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Happy Newsletter everyone!
What a WILD and wonderful month November turned out to be. ...Actually that's a whole lie, it was a continued dumpster fire but there were some incredibly bright and vibrant spots in it, so maybe it all kind of evens out in the wash.
First and foremost, THANK YOU SO MUCH for everyone who reserved tickets and came to my holiday special taping. Going from "hmm this is an interesting idea" to a sold-out show and taping was an incredible experience and I am so moved and so honored by the incredible feedback I've been getting. Who knew a girl's weird obsession with the turkey in a christmas carol would be the start of something amazing?
You can watch it here:
I cannot tell you how much this show meant to me. This was my first ever solo live show, the first time I've ever done this style of performance, the first time I ever DID this performance, the first time I've ever done 'comedy' in front of an audience, the first time I ever ran the show all the way through without stopping- lots of firsts, lots of stepping out of my own comfort zone, and it went ...pretty well.
The fact that *people showed up*, that there were like a hundred people on the waiting list, the pure, unadulterated JOY I felt getting to be authentically myself, unmasked and unapologetic on stage, a weird little chaos goblin basking in her favorite hyperfixation... you guys it was incredible. I'm so happy.
Not only did it go well, but it's also getting me REALLY excited for the tour! I've been debating this whole time about what this show will be and look like, and the success of the Turkey Video makes me think that maybe, dangerously, trusting myself to do the thing in the way that feels most authentic to me is going to be the thing that makes it successful.
Tickets will go on sale JANUARY 2nd, and if you're reading this, you'll get a first-access email blast before everyone else, so make sure you've got me in your inbox or wherever so you'll see it.
As always, thanks for being here.
PS: Just as an FYI, you can always respond to this newsletter with questions, comments, thoughts-- whatever. I read every single email I get, so feel free to reach out!
VOTE FOR YOUR CITY
Voting is now open for my 2026 tour. We are already starting to close on a few major cities, so start getting excited, those dates will be announced SOON.
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ADHD and the Holidays
- Routine disruption hits harder than expected. The holidays mess with whatever routines you've built to manage your ADHD. Sleep schedules shift, meals happen at weird times, days have no structure. All those autopilot systems you rely on just stop working.
The fix: Anchor yourself with one non-negotiable routine. Maybe it's your morning coffee ritual or a 10-minute walk every day. Just one thing that stays consistent can help your brain remember it's still you in there.
- Decision fatigue reaches critical levels. Gift shopping, meal planning, which events to attend, what to bring... the volume of decisions the holidays demand can completely overwhelm you. You end up either frozen or panic-buying random stuff at Target.
The fix: Make decisions in advance when your brain has capacity. Set a gift budget and a simple rule (like "everyone gets a book" or "only buying for kids this year"). Future you will thank present you for removing some choices.
- Sensory overload is everywhere. Holiday environments are designed to be stimulating. Crowded stores, loud music, competing smells, everyone wanting your attention. All of that drains the energy you need for basic tasks.
The fix: Shop online when possible, go to stores during off-peak hours, or bring headphones. Give yourself permission to leave parties early or take breaks in quiet spaces. Your nervous system needs recovery time.
- Time blindness gets worse. The vague concept of "the holiday season" somehow also contains hard deadlines. Everything feels both urgent and far away at the same time.
The fix: Put every single deadline in your phone with alerts set for multiple days before. Treat December 15th like your personal shipping deadline, even if the real one is later. Build in buffer time because your brain will absolutely miscalculate how long things take.
- Doing less is a valid strategy. You don't have to match everyone else's holiday energy.
The fix: Pick 2-3 things that actually matter to you and let everything else be optional. Say no without over-explaining. Keep some regular routines even when it feels weird. Taking care of your executive function so you can enjoy what you do participate in counts as holiday spirit.
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Speaking of EXCELLENT gift ideas...
The ADHD Field Guide for Adults is available for pre-order now!
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Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me. - Carol Burnett
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