I just discovered the phrase "Functional Burnout" in autism coach Taylor’s video that perfectly describes my lived experience as a late-diagnosed mom and business woman. Learning it sooner would have helped me during my own autistic burnout during pregnancy. I wish I’d had this information 17 years ago while I was pregnant with my first daughter. At 37, completely unaware of being AuDHD, I was so at home with chronic exhaustion that I didn’t register pregnancy as much differe

What do you do when it’s all too much? Maybe it’s “morning sickness”...all day. Maybe your hips ache and you slept poorly. Too hot, too cold, never just right. Those days where everything is too this and too that and never just right. Yep. Being neurodivergent or highly-sensitive and pregnant is a lot. You feel like you should keep going, have to keep going. Well maybe you can, but are you getting the “order of operations” flipped? You’ve heard the saying, “Getting the cart b

Everybody has a story. It's how we understand each other, ourselves, and the world. But when we get stuck in our stories we stop seeing what else might be true...and where possibilities lay that can lead to more ease, more confidence and self-trust, and actually having joy in this wild ride called parenting. When I was pregnant with my older daughter I had a story... In the story, I cradled her in my arms and she cooed softly as I rocked her to sleep. It was a story of tranqu

Pregnancy anxiety can feel overwhelming, especially when you're already a highly sensitive or Neurodivergent person. It's like the volume on everything is set on high. It's not just okay to ask for support - it's a gift your giving your new baby. One of the things I loved about a recent consultation was seeing a mom-to-be recognize that support isn't just for her - it's an investment in her baby's future and the well-being of her entire family. Learning nervous system regulat

Many pregnant people feel enormous pressure to make the "right" choices. In this video, I explore a different question: What if your role isn't to protect your baby from every possible risk, but to respond with care to what you and your baby need? A Stress-filled Message... If you're pregnant, you've probably absorbed a powerful message from our culture: Your job is to protect your baby. At first glance, that sounds obvious. Of course you want to keep your baby safe. Of cours

Need a quick way to give yourself some space or change up the energy? Give this a try - what have you got to lose (except stress)?