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A Place to Exhale

A space for clarity, calm, and those little ‘aha!’ moments. Here you’ll find stories, tools, and reminders that your brain isn’t broken — it’s brilliant.

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Some Days I’m Just Sick Of My Brain

Some days, an ADHD brain simply stops cooperating — motivation disappears, everything feels hard, and even simple tasks seem impossible. In this Exhale Coaching blog, I share what these “bad brain days” feel like, why they happen, and how lowering the bar with compassion can help you get through them.

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Moonlight Maggie: ADHD and the Elusive Art of Sleep

Sleep doesn’t come easily for ADHD minds. Racing thoughts, late-night energy bursts, and emotional spirals can make “just go to sleep” feel impossible. In this reflective piece, Alison from Exhale Coaching shares her lifelong battle with sleep—and the gentle, realistic strategies that have finally brought her some rest.

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How I Discovered I was ADHD

For years, I was told I was “too much” — too sensitive, too scattered, too intense. But behind the chaos was something deeper. Discovering I had ADHD in my 40s changed everything — how I work, parent, love, and see myself. Here’s how I finally understood my own brain.

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Peri-Menopause and ADHD: When the Wheels Fall Off (Twice)

Peri-menopause has thrown my ADHD into chaos. Brain fog, body shifts, emotions running on high — suddenly everything feels harder than it should. Here’s what I learned about hormones, executive functioning, and finding my footing again.

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