Hormones and ADHD: Why things can feel so much harder during perimenopause

ADHD rarely exists in isolation: understanding co-existing conditions

How HRT Can Support Perimenopausal Women – Especially Those with ADHD

How our cycle affects us, and why this matters for neurodivergent women

Body Identical HRT: Why It Matters for Neurodivergent Women with ADHD and Autism

Why ADHD makes managing money so difficult (and how to be kinder to yourself)

Why traditional routines don’t work for the ADHD brain and what to do instead

The Suicide Risk Among Autistic and ADHD Communities

How much does ADHD play a part in obstructive sleep apnoea?

For nearly ten years, I worked as a respiratory clinical nurse specialist. In that role, obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) was something I understood through a certain lens: primarily a condition related to weight, lifestyle, and anatomical factors. That was the medical understanding we were taught, and it made sense—at the time.

When quitting is actually the bravest thing you can do

There was a poster on my school wall that read: “A winner never quits and a quitter never wins.”
For years, I believed it.

Why I don’t drink alcohol

For years, I thought my struggles in social situations were just part of who I was. I’d go out, have a drink, and feel like I was finally relaxed enough to have fun. But more often than not, it would end with me talking too much, interrupting others, and oversharing.

Why our ADHD comes with so many strengths (even when It doesn’t feel that way)

When we talk about ADHD, the conversation often centres around the challenges—and yes, there are plenty of those. But what’s talked about far less are the strengths that often come with an ADHD brain.

The heartbreak of the boundary-setter – through an ADHD lens

In conversations about mental health, self-care, and personal growth, we often talk about the guilt that comes with setting boundaries—especially

Is boring the new black?

The older I get, the more I embrace who I actually am.

And it’s been a long road getting here.

For most of my life, I masked.
I tried to fit in.
I tried to be someone else.

Pills don’t give you skills: why ADHD coaching matters

Getting an ADHD diagnosis can feel a bit like walking into a really messy room. You know something’s not right, but the chaos is so overwhelming that you don’t even know where to begin.

When I first started ADHD medication, it was like putting on a pair of glasses. Suddenly, I could see the mess more clearly. The fog lifted a little. I could focus better, and life felt slightly more manageable. But it wasn’t the magic cure I’d read about – not even close.

In an unregulated industry where anyone can call themselves a "coach," certification from recognised bodies like the Professional Association for ADHD Coaches (PAAC) and the International Coaching Federation (ICF) is essential for ensuring quality, professionalism, and ethical practice.

In an unregulated industry where anyone can call themselves a "coach," certification from recognised bodies like the Professional Association for ADHD Coaches (PAAC) and the International Coaching Federation (ICF) is essential for ensuring quality, professionalism, and ethical practice.

ADHD coaching is a collaborative, personalised process that empowers individuals with ADHD to gain a deeper understanding of their unique brains and unlock their potential