Healing Trauma in Neurodivergent Bodies featuring Kory Andreas LCSW-C

This week, Jenn is joined by AuDHD therapist, educator, and Founder of Unplugged and Unmasked Retreats, Kory Andreas, LCSW-C for a rich conversation on neurodivergence, embodiment, trauma and the nervous system. Together, they explore why traditional mindfulness and body-based practices can feel inaccessible or even overwhelming for neurodivergent individuals, and how shifting toward regulation-focused, choice-based approaches can create more supportive and affirming experiences.  Kory shares insights from her work with high-masking autistic adults, emphasizing neurodivergence as a deeply embodied, nervous system experience rather than simply a diagnostic label. The conversation highlights how many neurodivergent individuals navigate chronic overwhelm, misattunement, and systemic misunderstanding—often leading to misdiagnosis, shame, and disconnection from their internal experience. Jenn and Kory discuss the parallels between trauma and neurodivergence, particularly the impact of environments that require individuals to override their instincts and adapt to systems not designed for them. Throughout the episode, they underscore the importance of curiosity, lived experience, and relational authenticity in therapeutic spaces. Together, they explore how reconnecting with the body, rebuilding self-trust, and cultivating self-compassion can open pathways toward healing, authenticity, and hope. To learn more about Kory and her work, including her Unplugged and Unmasked Retreats, resources for neurodivergent folks, and her podcast 'That's Me! Autistic Lives. Unfiltered' head to koryandreas.com 🧠    Go to healwithcfte.org/podcast for more information about the show, todays guest, The Center For Trauma and Embodiment and your host Jenn Turner, LMHC. Follow us on instagram instagram.com/ontraumaandpower @ontraumaandpower and instagram.com/healwithcfte @healwithcfte and stay updated on future episodes! 💜  ________________________________________________________   On Trauma and Power is edited and produced by E Ragonese at the Center For Trauma and Embodiment. To learn more about CFTE, head to healwithcfte.org.  Copyright Credit: Center For Trauma and Embodiment 2026