At the start of the year, I made a decision: instead of setting rigid goals, I’d focus on commitments that brought me joy, calm, and creative fulfilment. One of those commitments was to do more of the things I love—activities that make me feel relaxed and allow my creativity to flow. Crafting has always been […]
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It’s a story that so many of us know too well. Women with AuDHD (Autism and ADHD) are often misdiagnosed, misunderstood, or entirely overlooked. Why? Because for years, the frameworks used to define these conditions have been shaped around the experiences of boys and men. It’s time we unravel this narrative and rewrite it to
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What if we stopped seeing failure as something to fear and instead embraced it as part of the process? What if failure wasn’t even real—at least, not in the way we’ve been taught to think about it? For a long time, like many neurodivergent people, I struggled with perfectionism and the fear of getting things
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The word should might be small, but it carries a heavy load. Guilt. Pressure. Expectations. It’s time we gave it the boot. The truth is, should often sneaks into our lives as an uninvited guest, dragging with it a whole load of external opinions, outdated advice, and societal pressures that don’t belong to us. So,
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Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I’m overreacting” or “It wasn’t that bad”? Maybe you’ve pushed down your feelings, told yourself to “suck it up,” or brushed off a hurtful experience as no big deal. I know I have. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many of us, especially neurodivergent women, fall into the
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The start of a new year often comes with a wave of pressure to plan, set goals, and achieve more. But for so many of us, these traditional systems can feel overwhelming—or worse, like they’re setting us up to fail. In this blog post, we explore a different approach: tuning into what *you* need and creating a path that works for your unique strengths. Learn how the **RADIATE Model**, from my book *Permission to Be Different*, can help you reflect, align, and thrive authentically this year—without the stress of fitting into systems that weren’t made for you.
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Boundaries: The Secret to Thriving in Business and Life For most of my life, I believed saying “yes” to everything was the only way to succeed. I over-delivered, over-committed, and overworked, fuelled by a constant fear that people would reject me if I didn’t meet their expectations. But while I was ticking boxes for others,
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Practical tips to manage sensory overwhelm during the festive season.
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Self-acceptance isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a foundational step toward living a life that aligns with your true self, values, and goals. In my RADIATE model, which focuses on personal growth and alignment for us neurodivergent individuals, Acceptance is the second pillar. It builds on Reflection and sets the stage for the transformative steps ahead. By
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When ADHD was first suggested to me, I immediately pictured a young boy: hyperactive, impulsive, unable to sit still. That wasn’t me, so I brushed off the idea. But this reaction isn’t uncommon—it’s rooted in stereotypes about ADHD and neurodiversity that, for decades, have obscured the experiences of many people, especially women. The reality is
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