Hi, I’m Hannah Chaudoin
Neuro-Affirming Capacity Coach, Collector of Hobbies, and Clay Artist
I love all things creative. My personal favorite is playing in the mud (ceramics) but in true ADHD fashion, I dabble in a bit of everything. I enjoy “customizing my avatar” & can frequently be found experimenting with my hair. Try not to be too surprised if I show up with a new hair color, or dye/paint stained hands… I tried to scrub it off, I promise!
I’m a late-diagnosed, chronically ill, neurodivergent human who’s walked through some heavy things and learned (the hard way) that life doesn’t get easier by trying to force myself into systems that were never built for me.
For most of my life I felt different, like everything was harder than it “should” be. It wasn’t until I began to understand my brain, embrace my neurodivergence, and practice self-compassion (all of which will forever be works-in-progress) that I started building a life that actually fits me.
Now, I strive to help others do the same.
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I always felt othered and different. Many of my neurodivergent identifying behaviors were heavily masked or explained as “Just weird Hannah things.”
It wasn’t until my 20s, with the help (and some unhelpful experiences) of numerous mental & physical health professionals, that I started connecting the dots - why I felt things so deeply, why everything seemed to take more energy, why “normal” never quite fit. For most of my life, I thought I was too sensitive, too much, or somehow not trying hard enough.
This journey of unmasking has been messy, beautiful, and is ongoing.
I’ve wrestled with executive dysfunction, the guilt of procrastination and forgetfulness, the deep fatigue of masking, perfectionism, and mentally replaying every social interaction over and over again (Did they really mean what they said they meant? Did I miss something? Did I respond okay?), and the deep sting of rejection sensitivity.
Chronic illness has added its own layer, and my path has included various mental health diagnoses like CPTSD, anxiety, and depression, none of which came with a step-by-step manual (as much as I have wished for one).
If you’re carrying that tired, “Why is everything so hard?” feeling, or see pieces of yourself within the words above; You are not alone. It is far from easy, and there is hope for better - even if it’s difficult to connect to that hope right now.
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My approach is rooted in authenticity and understanding.
I strive to create a safe, individualized space where you can learn to unmask, be fully yourself, and experiment with what actually works for your brain, not what anyone else says should work. Some days that looks like laughing together at the quirks and chaos of being human; other days it’s about sitting in the hard stuff and gently untangling shame or self-criticism.
Ultimately, I am here for you. We partner together to unearth systems that are no longer serving you, so that we may discover and establish a new way of doing things that works with your capacity, even when it is ever-changing.
I live by values of authenticity, inclusivity, empathy, and empowerment.
People often tell me that they feel like they can be fully themselves around me - and to me, that is the highest compliment. My goal is to hold space for you to explore your authentic self, while also helping you build supportive systems that let you live more freely and fully.
Background
My background includes training through the Coach Approach Institute, membership in the ADHD Coaches Organization, and hands-on experience with Processing Modalities (a framework for understanding how different brains take in and work with information).
Just as important, I bring lived experience as a neurodivergent individual, living with chronic illness, in a neurodiverse family - which means I don’t shock easily, I don’t judge, and I deeply get how messy, beautiful, and nonlinear this work can be.
If you’re looking for someone who will meet you where you are, celebrate your quirks, and help you move toward a life that feels more yours, I’d be honored to walk with you.
Let’s connect! Book a free 20-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit!