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Your Partner in Literacy and ADHD: Experience Meets Passion

Hey there! I'm Michelle, a dedicated Literacy Specialist, Certified ADHD Coach, and Executive Function Coach with 15 years of experience supporting individuals on their unique journeys. I’m not here to sugarcoat anything or bombard you with sales pitches—my newsletters are genuine, insightful, and filled with practical strategies that you won’t find everywhere else. With a strong background in structured literacy, I’m passionate about helping learners of all ages unlock their reading potential and develop the skills they need to succeed. Whether you’re navigating the complexities of literacy or managing the challenges of ADHD, I’m here to provide you with the tools and strategies to thrive.Expect a blend of humor, a touch of tough love, and a treasure trove of actionable tips to help you navigate life with ADHD and enhance your literacy skills. In my little corner of the internet, you’ll discover straightforward strategies, real talk, and honest conversations about the challenges and triumphs of living with ADHD and improving literacy.I believe in the power of laughter, so you’ll find a sprinkle of humor in everything I share—because sometimes, you just need to chuckle through the chaos. Join me if you’re ready for a refreshingly candid approach to ADHD and literacy. I’m excited to share my knowledge and support you in crafting a life that truly works for you!

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Hey There! Let’s Catch Up!

Hey Reader, I hope you’re good wherever you are and whatever you’re doing. I can't believe it but I just turned over my calendar to December and it’s well and truly the season of shorter days and darker nights. I’m not gonna lie…there’s something about this time of year that just gets me feeling so cozy. So, it feels like it’s been a minute since I’ve popped into your email inbox. A lot has been going on here behind the scenes both personally and professionally and I wanted to update you a...

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Hey there, Reader! It's been a minute, hasn’t it? How have you been doing? I can’t believe how quickly this month has flown by. Seriously, it feels like I blinked, and suddenly, the cooler weather is creeping in. I find myself daydreaming about all things winter - cozy blankets and hot chocolate which is wild, right? And it seems like I’m not the only one thinking about the holidays early this year—I was in Costco the other day, and guess what? Holiday stuff was on full display front and...

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Hey Reader, If I could listen to your thoughts right now, what do you think I’d hear? Living with ADHD can make it ridiculously easy to beat ourselves up for not fitting in, not being "normal," and a whole lot of other stuff. If you could peek into my brain, you’d definitely hear a whole lot of self-criticism and some not-so-flattering chatter happening at full volume. Isn’t it wild how quickly our brains can jump to that self-judgment? If your mind is anything like mine, just remember:...

Hey Reader, I hope this email finds you in a good place—or at least a place where you've been able to find moments of peace amidst the end of summer/beginning of September chaos. For me, it's been a week of holidays, getting super sick and just feeling overwhelmed by all the things that I scheduled out for myself in the Fall and worrying that I've overcommitted myself. Is it just me? So, suffice it to say that lately, I've been feeling all the ADHD things and just sitting in them feeling...

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Hey Reader. I’ve got a whole heck of a lot to do this week and I’m oh-so behind. But I wanted to pop in and say hello anyway. HELLOOOO! Oh, and send you my latest blog post on the one question that has changed how I manage my ADHD. It's about a 4-minute read and it explores how one question has helped me prioritize my own needs, create a sense of structure with flexibility, and dive deep into what truly matters to me with my ADHD. It’s my first blog post in a hot minute so I wanted to share...

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Hey Reader, Lately, I’ve been reflecting a lot on the whole concept of masking. Ever since I received my ADHD diagnosis later in life, I’ve realized I’ve spent so much time trying to fit into this supposed "normal" mold (like, what does 'normal' even mean, anyway?). If you don't know, masking is when someone with ADHD tries to present themselves in a way that hides the fact that they’re navigating life with ADHD so that they can "fit in". It goes by other names like “impression management” or...

Hey Reader. It's Tuesday. Which means I’m sitting down to write you. Because that’s just what I do on Tuesdays. What’s your normal routine? I know routines can be really tricky for us folks who live with ADHD. I know this because I live it. Go ahead! Ask me how many routines I've tried to get going and haven't been able to stick with. So, I know we can have a real love/hate thing with routines and I know it’s easy to have some things fall off. They say habits take 21 days but I DO NOT believe...

Hey Reader, Ever have those nights where you sleep for, like, five minutes, and then an idea pops into your head and keeps you awake? Last night was one of those nights for me. And today? Today, I’ve been reflecting on how important my clients and community (hint: that’s you!) are to me and how much I cherish our deeper connections. This is what brings magic to what I do and keeps me feeling excited about my life as a coach. This also got me thinking about what makes me a better coach and...

Hey Reader, Did you know I once dreamed of being a professional actor? I know it’s not exactly ADHD-related, but it’s always been a big part of my world, and I wanted to share it with you today. Hope that’s cool. Just last week, I was sifting through some of my dad’s old papers and found his old headshots, call sheets, and scripts (yep, he wanted to be an actor too!). It was such a blast learning more about his passion and our shared love for drama. Speaking of learning about new things…I’ve...

Oh hi there Reader. Did you know my first job was a candy girl at a movie theatre? Yep, I had a uniform and everything and guess what? There were no tills! We had to add up the cost of everything in our heads. For someone who has always struggled with math, it was a challenge and I still worry about how much money I may have costed the company because my adding was off! 🤓 But hey, I got free popcorn so that was a win! A lot has changed since then and I have worn many career hats (in true ADHD...