Explore every episode of the podcast AuDHD Flourishing
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| ND + the Inner Conversation | 02 Sep 2024 | 01:01:43 | |
Bonus drop from The Curiosity Cure podcast: Today's conversation with Mattia takes us through their journey with chronic pain, feeling better, and the ways they navigate their inner mindbody conversation as someone with AuDHD + PDA. We touch upon themes of neurodivergence, gender transition, resourcing inner + external safety. We chat about using hypnotic techniques to decrease a sense of threat/unsafety that may accompany disorders like ehlers-danlos syndrome and POTS. Thanks to Deb for sharing this episode: full show notes here The show notes link above has many resources about successful healing from related conditions The Curiosity Cure podcast site Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| see you in September! | 21 Aug 2024 | 00:03:22 | |
I'm taking the last two weeks of August off, and will be back in September with a "back to the basics" series about things like diagnosis, what to do when you first discover your AuDHD identity, etc! In the meantime, you can check out...
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| 56 All Problems Are Middle School Problems with Pawel Kowalczyk | 06 Jul 2024 | 01:06:35 | |
Pawel, a former middle school teacher in an alternative school, lays out how most of our adult problems were ones we first encountered in middle school. From social groups to complex problem solving, they show up again and again in life. He also talks about how being a high-masking AuDHDer showed up in life.
*And if you're skeptical of Haidt because of his terrible 2018 book, here's a podcast episode that fact checks and brings nuance to claims in The Anxious Generation: If Books Could Kill episode
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| 55 Achievement Doesn't Define Us | 29 Jun 2024 | 00:31:20 | |
Achievements often feel tied into personal identity. AuDHD folks in particular struggle with achievement pressures, even with just regular neurodivergent demand avoidance. A few core topics:
Episodes mentioned:
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| 54 When Dreams Feel Impossible | 22 Jun 2024 | 00:24:42 | |
Every creative and interesting person has experienced the feeling that at least some of their big dreams are impossible. And when the current big dream is just surviving, that can be especially challenging.
I share about the emotional side of the ten years when my composition career had an almost 100% rejection rate. And why I'm giving this unusual advice... It can be healthy to temporarily let go of dreams that are stressing you out!
Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741 to reach a volunteer Crisis Counselor on a wide variety of topics Originally episode 61 on The Longer Road podcast (with minor edits) Resources:
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| 53 Autistic Stereotypes with Thomas Henley | 15 Jun 2024 | 00:53:12 | |
Thomas Henley educates, normalizes, and actively pushes back against autistic stereotypes and stigma. Check out his highly rated podcast, Thoughty Auti - The Autism Podcast (on which I talked about AuDHD). Thomas has made multiple decisions in his life to combat stereotypes, including months of backpacking, and becoming a world-class martial artist, both of which he talks about today. We also touch on what some of the lingering stereotypes are, and what helps! More from Thomas:
This is a slightly edited podcast that was recorded about a year ago for The Longer Road. Resources:
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| 52 You Were Not a Bad Child | 08 Jun 2024 | 00:18:12 | |
You may have internalized the message as a child that there was something wrong or bad about you. Even if it was not explicit, you probably didn't receive some of the attention and delight that would have sent the strong message that your way of being in the world is valid. Today's message is simple: You were not a bad child. You deserved love and support in a way that made sense to you. Thank you to the therapist who walked me through this concept! Thank you to Linda Thai for providing such amazing emotional support through the courses and group coaching I've taken with her. I credit both of them with helping me learn how to reparent myself in a more deep way. Resources:
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| Don't Make Up For Rest | 01 Jun 2024 | 00:13:21 | |
Rest is not something to be made up for later with productivity. Whether it was forced by the body or not. We deserve to have energy to do what we love! Love Your Brain now has three elements you can choose from for more accessibility: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 51 Constant Discovery of What Works with Eric Tivers | 25 May 2024 | 00:45:58 | |
Eric Tivers has shared 10 years of helpful content on his podcast, ADHD reWired. He's also built multiple careers helping neurodivergent folks: from therapy, to teaching high support need kids, to the current ADHD group programs. It's a never-ending journey of discovering what works for his current needs and capacity. And the relatively recent discovery of... oh... maybe there's something to this autism thing. Find Eric and his work at adhdrewired.com Resources:
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| 50 You're Doing Better Than You Realize | 18 May 2024 | 00:28:16 | |
