SPICY BRAIN, PHOENIX HEART

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