Dr Rebecca Jackson - The Quirky Brain Coach
@quirkybraincoach.bsky.social
Coach to neurodivergent academics and thinkers for zest, executive function, motivation & self-regulation. Positive psychology coaching research practitioner. Lover of Mossy the cockapoo. Avid traveller, learner & habit-stacker. #ADHD #Autistic
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Booking now open for my Seed Talks workshop on AuDHD in women for 25th August at 5pm online. A blend of research and lived experience insights. See you there?
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/audhd-wome...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/audhd-wome...
AuDHD & Women Workshop
Understand how autism and ADHD intersect in women, and discover how to manage your traits effectively. With Q&A.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
July 22, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Booking now open for my Seed Talks workshop on AuDHD in women for 25th August at 5pm online. A blend of research and lived experience insights. See you there?
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/audhd-wome...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/audhd-wome...
Booking now open for my Seed Talks workshop on AuDHD in women for 25th August at 5pm online. A blend of research and lived experience insights. See you there?
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/audhd-wome...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/audhd-wome...
AuDHD & Women Workshop
Understand how autism and ADHD intersect in women, and discover how to manage your traits effectively. With Q&A.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
July 22, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Booking now open for my Seed Talks workshop on AuDHD in women for 25th August at 5pm online. A blend of research and lived experience insights. See you there?
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/audhd-wome...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/audhd-wome...
Best and most creative #dnd podcast I've ever come along. You'll laugh and you'll cry. 🎲🎲🎲
A little, incredibly vague, perhaps symbolic (perhaps not) teaser of this month's episode. You're welcome. #girlswhodontdnd #gwddnd #gwddndpod #dndpodcast #dnd #aussiedndpodcast #actualplaypodcast #fantasy #dungeonsanddragons #dungeonsanddragonspodcast
February 4, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Best and most creative #dnd podcast I've ever come along. You'll laugh and you'll cry. 🎲🎲🎲
Reposted by Dr Rebecca Jackson - The Quirky Brain Coach
A little, incredibly vague, perhaps symbolic (perhaps not) teaser of this month's episode. You're welcome. #girlswhodontdnd #gwddnd #gwddndpod #dndpodcast #dnd #aussiedndpodcast #actualplaypodcast #fantasy #dungeonsanddragons #dungeonsanddragonspodcast
February 2, 2025 at 1:57 AM
A little, incredibly vague, perhaps symbolic (perhaps not) teaser of this month's episode. You're welcome. #girlswhodontdnd #gwddnd #gwddndpod #dndpodcast #dnd #aussiedndpodcast #actualplaypodcast #fantasy #dungeonsanddragons #dungeonsanddragonspodcast
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reframingautism.org.au/miltons-doub... may be helpful for background reading about autistic Theory of Mind and why many nonautistic people can't guess what we're thinking and feeling, and thus lack empathy for us.
Milton’s ‘double Empathy Problem’: A Summary for Non-academics - Reframing Autism
Currently, Autism is classified as a diagnosable ‘neurological disorder’. Most non-autistic people think of Autistic people as ‘lacking empathy’ and […]
reframingautism.org.au
January 10, 2025 at 10:07 AM
reframingautism.org.au/miltons-doub... may be helpful for background reading about autistic Theory of Mind and why many nonautistic people can't guess what we're thinking and feeling, and thus lack empathy for us.
Any UK #DND nerds or potential UK DND nerds in my network can find me on Discord, if they really must ⚔️🛡️🏹🧤✨📜
I've spent ages in the app and can't find a link to share yet (will rectify) but you can find me if you really need to 😊👍
Look for "elbecuardo" or "Becci the Palabard"...
I've spent ages in the app and can't find a link to share yet (will rectify) but you can find me if you really need to 😊👍
Look for "elbecuardo" or "Becci the Palabard"...
February 2, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Any UK #DND nerds or potential UK DND nerds in my network can find me on Discord, if they really must ⚔️🛡️🏹🧤✨📜
I've spent ages in the app and can't find a link to share yet (will rectify) but you can find me if you really need to 😊👍
Look for "elbecuardo" or "Becci the Palabard"...
