Clarity Brain Wellness

Clarity Brain Wellness Executive Function Coaching, Cognitive Therapy and Brain Health Education

Did you know your brain is a target organ for estrogen?This means hormone shifts don’t just affect your body … they also...
08/14/2025

Did you know your brain is a target organ for estrogen?
This means hormone shifts don’t just affect your body … they also impact how your brain works & feels.

Estrogen helps regulate:
> Attention (how well you focus or alternate between tasks)
> Memory (how well you store and recall information)
> Mood (how grounded or reactive you feel)
> Word finding (accessing language quickly)
> Executive function (organization, time management, initiation & follow through)

When estrogen levels drop (before your period, after giving birth, or during menopause) brain functions are impacted.

What you might notice:
🌞 Menstrual cycle: brain fog, distracted thinking, irritability
🌞 Postpartum: memory lapses, slower word recall, low motivation
🌞 Menopause: trouble concentrating, forgetfulness, mood shifts

These changes aren’t “all in your head.” It is in your brain chemistry. Understanding the link between hormones & brain health can help you better support your focus, memory, and mood at every stage of life

Dealing with a Heat Wave after Concussion? Heat can worsen concussion symptoms like fatigue, headaches, and brain fog. T...
07/29/2025

Dealing with a Heat Wave after Concussion?
Heat can worsen concussion symptoms like fatigue, headaches, and brain fog. Try these tips:

✅ Stay in the shade or indoors during peak sun (10am–4pm)
💧 Hydrate more than usual … your brain needs it
🧊 Use a cold compress or cooling towel
😌 Slow down: heat can drain mental energy fast
🕶️ Sunglasses + a hat = light & heat protection
👉 Listen to your body. If symptoms flare, take a break in a cool, quiet place.

If you’re recovering from a concussion, cognitive fatigue can sneak up on you fast. Taking a break isn’t lazy, it’s stra...
07/10/2025

If you’re recovering from a concussion, cognitive fatigue can sneak up on you fast. Taking a break isn’t lazy, it’s strategic healing.

Try a brain-friendly Pomodoro technique for cognitive pacing:
✔️ 20 min light task
✔️ 10 min full rest break (no screens, low light)
✔️ Optional: Repeat if feeling okay

What counts as a rest?
🌿 Sit outside
🎧 Listen to calm music
🧘‍♀️ Breathing or guided imagery
🍏 Hydrate or have a snack

Watch for Cognitive Fatigue: Signs include zoning out, word-finding trouble, irritability, or difficulty paying attention. If these appear, stop and take a break 🙏🏻 Your brain will thank you later

ADHD & Procrastination: It’s Not Laziness. Ever stare at a task so long it starts to feel like a mountain? You’re not al...
06/30/2025

ADHD & Procrastination: It’s Not Laziness.

Ever stare at a task so long it starts to feel like a mountain? You’re not alone AND you’re not lazy.

People with ADHD often want to get things done, but struggle with:
> task initiation
> perfection paralysis
> time blindness
> cognitive fatigue

Procrastination isn’t a character flaw. It’s a brain-based response to stress and executive function challenges.

🧠 Try this instead:
— start w/ the smallest element of the task (try putting away 1 fork, instead of unloading the whole dishwasher)
— use a timer (Pomodoro style!)
— start imperfectly on purpose
— pair something you don’t want to do with a preferred activity/reward

Summer is just around the corner and so is our next book club! ☀️📚Starting June 16th, we’ll be reading The Violin Conspi...
05/28/2025

Summer is just around the corner and so is our next book club! ☀️📚
Starting June 16th, we’ll be reading The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb.

This supportive book club is open to all! It is especially helpful for those looking to strengthen language, memory, and attention skills, including individuals recovering from a brain injury.

Join us for meaningful conversations, cognitive engagement, and community connection.

Hi there! 👋🏻 I’m Alison, co-owner of Clarity Brain Wellness. I’ve been a Speech-Language Pathologist and Executive Funct...
05/15/2025

Hi there! 👋🏻 I’m Alison, co-owner of Clarity Brain Wellness. I’ve been a Speech-Language Pathologist and Executive Function Coach for 10 years.

Outside of work, I’m happiest hiking, kayaking, or gardening. On a rainy day? You’ll find me curled up with a book.

Soo, what does clarity mean to me?
Clarity means helping others find calm in the chaos.
Executive function challenges often feel like mental clutter … disorganization & scattered to-do lists.
> Clarity is similar to the sun breaking through the clouds … everything feels a little lighter and easier to navigate

Hi! It’s been a minute since we’ve introduced ourselves on here. I’m Rachael — co-owner of Clarity Brain Wellness!
I’ve ...
05/15/2025

Hi! It’s been a minute since we’ve introduced ourselves on here. I’m Rachael — co-owner of Clarity Brain Wellness!

I’ve been a Speech-Language Pathologist and Executive Function Coach for 17 years; helping individuals build the skills they need to thrive.

When I’m not working, you’ll find me reading, cooking, running, or spending time with my family.

> My Executive Function superpowers? Organization, planning, and working memory.
> My growth edge? Decision making (we all have one!)

Let’s grow together — one skill at a time.

Sometimes, all you need is the beach & your dog to see things clearly ☀️ Happy Friday from your friends at Clarity!
05/02/2025

Sometimes, all you need is the beach & your dog to see things clearly ☀️

Happy Friday from your friends at Clarity!

In addition to our Supportive Book Club, we are partnering with to run a book club focused on reducing stress & burnout...
11/22/2024

In addition to our Supportive Book Club, we are partnering with to run a book club focused on reducing stress & burnout 📚

> Author & owner of , Christine O’Shaughnessy, will guide discussions from her book “Mindful Presence in Leadership; Releasing Burnout, Chaos and Stress”

> To lead in life, you must first know yourself and understand how your mind works. A concentrated and focused mind leads to a happy heart. Allow your attention to be navigator in your life!

This book club is designed to provide you with the tools needed to stand strong amid life’s challenges and create a more concentrated mind. Align your mind with purpose, focus and intention for the new year.

Link for signup on website or DM us for more information!
Stress Less Book Nook
📆 start date Tuesday January 21st 2025
⏰ 12:30-1:30pm
> $100 for 4 sessions

Having a hard time focusing? Or keeping track of your to-do list items? Join our Women’s ADHD Skills Training Group: Foc...
10/01/2024

Having a hard time focusing? Or keeping track of your to-do list items? Join our Women’s ADHD Skills Training Group: Focus Forward!

This group is great for individuals looking to learn key skills & strategies for attention, task initiation, planning & time management. We meet virtually on Wednesdays from 12:15-1pm!

Our next round begins October 16th - dm us for more info 🙂

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