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My writing is now on Substack
Some essays and resources remain here, but you can find my latest writing — and some updates to older posts — on The Midlife ADHD Edit on Substack.
Substack is the home for new essays, ADHD coaching tips, podcast news, and short notes for midlife women who seem successful but find life harder than it should be.
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Unmasking ADHD: How successful women over 40 can recognize and recover from burnout
For decades, you've excelled in your career. You've built impressive professional credentials, perhaps raised a family, and maintained the appearance of having it all together. But beneath that polished exterior, there's an exhaustion that vacation days can't seem to fix.
Sound familiar? For women over 40 with ADHD, autism, or both (AuDHD), this isn't just ordinary fatigue—it's the result of years of masking, a survival strategy that has silently drained your resources.
Understanding Human Design as a Projector
Are you curious about Human Design — or wondering how to live more authentically as a Projector? In this post, I share what it means to be a Projector, plus some practical tips to work with your natural energy, wait for recognition, and nurture the gifts that make you a powerful guide.
ADHD and Job Loss: Real Advice for Rebuilding Confidence and Finding Your Path
If you’ve ever lost a job and wondered, “Is there any career where I can succeed with ADHD?”—you’re not alone. Inspired by a powerful support group conversation, this post explores the real challenges of job loss with ADHD, and the practical advice people shared to help each other move forward. You’ll find honest reflections, community wisdom, and gentle reminders that your brain isn’t broken—and your path doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s.
How Do You ‘Just Do It’ If You Have ADHD? (Spoiler: You Don’t—You Strategize)
“Just do it” is catchy advice, but not for ADHD brains. In this post, I share why that phrase falls flat—and what actually helps you get started, stay motivated, and follow through.”
Not All Distraction Is ADHD: Understanding Immersive Daydreaming
Not all distraction is ADHD. A new psychological tool reveals how immersive daydreaming—vivid, emotional, story-like thought patterns—can mimic inattention but stem from something entirely different. This blog explores the science, the symptoms, and why understanding your inner world is the first step to real clarity.


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?