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When the Ground Shakes
SubstackMar 16, 2026

When the Ground Shakes

Healing the fractured foundations of a neurodivergent childhood lived in the shadow of addiction....

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Ultra‑Processed Foods and ADHD
SubstackMar 5, 2026

Ultra‑Processed Foods and ADHD

What Parents Actually Need to Know...

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Finding Rhythm and Focus
SubstackMar 3, 2026

Finding Rhythm and Focus

How Dance Therapy Helps Children with ADHD...

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What Actually Works for ADHD
SubstackMar 2, 2026

What Actually Works for ADHD

The Evidence, The Options, and The Path Forward...

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The Card in Your Wallet Is Not a Key
SubstackJan 12, 2026

The Card in Your Wallet Is Not a Key

Why health insurance coverage guarantees almost nothing when it comes to mental health care....

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Game Theory for Scrum Masters: Why Your Transformation is Stuck in a Nash Equilibrium
SubstackJan 4, 2026

Game Theory for Scrum Masters: Why Your Transformation is Stuck in a Nash Equilibrium

Why teams cling to bad processes, the “Sunk Cost” of the roadmap, and the optimal strategy for coaching change....

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When Empires Crumble: A Straight Talk on Staying Sane While the World Burns
SubstackJan 4, 2026

When Empires Crumble: A Straight Talk on Staying Sane While the World Burns

You can't stop the empire from collapsing. But you can decide what you're going to build while it falls. Here's how to stay functional, protect your k...

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I'm Not a Therapist (And That's Exactly Why You Should Listen)
SubstackJan 2, 2026

I'm Not a Therapist (And That's Exactly Why You Should Listen)

I don't have a medical degree. I'm not a licensed counselor. I'm a parent who's been in the trenches, done the research, and talked to hundreds of fam...

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When Politics Breaks Your Kid's Brain: A Parent's Guide to Navigating Chaos
SubstackJan 2, 2026

When Politics Breaks Your Kid's Brain: A Parent's Guide to Navigating Chaos

Your child is absorbing more political stress than you realize. Here's what's happening in their nervous system and what you can do about it....

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 Retrospective: 2025 Was a Rewrite, Not a Glitch (And It's Affecting Your Nervous System)
SubstackJan 1, 2026

Retrospective: 2025 Was a Rewrite, Not a Glitch (And It's Affecting Your Nervous System)

It's January 1, 2026. I'm an Agile Coach, a parent, and a mental health resource creator. Before we dive into gut health and dopamine resets, we need ...

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