Seeing Herself Clearly: The Freedom of a Late ADHD Diagnosis
Lauren Goddard Lauren Goddard

Seeing Herself Clearly: The Freedom of a Late ADHD Diagnosis

Earlier this year I completed a research project on ADHD in Women as the final part of the Psychology degree I was studying. As October is ADHD awareness month, I wanted to offer an insight into what I found.

The qualitative research, conducted in 2025, explored the lived experiences of nine women who were diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood after receiving other mental health labels such as anxiety, depression, or borderline personality disorder (BPD).

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The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Early Years Education: Insights from a Case Study
Lauren Goddard Lauren Goddard

The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Early Years Education: Insights from a Case Study

In a world where academic performance often dominates the conversation around education, the importance of social and emotional development is sometimes overlooked. A recent case study titled The Experience of Teaching a Curriculum-Based Social and Emotional Intelligence Scheme of Work to Early Years Children sheds light on how structured emotional learning can transform the classroom environment and benefit children well beyond their first school years.

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Finding My Way Through the Chaos: A Year of Change, Challenge & Growth
Lauren Goddard Lauren Goddard

Finding My Way Through the Chaos: A Year of Change, Challenge & Growth

This year has been one of the most emotionally intense and transformative chapters of my life. As 2024 came to a close, so did my 18 year marriage.

The beginning of 2025 marked not only a new year but an entirely new life, learning how to co-parent, managing my own emotional well-being, and trying to ensure that my three children felt safe and supported as our family structure shifted.

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Borrowing Calm: The Art of Co-Regulation in Parenting
Lauren Goddard Lauren Goddard

Borrowing Calm: The Art of Co-Regulation in Parenting

Emotional regulation (ER) is the ability to manage our internal state, that means thoughts, emotions, and physiological responses.

As a child, ER is developed through co-regulation with safe adults.  But what happens if we didn’t have a safe adult to co-regulate with? 

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ADHD Diagnosis Journey
Lauren Goddard Lauren Goddard

ADHD Diagnosis Journey

I felt it was important to share further information about my ADHD diagnosis journey. Having written about this previously on IG it felt right to update you here…

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Yoga for Mental Health
Lauren Goddard Lauren Goddard

Yoga for Mental Health

Having recently completed the practical elements of the 200hr Yoga Teacher Training course I was on, I have been working to complete the written course work. One of the tasks was a research essay on an area of yoga close to our hearts. For me this was yoga and mental health…

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Nourish & Play Retreat at The House of Bohème, Norfolk.
Lauren Goddard Lauren Goddard

Nourish & Play Retreat at The House of Bohème, Norfolk.

Nourish and Play retreat at The House of Bohème

A retreat is a true gift to yourself, an opportunity to pause, reflect, and nurture your wellbeing.

Recently, I gave myself such a gift by attending the Nourish & Play retreat at The House of Bohème in Norfolk, organised and facilitated by...

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