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Hello! I'm Zoe (she/her)

(you may also know me as @audhdwithzoe on social media)

I thought everyone's inner world felt just like mine did.  Growing up in a household where (undiagnosed) ADHD was the norm, how was I supposed to know any different?  It felt physically painful to focus on anything boring, and near impossible to pull myself away when I was deeply interested.  Not being able to start tasks with no real "reason".  I felt like I was simultaneously the most motivated and laziest person in the world.  Without proper support, I went down the path of least resistance, not the path I wanted or felt was right for me.

When I finally got diagnosed, I was hit with a wave of emotions.  At first, the relief.  I finally had the language and framework for understanding myself in a constructive way.  It opened the door for me to begin dissolving the shame and self-hatred around what I could now understand as my ADHD symptoms.  I also experienced the grief that can come alongside a later-in-life diagnosis.  Left wondering how things may be different if I had the understanding, medication, tools and strategies sooner. 

I didn't dream of becoming an ADHD coach as a kid, so how did I get here?  Well -- it's been a bit of a journey, to say the least.  I went to University and tried philosophy, then new media.  Then I tried college in a hearing instrument specialist program.  Despite maintaining a 4.0 GPA, I faced systemic barriers in the post- secondary world and realized that it just isn't the right path for me.  I dove into becoming a professional organizer for people with ADHD and chronic disorganization, and realized that I couldn't help people create lasting change unless they had a better handle on their ADHD as a whole.  So here I am!

Learning how to work with my ADHD made all the difference.  I realized trying to "fix" or change myself wasn't the answer.  Through understanding how ADHD works and impacts our brains, we can create a life that supports it.  My mission as an ADHD coach is to walk alongside you in uncovering what works for you.  We will explore your strengths to build a life filled with supportive tools and strategies that actually create positive lasting change.   The first step is a discovery call, I would love to get to know you! 

A bit about me: 

  • AuDHDer (I'm both autistic and have ADHD!) 

  • Based in Toronto, Canada -- but I offer my services virtually meaning I can work with anyone worldwide.

  • Cat mom to a big Siberian named Misha.

  • My special interest is in knitting/crochet.

  • I also love all sorts of video games! Stardew Valley, League of Legends, Overwatch and Webkinz to name a few.

  • I consider myself a multi-passionate hobby enthusiast!

  • I'm a part of the still-Coviding community.

  • Advocate for disability justice, specifically ADHD and autism awareness + acceptance.

Zoe outdoors at a puffin viewing site in Newfoundland. Behind her is an island with 1000s of puffins.
Zoe holding her cat Misha, the cat is large with long, white and orange fur.
Zoe posing in front of an Albino peacock spreading it's feathers.
Qualifications

Institute for Challenging Disorganization

  • Level 1 Certificate in Chronic Disorganization

  • Level 1 Certificate in ADHD

ADDCA (ADD Coach Academy)

  • I have completed my basic coach training and am actively taking steps towards obtaining my certification.

ICD logo, on the right reads "Institute for challenging disorganization" with purple, orange and green square on the left
ADDCA logo, the text "ADDCA" with the words "ADD Coach Academy" underneath.
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