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The Permission Slips Nobody Gave Us
For neurodivergent adults who are overstimulated and tired of the bullshit.
Dec 22
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Samantha
Three Regulation Tricks You May Not Know (but can use anywhere)
Nervous system regulation techniques for when you're about to lose it
Dec 16
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Samantha
Doing New Things and Accepting Good Enough
A week in the life of learning that everything doesn't have to be perfect right away to be valid. It's okay to start slow.
Dec 8
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Samantha
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Learning to Reject the Myth of “Normal”
Redefining "normal" as how my brain and body experiences the world
Dec 4
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Samantha
Goal Setting When Your Brain Works Differently
Stop Chasing the "Should" Goals
Dec 1
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Samantha
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November 2025
The Kindness Shift: How to Stop Fighting Your Own Brain
Living with anxiety and depression is becoming more common as the traumas and “unprecedented” life experiences pile up.
Nov 28
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Samantha
Depression Survival Mode: The Basics That Actually Matter
When depression or anxiety hits, self-care advice can sound insufferable.
Nov 28
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Samantha
You Need People (Even When You Don't Think You Do)
When I’m struggling with depression, my brain tells me a very convincing lie: people are draining, and I’ll be better off avoiding them all.
Nov 28
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Samantha
January 2024
When Planning Becomes Procrastination
Doing the work is scary; planning allows us to feel like we're doing while staying safe.
Jan 29, 2024
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Samantha
Living Your Values: 4 Steps to Create a Values to Action Plan
This week’s post is a download that will help you identify your values and put them into action.
Jan 22, 2024
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Samantha
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How to Keep Your Mental and Emotional Health in the Face of Rejection
When ‘They’ Aren’t Your People
Jan 15, 2024
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Samantha
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