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All Blog Posts 82 posts
ADHD 18 posts
Addiction & Recovery 18 posts
Mental Health & Self-Understanding 31 posts
Relationships 10 posts
Trauma & EMDR 23 posts

What We're Talking About Lately

Adult reflecting on ADHD diagnosis and self-understanding

Adult reflecting on ADHD diagnosis and self-understanding

What does it mean if I might have ADHD? Understanding diagnosis, stigma, and self-awareness

Geordie Hart

2 days ago5 min read

Person sitting alone on the floor, reflecting the inward freeze of an ADHD shame spiral.

Person sitting alone on the floor, reflecting the inward freeze of an ADHD shame spiral.

ADHD and the Shame Spiral: Why Shame Makes It Harder to Get Started

Orli Paling

4 days ago4 min read

Adult with ADHD feeling mentally overwhelmed and unable to relax despite physical exhaustion

Adult with ADHD feeling mentally overwhelmed and unable to relax despite physical exhaustion

Why is rest so hard even when I’m exhausted? ADHD and safety

Geordie Hart

May 214 min read

A person sitting quietly indoors with a reflective expression, illustrating the experience of ADHD and emotional dysregulation.

A person sitting quietly indoors with a reflective expression, illustrating the experience of ADHD and emotional dysregulation.

ADHD and Emotional Dysregulation: Why Emotions Hit Harder and Take Longer to Recover

Orli Paling

May 194 min read

Adult with ADHD feeling mentally overwhelmed while trying to manage multiple unfinished tasks

Adult with ADHD feeling mentally overwhelmed while trying to manage multiple unfinished tasks

Why do I lose motivation so fast with ADHD?

Geordie Hart

May 145 min read

Close-up of relaxed hands resting in lap, representing calm and emotional regulation in ADHD and addiction recovery

Close-up of relaxed hands resting in lap, representing calm and emotional regulation in ADHD and addiction recovery

Why Addiction Recovery Is Harder With ADHD (And What Actually Helps)

Orli Paling

Apr 214 min read

Person sitting at a wooden table in a softly lit room, leaning forward while trying to focus on work, reflecting mental fatigue and difficulty concentrating.

Person sitting at a wooden table in a softly lit room, leaning forward while trying to focus on work, reflecting mental fatigue and difficulty concentrating.

Is It ADHD, Trauma, or Burnout? Why Focus Feels So Hard

Chantal Esperanza

Apr 174 min read

Flexible ADHD routine planner showing structured time blocks with varied activities

Flexible ADHD routine planner showing structured time blocks with varied activities

How to Build Routines That Actually Work With ADHD

Orli Paling

Mar 173 min read

How Does ADHD Affect My Relationships and Daily Life Beyond Focus?

How Does ADHD Affect My Relationships and Daily Life Beyond Focus?

How Does ADHD Affect My Relationships and Daily Life Beyond Focus?

Geordie Hart

Mar 124 min read

Person with ADHD pausing during work to support energy and prevent burnout

Person with ADHD pausing during work to support energy and prevent burnout

ADHD Burnout: Why It Happens So Easily

Orli Paling

Mar 103 min read

Person practicing emotional regulation with ADHD by checking in with their nervous system

Person practicing emotional regulation with ADHD by checking in with their nervous system

ADHD and Emotional Regulation: Why It Feels So Hard (Beyond Coping Tools)

Orli Paling

Mar 33 min read

Person with ADHD using flexible strategies to support motivation and focus

Person with ADHD using flexible strategies to support motivation and focus

ADHD Motivation Isn’t a Character Trait

Orli Paling

Feb 243 min read

Abstract overlapping circles symbolizing boundaries for the overwhelmed brain and healthy relational space

Abstract overlapping circles symbolizing boundaries for the overwhelmed brain and healthy relational space

Boundaries for the Overwhelmed Brain: ADHD, Trauma, and Saying No

Orli Paling

Jan 63 min read

Illustration of dopamine pathways representing the ADHD and addiction connection

Illustration of dopamine pathways representing the ADHD and addiction connection

The ADHD–Addiction Connection: Why We Chase Dopamine

Orli Paling

Dec 2, 20254 min read

Finding Balance: Treatment and Coping Tools for Managing

Finding Balance: Treatment and Coping Tools for Managing

Finding Balance: Treatment and Coping Tools for Managing Dopamine Levels

Orli Paling

Nov 25, 20254 min read

Understanding Your ADHD Brain (and How to Work With It)

Understanding Your ADHD Brain (and How to Work With It)

Understanding Your ADHD Brain (and How to Work With It)

Orli Paling

Nov 4, 20254 min read

dopamine and motivation

dopamine and motivation

Dopamine and Motivation: Finding Reward in Everyday Life

Orli Paling

Sep 23, 20253 min read

ADHD and addiction recovery

ADHD and addiction recovery

ADHD and Addiction Recovery: What You Need to Know

Orli Paling

Sep 16, 20254 min read

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