SPICY BRAIN, PHOENIX HEART

This episode delves into the complexities of self-harm, exploring invisible forms of self-harm, the role of neurodivergence, and the path to healing. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing the underlying pain, and highlights the distinction between punishment and accountability. From the perspective of lived experience of a coach who works with clients with burnout, overwhelm and dissociation.TakeawaysInvisible forms of self-harm are often socially acceptable and can be neurodivergent-shapedSelf-harm is not always about attention, but about regulation, control, release, punishment, or interruptionHealing begins with recognizing that pain does not need to be visible to be valid, and that punishment is not the same as accountabilityChapters00:00 The Path to Healing

This episode delves into the topic of self-harm, exploring its nature, purpose, neuroscience, patterns, coping alternatives, and the need for support and understanding. It emphasizes that self-harm is relief seeking, not attention seeking, and encourages individuals to find safer ways to cope with overwhelming emotions.TakeawaysSelf-harm is often a coping strategy for relieving intense emotional distress.Support and understanding are crucial in helping individuals find safer ways to cope with self-harm.Chapters00:00 Understanding Self-Harm05:48 Patterns and Cycles of Self-HarmFind me on Instagram @liz.buggy

This episode delves into the raw and honest discussion about suicidal ideation, shedding light on the struggles faced by neurodivergent individuals. It emphasizes the systemic challenges and coping strategies for dealing with suicidal thoughts, while also promoting self-compassion and growth.TakeawaysNeurodivergent individuals face unique challenges that contribute to higher rates of suicidal ideation.Coping with suicidal thoughts requires self-compassion, support, and understanding of the underlying signals.Chapters00:00 Welcome to Spicy Brain Phoenix Heart05:33 Systemic Challenges Faced by Neurodivergent Individuals

This episode may trigger some listeners and is based on lived experience and thoughts from a coach's perspective. In this episode I share with listeners a part of my story. A small part of my journey with suicidal ideation and self-harm. The struggles I overcame to find myself, why I became a coach and using my experiences to support others through their journey to find themselves again.This episode may be triggering to some listeners. Please listen if you feel called to and with discretion.If triggered please seek support from mental health serviceswithin your region.Follow @liz.buggy on instagram

This episode may be triggering to some individuals. Listen at your own discretion. In this episode we explore the quiet and constant nature of suicidal thoughts and self-harm in neurodivergent individuals. It sheds light on the statistics, research findings, and the need for a different understanding and approach to supporting neurodivergent individuals experiencing distress.TakeawaysNeurodivergent individuals experience suicidal thoughts and self-harm differentlySuicidal ideation and self-harm in neurodivergence are often quiet and constantChapters00:00 Introduction to Neurodivergence and Suicidal Thoughts06:01 Understanding Neurodivergent Distress

The Spicy Brain Phoenix Heart podcast provides a safe space for those navigating burnout, trauma, and dissociation. It offers insights and tools for nervous system regulation and addresses sensitive topics with trigger warnings and support resources. These perspectives are from lived experience and from a coach who works with clients with burnout and overwhelm, dissociation. For the next seven episodes we chat about self-harm, suicidal ideation, how you can support someone through this and how to start a conversation.TakeawaysNavigating burnout and traumaNervous system regulationChapters00:00 Introduction to Spicy Brain Phoenix Heart Podcast

This episode is brief, no intro, no fluff. Real talk about when you have associated a negative context to certain words. I share my association with two words: PROUD and INSPIRATIONAL. Both of these words I associated with betrayal. How reframing the meaning I had attached to the words has helped me move through the cringe.Do you associate a different meaning to words?Follow @liz.buggy on Instagram to see more of my journey.

The conversation explores the experience of neurodivergent individuals, highlighting the challenges and strengths associated with neurodiversity. It emphasizes the importance of embracing one's unique way of thinking and being, and granting oneself permission to be unapologetically authentic.TakeawaysNeurodiversity is a strengthPermission to be oneselfChapters00:00 Embracing Neurodiversity06:03 Permission to Be Unapologetically Oneself

The conversation delves into the emotional toll of being misunderstood, particularly for neurodivergent individuals. It highlights the impact of misunderstanding on communication, emotional well-being, and the concept of masking. The importance of understanding and accommodating neurodivergent communication is emphasized, along with the validity of neurodivergent thinking.TakeawaysBeing misunderstood is an emotional experienceDifferent processing doesn't mean less intelligentUnderstanding and accommodating neurodivergent communication is essentialChapters00:00 Coping with Misunderstanding

This episode dives into those unidentified feelings, emotions. The ones we have but sometimes can't identify. The ones attached to our wounds. In this episode I talk about my relational wound within community and not feeling safe. The importance of considering others as we don't always have an understanding of what others are carrying.We all carry baggage and we all have a story - it's not always visible, therefore it gets overlooked.This episode is raw, real and relatable for many and often carries shame, therefore it is not often spoken about. No intros, no fluff.If you can relate, I hear you and I see you.

This episode delves into the topic of neurodivergent overwhelm and shutdown, exploring the experience, causes, and real-life impact. It also provides gentle ways to regulate the nervous system and emphasizes the importance of releasing shame and embracing self-compassion and acceptance.TakeawaysNeurodivergent overwhelm and shutdownGentle ways to regulate the nervous systemChapters00:00 Understanding Neurodivergent Overwhelm07:22 Releasing Shame and Self-Compassion

This episode explores the concept of neurodivergent masking, its impact on individuals, and the importance of unmasking for self-validation and authenticity.TakeawaysNeurodivergent masking is a survival strategy that involves suppressing natural traits to fit in socially.Unmasking is essential for rebuilding trust with the nervous system and reclaiming authenticity.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Neurodivergent Masking07:39 Masking, Burnout, and Dissociation

This episode explores the invisible struggle of neurodivergent individuals, the impact of labels, and the journey towards self-acceptance and understanding. It delves into the challenges faced, the process of discovering one's neurodivergence, reframing experiences, and embracing self-acceptance.TakeawaysNeurodivergence and labelsUnderstanding and acceptanceChapters00:00 The Invisible Struggle, labels, neurodivergence and coming home to myself08:25 Reframing Experiences and Doing the Work

Liz shares a deeply personal story about embracing neurodivergence, surviving in disguise, internalized self-worth, struggles and adversities, journey to self-compassion, finding belonging, the crossroads of change, becoming authentic, and embracing your worth.TakeawaysEmbracing neurodivergence and self-compassionJourney from survival mode to self-understandingChapters00:00 Embracing Neurodivergence06:04 Journey to Self-Compassion11:14 Embracing Your Worth