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The Menopause Manifesto: 7 F*ck-That Tips for Surviving This Hormonal Hellstorm
“I tried the herbal teas. I tried deep breathing. I even downloaded an app that told me to imagine I was a leaf floating on a stream. Spoiler: I am not a leaf. I am a peri-menopausal woman on the edge of setting fire to my bra and the dishwasher.
So here’s what I wish someone had told me:
You’re not broken. You’re becoming.
And you don’t have to do it politely.”
From righteous rage to fuzzy-brain hacks and screw-you fashion, this is your unapologetic survival guide to hormonal hell — written by a neurodivergent Gen X therapist who’s done pretending this is fine.
Persona, Masking, and Ziggy Stardust: Why Jungian Archetypes Spoke to My Neurodivergent Soul
I’ve worn more masks than I can count—some sparkly, some stitched together from other people’s expectations. For years, I didn’t even know I was masking. I just knew I felt like an outsider in my own life.
When I discovered I was neurodivergent, everything clicked. But it wasn’t until I stumbled across Jungian psychology—and his idea of the Persona—that I truly began to understand the performance I’d been living. And why I’d been so drawn to people like David Bowie, who turned shifting identity into art.
This is a story about archetypes, unmasking, and finding yourself in the parts you were taught to hide.
7 “Weird” Habits That Actually Keep My Mental Health on Track
Mental health doesn’t always come dressed in yoga pants with a smoothie in hand. Sometimes, it’s talking to yourself in a David Attenborough voice or rereading The Secret Garden for the 12th time. As a therapist (and chaos gremlin in recovery), I’ve learned to honour the small, peculiar rituals that keep me stitched together.
In this piece, I’m sharing 7 of my strangest daily habits—the kind that don’t look like wellness, but are. They’re messy, sensory, emotionally scruffy, and often involve playlists titled “Existential Laundry Folding.”
If you’ve ever felt like your coping mechanisms make no sense to others but feel like home to you… this one’s for you.
The Sacred Shape of Thought: How I Survive Mental Chaos With Geometry, Bees, and Jung
Sacred geometry, bumblebees, memory spirals, and the unbearable swirl of being a neurodivergent person in a collapsing world. This is a story about finding order inside the mess.
🧊 What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do: A Gentle Guide for When You Freeze
Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is choose tea over panic. Or water. Or both. The point is—your next step doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to be gentle.
I'm Frozen – A Day in the Life of AuDHD Depression
When both Autism and ADHD collide in your nervous system, even the smallest tasks can feel impossible. This is what a freeze day really looks like — and why you’re not lazy, broken, or failing.
Rewriting Your Own Fairy Tale: What Jung, Bettelheim, and Neurodivergence Teach Us About Ourselves
Rewriting Your Own Fairy Tale – How Stories Shape Our Psychology
Ever felt like you were the outsider in your own story—the odd one out, the one who didn’t fit the mold? Fairy tales have a way of mirroring our inner struggles, and for neurodivergent, creative minds, they often feel strangely personal.
Psychologists like Jung and Bettelheim believed that fairy tales aren’t just stories; they’re psychological maps, filled with symbols of transformation, survival, and self-discovery. What if we could use these stories not just to escape, but to rewrite our own narratives?
🔹 Try This: If your life were a fairy tale, which archetype would you be? The lost wanderer? The hidden genius? The trickster? What if you’re actually the hero who just hasn’t reached the final chapter yet?
Let’s explore how fairy tales can help us reshape the way we see ourselves, our struggles, and our potential for transformation. ✨📖
Escaping Into the Past, Grieving the Present: A Reflection on Nostalgia, Music, and the World We Leave Behind
Why does the past sometimes feel safer than the present? This personal reflection explores the bittersweet pull of nostalgia, the way music transports us to lost moments, and the quiet grief of watching the world change. If you’ve ever found comfort in old songs, faded memories, or the longing for a time that no longer exists, this is for you.
The ‘Cool Parent’ Guide to Understanding Teen Lingo (Without Sounding Cringe)
Ever tried to decode your teen’s latest slang and ended up feeling cringe? You’re not alone. This guide breaks down the mystifying world of teen lingo—helping you understand what they’re actually saying (without embarrassing yourself in the process). Whether you want to build better communication or just avoid misusing “rizz,” this is your no-nonsense, slightly humorous survival guide to talking with Gen Z.
Metaphorical Cards: A Psychotherapist’s Guide to Self-Discovery, Relationships, and the Power of Visual Thinking
Sometimes, the best way to understand ourselves isn’t through direct answers—it’s through symbols, metaphors, and imagery. Metaphorical cards are a powerful therapeutic tool that helps unlock emotions, navigate relationships, and explore the subconscious. This guide dives into how therapists, coaches, and individuals can use these cards for self-discovery, personal growth, and deep emotional insight.
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