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The Pros and Cons of Using a Weighted Blanket

The Pros and Cons of Using a Weighted Blanket

kathyseppamakiAugust 31, 2025August 15, 2025

Being neurodivergent can be very challenging. Sometimes it just downright stinks! Those with AuDHD (ADHD and autism) have a nervous system that is always in

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The Lesser-Known Symptoms of Perimenopause and Menopause Every Woman Should Know About

The Lesser-Known Symptoms of Perimenopause and Menopause Every Woman Should Know About

kathyseppamakiAugust 24, 2025August 15, 2025

When most people think about perimenopause or menopause, the first thing that comes to mind is hot flashes. Maybe night sweats. Possibly mood swings. But

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Lazy Chickpea Salad Wraps

Lazy Chickpea Salad Wraps

kathyseppamakiAugust 17, 2025August 15, 2025

Some days, lunch feels like one more impossible task on a never-ending to-do list. Especially when my energy is low and I’m struggling with a

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The Power of Going Solo: Why Taking Yourself Out Can Change Everything

The Power of Going Solo: Why Taking Yourself Out Can Change Everything

kathyseppamakiAugust 17, 2025August 15, 2025

For so much of my life, I was terrified of going and doing things by myself. I would never have dreamed that I could go

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Autistic Joy and the Art of Being Fully Yourself

Autistic Joy and the Art of Being Fully Yourself

kathyseppamakiAugust 13, 2025

As I’ve been working to unmask and connect even more fully with who I truly am, I have been uncovering something unexpected. There is a

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How Perimenopause and Menopause Impact ADHD and Autism

How Perimenopause and Menopause Impact ADHD and Autism

kathyseppamakiAugust 10, 2025July 3, 2025

For many women, the transition into perimenopause and menopause brings a whirlwind of physical and emotional changes. But for women who are also neurodivergent—living with

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Seven Ways Hustle Culture is Harming You

Seven Ways Hustle Culture is Harming You

kathyseppamakiAugust 3, 2025July 2, 2025

Here in the United States, there is an idea about work that has been promoted to workers that has become the norm. And yet, when

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Understanding Ableism and Its Impact on Neurodivergent People

Understanding Ableism and Its Impact on Neurodivergent People

kathyseppamakiJuly 27, 2025July 3, 2025

In recent years, more people have begun to recognize the importance of inclusivity, especially when it comes to disability and neurodivergence. One term that often

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The Top Neurodivergent-Friendly Cooking Tools

The Top Neurodivergent-Friendly Cooking Tools

kathyseppamakiJuly 24, 2025July 3, 2025

For many neurodivergent people, cooking can feel overwhelming. Executive dysfunction, sensory sensitivities, and low-energy days can make even the simplest meal prep feel like climbing

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What To Keep In Your Kitchen For Low-Spoon Days

What To Keep In Your Kitchen For Low-Spoon Days

kathyseppamakiJuly 20, 2025July 2, 2025

2025 has been the year of coming to terms with my neuro-sparkly brain and how I make my way through the world. I’ve done so

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Hi, I’m Kathy!
I discovered I’m autistic and ADHD (AuDHD) in midlife—right in the thick of menopause and a full-on identity unraveling. Now, I’m on a journey to unmask, heal, and rediscover who I really am. This blog is where I share the messy, magical path of being neurodivergent in midlife, and finally coming home to myself.

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  • The Pros and Cons of Using a Weighted Blanket
  • The Lesser-Known Symptoms of Perimenopause and Menopause Every Woman Should Know About
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  • Autistic Joy and the Art of Being Fully Yourself
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