I've spent ages in the app and can't find a link to share yet (will rectify) but you can find me if you really need to 😊👍
Look for "elbecuardo" or "Becci the Palabard"...
Experiences of awe and wonder seem to help us somehow gain perspective, requantify things and - I think - help us use our senses to anchor us in our own world. Awe is a great way for me to exploit my sensitive senses, instead of blocking them out. What generates awe for each may be different...
January 31, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Experiences of awe and wonder seem to help us somehow gain perspective, requantify things and - I think - help us use our senses to anchor us in our own world. Awe is a great way for me to exploit my sensitive senses, instead of blocking them out. What generates awe for each may be different...
How can slow be faster than fast? Huh?
Well, "slow can be fast" is one of my own principles and it helps me to remember/allow myself to take the path I need to at tough times when I am frustrated. I wrote about it in my newsletter, which is here for those who want to see. eepurl.com/i8MdqI
#AuDHD
Well, "slow can be fast" is one of my own principles and it helps me to remember/allow myself to take the path I need to at tough times when I am frustrated. I wrote about it in my newsletter, which is here for those who want to see. eepurl.com/i8MdqI
#AuDHD
What do you mean, slow is fast? 🤪
eepurl.com
January 31, 2025 at 7:00 AM
How can slow be faster than fast? Huh?
Well, "slow can be fast" is one of my own principles and it helps me to remember/allow myself to take the path I need to at tough times when I am frustrated. I wrote about it in my newsletter, which is here for those who want to see. eepurl.com/i8MdqI
#AuDHD
Well, "slow can be fast" is one of my own principles and it helps me to remember/allow myself to take the path I need to at tough times when I am frustrated. I wrote about it in my newsletter, which is here for those who want to see. eepurl.com/i8MdqI
#AuDHD
Unidentified warm bright object!
A few days of sun and my mood and motivation are noticeably up. Light levels do interact with neurotransmitters, which is new knowledge for many of my coachees.
Next year, research, business and creative goals will be undertaken in summer for me and I will
A few days of sun and my mood and motivation are noticeably up. Light levels do interact with neurotransmitters, which is new knowledge for many of my coachees.
Next year, research, business and creative goals will be undertaken in summer for me and I will
January 31, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Unidentified warm bright object!
A few days of sun and my mood and motivation are noticeably up. Light levels do interact with neurotransmitters, which is new knowledge for many of my coachees.
Next year, research, business and creative goals will be undertaken in summer for me and I will
A few days of sun and my mood and motivation are noticeably up. Light levels do interact with neurotransmitters, which is new knowledge for many of my coachees.
Next year, research, business and creative goals will be undertaken in summer for me and I will
This is my mini me (my character mini). For years, I wanted to play Dungeons and Dragons but couldn't find people to play with. Now I have, and it's been affirming, inclusive and a lot of fun. I am learning to run games, and am looking at the psychological benefits for ADHD/autistic folks and
January 24, 2025 at 9:55 AM
This is my mini me (my character mini). For years, I wanted to play Dungeons and Dragons but couldn't find people to play with. Now I have, and it's been affirming, inclusive and a lot of fun. I am learning to run games, and am looking at the psychological benefits for ADHD/autistic folks and
I have a newsletter...I didn't send it out over the deeper winter period but I'm firing it up again from next week. It's for #adhd and/or #autistic adults based in the UK. I write about the lived experience and psychology/wellbeing lens of being an AuDHD adult. I often include self-coaching or...
January 21, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Cold water?
We usually either love it or hate it. What you feel about cold water is part of your sensory profile - something we all have & specific to us. If you are later-discovered #autistic, it can be useful to map your sensory profile so you know what to mitigate/have more of.
We usually either love it or hate it. What you feel about cold water is part of your sensory profile - something we all have & specific to us. If you are later-discovered #autistic, it can be useful to map your sensory profile so you know what to mitigate/have more of.
January 21, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Cold water?
We usually either love it or hate it. What you feel about cold water is part of your sensory profile - something we all have & specific to us. If you are later-discovered #autistic, it can be useful to map your sensory profile so you know what to mitigate/have more of.
