep coming back, the ones that won’t leave you alone—those are the ones tied to your purpose."
- Chelsea Kunz
"I realized I needed to stop waiting for permission to do the things I felt called to do. ADHD might make things harder, but it also makes us creative, resilient, and capable of so much more than we think."
- Chelsea Kunz
- Chelsea Kunz grew up as the youngest of 10 children in a chaotic household, which she credits for developing her loud, creative personality and need to be heard among her siblings.
- In school, she frequently got into trouble for talking too much, fidgeting, and creating diversions when bored, though she excelled in hands-on, creative activities that captured her interest.
- Despite joking about having ADHD for years, Chelsea didn't receive an official diagnosis until her thirties, prompted by increasing irritability and emotional dysregulation after becoming a mother of three children.
[20:00 - 37:00] Motherhood and Creative Identity
- The transition to motherhood presented significant challenges for Chelsea, feeling simultaneously busy, exhausted, and understimulated, which led to an identity crisis common among ADHD women.
- This struggle motivated her to create "Karen Disapproves," a comedic social media platform where she could channel her creativity, humor, and unfiltered perspective on parenting.
- Chelsea emphasizes how finding a creative outlet is crucial for ADHD mothers who often feel lost in the repetitive routines of childcare, advising others to maintain a sense of personal identity alongside parenthood.
[37:00 - 51:00] Managing ADHD and Finding Purpose
- After diagnosis, Chelsea shifted focus to understanding her nervous system regulation, which helped her distinguish between ideas born from genuine intuition versus temporary hyperfixations or fear-based reactions.
- She developed specific strategies for prioritizing creative projects, including waiting to see if ideas persistently return over time and evaluating whether they align with her deeper purpose.
- Chelsea's current focus includes her "Soul Slumber Party" podcast exploring spirituality and self-development, along with strict phone boundaries (no social media before noon), regular exercise, and maintaining a positive mindset as her primary ADHD workarounds.
- Instagram: soulslumberparty
- Youtube: @soulslumberparty
- Tiktok: @soulslumberparty
- Instagram: karen.disapproves
