Not Another ADHD Hack! (Maybe a Solution)
This is not another ADHD hack. This is a story of how a perimenopausal woman with PTSD got bodywork and discovered she had hidden ADHD. Then, she healed it with this dopamine detox.
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Speaker | Author | Blogger | Health, Wellness & Human Services Impactpreneur | Retiring Army LTC | Combat Veteran | Complex Illness Overcomer
Hi! I’m Tenay Benes and I help people and organizations win the war on complex illness.
Through my book, Heal or Die, podcast, blog, and keynotes, I share the lessons I’ve learned while healing from complex post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic fatigue, medical injury, and developmental illness—all while building a vibrant, purpose-driven life as a daughter of God, impact entrepreneur, wife & mom, and retiring Army intelligence officer.
I offer two signature keynotes that tie directly to my book. Let’s connect to explore how my story and strategies can inspire your audience, improve outcomes, and create lasting impact.
- For organizations: Win the War on Complex Illness – leadership strategies and actionable frameworks that help healthcare, wellness, and human services teams improve complex illness outcomes.
- For individuals and caregivers: A Spiritual, Psychological, and Physical Healing Journey – an inspiring, practical story of overcoming complex illness empowering people to take control of their healing journey. Secularized version available.
My husband and I are on a mission to transform how America approaches complex illness. See how we’re making it happen at our sister site: Benes Companies.
Daughter of God & Impactpreneur
Wife & Mom
Combat Veteran & Retiring Army Officer
What People Have Said…
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"Tenay has this ability to absolutely provide words of encouragement, even those maybe hard to hear, with love, kindness and grace. She has a love for people and such a desire to see them succeed..."
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"Tenay is one of the smartest and most capable people I’ve worked with. Her capacity to learn, her strategic thinking, and her ability to translate ideas into results make her an asset in any environment."
Dive Into My Latest Projects
Learn the practical lessons I’ve used to overcome complex post-traumatic stress, chronic illness, and medical injury, and discover how to thrive in your own healing journey. The 3rd edition expands on the Four Steps to Winning a War on Complex Illness.
Join me as I interview experts, patients, and caregivers navigating complex illness. Each episode uncovers actionable strategies, inspiring stories, and insights that help you or your organization win the war on complex illness.
Watch selected keynotes, podcasts, and talks that show how I engage audiences, share actionable insights, and inspire transformation. Perfect for organizations or individuals who want a preview of what a live event with me looks like.
Check Out My Latest Blog Posts
Keep reading
One Woman’s IVF & Infertility Healing Journey (TTT E11)
This post was originally published on 20260117 at tenaybenes.com and is republished today because it was accidentally lost. Valerie Morris shares her story of overcoming infertility and eventually undergoing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) in episode 11…
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When It’s All Too Much
Living with a chronic illness that includes fatigue is like being an old iPhone that doesn’t charge like it used to. Here’s what I do to preserve my charge and live a life that matches my…
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Donate to Celebrate
Help me celebrate my medical retirement from the Army due to PTSD by donating to this amazing Veteran fund at the Rocky Mountain Hyperbaric Association for Brain Injuries, where I’ve been getting free treatment again!
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Open Letter to You
Hi friend! It’s a pleasure to e-meet you! If you’re new to my site, this open letter is expressly for you. Defining the Relationship I want you to know three things about me that might give…
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Still Hate It? Read This! | My Experience with Exposure Therapy
Continued from Love It or Hate It, You Just Might Need It: A Case for Exposure Therapy for Treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Unintentional Exposure Therapy #2: Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment This story begins as every good Veteran…
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Celebrate My Blog Stats With Me
This blog was born in June 2021. As of 25 January 2026, it has:
231 Published posts
433 Draft posts
Since I transferred this blog to a new hosting platform in January 2025, it has enjoyed:
2,101 Visitors
3,094 Views
Frequently Asked Questions
If I have prayed for you on the street & you’d like to find out more about what you experienced or how you can stay healed, please go to the Frequently Asked Questions page. You can also find answers to the most commonly asked questions about C-PTSD & trauma healing there.