Calm Your Nervous System

The Neurodivergent Survival Trap: Why You Keep Burning Out (And How to Break the Cycle) | Episode 25


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⭕THE LIMITLESS SERIES⭕: “You’re too much” is what you might have believed from such a young age, being sensitive and neurodivergent and internalising the many negative messages you heard as a child. 

So often, that beautiful sensitivity turns into burn out as an adult, pushing through life on adrenaline and wasting your potential.

How did you get here? And how can you change this? 


We chat:

00:00 Welcome Back and Introduction to Burnout Cycles 

02:51 Understanding Survival Mode and Its Impact 

06:14 The Shift from Survival to Creative Mode 

09:07 Identifying and Meeting Personal Needs 

11:57 The Power of Community and Sensitivity 

14:44 Gaslighting Ourselves and Trusting Our Intuition 

16:52 The Connection Between Burnout and Disconnection from the Body 

20:17 Breaking the Cycle of Burnout 

21:15 The Role of Interoception in Well-being 

24:41 The Importance of Listening to Our Bodies 

27:36 Transforming Lives Through Empowerment 

30:21 Real-Life Examples of Transformation 

33:05 Conclusion and Next Steps


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DISCLAIMER: Everything mentioned in this podcast is only my/my guests’ opinion and should not be a substitute for seeing a medical professional. Please seek advice from your doctor and confirm with them that they are happy for you to implement something you heard on the podcast.

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