unmasked
A blog about Stardust, my experience as a chronically ill AuDHDer navigating the world, and probably the occasional special interest dump.
Expect honesty, a bit of swearing, and hopefully something helpful.
Make your own electrolytes & save a small fortune
Approx. reading time: 2 minutes
If you need to use electrolytes on the reg, you need to read this — recipe, ingredient links and some other tips inside!
How an okay show about zombies became my #1 coping mechanism
Approx. reading time: 4 minutes
A personal reflection on survival, chronic illness, and why the media we cling to matters more than we’re supposed to admit. CW: Swearing, rage, mullets.
How my ADHD meds revealed that I’m also Autistic
Approx. reading time: 5 minutes
Before my ADHD diagnosis, like so many others, I genuinely thought I was broken. Faulty. I couldn’t keep up with school, work, relationships, or the endless list of adulty things that everyone else seemed to breeze through.
Introducing Stardust 2.0
Approx. reading time: 2 minutes
When you run a business that supports others, it’s easy to forget that you need support too. Over the past two years, I’ve learned a lot about boundaries, burnout, and the beauty of coming back to what feels right.
Overdiagnosed, my arse: A rant
Approx. reading time: 4 minutes
Today I woke up and broke a golden rule: Never read the Facebook comments. There was recently a discussion on an Australian panel show, questioning whether ADHD is being overdiagnosed. A discussion, that quite frankly, is getting really, really old.
Unpacking what I do & how I do it
Approx. reading time: 4 minutes
I’m often asked the question: What do you actually do for your clients? And it can be a tricky one to answer! No two days, nor two clients are the same. To give you an idea of what I do, I’ve created six fun profiles inspired by the unique ways my clients work with me!
Matilda Wormwood: An Autistic icon?
Approx. reading time: 6 minutes
For anyone not familiar with the 1988 Roald Dahl classic children’s book Matilda - I wish I could be you and read it again for the first time.
Body Doubling: It will change your life (no, really!)
Approx. reading time: 4 minutes
Do you often find yourself staring at a never-ending to-do list, feeling like you just can’t get started? If you’re neurodivergent - whether you’re autistic, have ADHD, or anything else that affects focus and motivation - this experience can be all too familiar.
Why a neurodivergent VA is the support you didn’t know you needed
Approx. reading time: 3 minutes
In a world where managing daily tasks can feel overwhelming, a neurodivergent virtual assistant (VA) might be just the thing you’ve been looking for. If you’ve never used a VA before, you might be wondering how it can help improve your quality of life.

