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September is the other new year
Andrea Toole Andrea Toole

September is the other new year

September has always felt like the “other new year.” The weather cools, routines snap back, and cultural calendars turn. For many, that’s energising. But for women with ADHD, September can bring overwhelm: crowded transit, busier workdays, higher expectations. This post explores why September hits differently — and how the PRIMED framework can help you reset on your own terms.

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When the house gets quiet: ADHD, midlife, and sending kids off to college
Andrea Toole Andrea Toole

When the house gets quiet: ADHD, midlife, and sending kids off to college

You help them unpack, and you hold it together, then return to a quiet house. Though not a parent, many friends experience this, and I coach women with ADHD who feel the weight of silence. This post explains why an empty nest hits midlife ADHD hard and how to rebuild with simple rituals, gentle structure, and a new approach.

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Navigating ADHD during perimenopause
Andrea Toole Andrea Toole

Navigating ADHD during perimenopause

Struggling with brain fog, mood swings, or sudden overwhelm in midlife? If you’re a high-functioning woman with ADHD, perimenopause may be intensifying your symptoms in ways you didn’t expect. In this guide, I explore why this hormonal life stage can feel like a betrayal—and what you can do to regain clarity, energy, and control. From brain chemistry to practical strategies, this is for every woman wondering, “Why don’t I feel like myself anymore?”

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Why rest feels wrong and success feels empty
Andrea Toole Andrea Toole

Why rest feels wrong and success feels empty

Imagine this: you finally make time to relax, and within minutes that familiar voice pipes up: 'Really? Just sitting there?' Or perhaps you've achieved something significant, but instead of feeling satisfied, you feel... nothing. If you've spent years overcompensating and overachieving, your nervous system literally doesn't know how to downshift anymore. Here's why this occurs—and what you can actually do about it.

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Do you still want the things you used to want?
Andrea Toole Andrea Toole

Do you still want the things you used to want?

You worked hard for this life, but now you’re not sure it fits. This post explores what happens when your goals no longer reflect who you’ve become, especially if you’re neurodivergent. It’s not a failure. It’s feedback. Let’s talk about what to do when your old dreams stop feeling like yours.

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