The Neurodivergent Lounge

Season 2 "I'm Not That Series" Episode 3 "You're Not Overreacting. You're Re-Living" Drops Wednesday 9PM EST, October 15th

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In this episode of The Neurodivergent Lounge, Marie Martin explores the complex relationship between past emotional experiences and present reactions, particularly for neurodivergent individuals. She discusses how our nervous system relives past traumas and emotional pains, often leading to intense reactions in seemingly benign situations. Marie offers practical strategies for grounding oneself and reframing emotional responses, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the difference between fact and emotion. The conversation ultimately encourages self-acceptance and understanding of one's neurodivergent identity.

Takeaways

• You're not overreacting, you're reliving.
• Our nervous system's guard dog can't tell a difference between then and now.
• It's not immaturity. It's imprinting.
• If it's a fact, I should have data or evidence.
• It's a memory. It's not a meltdown.
• Reframe the rejection instead of they don't like me.
• It builds that neural distance between the emotion and the event.
• You're teaching that guard dog, we're safe now.
• You're rewriting the script. You're not too much.
• You're learning to be you.

Titles

Reliving Emotions: Understanding Our Reactions

The Guard Dog of Our Nervous System

Sound bites

"It's not immaturity. It's imprinting."

"It's a memory. It's not a meltdown."

"You're learning to be you."

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Emotional Reactions

02:49 The Impact of Past Experiences on Present Feelings

05:38 Strategies for Grounding and Reframing Reactions

08:16 Embracing Neurodiversity and Self-Acc

Season 2 "I'm Not That Series" Episode 3 "You're Not Overreacting. You're Re-Living" Drops Wednesday 9PM EST, October 15th

Visit https://theneurodivergentlounge.codeadx.me

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In this episode of The Neurodivergent Lounge, Marie Martin explores the complex relationship between past emotional experiences and present reactions, particularly for neurodivergent individuals. She discusses how our nervous system relives past traumas and emotional pains, often leading to intense reactions in seemingly benign situations. Marie offers practical strategies for grounding oneself and reframing emotional responses, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the difference between fact and emotion. The conversation ultimately encourages self-acceptance and understanding of one's neurodivergent identity.

Takeaways

• You're not overreacting, you're reliving.
• Our nervous system's guard dog can't tell a difference between then and now.
• It's not immaturity. It's imprinting.
• If it's a fact, I should have data or evidence.
• It's a memory. It's not a meltdown.
• Reframe the rejection instead of they don't like me.
• It builds that neural distance between the emotion and the event.
• You're teaching that guard dog, we're safe now.
• You're rewriting the script. You're not too much.
• You're learning to be you.

Titles

Reliving Emotions: Understanding Our Reactions

The Guard Dog of Our Nervous System

Sound bites

"It's not immaturity. It's imprinting."

"It's a memory. It's not a meltdown."

"You're learning to be you."

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Emotional Reactions

02:49 The Impact of Past Experiences on Present Feelings

05:38 Strategies for Grounding and Reframing Reactions

08:16 Embracing Neurodiversity and Self-Acceptance

Season 2 "I'm Not That Series" Episode 3 "You're Not Overreacting. You're Re-Living" Drops Wednesday 9PM EST, October 15th

Visit https://theneurodivergentlounge.codeadx.me

Special Offers for Viewers and Subscribers by my sponsors. SUBSCRIBE & LIKE. Thank You So Much!

In this episode of The Neurodivergent Lounge, Marie Martin explores the complex relationship between past emotional experiences and present reactions, particularly for neurodivergent individuals. She discusses how our nervous system relives past traumas and emotional pains, often leading to intense reactions in seemingly benign situations. Marie offers practical strategies for grounding oneself and reframing emotional responses, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the difference between fact and emotion. The conversation ultimately encourages self-acceptance and understanding of one's neurodivergent identity.

