Posts in Burnout
How Parents Can Support Their Neurodivergent College Student Through Academic Burnout — Without Burning Out Themselves!

Parents may be the first to notice if a college student is burning out. The good news is that you can play a vital role in helping your young adult recognize what is happening, and help them to build a recovery plan that works for their neurodivergent brain. But, it is equally important that you don’t burn out in the process of helping your student - you need boundaries and strategies that will allow you to serve as a source of support for the student over the long term!

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How to Plan a Career Change -- Without Blowing Up Your Family's Finances

You’ve done everything "right." Built a successful career, earned a high income, and provided your family with stability, comfort, and opportunity. From the outside, it looks like you’ve made it.

So why does it feel like a trap?

If you're a high-earning professional who’s beginning to question the sustainability or fulfillment of your current career, you're not alone. Many executives and mid-career professionals reach a point where success becomes suffocating—and the idea of a change feels both urgent and impossible.

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Perimenopause and ADHD: What Every High-Achieving Woman Needs to Know

As a licensed mental health counselor and life coach working with entrepreneurs and executives navigating ADHD and burnout, I’ve seen a powerful, often overlooked intersection emerge in my practice: the convergence of perimenopause and ADHD. If you’re a high-performing woman in your 40s or 50s suddenly struggling with focus, energy, and emotional regulation—despite years of managing ADHD—you’re not alone. There’s a physiological shift happening beneath the surface, and understanding it is the first step to reclaiming your clarity and vitality.

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Are you a cycle-breaker? Here's how it's burning you out.

What Does It Mean to Be a Cycle-Breaker?

As a therapist and coach for neurodivergent entrepreneurs and executives, I have the privilege of working with remarkable individuals who have achieved incredible success. Many of them are what we call "cycle-breakers." But what does it truly mean to be a cycle-breaker, and why does it matter, especially in the context of entrepreneurship and leadership?

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Unlocking Leadership Potential: How ADHD Manifests in Executive Leaders

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often misunderstood, especially in high-performing individuals. While it’s estimated that 4-6% of people in the U.S. have ADHD, research suggests that 1 in 5 c-suite executives may have undiagnosed ADHD. Why? Because the very traits of ADHD often align with qualities that drive success in leadership roles . . .

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