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239: Reclaiming discipline after cPTSD, ADHD (nervous system trauma healing for work)
With late-diagnosed adhd (and a lot of history with structure, authority, and power) my relationship with discipline has completely changed.
Instead of forcing myself into strict routines, I’ve been practicing discipline as devotion and rhythm. When you trace the word back, discipline shares roots with disciple—to be devoted. In this podcast episode I’m inviting you to notice what truly nourishes you, and practice the devotion to meet it consistently.
Predictable, gentle rhythms regulate the nervous system. They lower stress, soften cortisol spikes, and make emotional ups and downs easier to ride. For those of us with trauma in the mix, rhythm builds safety and self-trust. Over time, consistent devotional habits help your system trust you—and bring your power back.
In this episode, we explore:
- Rhythm over rigidity—what that looks like day to day
- How devotion creates safety for a sensitive system
- Small, steady practices that rebuild self-trust
00:00 Introduction and Personal Journey
02:18 The Concept of Discipline
03:31 Creating Rhythms and Consistency
04:44 Practical Examples of Consistency
06:17 The Benefits of Predictability
09:24 Final Thoughts and Invitation
What if you're not the problem? Full report.
Access the full report here: https://sheridanruth.com/what-if-youre-not-the-problem/
Energy Management PilotThis 5-week program helps thoughtful, sensitive, or neurodivergent professionals understand how their brain and body actually work — so they can rebuild focus, energy, and calm at work without pushing through.
If you love your work but end the day drained, forgetful, or tense — this is for you.
It’s not therapy or time-management hacks. It’s practical, body-informed psychology that helps you redesign the way you work so your system supports you instead of fighting you.
You’ll learn to:
✨ Read your energy in real time and prevent create-and-crash cycles
✨ Recover faster after stress
✨ Set boundaries that hold
✨ Redesign your workflow to fit your brain
✨ End the day steady, not spent
How it works:
- Short 30-min lesson on Monday
- Guided body practice on Wednesday
- 5-min reflection on Thursday
- Optional live call on Friday
- → About 1.5–2.5 hours per week, at your own pace.
Join the pilot: Click here to apply or express interest.
“I’m ready for something else... but I don’t know what that is.”
If that’s you — start with a 90-minute Somatic Clarity Intensive. We’ll find your next step, the one your body can actually follow through on.
Or if you’re tired of circling between “almost-ready” and “total doubt,” the 6-month journey helps you rebuild energy, boundaries, and clarity — so you stop second-guessing and start leading from your center.
🤍 Explore coaching here
Burnout Is Weird PDF:
7 real stories of people who stopped trying to “fix themselves” and found steadiness in unexpected ways.
click here
Connection is my love language! Let me know you exist and are listening along by sending me a ✨ on Instagram @_sheridanruth_ or LinkedIn
Read Somatic Intelligence for Success
Nervous system alignment to prevent burnout and leave an impact.
Purchase here.
Learn to regulate with practices you'll actually use. No need for more time, space or privacy. Download here.
Try the Burnout Prevention AI ChatBot
Soma helps you shift out of spirals, self-doubt, and stress-based decision-making—so you can lead from your most grounded, self-aware state. Access here.
This podcast explores the intersection of sales, money, and business success, offering entrepreneurial insights on overcoming the inner critic, burnout, and the unique challenges of ADHD and autoimmune conditions, while integrating polyvagal theory, Ayurveda, coaching, resilience, regulation, and trauma healing to support holistic growth and thriving in both life and business.
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By Sheridan RuthWith late-diagnosed adhd (and a lot of history with structure, authority, and power) my relationship with discipline has completely changed.
Instead of forcing myself into strict routines, I’ve been practicing discipline as devotion and rhythm. When you trace the word back, discipline shares roots with disciple—to be devoted. In this podcast episode I’m inviting you to notice what truly nourishes you, and practice the devotion to meet it consistently.
Predictable, gentle rhythms regulate the nervous system. They lower stress, soften cortisol spikes, and make emotional ups and downs easier to ride. For those of us with trauma in the mix, rhythm builds safety and self-trust. Over time, consistent devotional habits help your system trust you—and bring your power back.
In this episode, we explore:
- Rhythm over rigidity—what that looks like day to day
- How devotion creates safety for a sensitive system
- Small, steady practices that rebuild self-trust
00:00 Introduction and Personal Journey
02:18 The Concept of Discipline
03:31 Creating Rhythms and Consistency
04:44 Practical Examples of Consistency
06:17 The Benefits of Predictability
09:24 Final Thoughts and Invitation
What if you're not the problem? Full report.
Access the full report here: https://sheridanruth.com/what-if-youre-not-the-problem/
Energy Management PilotThis 5-week program helps thoughtful, sensitive, or neurodivergent professionals understand how their brain and body actually work — so they can rebuild focus, energy, and calm at work without pushing through.
If you love your work but end the day drained, forgetful, or tense — this is for you.
It’s not therapy or time-management hacks. It’s practical, body-informed psychology that helps you redesign the way you work so your system supports you instead of fighting you.
You’ll learn to:
✨ Read your energy in real time and prevent create-and-crash cycles
✨ Recover faster after stress
✨ Set boundaries that hold
✨ Redesign your workflow to fit your brain
✨ End the day steady, not spent
How it works:
- Short 30-min lesson on Monday
- Guided body practice on Wednesday
- 5-min reflection on Thursday
- Optional live call on Friday
- → About 1.5–2.5 hours per week, at your own pace.
Join the pilot: Click here to apply or express interest.
“I’m ready for something else... but I don’t know what that is.”
If that’s you — start with a 90-minute Somatic Clarity Intensive. We’ll find your next step, the one your body can actually follow through on.
Or if you’re tired of circling between “almost-ready” and “total doubt,” the 6-month journey helps you rebuild energy, boundaries, and clarity — so you stop second-guessing and start leading from your center.
🤍 Explore coaching here
Burnout Is Weird PDF:
7 real stories of people who stopped trying to “fix themselves” and found steadiness in unexpected ways.
click here
Connection is my love language! Let me know you exist and are listening along by sending me a ✨ on Instagram @_sheridanruth_ or LinkedIn
Read Somatic Intelligence for Success
Nervous system alignment to prevent burnout and leave an impact.
Purchase here.
Learn to regulate with practices you'll actually use. No need for more time, space or privacy. Download here.
Try the Burnout Prevention AI ChatBot
Soma helps you shift out of spirals, self-doubt, and stress-based decision-making—so you can lead from your most grounded, self-aware state. Access here.
This podcast explores the intersection of sales, money, and business success, offering entrepreneurial insights on overcoming the inner critic, burnout, and the unique challenges of ADHD and autoimmune conditions, while integrating polyvagal theory, Ayurveda, coaching, resilience, regulation, and trauma healing to support holistic growth and thriving in both life and business.