We usually either love it or hate it. What you feel about cold water is part of your sensory profile - something we all have & specific to us. If you are later-discovered #autistic, it can be useful to map your sensory profile so you know what to mitigate/have more of.
Knowing my sensory profile makes it easier to regulate myself. I'm under-sensitive to cold so I enjoy it. Sometimes sitting in the cold for a while is a form of stimming that helps me feel alert. I love frosty mornings in particular. What about you, as we all have different profiles. #Autism #AuDHD
January 2, 2025 at 8:06 AM
As I'm talking music, there's a thing I and some of my clients do: Make playlists of different emotions/groups of emotions that you want to work through or feel more of. I have joy playlists. I have awe playlists. I have stuff that makes me cry so I can when I need 😊 Not for all but some like it 👍
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December 22, 2024 at 7:17 AM
As I'm talking music, there's a thing I and some of my clients do: Make playlists of different emotions/groups of emotions that you want to work through or feel more of. I have joy playlists. I have awe playlists. I have stuff that makes me cry so I can when I need 😊 Not for all but some like it 👍
After many years, the lesson has finally gone in that I feel good when I sing and listen to music, and feel rubbish for when I don't. I've been keeping charged chunky headphones by my bed and I put loud music on when I wake up, and it's getting me going really nicely in the morning.
December 22, 2024 at 7:13 AM
After many years, the lesson has finally gone in that I feel good when I sing and listen to music, and feel rubbish for when I don't. I've been keeping charged chunky headphones by my bed and I put loud music on when I wake up, and it's getting me going really nicely in the morning.
If you're feeling burned out (I'm noticing a few people are due to the time of year), I made a short podcast on #AuDHD & #burnout a while ago. It's 15 minutes long and contains some optional considerations for things that may be useful for feeling better in time.
www.podbean.com/ew/pb-cc8tj-...
www.podbean.com/ew/pb-cc8tj-...
Episode 5: Burnout and neurodivergence - and how to support yourself if you choose
I'll copy and paste the transcript below.
If you'd like to support this podcast, you can make a one-off or monthly small payment (only if you can afford) on the following link: https://ko-fi.com/thequ...
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December 10, 2024 at 8:34 AM
If you're feeling burned out (I'm noticing a few people are due to the time of year), I made a short podcast on #AuDHD & #burnout a while ago. It's 15 minutes long and contains some optional considerations for things that may be useful for feeling better in time.
www.podbean.com/ew/pb-cc8tj-...
www.podbean.com/ew/pb-cc8tj-...
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If you're Autistic / ADHD/ AuDHD you're more likely to be monotropic (Garau et al. 2023)
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
Find out more: monotropism.org
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
Find out more: monotropism.org
December 4, 2024 at 9:09 PM
If you're Autistic / ADHD/ AuDHD you're more likely to be monotropic (Garau et al. 2023)
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
Find out more: monotropism.org
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
Find out more: monotropism.org
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You may be interested in our free resources for autistic adults:
www.thrivingautistic.org/resources-fo...
We also have a free directory of neurodivergent neuroaffirming therapists here:
neurodivergentpractitioners.org
www.thrivingautistic.org/resources-fo...
We also have a free directory of neurodivergent neuroaffirming therapists here:
neurodivergentpractitioners.org
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December 5, 2024 at 7:03 AM
You may be interested in our free resources for autistic adults:
www.thrivingautistic.org/resources-fo...
We also have a free directory of neurodivergent neuroaffirming therapists here:
neurodivergentpractitioners.org
www.thrivingautistic.org/resources-fo...
We also have a free directory of neurodivergent neuroaffirming therapists here:
neurodivergentpractitioners.org
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ND adults, please help me with some research for my next book. I want to hear about your experiences of burnout as a neurodivergent adult (esp when autistic, ADHD, PDA, AuDHD)
docs.google.com/forms/d/1OyE...
docs.google.com/forms/d/1OyE...
Experiences of neurodivergent burnout
Every ND individual’s experience of burnout can be different and that is linked to your personal profile, neurotype, differences, etc. Please use this form to anonymously describe your experiences of...
