Regulate, Restore, Remember: Unmasking the Neurodivergent Nervous System w/ Briana McCallum

Mike and Chaya sit down with Briana McCallum, founder of Divine Empowerment Coaching, who helps neurodivergent people and caregivers build regulation, self-trust, and resilience. Briana opens up about her path from an medication-resistant kid to becoming a Reiki master, how alternative healing finally brought her peace, and drawing insight from her own lived experience as a neurodivergent woman and parent. She breaks down the gut-mind connection, the hidden physical toll of masking, and exactly how to regulate a dysregulated nervous system so you can stop fighting your own wiring. We Also Cover: Briana’s path from misunderstood child to healer, coach, and advocate How she explains energy work through chakras and the central nervous system Why grief, stress, and dysregulation can show up as pain in the body The gut-brain connection and how food affects mood, focus, and inflammation Glutamate sensitivity, sugar crashes, and tracking food patterns for self-awareness How masking in neurodivergence disrupts emotional and energetic alignment Breathwork, grounding, and nervous system regulation in overstimulating environments Medication resistance, intolerance, and holistic starting points for support Adaptogens, medicinal mushrooms, and nutrition for cognitive and emotional steadiness The tension and complement between neurodivergent and neurotypical ways of moving through the world Quotes: "As a life coach, it is an intentional process. Like, hey, I'm gonna come mess you up in the most beautiful ways." — Briana McCallum _"When we mask and we are pretending to be somebody we are not, there's so much turmoil inside of us. But we can always realign."_— Chaya "The only thing we really have control over is ourselves." — Briana McCallum About Briana McCallum: Briana McCallum is an ACCP International Board Certified Life Coach from Jay Shetty's Certification School and a Neurodiversity Empowerment Coach specializing in helping neurodivergent individuals and their caregivers achieve their goals and set themselves up for success. Using her trinity coaching model — combining mind, body, and spiritual health — she approaches every goal, dream, and aspiration with a full-circle wellness perspective. With 4 years of Life Skills Leadership at Cooperiis Healing Farm, 20+ years of studies in psychology, sociology, and human development, and over 30 years of lived experience, Briana brings a deeply personal and professional foundation to her work. She is also a Reiki Master, holistic health consultant, medium, and the founder of LMH Custom Teas & Herbs LLC — a trinity wellness company blending botanical medicine, energy healing, and personalized coaching support. As a neurodivergent woman who could not tolerate medications, Briana was forced to navigate her own path to wellness — moving through cycles of depression, anxiety, and chronic pain using holistic and integrative approaches. That lived necessity became the foundation of the coaching practice she offers today through Divine EMP Coaching. Connect with Briana McCallum: LMHTEA: https://lmhtea.org/ Divine Empowerment Coaching: https://divineempowerment.org/ YouTube and social links: available through https://lmhtea.org/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mccallumbriana Facebook (LMH): https://www.facebook.com/lmhtea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mccallumbriana/ LinkedIn (LMH): https://www.linkedin.com/company/lmh-custom-tea-herbs/ Join the Waitlist for SPARKADE: Games for Children and Families Designed for ADHD Minds, by ADHD Minds https://play.sparkade.app/ Your neurodivergent child deserves an educational experience that helps them thrive. Join the Sparkade community to give them a gamified learning journey that sparks confidence and curiosity, builds skills, and strengthens your connection — one playful session at a time. Available soon on iOS and Android. - Play on any tablet or phone. Stay Connected: Website: https://sparklaunchpodcast.com/ All podcast listening methods: https://episodes.fm/1758785803 Play Our Game - For ADHD Minds: https://play.sparkade.app/ ADHD Learning Solutions: https://www.sparklaunch.ai Chaya on Instagram: @the_sparklaunch Mike on Instagram: @followshisghost Mike's Neurodivergent & Mental Health Peer Coaching-- Nab a Free Consultation: https://followyourghostcoach.com/ As always, thanks for lending us your ears and keep igniting that spark! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.