New writing now lives on Substack

I’m keeping selected essays and resources here, but my current writing now lives on The Midlife ADHD Edit on Substack.

That’s where I share new essays, ADHD coaching insights, podcast updates, and shorter Notes for capable women in midlife whose lives look successful but feel harder than they should.

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ADHD and the Return to Office: managing sensory overload at work
Return to Office, RTO, Environment, Mental State Andrea Toole Return to Office, RTO, Environment, Mental State Andrea Toole

ADHD and the Return to Office: managing sensory overload at work

The return to office isn’t just about commuting or adjusting your schedule. For ADHD professionals, it often means facing the daily gauntlet of sensory overload — noise, lights, smells, and visual clutter that push the nervous system into overdrive. Here’s how to recognize the signs and protect your focus in shared workspaces.

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ADHD and the return to office: why it's more than a commute
Return to Office, RTO, Routine, Environment Andrea Toole Return to Office, RTO, Routine, Environment Andrea Toole

ADHD and the return to office: why it's more than a commute

The return-to-office debate isn’t really about remote work versus in-person collaboration. For professionals with ADHD, it’s about managing sensory overload, disrupted routines, and energy depletion in environments not built for neurodivergent minds. Flexible workplaces don’t just reduce legal risks — they unlock the strengths and creativity ADHD professionals bring to the table.

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