Multiple times in the past week or two, clients have felt like they're failing miserably. But it turns out they're in complex, difficult, multifaceted situations that don't have an easy answer. Plus, it's easy to feel like we're never doing enough, or the right thing. If we're solving personal problems, world events loom large. If we're addressing world events, it feels like a drop in the bucket. Capitalism tells us that there's a straightforward, purchasable solution for every problem. That's a lie. You're probably doing really well relative to all the complicated issues you face, and the overall lack of support and resources most of us encounter. And if you really believe that's not true... this episode is especially for you! Link: Sign up for General Strike in US! Resources:
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| 49 Managing Big Feelings | 11 May 2024 | 00:24:42 | |
Big feelings may be harder for monotropic people to handle. And if you have significant sensory sensitivity, the physical sensations can be overwhelming as well. This episode covers some of the ways I've been approaching grief and helplessness about Gaza. Links mentioned in show:
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| 48 Hack for Demand Avoidance | 04 May 2024 | 00:22:05 | |
You'll rarely catch me using the term "hack." But this concept around demand avoidance is working great for me, so far... TLDR: Shortcutting the PDA brain's ability to use pattern recognition to avoid tasks early in a sequence. Here's the Instagram video by Kristy Forbes that inspired this episode. While she suggests introducing new sensory details, I'm going the route of sincerely telling myself that we don't need to do the final thing. We're just gonna do this step. Note: even if this or Kristy's suggestion works for you, there's a good chance you'll get used to it in some form eventually! And that's okay. Sometimes we just have to keep finding new ways to work with our pattern-seeking brains. Resources:
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| 62 Loneliness and Not Feeling Understood | 17 Aug 2024 | 00:21:32 | |
There are many reasons we experience loneliness. There's a particular existential loneliness I experience when I feel like it's not possible for anyone to understand me. And much of that emerged from a lifetime of ableism. Being in AuDHD community has been incredibly healing. Thank you for being here! Also... as of today we're over 200,000 downloads... thanks for listening!! Resources:
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| Mini Safe Being Visible | 29 Apr 2024 | 00:11:02 | |
Wow, over 100K listens! People talk a lot about feeling safe being visible—being seen and heard either literally or through putting your work into the world. While I've done a lot of personal work being comfortable while visible, the Guardian article was a huge bump in visibility. To be fair, the "bad day" I reference was also the kidney infection kicking into full gear (see "Don't Die" a couple episodes ago). It's also a lot easier to be "brave" being visible when you get almost entirely positive feedback! That usually changes with more visibility. Enjoying this particular phase and trying not to worry about the next one. The Guardian article, "The sudden rise of AuDHD" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 47 Meltdowns in Public | 27 Apr 2024 | 00:23:16 | |
Answering a listener question about how to handle meltdowns and shutdowns at work, and around people you don't trust. This episode covers a few ways to both plan for, push away, and handle meltdowns once they're happening in a public place. Previous episodes about meltdowns:
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| 46 Don't Die | 20 Apr 2024 | 00:14:36 | |
I almost died two weeks ago. It's easy to miss symptoms when one has low interoception and a high pain tolerance. Episode is around the difficulties seeking care... and why it's very worth it sometimes! p.s. episodes are coming out on Saturdays now Resources:
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| 45 Exempt From Human Suffering | 12 Apr 2024 | 00:11:32 | |
Yes, still on about money. In this case, how we're sold the idea that it will exempt us from human suffering... but it will not! What would you do with your time if money truly were not an issue? Do you have any access to that now? Even if it looks different than you think it's supposed to? What's enjoyable, outside of the paradigm of earning or mastery? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 44 Hypnosis Healing with Genevieve Joy | 05 Apr 2024 | 01:09:18 | |
Genevieve Joy and I have a lot in common, including excruciating childhoods that led to chronic pain. Both of us also healed that chronic pain through hypnosis and are now enthusiastic about the possibilities of working with the unconscious. Content note: There are no graphic depictions of trauma in this episode! However, the way we talk about our own healing journey could be triggering to someone who's in extreme pain at the moment. This is in part because we don't go into the nitty gritty details... it could sound dismissive because we're focusing on the "after." Please trust your body and stop listening if it's not for you at the moment. Connect with Genevieve:
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| 43 Staying Unhealed | 29 Mar 2024 | 00:29:27 | |
