If there’s one thing motherhood teaches us, it’s that nothing stays the same for long. Our children change, we  change, and the way we care for ourselves and each other must change too. Co-Care — this shared, neuroaffirming approach to self-care — isn’t a fixed system or perfect routine. It’s a living, breathing relationship between your needs and theirs. It’s never “set and forget.” Instead, it’s an ongoing conversation: “What do we need now?” “What are we soothing?” “What b

We’ve all heard it: “You can’t pour from an empty cup.” But for many neurodivergent mums, that cup doesn’t just feel empty — it’s cracked, hidden under a pile of washing, and someone’s probably using it for glitter slime. Self-care sounds simple in theory, yet in practice it feels like another impossible task on the already-overloaded list. And there’s a reason for that — actually, several. If you live with ADHD , Autism , or both, or if you’re still discovering how your brai

living our values is essential for mental health and identity - learn how to take little steps towards a more fulfilling life while parenting a neurodivergent child.

Learn how to find yourself beyond the roles you play by embracing your values.

Losing Yourself in Motherhood — It Happens It’s not just you. So many neurodivergent mums  tell me: “I don’t know who I am anymore.” Between emotional labour, mental load, advocacy, and the day-to-day chaos, our own identity can blur until we feel more like a role than a person. That’s where values come in. They’re not just abstract ideas — they’re a lifeline back to your authentic life. A core pillar of Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT), is the idea of living a congruo

Our identity changes when we have kids and then again after neurodivergence diagnosis. Learn about why identity matters and why it is worth reclaiming.

What is grounding? In the counselling context when we ask you if you are feeling grounded, we don't mean are you feeling down to earth or...

In the last 2 weeks, we introduced the idea of accepting emotions to help remove their power. I heard back from some of our subscribers...

The struggle with our thoughts for neurodivergent mums Often as neurodivegent mums, we struggle with unpleasant thoughts and feelings....

Anxiousness and excitement - how it feels in our bodies Your heart is racing, your palms are sweaty and prickly, you are taking shallow breaths and there are butterflies in your tummy. What are you feeling? Is it anxiousness , is it excitement? Sometimes it can be hard to tell - interestingly, these two emotions feel psychologically very different and appear life opposites to us, but they have a lot more in common than we might initially think…. Let's dive in. As I sit here