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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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Stop asking “What is wrong with me?”

A late ADHD diagnosis is overwhelming. This practical, four-week guide outlines how to process the emotional impact, explore treatment options, and set up systems that support everyday life.

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This will change how you see (email) marketing forever

Marketing experts recommend sending multiple emails daily during launches to stay visible. But this conventional advice backfires for ADHD subscribers in ways most marketers never consider.

Andrea Toole 2025-11-05 Andrea Toole 2025-11-05

How ADHD brains are reshaping marketing in the attention economy

Modern marketing mirrors ADHD cognition—rewarding novelty, rapid creativity, and quick engagement. Exploring what this shift means for how we create and consume content.

Andrea Toole 2025-09-08 Andrea Toole 2025-09-08

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.

Andrea Toole 2025-09-03 Andrea Toole 2025-09-03

Back-to-school with ADHD: Practical strategies to make the transition smoother

Back-to-school season can feel overwhelming when ADHD is in the mix — for kids and parents alike. From chaotic mornings to forgotten backpacks, the transition often feels like survival mode. This post shares simple, ADHD-friendly strategies you can use right away to create calmer mornings, smoother evenings, and a school year that feels more manageable.