Fixing can be a trauma response. You don't need to heal everything! Especially in our very fixing-oriented culture that will sell you a solution to problems you didn't even realize you had. Body-based modalities and working with the unconscious (including hypnosis) are just tools. Just because the tool exists doesn't mean you have to use it. Because someone else healed from something doesn't mean you have to. This episode touches on some issues around working with the unconscious, including:
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| 42 Connection & Safety with Natalie Ross | 22 Mar 2024 | 01:06:46 | |
Natalie loves connection at a nervous system level. How do we have agency with that even when it's beyond our control? We talk about challenges around connection, in-person vs. online, the power of being around a regulated nervous system, and the power of community. Connect with Natalie:
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| Bonus: Mattia on Hacking Your ADHD with William Curb | 17 Mar 2024 | 00:42:28 | |
Navigating the Dual Diagnosis of AuDHD. Thanks to William Curb for hosting on the Hacking Your ADHD podcast, and providing the audio to share directly. You can read the full show notes and transcript here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 41 The Disappointment of Success | 15 Mar 2024 | 00:19:50 | |
Success is a complicated topic for AuDHD folks. We're often not praised for what feels the most difficult. Then sometimes told we did an amazing job for something that didn't feel like a big deal. AuDHD folks often also struggle to achieve traditional success in the workplace and relationships, in large part due to stigma and being disabled by societal factors. Then, once we actually achieve some kind of success, it can feel way less good than we expected. It's totally okay to have dreams (big or small)! And it's also useful to ask better questions about why and what we're hoping for once we get there. Mentioned in episode:
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| 40 Art and Depression with Kal Anderson | 08 Mar 2024 | 00:52:12 | |
How does one continue to make art while depressed? Artist Kal Anderson (he/they) has created a large body of work through the ups and downs. Topics include:
Connect with Kal:
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| 61 Working Memory Hack | 10 Aug 2024 | 00:09:42 | |
Working memory may be a main reason we feel so exhausted... we're doing so many things manually that are habits for non-AuDHD brains. Using a working memory file as we go can help a lot and massively reduce overwhelm and cognitive fatigue. Cal Newport uses a digital file for this during computer work. I've been using post-it notes so I can carry them around with me. There are many benefits I talk about in the episode, and the main one for me is being able to track decisions as I go so I don't keep trying to make them over and over! Resources: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Energy Leading to Overwhelm | 04 Mar 2024 | 00:04:03 | |
Energy doesn't always feel good. Sometimes it leads directly into overwhelm! 4m mini episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 39 Autism "Levels" and Monotropism | 01 Mar 2024 | 00:26:46 | |
Autism "Levels" (1, 2, or 3 in current diagnostic terminology) are not necessarily an accurate reflection of our lived experience. Reflecting on last week's guest and what "subclinical" autism even means. How monotropism may, yet again, explain what's going on. What actually works for us and what supports we need. Mentioned in episode:
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| Mini: Pushing Yourself | 23 Feb 2024 | 00:06:58 | |
A question I hear a lot: Should I just push through? It's not all or nothing. Feeling unable to do something right now doesn't mean that all is lost and the day is a complete wash. It's safe to switch to something else. It's safe to change your mind. It's safe to need rest and recovery time. There is nothing wrong with us. But damn do we need more rest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 38 What's "Subclinical" Autism? with William Curb | 23 Feb 2024 | 00:49:10 | |
William Curb hosts the Hacking Your ADHD podcast. We dive into what it means to have a "subclinical" autism diagnosis, and what that implies in the context of having a completely different brain. Other topics include:
Mentioned in the podcast:
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| 37 Don't Become a Coach for the Money! | 16 Feb 2024 | 00:43:38 | |
Today we delve into ethical considerations around marketing coaching, including MLM-like tactics, pricing, and the pressure to charge high fees to recoup investments in programs teaching coaches how to market. One particular thing I learned recently about this history of the coaching world is changing how I think about my own business. Even if you're not a coach, this will be an interesting episode! Topics include:
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| 36 Ethical Marketing with Samantha Pollack | 09 Feb 2024 | 01:15:46 | |
Marketing ends up relevant to many AuDHD people at some point, in part because many of us end up freelancing at some point out of desire or necessity. Many of us end up resisting it because of our strong ethics. I'd already blogged Samantha's amazing Substack article, "Conventional Marketing Ain't Workin' Anymore." And was ecstatic when she said yes to a deep dive on why making friends with marketing is important for any small business owner or service provider. We talk about:
