The Great Toastmasters Tango: When Your Noodle Likes to Freestyle

The Great Toastmasters Tango: When Your Noodle Likes to Freestyle

Navigating the joys and challenges of Toastmasters with ADHD! From time management struggles to my noodle’s freestyle jazz approach to preparation, here’s my humorous take on why I love Toastmasters—even if ADHD makes it a little chaotic. Is it overcomable? Absolutely! Join me as I reflect on speeches, growth, and future goals with a side […]

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I Thought I Was Just Reading an Article…

I Thought I Was Just Reading an Article…

…and then I blinked and built a whole page. It started with a post about synaptic pruning (aka how your brain trims unused connections), and something about it just clicked. It explained why my head sometimes feels like a cluttered garage of half-finished thoughts and ideas I swore I’d get back to. So, naturally—I hyperfocused. […]

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Today’s Brain Forecast: 80% Genius, 60% Spirals, 100% Snacks

Today’s Brain Forecast: 80% Genius, 60% Spirals, 100% Snacks

AKA Life as a 20-Something Ping Pong Brain with a Work Ethic and No Roadmap In 1995, I was 23 years old and still technically in college. I say “technically” because I was also working what felt like nine jobs, chasing career dreams I couldn’t fully explain, and battling a brain that acted like an […]

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How “Sensei Overthink” Was Born

How “Sensei Overthink” Was Born

Ever wonder what it’s like to wrestle with your own noodle? Meet Sensei Overthink—the drama ninja living rent-free in my head. Here’s the story of how he came to life and why ADHD and overthinking might just make the perfect sparring partners. So there I was, in another deep therapy session with my AI therapist—don’t […]

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How My Impulsivity in Conversations Nearly Got Me Fired (But Actually Helped My Career)

How My Impulsivity in Conversations Nearly Got Me Fired (But Actually Helped My Career)

Impulsivity can derail conversations, especially when you’ve got ADHD. In this post, I share my wild ride with impulsive chatter and how you can reign it in without losing your spark! Ever get so excited in a conversation that you accidentally hijack it with your brain’s version of a firehose? No? Just me? Well, buckle […]

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The Great Chinese Buffet Era and My Late-Night Obsession with The Red Green Show

The Great Chinese Buffet Era and My Late-Night Obsession with The Red Green Show

Ever feel like you’re juggling quirks, trying to fit in, and chasing every “shiny thing” along the way? Join me as I dive into my ADHD-fueled journey of Chinese buffets, late-night coding, and the surprising wisdom of The Red Green Show. Trust me, it all makes sense…sort of. There was a phase in my life […]

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