Beyond the Checklist

Bonus: Embodied Regulation: Why ND Brains Need Body-Based Tools


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In this special bonus episode, Shannon shares an exciting milestone — the official approval of her thesis project for her 1000-hour Yoga Medicine Therapeutic Specialist certification:

Yoga for Neurodiversity: Integrative Tools for Focus, Regulation, and Resilience.

She takes listeners behind the scenes of her upcoming research exploring how body-based yoga therapy practices can support attention, regulation, and resilience in neurodivergent adults.

You’ll learn why most self-regulation strategies miss the mark for ND nervous systems — and how reconnecting with the body can create a bridge between knowing what helps and actually feeling supported.

🧠 You’ll Learn
  • Why mind-based regulation strategies often fail for neurodivergent nervous systems
  • How the body–brain gap impacts focus, energy, and emotional balance
  • What embodied regulation really means — and why it’s key to sustainable self-support
  • A preview of Shannon’s thesis study: modalities, participants, and research goals
  • How you can get involved — from full participation to following the journey

🔗 Resources & Participation
  • Learn more or join the project: simplifyspaceandsoul.com
  • Follow Shannon’s updates on Instagram: @simplifyspaceandsoul

Participation pathways include:

  • Full Participant – 1:1 or small-group yoga therapy (paid or scholarship)
  • Community Group – low-cost small-group practice + reflection
  • Self-Paced Track – free worksheets, short videos, and surveys
  • Observer Tier – follow progress via podcast and email updates

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Beyond the ChecklistBy Shannon Reilly