The issue became clear when I realized I wasn't listening to my true, authentic self, but instead was guided by the persona I thought I should be, which drove me to burnout.
My Path
There was a moment when everything shifted for me. At the time, I didn’t know what to call it, and I certainly didn’t realize how it would change my life, but I remember it vividly. It was the moment I finally stepped back, looked at my struggles, and reframed my perspective.
The issue became clear when I realized I wasn't listening to my true, authentic self, but instead was guided by the persona I thought I should be, which drove me to burnout. Instead of putting myself first, I was causing damage to my mental and physical health trying to meet the unrealistic demands of a life that did not fit me. With this realization, I poured every bit of energy I had left into finding help, finding people who understood, and finding community for my ADHD.
My Perspective
Many women who are diagnosed with ADHD later in life share common experiences. By the time we reach a diagnosis, the toll on our mental and physical health is often substantial. Most of us have been pushed to our breaking point by societal expectations that never aligned with our true needs. We’ve spent years trying to meet impossible standards, only to be left uncertain about what we really want or what’s within reach. The diagnosis itself can be both a relief and a source of confusion. How can something so freeing, be so overwhelming?
Through my personal journey, I’ve come to understand that ADHD affects every aspect of my life. It's not something I can compartmentalize; it influences how I think, work, and live every day.
For me, the real turning point was learning to trust my mind. By respecting how it works and deeply understanding its unique rhythm, I’ve learned to set boundaries, calm my racing thoughts, and redefine what success and productivity mean on my own terms.
Your experience doesn’t have to mirror mine. We’re all on different journeys, and no two paths are the same. I believe that by leaning into your ADHD and embracing its unique traits, you can create a life that aligns with your strengths and works in your favor.
My Experience
With nearly two decades of experience in business and public accounting, I’ve witnessed how traditional work environments can cause burn out and crippling self doubt. I recognize the impact that hustle culture has taken on the mental and physical health of women with ADHD. These are a few of the many reasons I founded AlternativePath Coaching. To help women like you create careers, businesses, and lives that embrace your strengths and work in harmony with the way you think. I’m deeply committed to the field of ADHD coaching and self-growth and I am currently advancing my expertise through specialized training. As I work towards formal certification as an ACC Credentialed Coach (ACC), I am actively building experience and coaching hours to achieve accreditation from the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
My Core Belief
If we learn how to heal ourselves and support each other the generations of those with ADHD that come after us will not be held to the same stigmas, roles, and unrealistic expectations we have tried to mirror. Together, we have the power to forge a new, brighter path for those who come after us.