January 24th – 1-2:30pm central! Want to learn about navigating your Adult ADHD? Are you a provider who could brush up on your skills in working with your neurodivergent clients? I’ve got the workshop for you! Welcome back to The Perinatal Podcast, The Mini Episodes! And be sure to subscribe for notifications – we haveContinue reading “The Perinatal Podcast – Mini Episode 5 – THE Adults with ADHD Workshop!”
Author Archives: Meg Duke, LCSW-S, ADHD-CCSP, LCDC
Focus Friday: Reflecting on 2024
As we close the chapter on 2024, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each of you who’ve been part of this year’s journey. Whether you joined an accountability group, read a blog post, listened to The Perinatal Podcast, or simply followed along quietly, your presence and energy have matteredContinue reading “Focus Friday: Reflecting on 2024”
Focus Friday: Quieting the Inner Noise – Managing Internal Distractions for Neurospicy Minds
Living with a neurospicy brain (aka ADHD, distractibility, or other beautifully unique cognitive styles) means navigating an endless stream of internal chatter. These internal distractions often stem from racing thoughts, overanalyzing, or simply having too many ideas fighting for attention. While external distractions can often be controlled with boundaries or environmental changes, internal distractions requireContinue reading “Focus Friday: Quieting the Inner Noise – Managing Internal Distractions for Neurospicy Minds”
Focus… Tuesday? – Navigating the Holidays as Your Fabulous Neurospicy Self
The holidays are a time of joy, connection, and… sometimes, overwhelm. For neurospicy folks like us, family gatherings can bring unique challenges. From unsolicited advice to side-eyes about how we navigate our mental wellness journey, the holiday table can feel more like a battlefield than a celebration. But here’s the thing: you are fabulous, precious,Continue reading “Focus… Tuesday? – Navigating the Holidays as Your Fabulous Neurospicy Self”
The Perinatal Podcast – Growing Around Our Grief – with Rebekah Lowenstein, LCSW, PMH-C
As promised in our episode, here is the Grief Jar metaphor Rebekah referenced. Be sure to check out the full episode where we discuss many aspects of Growing Around Our Grief, links below.
Focus Friday: Boundaries, Round 2
🌟 Focus Friday: Honoring Your Boundaries for Better Focus 🌟 This week, let’s spend a little more time talking about boundaries—with tasks, people, and even ourselves. If you struggle with distractibility or focus issues, boundaries aren’t just helpful—they’re essential. 🛑 Boundaries with Tasks:Do you ever catch yourself saying “Just one more thing” only to realizeContinue reading “Focus Friday: Boundaries, Round 2”
Focus Friday: Building Boundaries for Better Focus
Setting boundaries is more than just saying “no” to others—it’s about defining your limits with tasks, relationships, and, most importantly, yourself. For those of us who struggle with distractibility and focus, boundaries can be a game-changer. They aren’t just about protection but are tools to safeguard your time, energy, and mental bandwidth. Let’s explore howContinue reading “Focus Friday: Building Boundaries for Better Focus”
Focus Friday: Understanding and Overcoming Decision Fatigue
What is Decision Fatigue? Decision fatigue occurs when the quality of your decisions decreases as a result of mental exhaustion from making too many choices. Throughout the day, we’re faced with endless decisions—what to wear, what to eat, when to respond to emails, and whether to push through one more task or take a break.Continue reading “Focus Friday: Understanding and Overcoming Decision Fatigue”
Focus Friday: Women + Neurospiciness🌶️
For many women with ADHD, the journey of understanding their neurospicy 🌶️ minds often begins far later than it should. While boys tend to receive more attention and diagnoses for ADHD in childhood, many girls are overlooked, often masking their symptoms or being labeled as “daydreamers” or “disorganized.” This pattern of missed recognition continues intoContinue reading “Focus Friday: Women + Neurospiciness🌶️”
October is ADHD Awareness Month!
October marks ADHD Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, reducing stigma, and educating others about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). For those of us who work with or experience ADHD firsthand, this month is an opportunity to celebrate the uniqueness and strengths of individuals with ADHD while also fostering understanding about the challengesContinue reading “October is ADHD Awareness Month!”
Amplify Wellness with Meg Duke 