On emotions that don’t come in categories
The question I just can’t answer I’ve always found it hard to talk about emotions. Not because I don’t feel any, but because I don’t seem to be able to define them in ways others…
Dyslexia does not equate to low IQ: what a recent political exchange gets wrong
This week, a prominent US politician publicly stated that a person with a learning disability should not hold the office of president – specifically citing the dyslexia of another politician who is widely regarded as…
Beyond the headlines: what the paracetamol-autism studies really tell us
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that they would begin updating drug labeling to discourage acetaminophen (paracetamol) use during pregnancy, citing concerns about potential links to autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).…
Autism, or the story of a custom hardware configuration
Plot twist: your brain might be built with different components (and that’s awesome) Picture this: You’re at a party, and while everyone else seems to have standard-issue social processors, your brain is running on a…
My journey to becoming a coach for neurodiverse people
The moment everything made sense For most of my life, I lived with a persistent sense of friction – a feeling that I was navigating a world designed for someone else. I had built a…
The unmasked life, part 2: the great embracing (or “plot twist – this is actually my superpower”)
How my breakdown became the foundation for the most authentic period of my life. If you’re just joining us, you’ll want to read part 1: from slightly quirky kid to magnificent collapse first, where I…
Success mindset coaching for neurodivergent people: thriving on your own terms
Success mindset coaching for neurodivergent people: thriving on your own terms Success isn’t a fixed destination — and it certainly isn’t one-size-fits-all. For neurodivergent people, the pressure to meet external standards of achievement can feel…
Relationship coaching for neurodivergent people: building authentic connections
Relationship coaching for neurodivergent people: building authentic connections Relationships — with family, friends, partners, or colleagues — can be beautiful, fulfilling, and deeply grounding. But for many neurodivergent people, they can also be unnecessarily confusing,…
Life purpose coaching for neurodivergent people: finding your unique path
Life purpose coaching for neurodivergent people: finding your unique path Finding your life’s purpose is a deeply personal journey — and for neurodivergent individuals, it often means carving a path in a world that wasn’t…
The unmasked life, part 1: from slightly quirky kid to magnificent collapse
The first part of my five-decade autistic journey. Introduction: why I’m sharing this story Hello! I’m about to take you on what might be the most honest tour of a neurodivergent brain you’ll read this…