Hello friend, Your mental resources are even more precious in December, so to the point! In this message, you will find: 📌Sciency insights about what this time does to sensitive and gifted systems 📌Three simple supports you can use before, during, and after the holiday intensity If you’ve already checked out for December, you are not alone... We've entered the time of year that feels like a lot! Our systems tend to be taxed and working to the max. December can bring routine disruptions,...
10 months ago • 2 min read
Hi friend, Father’s Day may have passed, but the conversations it stirs are still present. June is also Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, a meaningful time to explore what often goes unspoken in the lives of boys and men, especially those with unique ways of thinking, feeling, learning, and being: Gifted and neurodivergent men... These are the deep thinkers. The sensitive ones who carry complex emotional insights. The high performers and high achievers who question whether they are doing...
over 1 year ago • 4 min read
Hey curious human, What if you could meet the version of yourself who is thriving, fulfilled, energized, and doing work that truly matters to you? And what if you could ask that future version for clues and guidance to help you get there easily? Earlier this month, at the Solarpunkification Art Exhibition opening weekend in San Francisco, I guided an incredible group of people through an Ikigai Future Memory Experience—bringing them into a future where they are aligned with their calling and...
over 1 year ago • 3 min read
Hey there, beautiful human, This year, I’ve been quiet but more present than ever before. I’ve been deeply immersed in the heart of my work: supporting brilliant children, teens, and adults as they navigate the beauty and complexity of giftedness, neurodivergence, and twice-exceptionality. I've been busy falling more and more in love with what I do. Over the past few years, my client caseload has been filled with incredibly courageous souls I’ve had the honor and privilege of working with:...
almost 2 years ago • 2 min read
Hello Beautiful Human, I wanted to ensure you don't miss the chance to register for my FREE masterclass happening this Tuesday, May 7th, at 2:00pm EST. 2e Code: Strategies to Unleash Neurodivergent Brilliance Join me to help you untangle the intricacies of Twice-Exceptionality and neurodiversity, empowering your child to create the joyful life they deserve! I'm thrilled to share 5 key pillars I've developed and refined over nearly 15 years of working with 2e children, youth, and adults. These...
over 2 years ago • 1 min read
Happy first month of the year! How is it almost February?! It's been a minute and I have a lot to share, but I'll keep it short and sweet. Here are some of the most important highlights and events happening soon. I hope you find this information valuable and can join me at one of these events. Art Hour with Dustin Jacobus: An Art Innovation Experiment to Promote Inclusivity: This Monday, I'll host a brand-new experiment with an incredible Belgian artist! Have you ever had the chance to ask...
over 3 years ago • 2 min read
Last month I was invited to join a panel of neurodiversity experts to discuss ways to support neurodivergent parents in neurodiverse households. How can parents function when they are also neurodivergent? One of the questions I was asked was: "Is stress on overload when both parents and kids have learning and attention issues?" You probably already know that the answer is yes. Perhaps this has always been the case for your family, but this doesn't have to be the way. One of the things we know...
over 4 years ago • 5 min read
I hope your family and loved ones are safe. I wish I could share something different with you today. I wish I could share other kinds of resources. It's heartbreaking that we live in a society where mental health professionals have ready-to-use resources for this kind of situation. We all have different roles to play in society, even in a very sick society. Today my role is to share what I can to help you navigate these unsettling times a little better. If you live in the US, here are some...
over 4 years ago • 1 min read
You are not crazy. Times are crazy. You are just a beautiful human trying your best during some of the weirdest times in history. We are still dealing with strange days, lots of uncertainty, and many unsettling situations. It would be crazy not to feel a bit crazy. I felt like reminding you because I forget about it all the time! Our bodies are carrying excessive stress and tension, but where's our mental energy going? Are we focusing on the things falling apart or using our creative energy...
about 5 years ago • 2 min read