Takeaways

• You're not overreacting, you're reliving.
• Our nervous system's guard dog can't tell a difference between then and now.
• It's not immaturity. It's imprinting.
• If it's a fact, I should have data or evidence.
• It's a memory. It's not a meltdown.
• Reframe the rejection instead of they don't like me.
• It builds that neural distance between the emotion and the event.
• You're teaching that guard dog, we're safe now.
• You're rewriting the script. You're not too much.
• You're learning to be you.

Titles

Reliving Emotions: Understanding Our Reactions

The Guard Dog of Our Nervous System

Sound bites

"It's not immaturity. It's imprinting."

"It's a memory. It's not a meltdown."

"You're learning to be you."

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Emotional Reactions

02:49 The Impact of Past Experiences on Present Feelings

05:38 Strategies for Grounding and Reframing Reactions

08:16 Embracing Neurodiversity and Self-Acc

Season 2 "I'm Not That Series" Episode 3 "You're Not Overreacting. You're Re-Living" Drops Wednesday 9PM EST, October 15th

Visit https://theneurodivergentlounge.codeadx.me

Special Offers for Viewers and Subscribers by my sponsors. SUBSCRIBE & LIKE. Thank You So Much!

In this episode of The Neurodivergent Lounge, Marie Martin explores the complex relationship between past emotional experiences and present reactions, particularly for neurodivergent individuals. She discusses how our nervous system relives past traumas and emotional pains, often leading to intense reactions in seemingly benign situations. Marie offers practical strategies for grounding oneself and reframing emotional responses, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the difference between fact and emotion. The conversation ultimately encourages self-acceptance and understanding of one's neurodivergent identity.

Takeaways

• You're not overreacting, you're reliving.
• Our nervous system's guard dog can't tell a difference between then and now.
• It's not immaturity. It's imprinting.
• If it's a fact, I should have data or evidence.
• It's a memory. It's not a meltdown.
• Reframe the rejection instead of they don't like me.
• It builds that neural distance between the emotion and the event.
• You're teaching that guard dog, we're safe now.
• You're rewriting the script. You're not too much.
• You're learning to be you.

Titles

Reliving Emotions: Understanding Our Reactions

The Guard Dog of Our Nervous System

Sound bites

"It's not immaturity. It's imprinting."

"It's a memory. It's not a meltdown."

"You're learning to be you."

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Emotional Reactions

02:49 The Impact of Past Experiences on Present Feelings

05:38 Strategies for Grounding and Reframing Reactions

08:16 Embracing Neurodiversity and Self-Acc

New Reflection Episode 🎙️ The Show No One Could See

I went to see John Mulaney at DPAC. The crowd roared with laughter, but I found myself watching something else: the cracks, the heaviness, the weight beneath the punchlines.

This isn’t really about comedy. It’s about collapse, recovery, and why I’m done performing lightness just to stay in the room.

Summary

Kicks off Wednesday, 9PM EST October 8, 2025

In this conversation, Marie Martin reflects on her experience attending a John Mulaney show, exploring themes of performance, authenticity, and the complexities of recovery. She discusses the contrast between outward appearances and internal struggles, emphasizing the importance of embracing one's true self, even when it feels heavy. Through her insights, she encourages listeners to share their own journeys of growth and authenticity.

Takeaways

I was watching a different performance than everybody else.

Sometimes a smile isn't the real show.

Collapse isn't failure and that heaviness is not weakness.

I don't want to make my hurt so consumable.

The funniest moments weren't the real life stories.

I realized I've been living like that.

I don't want to be funnier about trauma than I am about laundry.

That's where that light gets in.

I want to hear about your I'm not that, your journeys.

The version of me that smiled all the time was drowning.

Titles

The Weight of Performance: A Reflection on Authenticity

Finding Humor in Pain: Lessons from John Mulaney

Tommy Pickles from Rugrats said it best: "... nakey's good, nakey's free..." The real problem? Shame, not porn.

