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

Money Talks

Aligning our finances to our values can make purchasing decisions easier and increase our self-control on impulse spending.

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Apr 3, 20234 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

When a Request Turns Into a Negotiation

Many neurodivergent folks' needs were dismissed or criticized as children causing them to default to persuasion rather than negotiation.

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Dec 6, 20224 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

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

Speak Up!

We should never be ashamed to speak our minds and be our true selves, but the world doesn't always allow for it as neurodivergent folks.

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Aug 9, 20222 min read

It's Not Your Fault...

We may have grown up feeling like our neurodivergence was a problem, but it's not your fault and there is much to embrace about your brain!

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Jul 12, 20221 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

Friendship Status: It's Complicated

Friend can be a heavy word, yet we use it so casually in our modern world. How can we be the kinds of friends we need and want right now?

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Feb 28, 20223 min read

If you're not working too much are you even doing it right?

People with neurodivergent brains are pushed to perform beyond their capacity from infancy.

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Feb 1, 20223 min read

Befriending Yourself

We mostly know how to make friends, but have you ever thought about being a friend to yourself? Coach Brink shows us the way.

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Nov 8, 20213 min read

How to Care For Ourselves When it's Hard

Self care often comes with it's own challenges, what is it, how can we do it well, and what do our identities have to do with any of it?

Elizabeth Brink & Juanita Cox

Sep 20, 20217 min read

Choosing Priorities: Our Bodies Know

The world is quick to tell us what to prioritize. How can we listen to our bodies to determine our priorities both small and big?

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Sep 6, 20212 min read

Helper Impulsivity: Can't Stop, Should Stop

Today we learn about helper impulsivity and how can we slow ourselves down so we can get the help and rest we need.

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Aug 30, 20212 min read

3 Ways to Handle Distractions Like a Boss

Distractions happen here are three ways to handle them, especially for the neurodivergent brain.

Coach Elizabeth Brink

Jun 28, 20212 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

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.