When I first decided to pursue an ADHD diagnosis, I called a psychiatrist in my insurance network to make an appointment. Before he even scheduled me for a consultation, he ran through an unofficial screening right there on the phone. He asked about my level of education. I told him I had my doctorate. He […]
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You’ve tried every planner. Every app. Every calendar blocking strategy. You show up on time to meetings. You set timers. You do all the things the productivity experts tell you to do. And yet… you still don’t feel productive. Here’s what I’ve learned through my own experience and through working with my ADHD coaching clients:
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You’ve always been the one who figures it out. The high achiever. The reliable one who makes it happen no matter what. You’ve built your career on your ability to push harder, work longer, and deliver results. But lately? The strategies that got you here aren’t working anymore. You’re working twice as many hours as
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I have 800+ unread newsletters in my inbox. I’m overwhelmed by email. And yes, I subscribed to almost every single newsletter on purpose. If your email feels like a digital avalanche you can’t dig out of — you are not alone. Here’s the thing: for many of us with ADHD (or let’s be honest, even
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If you’re someone who makes big plans but can’t seem to take action on them, you’re not alone. Many adults with ADHD find themselves thinking, “I’m just a procrastinator,” or “I never start anything,” even when they care deeply about their goals. But difficulty getting started with ADHD is actually a rather layered challenge involving
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Let’s talk ADHD relationships, shall we? If ADHD is part of your relationship—whether you’re the ADHD partner or the non-ADHD partner—you’ve probably felt real frustration at times. Maybe you’re the person with ADHD, trying so hard but feeling constantly misunderstood. Or maybe you’re the partner without ADHD, feeling exhausted from what feels like doing everything
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If you’re someone who gets overwhelmed by complex weekly planning systems, color-coded calendars, and 27-step workflows, I’m so glad you’re here. If your ADHD brain loves the idea of planning but finds traditional methods take forever and you abandon them by Monday afternoon…Tuesday morning at the latest? This is for you. You see, so many
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Let’s talk about that unique experience of ADHD overwhelm where you just can’t settle into focusing on one thing because your brain is looping on dozens (if not hundreds) of unfinished tasks. It’s like our brains have all these invisible programs running in the background draining our energy and capacity. And every single one of
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Dealing with ADHD low energy? Please hear me. This isn’t a motivation problem. For many adults with ADHD, low energy is driven by biology, nervous system overload, and disrupted circadian rhythms. Contrary to what we might believe, the solution isn’t about doing more. Instead, it’s matching support to your actual capacity. If you’re reading this
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