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When, why, and how to talk about your ADHD

Deciding whether to talk about your ADHD can feel more complicated than expected, especially once you’re established in your career and relationships. This article explores disclosure as a strategic decision, not a confession, and offers a practical way to think through when, why, and how sharing actually serves you.

What is ADHD coaching, and how can it help?

You’ve probably heard of therapy. But ADHD coaching? That’s the missing piece for many smart, capable adults who still feel stuck. This guide explains what ADHD coaching is, how it helps, and why it’s a game-changer for people who want practical, forward-focused support.

What is the PRIMED™ framework?

The PRIMED™ Framework was born from a breakdown—and it’s helped me and my clients rebuild lives that work for our ADHD brains. It’s not about productivity. It’s about stability, energy, and systems that stick.

A Guide to Understanding Your Friends with ADHD

I joke that everyone should come with a user manual. I have ADHD, and I believe that if I had a guidebook for friends, dates, and partners, this could be a chunk of it. It would make life easier, wouldn’t it?

ADHD and Overwhelm

What is overwhelm and what can someone with ADHD - or someone without - do about it? I've got 10 ways to deal with overwhelm.

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Andrea Toole 2025-08-11 Andrea Toole 2025-08-11

ADHD and the office: The advantages you might not have considered

The return to office doesn’t have to feel like a setback. With the right strategies, office days can improve focus, connection, and structure — even if you have ADHD.

Andrea Toole 2025-07-29 Andrea Toole 2025-07-29

ADHD, women’s health, and the return to office

The return to office doesn’t just challenge focus — it disrupts the body’s rhythm too. For women with ADHD, hormonal changes, perimenopause, and energy shifts can amplify overwhelm. This post explores the connection between your cycle, your focus, and how to build a work rhythm that supports both your brain and your body.

Andrea Toole 2025-07-23 Andrea Toole 2025-07-23

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.

Andrea Toole 2025-07-17 Andrea Toole 2025-07-17

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.