This episode is interesting from the consumer side, even if you don't ever create marketing! Connect with Sam:
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| 35 How Much Time Does Creating Take? | 02 Feb 2024 | 00:28:20 | |
This is the first of at least two follow-up episodes about monotropism responding to the work of Fergus Murray, interview guest in episode 034 Monotropism Might Explain Everything. If you base your ideas about how long it should take to create on societal messages, you might be trying to "squeeze it in" around all your other obligations. But monotropic brains (which AuDHD brains typically are) might need more transition time to get into the right frame of mind. Not only to get things done, but for the process to be more enjoyable, which is a major goal for me creatively. If you're in Like Your Brain, come tell us your score! We've been talking about it :) p.s. I'm very proud of myself for practicing what I preach. While working on this episode, I'd told my partner I was recording. Then as I was 75% done with editing, they tried to interrupt me to come do a house task with no warning. I said no! That felt like a big deal because letting myself follow this task to completion felt really good, and I would have been battling dysregulation if I'd gone to do something completely unrelated.
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| 34 Monotropism Might Explain Everything with Fergus Murray | 26 Jan 2024 | 01:00:48 | |
Monotropism is a powerful description of a narrowed field of attention and interests that, for many, explains much of the autistic experience. Fergus Murray (they/them) shares about this topic both from personal experience, and as the child of Dinah Murray, one of the people who developed the term and theory. Healing from neurodivergent burnout requires understanding your monotropic brain and avoiding monotropic split as much as possible. And fun fact, as Fergus points out: in the original validation study, AuDHD people were the most monotropic! The title reflects both monotropism as an excellent theory about potentially multiple neurodivergences, as well as the tendency of monotropic people to end up seeing connections between diverse fields.
Fergus's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/0olong Monotropism: https://monotropism.org Resources:
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| 33 3 Common AuDHD Concerns | 19 Jan 2024 | 00:47:32 | |
There are three interrelated concerns that I hear over and over from AuDHD folks:
They are not necessarily AuDHD-specific concerns, but we have some unique needs around resolving them. This episode shares personal examples (including talking about my 2023 earnings) to build out a holistic picture of what it looks like to be in the process with all of these concerns. Here are some conversation prompts if you want to talk to someone about #3:
Mentioned book The Art of Impossible by Steven Kotler From Burnout to Flourishing training for organizations, email mattia@mattiamauree.com for more info Episode 10: Money & Surviving Capitalism New Year: Map Your Intention session Resources:
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| Mini: Fire Your Business Coach | 13 Jan 2024 | 00:17:04 | |
If you're not paying your business coach from ample profit in your business, it's likely not worth it. Especially when the book Profit First + a free accountability buddy can get you there instead. My biggest regret in my business was not implementing the profit first system when I first read the book in 2021, the first year I made good money in two businesses. I subsequently wasted a bunch of that money on expensive courses and coaching that weren't a good fit, because I was trying to find "the answer." If you'd like support either implementing in your business or creative practice over the next few weeks, I'm going to be scheduling coworking hours (and probably a chat space) over the next few weeks. This is free, by the way...not sure if I said that in the episode! If you'd like that, please send me your email & what you'd like to work on here. If at least five people sign up I'll get that going officially and email y'all. And if you'd like to share your experiences buying courses and/or coaching, I made an anonymous survey here. The first section is general and should take less than 5 minutes to fill out. The second section could take longer if you really want to dig into details and share more. But anything is interesting and useful, and I'll share those results on a future episode (again, anonymously). Mentioned in episode:
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| Autistic Joy is Mindfulness | 08 Aug 2024 | 00:06:34 | |
Today I had several moments of autistic joy (sometimes called "glimmers") that were also great examples of mindfulness. But mindfulness in a way that works for my sensory experience! Reminder that our brains are also quite capable of delight in little things. Resources:
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| 32 Whales and Our World with grace allerdice | 12 Jan 2024 | 00:54:40 | |
