It’s been another happy and busy month! I reflect on a month of March musings.
On a personal note
Back in the veggie patch, I’ve finally cracked a weeding system that actually works for me! Instead of dragging barrow-loads of green waste to the compost bins, I’ve started pushing weeds and spent plants to the outer perimeter of the patch, creating a low, living (or rather, composting) wall. It’s quietly decomposing in place, marking out the garden’s edge, and—most importantly—saving me a heap of time and effort. Come spring, I’ll spread it all back into the garden along with some potash and the good stuff from my now-bursting compost bins. Less hassle, more joy—and a bit of ADHD-friendly garden logic that I’m very pleased with. This is me with my Jerusalem artichoke plants (aka sunchoke) in full bloom.
But here are some wonderful people and conversations I’ve had that have filled my March…
Being Authentically You
My conversation with Michael Allison (a US Marine combat veteran and Purple Heart recipient) was a beautiful reminder that, regardless of the adversity we face (and some of us face it in bucketloads), the goal is always the same: to live authentically. His story is one of resilience, self-discovery, and ultimately, self-acceptance. We talked about his own ADHD journey, the power of reframing limiting beliefs, and his beautiful metaphor of “breaking the bottle” — letting go of the version of ourselves we thought we had to be, and making space for who we really are.
ADHD Child-Wrangling 101
Whether you’re a parent with ADHD or raising a child who is too, it can be an exhausting road—especially if you find yourself comparing your journey to neurotypical families. My chat with Dana Baker-Williams was packed with genuinely helpful advice. My own kids flew the coop many years ago, but Dana’s insights were like gold dust—definitely the kind of wisdom worth tucking away. If parenting feels overwhelming right now (or even if you’re just looking for a bit of guidance and reassurance), I’d highly recommend listening in.
Taming the Domestic Jungle
Are you over-familiar with piles of laundry, an overstuffed closet, last night’s dishes still in the sink, and that spot where all your abandoned hobbies go to gather dust? Tina Hazen was an absolute breath of fresh air to chat with. ADHD brains like to be rewarded and work better in a structured, less-chaotic space, and Tina certainly had some helpful hints to get us started on decluttering and creating systems that work for brains like ours. If you’ve ever said “I’ll get organised next week,” tune in to this one: ADHDifference – Organising the Chaos.
Stacking & Snacking
‘Dopamine Stacking‘ may be a buzz term you’ve heard but never really understood what it meant. My husband Jel and I tackled what it is, and what it practically means in our household. We can unintentionally ‘stack’ our dopamine (too much stimulation at once, which has flow on effects) or can tame our dopamine cravings by ‘snacking’. This one got a lot of nods from listeners—and maybe a few gentle “a-ha” moments too!
What’s Coming Up
I’m really looking forward to the Ages of Pages Book Fair in Hamilton at the end of April. It will be such a fantastic opportunity to meet fellow book lovers, share stories, and celebrate creativity in all its forms. I’ll be posting more about that shortly—so keep an eye out if you’re local!