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ADHD and money
ADHD and money don’t mix easily. Impulse spending, forgotten bills, and costly mistakes pile up into the “ADHD tax.” Learn practical, ADHD-friendly strategies—automation, fun accounts, and pause rules—that stop money chaos without shame and help you build a system designed for your brain
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Neurobollocks in therapy
Polyvagal Theory and “vagus nerve hacks” sound compelling—but when you dig into the citations, the evidence unravels. In my latest piece, I explore why massage won’t “activate” your vagus nerve and why we need sharper BS filters in psychotherapy
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Attraction when you’re neurocomplex
Tired of chasing sparks that burn out? For neurocomplex adults, attraction isn’t about chemistry—it’s about resonance, safety, and relief. Learn how to filter connections, protect your energy, and spot the rare minds that truly meet you
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Confidence comes from competence
Stop faking confidence—start building it. Learn why competence, not bravado, creates lasting self-belief. Through failure-first stories and psychology-backed strategies, discover how genuine confidence emerges from skill, practice, and scars. Embrace mistakes as your greatest teacher and watch real confidence take hold
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When your child feels everything
Highly sensitive children aren’t broken—they’re neurologically different. Research shows 20-30% of children have heightened sensory processing sensitivity, with brains that process emotions more deeply. With understanding and support, their sensitivity becomes a superpower, leading to greater empathy, creativity, and success in nurturing environments
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I wish depression were an emergency
Depression is just as life-threatening as physical illness—yet often invisible. Discover why we should treat depression like an emergency, how recognition can save lives, and what small acts of care can do to pull someone back from the edge
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The psychology of falling in love fast
Falling in love can feel instant, almost fated—but is it science, destiny, or both? Explore the psychology of falling in love in just ten minutes, from limbic resonance to dopamine surges, and learn what expats need to know about cross-cultural relationships
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Understanding AuDHD
Discover the essential guide to autism and ADHD—together. Understanding AuDHD – Third Edition blends lived experience and professional insight to explain the science, strengths, and strategies that make AuDHD unique. Clear, practical, and compassionate—this book helps you turn understanding into meaningful action for real-life impact
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Term of the Day: Double empathy problem
Learn how the double empathy problem affects neurodiverse romantic relationships and discover practical ways to bridge misunderstandings between partners, blending Australian directness with Vietnamese subtlety to foster clarity, trust, and connection across cultures
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Term of the Day: Emotional granularity
Discover how emotional granularity—the skill of naming feelings precisely—can deepen romantic connection, reduce conflict, and bridge cultural differences. Essential for neurodiverse couples navigating Australian directness and Vietnamese subtlety, it transforms misunderstanding into understanding
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What is AuDHD?
Discover what AuDHD means and how it fits within the concept of neurodiversity. Learn why having both autism and ADHD creates a unique mix of strengths and challenges, and why valuing different brain types can change the way we see ourselves and others
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What it means to feel more than most
Celebrate the strengths of the AuDHD heart—from pattern recognition to loyalty by choice. Discover why “feeling more than most” is not a flaw, but a rare gift that can transform emotional connection and make relationships deeply fulfilling
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Autism, ADHD and AuDHD differences
A handy chart which explains what to look for when considering the similarities and differences between Autism, ADHD, and AuDHD
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How to reduce the impact of Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria
Reduce the sting of Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria with this six-layer plan grounded in the latest research. Learn fast, in-the-moment regulation, retrain your rejection radar, and practise real-world skills so the emotional spikes get shorter, softer, and far less frequent
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Introducing mindblown online therapy — answers in 48 hours
Life doesn’t always wait for your next counselling session. Sometimes you need a clear head, a compassionate ear, and a practical plan — now. That’s why I’ve launched mindblown online therapy – Standard Insight. Here’s how it works: It’s confidential, straightforward, and available worldwide.
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The psychology behind effective study: Evidence‑based strategies that work
Unpack the science behind effective study techniques—spaced repetition, testing, desirable difficulty, and the protégé effect. Grounded in decades of research, learn how students of any age can learn more deeply, retain more information, and study smarter—not harder
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What it’s really like: Counselling when you’re AuDHD
Discover what therapy looks like when both the client and the counsellor are neurodivergent. In this candid post, an AuDHD psychologist explores trauma, therapeutic safety, modality mismatch, and the power of being seen by someone who truly gets your wiring.
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When minds meet minds
Download a free chapter on the sapiosexual experience in neurodivergent relationships—When minds meet minds
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