Why Subscribe to Wisdom & Ish
At 42, I got my ADHD diagnosis. At 46, during autistic burnout, I learned I was autistic.
For decades, I thought I was just bad at being human. Turns out, I was just trying to follow instructions written for a different operating system.
Now I’m sharing everything I’ve learned—the therapy insights I’ve paid for, the books I’ve devoured, the systems I’ve built, the mistakes I’ve made—so you don’t have to figure it all out alone.
What You Get as a Free Subscriber
Twice-weekly posts (Tuesdays & Thursdays) delivered straight to your inbox:
Real talk on navigating relationships, mental health, personal growth, and neurodiversity
No toxic positivity, no “just try harder,” no BS advice written for neurotypical brains
Practical strategies that account for different processing styles
Resources you can actually use
Topics I cover:
Neurodiversity
Personal Growth & Unlearning
Mental Health (without gatekeeping)
Building Life Systems That Actually Work
Relationships & Communication
What You Get as a Paid Subscriber
For $8/month or $80/year (save $16)
Everything free subscribers get, plus:
🎯 Monthly Live Workshops with Q&A
Join me once a month for interactive workshops where we tackle real-life challenges together. Ask questions, share experiences, and connect with people who finally get it.
Workshop format:
30-45 minutes of education and coaching
Real-time Q&A (no question is too basic or too specific)
Community support from others on the same path
Recordings available if you can’t attend live
💬 Community Access
Connect with other late-diagnosed neurodivergent adults who understand what you’re going through. Comment, discuss, share resources, and build relationships with people who speak your language.
📚 Full Archive Access
Every past workshop, every practical guide, every post—available whenever you need it.
This Community Is For You If You’ve Ever:
Suspected you might be neurodivergent but worried you’re just making excuses
Felt like an imposter in your own life—like you’re really good at faking “normal”
Needed three business days to recover from a casual social event
Grieved for the version of yourself who spent years thinking you were just “bad at being human”
Thought “I shouldn’t need this much help just to function normally”
Created the perfect organizational system that lasted exactly three days
Felt like you’re “too much” for people, or somehow simultaneously “not enough”
Been told you’re “high maintenance” when you’re just stating actual needs
If you nodded along to any of these, welcome home.
Who I Am (And Who I’m Not)
I’m not:
A therapist or licensed professional
A certified coach or expert
Someone with all the answers
I am:
Late-diagnosed (ADHD at 42, autism at 46)
A parent to five neurodiverse or likely-neurodiverse kids
Someone who’s spent 15 years in therapy working through codependency, step-parenting, GAD, depression, cPTSD, and agoraphobia
A project manager who tracks 200+ tasks weekly while navigating neurodivergence
Someone who’s read all the books, listened to all the podcasts, and built all the systems
This isn’t expert advice. It’s someone sharing what’s working (and what isn’t) so you don’t have to reverse-engineer the manual alone.
What Makes This Different
🧠 Written FOR neurodivergent brains
Clear structure with explicit transitions
Processing pauses built in
No jargon without definitions
Respects different sensory and cognitive needs
🚫 No toxic positivity
Validation without coddling
“You’re not bad at [thing], you’re just new at [thing]”
Honest about what’s hard
Real talk about the messy middle
🛠️ Practical, not theoretical
Systems that account for executive dysfunction
Step-by-step breakdowns
Multiple entry points for different energy levels
Tools you can use tomorrow
👥 Community-focused
Monthly live connection points
Safe space for questions
No judgment for where you are in the process
Support from people who understand
Pricing
Free
2 posts per week (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Access to select content
Community discussions
Paid: $8/month or $80/year
Everything free subscribers get
Monthly live workshops with Q&A (12 per year)
Full archive access
Community connection
That’s less than $2 per week for:
12 live workshops per year
100+ practical posts
Connection with people who get it
Access to me for questions and support
Founding Members: $150/year
Everything in paid tier, plus:
Quarterly group “office hours” (4x per year)
Early access to workshop topic polls
Lifetime price lock if rates increase
Why Pay for This When There’s Free Content Everywhere?
Because you want:
Content designed for how your brain actually works
A community that understands without explanation
Live access to ask questions and get real-time support
Practical strategies you can implement immediately
Because your time is valuable:
I’ve already done the research
I’ve already read the books
I’ve already paid for the therapy
I’m sharing the shortcuts so you don’t have to start from scratch
Start Here
Not sure if this is for you? Start with the free subscription. No pressure, no commitment. Just real talk twice a week.
Ready to go deeper? Join as a paid subscriber for $8/month. Try it for a month—if it’s not for you, cancel anytime.
Want to support this community? Become a founding member for $150/year and help build something meaningful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I cancel anytime?
A: Yes. Monthly subscriptions can be cancelled anytime with no penalty.
Q: Do I have to attend workshops live?
A: No. All workshops are recorded and available in the archive. Live attendance is encouraged for the Q&A, but not required.
Q: Is this a substitute for therapy?
A: Absolutely not. This is peer support and shared learning, not professional mental health treatment.
Q: What if I’m not diagnosed neurodivergent?
A: You’re still welcome here. Many people find value in this content whether they’re diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or just suspect they process differently.
Q: How often will I get emails?
A: 2x per week (Tuesdays & Thursdays).
Let’s Figure This Out Together
No BS. No toxic positivity. No pretending this is easy.
Just someone who’s been there, sharing what’s working.
Subscribe for real talk on neurodiversity, mental health, and building a life that actually fits.