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If documentation makes you want to scream into the void, this episode is for you. I sat down with Dr. Michelle Boisvert, creator of easyReportPRO, to talk about why report writing is such a massive energy drain—and what actually helps. We get into automation vs. AI, executive functioning-friendly systems, and how to protect your time without sacrificing quality or ethics.  Connect With Dr. Michell...

This is the first episode of 2026 and I’ll be honest: I’m not feeling the New Year hype.   If you’re exhausted by the " new year, new you!" messaging and secretly wondering why you’re not motivated yet, it's okay! You’re human. In this episode, I’m giving you permission to stop forcing it and offering a gentler, alternative way to move forward without spiraling or staying stuck. Wha...

If you're looking for another “how to set goals and manifest your best year” pep talk, this episode is not for you. Instead, I'm sharing five unexpected shifts that actually matter as we head into a new year. These aren’t resolutions. They’re ways of thinking that change how you choose what’s worth your time, energy, and effort in 2026. If you’re overwhelmed, thoughtful, and quietly crav...

This episode is a little shorter, a little messier, and very real. I sat down ready to record one thing, and my energy said absolutely not. So instead of forcing it, I pivoted...and what came out was three lessons I think a lot of overwhelmed, high-achieving SLPs need to hear right now. If you’ve ever felt discouraged because you know better but still struggle, this one’s for you. What You’ll Lear...

If you’ve tried every planner, app, and productivity hack and you’re still exhausted, then this episode is for you. I’m walking you through the exact ADHD-aware framework I use with my coaching clients to help them stop spinning, start finishing things, and build real work-life balance without burning themselves out in the process. This isn’t about doing more. It’s about finally solving the right...

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re the only one who keeps repeating the same productivity patterns (even when you know better ), this episode is going to prove you are not alone. Today I’m sharing three mistakes I’ve learned the hard way, plus a bonus tip you've GOT to hear...even if it stings a little. These are real-life shifts that changed how I work, how I use my energy, and how I thi...

In today's episode, I’m sharing ten big ADHD truths that completely shifted how I work, how I parent, how I think...basically how I live. Whether you have ADHD or just occasionally feel like your executive functioning packed its bags and left without notice, there's something in here for you, too.  And make sure to stick around to the end of the episode where I share an exciting announce...

In today's episode, I’m unpacking 10 things I deeply wish every SLP knew…the stuff people don’t always say out loud. Some of these might feel validating. Some might poke at you a little. All of them are meant to help you get your time, energy, and confidence back. And if anything in this episode hits home, make sure you grab your seat for my free webinar on December 16 at 8 PM EST: Work-Life...

What if everything you thought made you neurotypical -- your grades, your planner obsession, your ability to hold it all together -- was actually just one big coping strategy? In this episode, I’m sharing my personal journey of being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and how it impacted the way I see myself. From “Most Studious” (seriously, that was my senior superlative 😂) to “Wait, what do you me...

We all have something in our lives that isn’t working...something that feels heavier than we'd like it to. And when you’ve been stuck there long enough, it starts to feel normal. In this off-the-cuff episode, I’m unpacking what it really costs to stay in that stuck place and how to start bridging the gap between awareness and action. (Spoiler: the first step is smaller than you think.) What Y...

If you’ve ever walked out of a session wondering, “Was that good enough?” — this one’s for you. I’m naming a sneaky burnout loop that traps a lot of high-achieving SLPs: the cycle of over-delivering and over-functioning just to feel effective. We’ll unpack why that urge to “do more” is quietly draining your energy, confidence, and joy — and how to define what enough actually means in your sessions...

Why you freeze when it’s time to start (and how to finally get unstuck). Today I'm unpacking the difference between procrastination and paralysis -- and what’s really going on in your ADHD brain when you can’t make yourself begin. I’ll take you inside a real coaching session where we: 🔥 unpacked what was really going on beneath that frozen, “I just can’t start”  moment 🔥 uncovered small shi...

Have you ever pushed yourself to the limit -- skipping sleep, meals, or anything that doesn’t feel “urgent” -- in order to crush your To-Do List… and then crashed for days? You’re not alone. It’s ADHD Awareness Month, and in the third episode of this four-part series, we’re unpacking the Overdrive-to-Burnout Cycle —why it happens (even if you don’t have ADHD) and how to finally step out of it with...

