Struggling to Launch

"Although what’s getting in the way varies, I have never met a young adult who did not want to lean into their own launch..."

Coach Sarah Durham

Oct 31, 20236 min read

When Friendships Change (or need to)

It's easy to just write off losing friends as 'part of being human,' and it is that, but maintaining friendships is something we can develop

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Mar 1, 20236 min read

Will You Tell Me Your Story?

It's important for us to tell our stories for the sake of the telling. It gives us access to more of our story, to more of our healing.

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Feb 13, 20232 min read

Our Bodies are Full of Stories: Intergenerational Trauma & Epigenentics

If being neurodivergent is in part genetic and ND folks are more likely to experience trauma, our bodies are holding a lot of stories.

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Feb 2, 20232 min read

Life in Transition

We have a lot of practice with transitions. So why the hell do they still feel so tricky?

Coach Sarah Durham

Jan 17, 20233 min read

Measuring Up to What?

For many neurodivergent folks, the drive to strive is a trauma response resulting from negative feedback and missed opportunities.

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Dec 20, 20223 min read

Preparing for Rupture

Many neurodivergent folks have a history of painful experiences that... keep us stuck and unable to find the words to repair.

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Nov 21, 20224 min read

How To Be Your Own Story Editor

Perspective work is a foundation of coaching neurodivergent folks because navigating life based on incomplete stories can lead to shame

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Nov 7, 20222 min read

Ask Your Body

Many neurodivergent folks operate at a baseline with some activation, which isn’t always something we can just choose to turn off.

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Oct 17, 20226 min read

Trusting Your Instincts

For a lot of neurodivergent people, any internal inquiry automatically comes with self doubt, self criticism, and a lot of distrust.

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Sep 27, 20223 min read

On Being Hopeful

Neurodivergent people may struggle to hold onto hope, but it's possible to cultivate more of it.

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Sep 5, 20223 min read

Envy & Neurodivergent Brains

If the core message of envy is “I want what you have,” then what happens if the object of envy embodies a privilege we can not?

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Aug 16, 20222 min read

Friends as Attachment Figures

Attachment Theory doesn't just have to do with how we relate to our caregivers, but all sorts of relationships, including our friendships.

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Apr 18, 20224 min read

A Primer on Attachment Theory & Neurodivergent Brains

A brief look at attachment theory and how it impacts those who have neurodivergent brains.

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Mar 28, 20227 min read

When grief lasts too long

Do neurodivergent people experience grief differently?

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Jan 5, 20223 min read

ADHD and Anxiety

How does ADHD impact anxiety and vice versa? Read Coach Brink's insights to living with ADHD and anxiety, while still thriving.

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Aug 23, 20213 min read

Big Heavy Feels: Grief & Neurodivergent Life

When you are more acutely aware of your feelings, as many neurodivergent people are, processing grief is especially challenging.

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Jul 26, 20216 min read

3 Lies We Tell Ourselves

We don't mean to lie to ourselves, but a lot of influences train ADHD folks well from childhood. Are you lying to yourself?

Coach Elizabeth Brink

May 24, 20213 min read

No Perfect Conversationalists

There are no perfect communicators, but ADHD can impose additional obstacles when interacting with others.

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Feb 9, 20213 min read

Are You Controlled by What Others Think?

You may be more sensitive to criticism because of your ADHD. Coach Elizabeth Brinks can help guide you to self-healing.

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Jan 5, 20215 min read

What's on my mind

I love to write, but sometimes I need a place to try on ideas. Hear my 'rough draft' thoughts on all things personhood, neurodivergent living, and healing in my Sunday letters.