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The holidays are often marketed as the “most wonderful time of the year.” We’re surrounded by images of cozy gatherings, sparkling lights, and smiling families around the dinner table. But for many people, the holiday season brings not just joy, but also a heavy dose of stress and anxiety. Between travel, finances, social expectations, and family dynamics, the pressure can pile up quickly. Let’s not forget the actual day of stressors either. Trying to juggle being in multiple

Lately, I’ve been busy speaking at public events, focusing on neurodiversity and the vital importance of claiming our strengths as neurodivergent individuals. This work has really pushed me to reflect on why this advocacy is so crucial. After these talks, so many people have approached me—some with a diagnosis, some self-identifying—sharing their stories. They’ve talked about the challenges they’ve faced, struggles with getting a diagnosis, or even just sharing about a loved

If you’ve spent your life feeling like you’re reading a script that no one else has, or that the emotional and social demands of the world leave you feeling perpetually exhausted and misunderstood, you are not alone. This unique, often bewildering experience can be a sign that your brilliant brain is wired for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). As a licensed psychologist with lived experience and clinical expertise in neurodivergence, I’m passionate about fostering a genuine con

October is ADHD Awareness Month. ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental condition which is characterized by difficulty with attention, executive dysfunction, hyperactivity and impulsivity. This condition can present differently among people with some people presenting with only inattentive symptoms, some with only hyperactive/impulsive symptoms, but most commonly with a combination of both.  While ADHD was initially thought to be a condition