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November 23, 2024 at 12:43 PM
ND adults, please help me with some research for my next book. I want to hear about your experiences of burnout as a neurodivergent adult (esp when autistic, ADHD, PDA, AuDHD)
docs.google.com/forms/d/1OyE...
docs.google.com/forms/d/1OyE...
Meet Striker Thunderscale, my high rizz scholar-paladin alter-ego from Dungeons and Dragons. Next year, I am embarking on positive psychology coaching research on games and role-playing, and any opportunities for appropriate application in coaching. I'm proper excited! 🛡️⚔️🧤📜
#ADHD #Autism #DnD
#ADHD #Autism #DnD
December 5, 2024 at 6:53 AM
Last year, I chose a word to guide my year - like a memorable, compact intention. I chose 'legacy'. I did some good research that aligned with this word. I also made changes to pacing myself. Next year, I think my word will be 'consideration' (slow thinking) but...I'm still considering! 🤣🤣🤣
December 5, 2024 at 6:49 AM
Last year, I chose a word to guide my year - like a memorable, compact intention. I chose 'legacy'. I did some good research that aligned with this word. I also made changes to pacing myself. Next year, I think my word will be 'consideration' (slow thinking) but...I'm still considering! 🤣🤣🤣
I'm aphantasic (no voluntary mental imagery) and have no talent for art. One thing that has massively boosted the quality of my research/coaching materials is Canva (not sponsored) - many templates & it can even make things for you now. For my #ADHD it's saved time and reduced procrastination.
December 5, 2024 at 6:42 AM
I'm aphantasic (no voluntary mental imagery) and have no talent for art. One thing that has massively boosted the quality of my research/coaching materials is Canva (not sponsored) - many templates & it can even make things for you now. For my #ADHD it's saved time and reduced procrastination.
Well, I've had an interesting deep dive into sleep, seasons and #ADHD the last few days. For me, winter this year has yielded advanced sleep phase issues - tired early, up early, not sleeping in late. To right things, I need to use my light box and meds LATER. Not all of us sleep loads in winter.🤷♀️😊
December 5, 2024 at 6:35 AM
Well, I've had an interesting deep dive into sleep, seasons and #ADHD the last few days. For me, winter this year has yielded advanced sleep phase issues - tired early, up early, not sleeping in late. To right things, I need to use my light box and meds LATER. Not all of us sleep loads in winter.🤷♀️😊
My newsletter this week was about
- some important changes to my coaching practice next year
- how many days I actually walked for
- ways I'll be developing Dungeons & Dragons Materials
Here's the link 😊👍 eepurl.com/i5j9l6
- some important changes to my coaching practice next year
- how many days I actually walked for
- ways I'll be developing Dungeons & Dragons Materials
Here's the link 😊👍 eepurl.com/i5j9l6
The "missing" newsletter and the insider knowledge on what's happening with my practice next year - exciting stuff!
eepurl.com
December 5, 2024 at 6:31 AM
My newsletter this week was about
- some important changes to my coaching practice next year
- how many days I actually walked for
- ways I'll be developing Dungeons & Dragons Materials
Here's the link 😊👍 eepurl.com/i5j9l6
- some important changes to my coaching practice next year
- how many days I actually walked for
- ways I'll be developing Dungeons & Dragons Materials
Here's the link 😊👍 eepurl.com/i5j9l6
Winter blues? This year, I'm being as proactive as I can be to give myself the optimal experience of the darker months.
If you're ADHD and/or autistic, the change in season can come with sensory, chemical and routine-based changes. Today's newsletter may help with that...
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If you're ADHD and/or autistic, the change in season can come with sensory, chemical and routine-based changes. Today's newsletter may help with that...
mailchi.mp/5a3112667a28...
September 23, 2024 at 5:02 AM
Winter blues? This year, I'm being as proactive as I can be to give myself the optimal experience of the darker months.
If you're ADHD and/or autistic, the change in season can come with sensory, chemical and routine-based changes. Today's newsletter may help with that...
mailchi.mp/5a3112667a28...
If you're ADHD and/or autistic, the change in season can come with sensory, chemical and routine-based changes. Today's newsletter may help with that...
mailchi.mp/5a3112667a28...