Creekside Health Coaching

10/22/2026

Dropping masking can be scary, and frankly, it's not always an option. Here are some small ways you can preserve your nervous system and unmask safely.

Want to learn more about nervous system regulation in every day life? Check out my bio and register for my November workshop!

10/19/2026

We are still giddy from our big trip to Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam! But having a packed itinerary is not ideal for neurodivergent kids, especially anxious ones. This was one way we tried to regulate so we could enjoy the trip.

10/18/2026

I was frozen; unable to make decisions or take action. I just wanted to curl up in a ball on my bed with a weighted blanket (or this weighted stuffed animal). This blog dives into my journey of untangling my burnout from my anxiety.

Three years ago, I broke.  I couldn’t stop crying whenever I spoke to someone outside of my family; I was barely able to communicate with my family in general.  I felt frozen; I couldn’t …

10/17/2026

My masking was so bad, I didn't even realize I was burned out. I looked like Luna every day after work.

10/16/2026

#3 always got me. I would go to bed early, but never feel rested or recovered.

10/15/2026

Local friends! I am offering a FREE workshop, featuring my signature series, Putting Your Own MASK on First. If you are looking for practical, easy to implement strategies to take care of yourself and put them in place before the holidays, this is your moment! Spots are limited, so scan the QR code to learn more and register today!

10/14/2026

We took our kids abroad for the biggest trip our family has ever been on! This was the biggest challenge we have faced as parents and traveling with ND children presented some unique challenges, but we would do it again in a heartbeat. I can't wait to share more about it in the coming weeks ❤️

10/13/2026

I was so excited when I received my acceptance to begin a Masters in Education Administration program. Little did I know that that would accidentally jumpstart my Imposter Syndrome and lead me down the most inconspicuous, but critical health journey I have ever been on.

10/13/2026

This was 2013, when the boys were 2 and the girl was 4. We were already in the thick of chaos-her anxiety was already showing and the boys were fierce biters, getting sent home constantly. And this was before we saw definitive signs of ADHD. My survival strategy was just that: survive. So I went full speed, every day, then got up and did it again. I paid zero attention to what was going on in my own body and would continue to ignore it until 2022, when I couldn't ignore it anymore.

I made my burnout assessment to help clients take time to stop and reflect upon their own health. It's very easy to complete and while it is not a diagnostic tool, it will give you some ideas aspects of your health to watch. And it's free! To access it, click here: https://creeksidehealthcoaching.hbportal.co/public/6a2b56cc4810312b1b635ba7

But also, weren't these kids the cutest?!

10/12/2026

I didn't realize it at the time, but when I decided to pursue a Master's in Education Administration, I kickstarted my Imposter Syndrome. From that moment, I kept trying to convince myself that I deserved to be in that position and had to give myself a pep talk every day.

This week's blog examines the overlap of masking and Imposter Syndrome. Catch it here: https://esmalleyneurodiversitycoach.substack.com/p/imposter-syndrome-vs-masking-why?r=714cxr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true