Kintsugi has been practiced in Japan for more than 500 years, using lacquer and gold to repair ceramics while allowing the history of the piece to remain visible. I’ve been thinking about what Kintsugi can offer us through a neurodivergent len
One mistake can become the only thing you remember about your day. The care you put in. The things you finished. The moments you handled well. Somehow, they stop counting. δΎ˜γ³ε―‚γ³ (wabi-sabi) is a Japanese appreciation of beauty in the imperfect and i
October is ADHD Awareness Month. 🍁 I’m thinking of the women who spent years being misunderstood, pushed through exhaustion, or are still searching for answers. As a late-diagnosed AuDHD woman, I see parts of my own story here. You deserve
In Japanese, 余裕 (yoyΕ«) can mean having a little time, energy, or space to spare. Time to finish your tea before heading out. A quiet moment between appointments. An evening with nothing else you need to do. 🍡 With ADHD or AuDHD, everyday things ca
Something special is coming… πŸ‘€πŸ§  October is ADHD Awareness Month, and I’ve been working on something new for ADHD + AuDHD women. If you’ve been curious about coaching but haven’t been ready to jump in, this might be for yo
You get home, close the door, and don’t want to say another word. You made small talk. Kept still. Tried to ignore the noise. Maybe nobody noticed how much effort it took. For ADHD and AuDHD women, masking can be part of that exhaustion. You
Wanting to try the new café AND order the exact same thing every time? For many AuDHD women, this is a familiar pull. β˜• Living with both ADHD and autism can feel like a constant tug-of-war between novelty and sameness. It's not a willpower pr
Sometimes I spend so much time figuring out the right way to do something that I never actually start. Another tutorial. Another rewrite. Waiting until I feel more confident. I’m practicing letting the first attempt be something I can learn f
Hi, I’m Kyoko πŸ‘‹ I’m a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), and I support ADHD and AuDHD women who are tired of forcing themselves to function in ways that don’t fit. I’m also a late-diagnosed AuDH