If the word documentation makes your eye twitch, you’re not alone. In this episode, I unpack why staying caught up on notes, IEPs, and reports feels so hard—especially for those of us with ADHD—and what you can actually do about it. This isn’t about shame or hustle; it’s about understanding your brain, working with it, and ditching the “perfect system” that never lasts longer than a week. What You...

Executive functioning (EF) isn’t just something you teach your students or talk about in CEUs—it’s the invisible set of skills running your day. When those skills aren’t supported, everything feels harder: tasks pile up, priorities blur, and energy tanks fast. The good news? These skills can be strengthened, and small shifts can make a big difference in both work and home life. What You’ll Learn 1...

You know that “Oh crap, the year's almost over” feeling? The pressure to squeeze twelve months of progress into three? If you're a human, chances are you've had some version of that pressure at some point in your life. In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s actually possible to accomplish in 90 days…and what’s not worth stressing over. Spoiler: it’s not about magically curing bur...

Ever find yourself scrolling, watching, or listening to colleagues and thinking, “Why am I not there yet?”  You're not alone.  But here’s the thing: comparison doesn’t tell you anything about you. In this episode, I’m unpacking why our brains default to “compare and despair,” how it sometimes helps, and mostly how it gets in our way. If you’ve been questioning your progress against everyone e...

Some days it feels like I’m living a double life. I’m in work mode -- teaching grad students or coaching SLPs -- and at the same time my brain is screaming about school picture day forms, dinner plans, or how to get the kids to practice on time. If you’ve ever felt like you’re straddling two boats (bad visual, but you get it), this episode is for you. Today I’m talking about the mental gymnastics...

Tired of setting up “perfect” systems that fizzle out by week two? You’re not broken...your systems just don't match your brain's way of thinking. In this episode, I walk you through three coaching lenses I use with clients to design ADHD-aware systems that actually stick. You’ll get simple questions to guide your setup and one killer tip that saves your future self time (and sanity). Wh...

From the outside, you look fine. Maybe you’re the SLP who’s always polished, always on time, always hitting deadlines. Or maybe you’re the one quietly behind — reports late, notes piled up, emails unanswered — but still working hard to appear as if you’ve got it together. Either way? It’s exhausting. And it’s what we call masking . In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the hidden burnou...

You love your kids. You love summer. But right about now? You’ve had enough. The lack of structure, the endless snacks, the back-to-school forms piling up—it’s a lot. And if you’re feeling scattered, behind, or just plain wiped, you’re not failing. You’re human. In this episode (pulled from a Facebook Live), I’m talking about what this season actually feels like for SLPs, why it’s so tricky for AD...

If you’ve ever experienced the ADHD freeze -- you sit down to write an evaluation report, tackle session notes, or finally make a dent in that load of laundry -- and somehow end up doom-scrolling, spiraling, and doing absolutely nothing productive while the clock keeps ticking—this episode is for you. I’m breaking down what’s actually happening when you freeze up and can’t seem to get started (spo...

Ever tell yourself, “This week will be different” … and by Tuesday, it’s a dumpster fire? Or make a To-Do List, ignore it for days, and then use that as “proof” you’re not capable? Congrats, you're human. But guess what? The problem isn’t your ability to follow through—the problem is the hit your self-trust takes when it happens.  And that’s what we’re digging into today: how self-trust break...

If you’ve ever heard popular productivity strategies like Eat That Frog, the Eisenhower Matrix and--my personal favorite-- just do it  and found yourself thinking, "Why CAN'T I just do it? What's wrong with me??" then this episode is for you.  In this kickoff to a new mini-series on ADHD and time management, I’m breaking down: Why popular productivity strategies fall flat for n...

If you’ve ever looked around at your chaotic life and thought, "Is it just me, or are we all drowning??” then this episode is for you.  Today I’m pulling back the curtain and walking you through what a typical weekday looks like for me while raising my four kids, juggling my coaching practice, and chasing after two crazy dogs.  You’ll hear how I break my day into four quarters (because honest...