A few weeks ago, I came across a social media post that’s been sitting with me ever since. It talked about Autistic people having “overactive nervous systems” — and framed that as something we should accept, even lean into. That we can’t really rest, that we’re wired to keep going, and that’s just how it […]
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Freya has this thing she does when her energy is off. She’ll grab her fluffy blanket, take herself to one of two spaces in the house (generally on ‘her’ beanbag), sit herself down and suckle. It’s her way of saying: “I need to regulate. Give me a few moments.” And honestly? She’s better at recognising
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There’s a particular kind of overwhelm that shows up at the start of a new year. The “new beginnings” energy that’s meant to feel refreshing can land differently if you’re neurodivergent. Instead of clarity, there’s pressure. And instead of excitement, there’ ‘s the loop: How do I make this year different?Where do I even start?What
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I don’t do New Year’s resolutions. It’s not because I don’t care about growth, achieving things or change — it’s because, for me, resolutions have almost always been rooted in pressure and pushing. They tend to assume unlimited energy, consistent motivation, and a nervous system that can tolerate being pushed. That hasn’t been my lived
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At the end of every year, I like to take the time to sit back and reflect. Not just on the year I’ve had personally, but on what I’ve learned along the way. This year, some very clear themes showed up again and again — particularly through my work with ADHD and AuDHD adults, leaders,
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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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