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Step into a space where lived experience takes centre stage. Here, we share authentic, firsthand storiesโvoices that inspire, connect, and offer a glimpse into the unique paths people have walked.
Every story holds powerโthe power to resonate, uplift, and remind us that weโre never alone in our journeys.
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Pregnancy, ADHD & Me: A Very Wiggly Journey (Now With More Chaos!)
Pregnancy has taken my ADHD brain on a wild, wiggly adventure, from switching meds and battling babyโbrain fog, to crying over gestational diabetes and learning to actually rest for the first time in my life.
With extra support from my GP, midwife team, bodyโdoubling sessions, and a weekly โbuy one baby thingโ system, Iโve slowly gone from overwhelmed to (mostly) calm.
This blog shares the messy, funny, very real journey of navigating pregnancy with ADHDโฆ and why I recommend leaning on every support available, including Australia's amazing midwife programs!
5 Habits That Made Me Burnout-Proof (Spoiler: It Wasn't 'Hustling' Harder)
Burnout isnโt a badge of honorโitโs your nervous system waving a white flag. After years of worshipping hustle culture, I discovered five tiny, rebellious habits that turned me into a burnout-proof human. Spoiler: None of them involve working harder. Ready to trade exhaustion for energy? Letโs go!
Why I Broke Up with New Yearโs Resolutions (and What Iโm Doing Instead)
New Yearโs resolutions sound great in theoryโuntil you have ADHD and your shiny new planner ends up buried under socks by week two. If youโve ever felt like resolutions were made for someone elseโs brain, youโre not alone. In this post, I share why traditional resolutions often flop for ADHD (spoiler: itโs not because youโre lazy!) and the fun, flexible strategies I use instead to make progress without the pressure.
Psychologists, Coaches, Counsellors, Peer Workersโฆ Oh My! Sorting Through Mental Health Support
Choosing the right mental health support can feel overwhelming. From psychologists to Lived Experience Workers, I share my personal journey through therapy, coaching, and healingโand how building a support team changed everything.
Conscious Parenting - How it changed my life.
I thought I could protect my children from anxiety and emotional pain by being the โperfectโ mum. But parenting cracked me open. It wasnโt until I turned inwardโnurturing my own inner child and healing old woundsโthat I truly began to show up for my kids in a grounded, conscious way.
Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria: My Brainโs Drama Queen Era
A real-life, relatable story about living with rejection sensitivity, overthinking everything, and finally finding peace through understanding, love, and a little help from medication.
What is Peer Support & How Can it Help Me?!
Ever wished someone would just get it?
Peer support is help from someone whoโs been there โ really been there. In our latest blog, we unpack what peer support is, how it works, and why it can be life-changing. Real talk, real stories, and real connection.
Why Am I Always Covered in Bruises? Understanding Proprioception, Spatial Awareness, and ADHD
Iโve spent most of my life covered in bruises, falling down stairs, and breaking bones in the most ridiculous ways. For years, I thought I was just clumsy. But studying psychology and living with ADHD has helped me uncover a deeper truth: my brain processes movement and space differently.
From struggling with spatial tasks in IQ tests to rollerblading straight into a wall at age eight, my story is one of chaos, curiosity, and finallyโclarity. This blog explores how proprioception, spatial awareness, and ADHD intersect, and why understanding your bodyโs internal GPS can be life-changing!
Mindfulness 101: A Reflection
Mindfulness has become a buzzword across personal development, mental health, and wellbeing. With its many interpretations, misconceptions can formโsometimes even contradicting each other. Jaan reflects upon and explores what mindfulness truly means.
One Year into ADHD: Embracing My โNeurospicyโ Brain
โHave you ever considered that you might have ADHD?โ
My GPโs words caught me completely off guardโI had never associated myself with that diagnosis. My ADHD didnโt show up as bouncing-off-the-walls energy. Instead, it manifested as internal hyperactivityโendless mental lists, negative self-talk, and difficulty feeling present in the moment.
A year has passed, and I finally feel ready to share my journey as a newly diagnosed 34-year-old woman with ADHD. I wrote this in 2024, hoping that one day I could use my experiences to support othersโso here it is.