A Gentle End-of-Year Reflection As the year winds down, I always feel a mix of emotions — gratitude, joy, tenderness… and if I’m honest, tiredness. Coaching is one of the greatest joys in my life. Every session lifts me in a way that’s hard to put into words. Being invited into people’s stories — their […]
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For most of my life, I thought I was just an anxious overachiever — always running on empty, trying to do all the things, and wondering why everything felt harder than it seemed for everyone else.
When I was diagnosed with ADHD and autism at 45, everything finally started to make sense. This is what I wish I’d known sooner about rest, productivity, sensory needs, and learning to work with my brain instead of against it.
As an ADHD and AuDHD coach, I often talk about growth, self-acceptance, and learning to live life on your own terms. But sometimes, those lessons show up in unexpected ways — like in the quiet reflections that come with another birthday. This post is one of those moments — a pause to look back, recalibrate, and celebrate progress in all its messy, beautiful forms.
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A week among the trees reminded me that rest isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity. Here’s what I learned about slowing down, journaling, and bringing a little peace back into everyday life.
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As someone who lives with ADHD and Autism (AuDHD)—diagnosed at the ripe age of 45—I’ve spent a lot of time trying to understand what helps me thrive, why some things are so hard to do, and what sends me spiralling toward burnout. Over the years, I’ve come back again and again to a concept called
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If you’re neurodivergent and juggling work, business, and/or life admin, you’ve probably asked yourself: Would hiring a Virtual Assistant (VA) make things easier or just create more work? The answer? Well, it depends. While a VA can be a big help, it also depends on how the relationship is set up, your communication styles, what
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In the world of entrepreneurship, the standard advice for starting or growing a business is to ‘niche down.’ But in my business, I’ve come to a rebellious conclusion: you don’t always have to. Embracing versatility and adaptability. While many experts advocate finding a specific niche, I’ve found value in embracing a broader approach. An approach
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Running your own business can be an exciting and fulfilling journey, but for neurodivergent individuals like me, it comes with unique challenges and opportunities. Through my personal experience as a business owner with ADHD and Sensory Processing Challenges, I’ve discovered that thriving in entrepreneurship doesn’t mean subscribing to hustle culture or burning yourself out to
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Navigating the workplace as a neurodivergent individual can feel like a constant balancing act. Traditional work environments aren’t always set up to support diverse ways of thinking and working. So, how can neurodivergent people, such as those with ADHD, Autism or AuDHD, truly thrive at work? I recently hosted a workshop titled “Thriving at Work:
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I recently had the chance to sit down with my friend Nick McAllister and the wonderful Hayley Harris to talk about wedding planning as someone with ADHD. This conversation was featured in an article by the ABC. We shared valuable insights and practical tips to help others with disabilities navigate the often overwhelming and complex
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