In this deeply compassionate conversation, Tess Booker is joined by holistic healing coach Ariel Griglin to explore what it truly means to become lighter—especially while navigating neurodivergence, metabolic health, emotional regulation, and caregiving.

This episode speaks directly to parents, caregivers, and women who feel the weight of doing everything right—yet still feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected from themselves.

Ariel shares her personal journey of stepping away from high-performance pressure and rigid expectations, choosing instead a softer, embodied, and emotionally aware way of living. Through her work with caregivers of neurodivergent children, she now supports women through retreats, practical protocols, and emotional awareness practices that honor the nervous system—not fight it.

Together, Tess and Ariel unpack:

* Neurodivergence and emotional wellness through a compassionate lens

* Why simplicity often brings more healing than force or fixing

* The hidden toll of perfectionism and chronic pressure

* Metabolic health, nervous system regulation, and emotional safety

* How awareness—not control—creates lightness and clarity

✨ Key reflections from the episode:

“Becoming lighter is in the awareness.”
“There is no perfect way to do this.”
“We’ve complicated a lot of things.”

If you are raising a neurodivergent child, supporting others, or learning how to care for yourself while holding a lot—this conversation offers grounding, relief, and permission to soften.

🎧 Listen, reflect, and allow this episode to meet you where you are.

🔗 Connect & Learn More

👩‍💻 Connect with Ariel Griglin:
https://www.arielgriglin.com

🌐 Explore Tess Booker’s work in Emotional Wellness & Alignment:
https://www.tessbooker.com