grace allerdice shares about her passions for whales. Their place in myth, their role as bridge creatures, and how they are composers who sing a grid around the world every year. We dive into whale song, how terrifying and mesmerizing whales can be, and how deeply we both connect with the ocean and these huge mammals. First of hopefully many special interest episodes, when a guest talks about their passion and we go with the flow! If you'd like to share about a special interest or recommend a topic, please reach out. Mentioned in podcast:
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| 31 Designing a Liberated Life with Andrew Simonet | 05 Jan 2024 | 01:06:10 | |
Andrew Simonet is a Philadelphia-based dancer/choreographer and now novelist who has been massively influential in my own life. His Artist's U and book/workbook Making Your Life As An Artist helped me build the foundations of the business side of my music career. We talk about
After we spoke, Andrew wanted to add: "However you have worked out your ability to create, to make things, to get things done, to get through your day, know that there are a lot of other artists and creatives out there who might benefit from hearing your solutions. Not only are your tools and rhythms and strategies valid, they’re hugely valuable. All of us are figuring out how to nourish our spirits and bodies and minds in this strange techno-capitalist world, and we could learn a lot from hearing how you do it."And in the extended full interview (we talked for another 20 minutes) here, Andrew asked about how my partner and I navigate our relationship since they do so much for me. He also asked about spaces for AuDHD teens, and personally I don't know of any that are BOTH youth-led/accepting AND have very accurate info. (TikTok for example has the former but a good amount of misinformation.) If you have recommendations for AuDHD teen spaces, let me know at mattia@mattiamauree.com! Andrew's links:
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| Mini: No, the World Doesn't Need More "Good Rich People" | 04 Jan 2024 | 00:08:55 | |
No, more "good rich people" are not going to save the world. Not the least because the amount of money required to create systemic change (i.e. being a billionaire) seems to make one uninterested in systemic change... I wonder why? p.s. the real answer is community organizing: power and strength in numbers! The main problem with this idea is that if you try to massively redistribute wealth, at least in the USA the government will come down hard on you. For example, I once read that the Black Panthers were much more heavily targeted by the US government after they started providing large numbers of free meals to Black children. (p.s. the link there is to a generally good source, but I can't remember the book I read the actual idea in, unfortunately) This is also NOT an admonition not to become financially stable! I want more financial stability for all of us... but that doesn't require buying into shitty ideas. If you like the Mini episode format or have a topic idea, please say so here! Mentioned in Episode:
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| Mini: Your Presence Matters | 01 Jan 2024 | 00:06:18 | |
Thank you for listening. Knowing you get me is very meaningful, and I'm sure it is for the other neurodivergent folks in your life. Thanks for being you! Keep it up, you're doing great, and see you in the new year :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 30 Doing Your Best | 28 Dec 2023 | 00:27:14 | |
AuDHD folks have a complicated relationship with the idea of doing our best, because of our spiky profiles and cyclical energy. Also, we often seem to be trying harder than the people around us...whether or not that results in getting anywhere. There are many reasons that the brain might "hit a wall" and be unable to continue. Defining our best as "a bit better than average" is one approach (though I haven't convinced my own brain of that one yet). Some potential questions for reflection:
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| 29 Becoming Your Next Self | 22 Dec 2023 | 00:15:06 | |
Becoming the next version of ourself isn't about forcing. It's about that natural process of embodiment when suddenly, this is who we are now. Usually by the time we've fully embodied something, it kind of feels like we've always been this way. It's a difficult process to describe from inside it... but understanding the process you're in can be a relief! (And first 3.5 minutes are talking about the ADHD meds shortage and letting my brain do things that are easier for it) Bonus: for folks who check out by Dec 31st, I'll also be providing a bonus follow-up email with suggested resources that I'll research for you after our call. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 28 Punk Artist vs. Day Job Life with my world iz blue | 15 Dec 2023 | 00:58:23 | |
Alternate title: AuDHD Unmasking & Activism Artist, skateboarder, special ed teacher, and AuDHD activist my world iz blue talks about his recent Autism and ADHD diagnoses... and the burnout that led to them. He originally learned how to live unmasked by being labeled as an artist, i.e. someone who will be themselves regardless. However, that way of life directly clashes with what's required in the professional world. We talk about how neurodivergent kids (and adults) are treated in school, what elements of a better world would look like, movement and mental health, and how collective action is our main option if we want to make the world better for all of us. Connect & find his art on Instagram @myworldizblue New Year: Map Your Intention session Bonus: for folks who check out by Dec 31st, I'll also be providing a bonus follow-up email with suggested resources that I'll research for you after our call. Resources: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Bonus: Planning Workshop | 14 Dec 2023 | 00:31:56 | |
