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ADHD Anxiety and stress Neurodiversity Psychology

ADHD and money

ADHD and money don’t mix easily. Impulse spending, forgotten bills, and costly mistakes pile up into the “ADHD tax.” Learn practical, ADHD-friendly strategies—automation, fun accounts, and pause rules—that stop money chaos without shame and help you build a system designed for your brain

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Neurobollocks Research

Neurobollocks in psychotherapy

Polyvagal Theory and “vagus nerve hacks” sound compelling—but when you dig into the citations, the evidence unravels. In my latest piece, I explore why massage won’t “activate” your vagus nerve and why we need sharper BS filters in psychotherapy

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ADHD AuDHD Autism Neurodiversity Psychology Relationships Research

Attraction when you’re neurocomplex

Tired of chasing sparks that burn out? For neurocomplex adults, attraction isn’t about chemistry—it’s about resonance, safety, and relief. Learn how to filter connections, protect your energy, and spot the rare minds that truly meet you

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Anxiety and stress Psychology

Confidence comes from competence

Stop faking confidence—start building it. Learn why competence, not bravado, creates lasting self-belief. Through failure-first stories and psychology-backed strategies, discover how genuine confidence emerges from skill, practice, and scars. Embrace mistakes as your greatest teacher and watch real confidence take hold

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Anxiety and stress Family Psychology Research

When your child feels everything

Highly sensitive children aren’t broken—they’re neurologically different. Research shows 20-30% of children have heightened sensory processing sensitivity, with brains that process emotions more deeply. With understanding and support, their sensitivity becomes a superpower, leading to greater empathy, creativity, and success in nurturing environments

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Anxiety and stress Counselling Family Psychology Research

When your child feels everything

Highly sensitive children aren’t broken—they’re neurologically different. Research shows 20-30% of children have heightened sensory processing sensitivity, with brains that process emotions more deeply. With understanding and support, their sensitivity becomes a superpower, leading to greater empathy, creativity, and success in nurturing environments

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Counselling Depression Psychology

I wish depression were an emergency

Depression is just as life-threatening as physical illness—yet often invisible. Discover why we should treat depression like an emergency, how recognition can save lives, and what small acts of care can do to pull someone back from the edge

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Dating Diary: Expat emotions and Emotional Intelligence Decision-making Psychology Relationships The power of connection Vietnam

The psychology of falling in love fast

Falling in love can feel instant, almost fated—but is it science, destiny, or both? Explore the psychology of falling in love in just ten minutes, from limbic resonance to dopamine surges, and learn what expats need to know about cross-cultural relationships

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ADHD AuDHD Autism Neurodiversity Psychology Relationships Research

Understanding AuDHD

Discover the essential guide to autism and ADHD—together. Understanding AuDHD – Third Edition blends lived experience and professional insight to explain the science, strengths, and strategies that make AuDHD unique. Clear, practical, and compassionate—this book helps you turn understanding into meaningful action for real-life impact

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Counselling Neurodiversity Psychology Term of the Day

Term of the Day: Double empathy problem

Learn how the double empathy problem affects neurodiverse romantic relationships and discover practical ways to bridge misunderstandings between partners, blending Australian directness with Vietnamese subtlety to foster clarity, trust, and connection across cultures