Why Your Body Feels Different - Neurodiversity, Sensory Overload & Belonging: Episode 7

🎧 Episode 7: Why Your Body Feels Different: Neurodiversity, Sensory Overload & BelongingOver the past six episodes, we’ve explored how body image is shaped by culture, trauma, and attachment.In this episode, we explore the missing piece: neurodiversity and how differences in sensory processing, interoception, and regulation shape how the body actually feels, not just how it is perceived.Drawing on the work of neuroscientist Mark Solms, Stephen Porges’ polyvagal theory, Damian Milton’s concept of the double empathy problem, and Christopher Bollas’ idea of the unthought known, we explore how internal experience, nervous system states, and relational understanding intersect.In this episode, we explore:How neurodiversity shapes the internal experience of the bodyWhy sensory discomfort is often mistaken for body image issuesWhat interoception is and how it affects emotion, hunger, and self-awarenessThe impact of masking and the concept of the “false body”The physical cost of suppressing natural regulation and needsHow neurodivergence shows up in intimacy and relationshipsThe mismatch between neurotypical expectations and neurodivergent needsThe “double empathy problem” and relational misunderstandingsWhy honouring sensory needs is key to connection and body trustKey insight:What is often labelled as a body image problem may actually be a mismatch between your nervous system and the environment you're trying to function in.Free ResourceIf you’re ready to begin gently rebuilding trust with your body, download the 7 Day Body Trust Reset - a series of short daily audio practices designed to help you reconnect with safety and compassion.Take a breath, stay curious, and explore what it truly means to Mind The Body.Join the CommunitySubscribe or follow the show so you never miss an episode.Share this episode with a friend who’s exploring body image healing, the mind–body connection, emotional healing, and the patterns that shape how we see ourselves.Connect or learn more: www.yvettevuaran.com Sign up for my Mind The Body NewsletterFollow @mindthebodypodcast @yvettevuaran