Wednesday, October 1st 9:00PM EST join us in the Lounge as Marie kicks off Season 2 Introduction "I'm Not That" Series with "It's not Porn. It's Shame"

In this conversation, Marie Martin explores the complex relationship between shame, pornography, and neurodivergence. She emphasizes that shame is often the real issue, not the act of consuming pornography itself. The discussion delves into the cycle of addiction, how it affects intimacy and connection, and provides actionable steps to rewire the brain for healthier habits and relationships. The importance of rebuilding trust and connection, especially for neurodivergent individuals, is highlighted, along with the message that individuals are not broken or dirty, but capable of change and growth.

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Tommy Pickles from Rugrats said it best: "... nakey's good, nakey's free.."

The real problem? Shame, not porn.

Wednesday, October 1st 9:00PM EST join us in the Lounge as Marie kicks off Season 2 Introduction "I'm Not That" Series with "It's not Porn. It's Shame"

In this conversation, Marie Martin explores the complex relationship between shame, pornography, and neurodivergence. She emphasizes that shame is often the real issue, not the act of consuming pornography itself.

The discussion delves into the cycle of addiction, how it affects intimacy and connection, and provides actionable steps to rewire the brain for healthier habits and relationships. The importance of rebuilding trust and connection, especially for neurodivergent individuals, is highlighted, along with the message that individuals are not broken or dirty, but capable of change and growth.

Visit! https://theneurodivergentlounge.codeadx.me

Welcome To The Lounge, you know I tell you - grab your favorite beverage....try Shimmerwood Beverages, mocktails CBD infused ......wait what????

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1. Tommy Pickles from Rugrats said it best: "... nakey's good, nakey's free..."

The real problem?

Shame, not porn.

Wednesday, October 1st 9:00PM EST join us in the Lounge as Marie kicks off Season 2 Introduction "I'm Not That" Series with "It's not Porn. It's Shame"

In this conversation, Marie Martin explores the complex relationship between shame, pornography, and neurodivergence.

She emphasizes that shame is often the real issue, not the act of consuming pornography itself. The discussion delves into the cycle of addiction, how it affects intimacy and connection, and provides actionable steps to rewire the brain for healthier habits and relationships.

The importance of rebuilding trust and connection, especially for neurodivergent individuals, is highlighted, along with the message that individuals are not broken or dirty, but capable of change and growth.

Visit! https://theneurodivergentlounge.codeadx.me

Welcome To The Lounge, you know I tell you - grab your favorite beverage....try Shimmerwood Beverages, mocktails CBD infused ......wait what????

https://www.youtube.com/@shimmerbevs/featured I earn a commission when you use my

code — if you buy, you support me and the show!

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Welcome Back to the Lounge! Season 2 is here!!

Click on the Link! Please Visit.

Welcome To The Lounge, you know I tell you - grab your favorite beverage....try Shimmerwood Beverages, mocktails CBD infused ......wait what????

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Every Wednesday at 9PM EST Marie will be taking that uncomfortable growth a little bit further with live interviews, more scientific brain based ways to retrain and get the most out of our neurodivergent brains dealing with relationships, physical and mental well being and most of all embracing your beautiful unique brain that makes you-you.

In this conversation, Marie Martin explores the complex relationship between shame, pornography, and neurodivergence. She emphasizes that shame is often the real issue, not the act of consuming pornography itself. The discussion delves into the cycle of addiction, how it affects intimacy and connection, and provides actionable steps to rewire the brain for healthier habits and relationships. The importance of rebuilding trust and connection, especially for neurodivergent individuals, is highlighted, along with the message that individuals are not broken or dirty, but capable of change and growth.

Takeaways

• Shame is the real problem, not pornography.
• Addiction disconnects you from joy and intimacy.
• Your brain can unlearn harmful patterns.
• Building new habits takes time and effort.
• Connection is essential for healing and recovery.
• Trust rebuilding is a gradual process.
• Neurodivergent individuals may face unique challenges.
• It's important to communicate openly with partners.
• Small steps towards connection matter more than perfection
• Everyone deserves compassion and understanding in their journey.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Shame and Pornography

02:48 The Cycle of Addiction and Its Effects

05:23 Steps to Rewire Your Brain

08:04 Rebuilding Connection and Trust

09:43 Embracing Neurodivergence and Moving Forward