How to have a Neurodivergent Friendly Songwriting Camp Experience
A practical look at how songwriting camps and creative events can better support neurodivergent artists, from communication and pacing to sensory needs, safety and group dynamics.
Skipping to the End- What’s That All About?
Ever found yourself skipping to the end of a book, film, or even a project- just to know how it turns out? You’re not alone. For ADHD and neurodivergent brains, that urge to skip ahead isn’t about spoiling the story; it’s about calming the nervous system. In this post, I explore why we crave closure, what it says about dopamine and curiosity, and how we can make peace with our need to know now without losing the joy of the process.
What Do People Use Coaching For?
Ever wondered what people actually use coaching for? From rediscovering identity to finishing projects and building creative balance, this post unpacks what coaching looks like for ADHD and creative minds.
It’s Harvest Time- for Your Ideas
Got hundreds of half-finished song ideas cluttering your voice notes? This week’s post is a Song Snippet Amnesty- a gentle creative harvest for neurodivergent artists. Learn how to sort, rename, and develop your ideas in ten-minute bursts, chip away at the chaos, and make space for the gold that’s already waiting for your attention.
Otrovert + ADHD + Music
What if you don’t fit neatly into the “introvert” or “extrovert” box? Enter the Otrovert – someone who connects when it feels right but doesn’t feel a constant pull to belong. For ADHD musicians, this blend of independence and freedom can be a double-edged sword: it fuels originality and genre-fluid creativity, but also risks isolation, inconsistency, and momentum dips. From selective collaborations to resisting trends, the Otrovert’s rhythm looks different – and that’s the point. With the right scaffolding, this way of being isn’t a limitation; it’s a unique pathway to music that’s authentic, fresh, and unapologetically yours.
The 4 Phases of Creativity
Creativity does not flow in a straight line—it moves through phases. Psychologists call them Preparation, Incubation, Illumination, and Verification. For most people, these stages form a cycle of gathering inspiration, letting ideas simmer, experiencing the “aha!” moment, and then shaping those ideas into reality. But for ADHD brains, the cycle often looks very different: floods of ideas arrive all at once, incubation is fast-tracked or skipped, and the hardest part is usually finishing rather than starting. The good news? Understanding where the sticking points are makes it easier to build tools, habits, and support that help creativity turn into completion.
Celebrate the Wins (Even If They Don’t Feel Like Wins)
Ever feel like you got nothing done, even after a full day? For neurodivergent creatives, especially those with ADHD, wins often go unnoticed. This blog explores why that happens and offers simple, powerful ways to track your progress, shift your inner narrative, and start seeing just how much you are doing.
Unknowns…
Ever find yourself avoiding a random bag of tangled cables, an unopened email, or a vague gig brief that’s been sitting in your inbox for days? You are not lazy. You are not disorganised. Your brain is simply doing what it does best when faced with uncertainty, protecting you from the unknown.
For ADHDers and creatives, “unknowns” often sneak in as clutter (physical, digital, or emotional), and they can trigger a powerful freeze or avoidance response. But what if one clear answer, one solid detail, could shift everything?
This blog explores how uncertainty hijacks creative energy, how it shows up in our everyday lives (hello, chair of despair), and what practical, compassionate steps we can take to turn confusion into clarity.
What Kind of Prepper Are You?
You are not doing it wrong, even if it feels that way. Every performer has their own way of getting ready for a show. This blog explores what really helps you feel ready, from quiet rituals to crew chaos, and why knowing your gig day mode can make all the difference. No pressure, no right way, just a new way to understand what gets you in the zone.
What’s Stopping You?
You are not lazy, unmotivated, or broken — even if it feels that way. For neurodivergent music-makers, creative blocks run deep. This blog unpacks the real reasons behind that stuck feeling — from executive dysfunction to perfectionism — and offers a new way to understand (and name) what’s getting in your way.
Feedback: It’s a Gift (Sort of)
Feedback is often called a gift — but for neurodivergent creatives, it can feel more like a minefield. In this blog, we explore how to ask for feedback at the right time, how to make it useful (not crushing), and why it’s okay not to take every note on board. Whether you're mixing a track or just starting out, this one's for you.