Bonus workshop from Like Your Brain (with client speaking cut out for privacy) on setting a personal intention or three for the new year that feels motivating and interesting to you. Of course you can use this method for any area of your life such as career. Traditional goal-setting starts with where you want to "arrive." We start with how you want to FEEL, and what helps you feel that way. The reason I'm focusing on feelings and personal aims is that we often put our best energy into professional life, relationships, other people, and generally things we think we're supposed to do. If there's something that makes you feel REALLY REALLY GOOD, I want that to be elevated to the status of Annual Goal ;) (if you want that... we'll talk about ways to approach this without the goal word also)
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| Mini: If You're Struggling | 13 Dec 2023 | 00:05:39 | |
If you're struggling, whether that's just a bad day, a longer stretch, or that very relatable feeling that all of life has been irredeemably difficult and that no one understands or can help... I just wanted to take a moment to validate and make space for those feelings. You're not alone... and at the same time we can end up feeling very alone. If you need to numb out from these feelings, it can help to acknowledge that it feels unbearable and that you're choosing temporary escape. We all do it and it can be a healthy coping mechanism! Binaural music is the tool I suggested searching free versions of online. What are some free and easy ways that you can feel a bit better, to get out of your head a little bit, to help the body get what it needs? What are some accessible resources already at your disposal that have made you feel better in the past? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Rituals to Replace Habits | 08 Dec 2023 | 00:11:54 | |
Neurodivergent folks may not experience habits in the way they're traditionally talked about. Specifically, they may never become truly "background," and instead we remain in the active decision-making mode. To that end, I've personally found it much more helpful to create rituals rather than habits. It explicitly acknowledges that this is an active process as opposed to a background habit, which is more honest about how our brains work. It also triggers my PDA (demand avoidance) far less! This episode suggests some starting points, including:
Other podcasts/episodes mentioned: AuDHD: The Science of Autism & ADHD on Sci Guys Divergent Conversations podcast Resources: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 60 When Quitting Works | 03 Aug 2024 | 00:33:05 | |
Quitting can feel amazing, especially when it's a clear self-protection move. And when we haven't waited until it becomes so terrible we have to get out. But the decision-making process can feel slow! This episode covers three ways I've decided to quit things:
#3 is great... but at the same time, I've done years of building safety around receiving and integrating information from my body! It's not just about the technique itself. Resources:
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| 26 Professional AuDHD Challenges & Strengths with Matt | 01 Dec 2023 | 00:48:42 | |
Matt made a career as a lawyer that worked for his brain... then found out he's AuDHD. He shares some of the challenges and strengths that have shaped his career. This is helpful for any AuDHDer with professional struggles, and especially if you're in or are considering a client-facing career. Note that we're not using his last name in the show notes or description for SEO reasons at his request, but he's happy to connect with young or aspiring AuDHD lawyers who are looking for mentorship or advice! You can also connect with Matt on Twitter at matt_cam Like Your Brain community space Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 The Power of Honest Gratitude | 23 Nov 2023 | 00:15:56 | |
A simple practice blending honesty with your current feelings plus any gratitude that may arise. Including how to use this to smooth over social or family concerns... good luck with any holidays you celebrate! p.s. there's a new website up at audhdflourishing.com! It's still under construction so please pardon any broken links... should be spruced up within the next week :) Like Your Brain community space Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 24 Redefining Creative Success with Chris Hale | 17 Nov 2023 | 00:59:02 | |
Thanks to Chris Hale for this cross-posted episode from his podcast, You Need a Coach B*tch! We talk about:
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| 23 You Are Not a Burden | 08 Nov 2023 | 00:28:10 | |
The story of a meltdown. For me these days, that includes some intrusive thoughts around being a burden. You are not a burden. And even if we are sometimes, that's okay. I want to be a part of communities that can carry each other sometimes. Like Your Brain community space Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||