Have you ever spiraled into frustration trying to predict someone else’s reaction? Or exhausted yourself overanalyzing something that already happened? You’re not alone - we all do it. But the truth is, a lot of our stress and overwhelm comes from focusing on things we can’t actually control.

The good news? There’s a mindset shift that can lighten the emotional load and give you back your energy. It’s called controlling the controllables and it’s more powerful than it sounds.

We all have goals but sometimes they feel too big, too vague, or just out of reach. That’s where SMART goals come in. This simple yet powerful framework helps you move from wishful thinking to real progress by focusing on clarity, structure, and action.

In fact, research shows that people who write down their goals and create an action plan are 42% more likely to achieve them than those who don’t. SMART goals help take this even further by breaking goals into practical, manageable steps.

Let’s dive into what makes a goal SMART and how to avoid the most common mistakes that lead to overwhelm and inaction.

If you’ve ever tapped your foot to a beat, twirled your hair while thinking, or clicked a pen during a long meeting, you’ve engaged in a form of stimming. For many neurodivergent individuals, though, stimming is more than just a quirky habit. It's a powerful, often essential way to regulate emotions, manage sensory input, and stay grounded.

June is Men’s Health Month, a vital time to spotlight an often-overlooked issue: men’s mental health. While society frequently celebrates physical strength and resilience in men, mental health struggles are often hidden behind a mask of “toughness.” This silence costs lives and well-being.

This time of year can stir up deep emotions for parents watching their children graduate from high school or college and move into new chapters of life. Whether your child is heading off to college, starting a job, traveling, or just finding their own rhythm outside your home, your world is shifting too.

Many of us experience burnout, mental fatigue, and feel stuck in loops of overthinking or emotional overwhelm, especially in midlife or when navigating the world as a neurodivergent individual. But understanding how your brain and body work together can help you break the cycle and support your well-being in ways that are scientifically grounded and deeply empowering.

I recently had the opportunity to attend the final session in a women’s health series by Allison Imel, PA-C, FNTP, MMS, focused on pelvic floor health and it was amazing. As someone who regularly devours information on women’s health, neurodivergence, and neuroscience, I still walked away having learned so much.

In 1983, many of us midlifers, watched Risky Business and witnessed Miles (Curtis Armstrong) nudge his friend Joel (Tom Cruise) to live life and escape the tightly controlled life he was living:

“You wanna know something? Every now and then, say, ‘What the fuck.’ ‘What the fuck’ gives you freedom. Freedom brings opportunity. Opportunity makes your future.”

What is ADHD?

Living with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) means experiencing the world through a different lens. It’s not just about being distracted or hyperactive; it’s about having a brain that processes information uniquely, often leading to incredible creativity, spontaneity, and resilience.

Autism is a neurodevelopmental difference

It’s not a flaw or something to be “fixed.” It’s a natural variation in how human brains work. Autistic people often experience the world in ways that are more intense, more focused, or more nuanced than neurotypical folks.

It can affect how they communicate, process information, feel emotions, and engage with the world—but that doesn’t mean it’s “bad.” It’s just different.

What Is Neurodivergence?

A gentle guide from a neurodivergent coach

If you've heard the word neurodivergent and thought, “Wait… is that me?” — you're not alone. Also I would be a millionaire if I had a dollar for every time people asked me, “What does neurodivergent mean? What is it?”

When I see this picture of myself under the beautiful message of “Do What You Love” I realize that a year ago was when I decided to do one of the scariest actions I could imagine; leave the security of my six-figure career.

Negative Self Talk is a stealer of joy and potential; a bully that wants you to live in the gutters with it.

Coaching is a transformative process designed to help individuals bridge the gap between where they are now and where they want to be.