Making friends with your brain
ADHD Burnout Is Not a Willpower Problem
There's a moment a lot of people describe to me. They've made it through the week. They're sitting in their car, outside their own home — and they just can't go inside. Not won't. Can't. If that landed, this post is for you.
Part 6: These ADHD Myths Have Been Wrong for Decades
ADHD has been documented in medical literature since 1775. More than 10,000 studies exist. So why did it take so long to reach you? This post is for the people the research should have found sooner.
Part 5: Harnessing Hyperfocus Without Burning Out
ADHD hyperfocus can feel like a superpower: deep focus, ideas flowing, incredible output. But there's a cost that comes after. This post explains why it happens, why it's so hard to stop, and how to work with it without paying quite so much.
Part 4: Why Do I Start Things and Not Finish Them?
You started so well. That’s the part that makes stopping feel even harder. For many adults with ADHD, the energy to begin is real, it’s what comes next that’s the problem. Here’s what’s actually happening, and why it isn’t about effort.
Part 3: Procrastination, Perfectionism and ADHD
You’ve been meaning to start that thing for three weeks. You want to do it. And yet. Procrastination with ADHD isn’t about willpower, it’s something much more specific, and once you understand what’s actually happening in your brain, it starts to make a different kind of sense.
Part 2: Why Emotions Can Feel So Intense With ADHD
For adults with ADHD, emotions don’t arrive quietly, they surge. A small frustration can feel like an avalanche; a moment of joy can bring tears. Here’s the neuroscience behind why, and what actually helps.
What Does Working Together Look Like?
I love working with adults who are ready to get curious about themselves, people who want practical ways forward, as well as a safe, genuine space to feel heard, seen and understood.