The Brain Waves Blog

A space to share learnings, resources, tools and stories to support our wavy brains.

Lindsay Binette Lindsay Binette

How to Choose a Neurodiversity Coach (Without Trying to Fix Yourself)

Choosing a neurodiversity coach isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about finding support that works with your brain, not against it. This guide walks through what actually matters when choosing neurodiversity-affirming coaching — beyond credentials, hacks, or rigid systems.

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Lindsay Binette Lindsay Binette

When life gets wavy: try giving yourself permission

Life is wavy—especially for neurodivergent brains. Instead of fighting the ups and downs, what if we practiced giving ourselves permission to respond to life as it actually is? This reflection explores why flexibility matters, how permission reduces pressure, and what it looks like to ride the waves instead of resisting them.

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Lindsay Binette Lindsay Binette

The Future of Work Is Human: Why Embracing Differences Is Good for Business

🚀 The future of work is human—but is your company ready? As DE&I efforts face challenges, businesses that prioritize neurodiversity, inclusion, and mental well-being will lead the way. Discover why embracing diverse minds fuels innovation, retention, and business success—and how your company can thrive.

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Lindsay Binette Lindsay Binette

ADHD Through the Generations: Why Parents and Grandparents Are Getting Diagnosed Now.

For generations, ADHD was misunderstood, often dismissed as laziness or a behavioral issue. Many adults spent their lives unknowingly masking their struggles, internalizing shame, or being misdiagnosed with anxiety or depression.

Today, we’re breaking the cycle. As awareness grows, more adults are getting the support they’ve needed all along. And when parents embrace their neurodivergence, they’re better able to support their kids, too.

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Lindsay Binette Lindsay Binette

Nurturing Foundational Needs: A Vital Guide for ADHDers

In the whirlwind of life, it's easy for anyone to overlook their foundational needs. But for individuals with ADHD, paying attention to these needs is especially important because it ensures that we’re set up for success to work WITH our brains.

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Dylan Winn-Brown Dylan Winn-Brown

The Power of a Reframe

Reframing leverages positive psychology and can be a potent tool for all brains, not just neurodivergent ones. Reframing is changing how you perceive or interpret a situation, idea, or problem by shifting its context or framing it in a different light.

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