By Patricia Young
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The podcast currently has 357 episodes available.
Taking a Podcast Break: Self-Acceptance & Self-Worth
Patricia announces that she will be taking a break from the podcast. She discusses the challenges of OCD and attachment injuries in relationships and shares tools that have been helpful for her, such as identifying wants, needs, desires, and expectations. She also talks about the importance of rupture and repair work in therapy and coaching relationships. Patricia expresses gratitude to all the listeners, and emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and self-worth.
HIGHLIGHTS
Takeaways
Taking breaks for self-care and healing is important, even in professional endeavors.
Identifying wants, needs, desires, and expectations can help navigate relationships and attachment injuries.
Rupture and repair work in therapy and coaching relationships can strengthen the therapeutic alliance.
Self-acceptance and self-worth are essential for personal growth and well-being.
Sound Bites
"I'm going to be taking a break from the podcast."
"We struggle, especially if you're neurodivergent, if you're autistic, if you identify as a highly sensitive person."
"I can regulate on my own and I am able to stay connected."
Chapters please allow for the addition of the introduction
00:00 Taking a Break for Healing and Self-Care
02:16 Navigating Relationships and Attachment Injuries
04:10 Tools for Identifying Wants, Needs, Desires, and Expectations
09:41 The Challenges of Containing Emotions in Relationships
15:04 The Power of Rupture and Repair in Therapy and Coaching
20:37 Embracing Self-Acceptance and Self-Worth
PODCAST HOST
Patricia was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 17 years, but she is now exclusively providing coaching. She knows what it’s like to feel like an outcast, misfit, and truthteller. Learning about the trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), then learning she is AuDHD with a PDA profile and RSD, helped Patricia rewrite her history with a deeper understanding, appreciation, and a sense of self-compassion. She created the podcast Unapologetically Sensitive to help other neurodivergent folks know that they aren’t alone, and that having a brain that is wired differently comes with amazing gifts, and some challenges. Patricia works online globally working individually with people, and she teaches Online Courses for neurodivergent folks that focus on understanding what it means to be a sensitive neurodivergent. Topics covered include: self-care, self-compassion, boundaries, perfectionism, mindfulness, communication, and creating a lifestyle that honors you
LINKS
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Attachment Injuries and OCD: The Healing Continues
Summary
Patricia discusses her experience with OCD and attachment injuries while Jen, is on vacation. She explores her fears and insecurities about asking for support and needing connection. Patricia reflects on the importance of consistent communication and creating containers to improve nervous system regulation. She also delves into her childhood experiences of feeling invisible and not belonging, and how this impacts current relationships.
HIGHLIGHTS
Takeaways
· Consistent communication and connection can help soothe attachment injuries and provide a sense of security.
· It's important to ask for support and express your needs, even if it feels uncomfortable or vulnerable.
· Childhood experiences of feeling invisible or not belonging can impact current relationships, but healing and corrective experiences are possible.
· Managing medication and mood during challenging times requires self-awareness and flexibility.
· Sensitivity is nothing to apologize for, and everyone has the right to take up space and ask for what they need.
Ways to navigate attachment injuries and related OCD
· Acknowledge and accept personal wounds and trauma.
· Establish consistent connections with a supportive individual.
· When possible, engage in regular communication to ease nervous system and promote relaxation.
· Reflect on past experiences to differentiate from current relationships.
· Practice self-awareness and internal reflection.
· Identify personal needs and communicate them.
· Let go of expectations and embrace uncertainty
· Challenge negative thoughts and OCD lies.
· Stay present and focused on current tasks.
· Acknowledge intrusive thoughts without acting on them.
· Engage in corrective work to address attachment injuries.
· Cultivate a sense of security and belonging through consistent connections.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Setting the Context
01:29 Navigating OCD and Attachment Injuries
08:05 The Importance of Consistent Communication
20:38 Healing Childhood Wounds in Relationships
26:08 Managing Medication and Mood
29:18 Embracing Sensitivity and Taking Up Space
PODCAST HOST
Patricia was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 17 years, but she is now exclusively providing coaching. She knows what it’s like to feel like an outcast, misfit, and truthteller. Learning about the trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), then learning she is AuDHD with a PDA profile and RSD, helped Patricia rewrite her history with a deeper understanding, appreciation, and a sense of self-compassion. She created the podcast Unapologetically Sensitive to help other neurodivergent folks know that they aren’t alone, and that having a brain that is wired differently comes with amazing gifts, and some challenges. Patricia works online globally working individually with people, and she teaches Online Courses for neurodivergent folks that focus on understanding what it means to be a sensitive neurodivergent. Topics covered include: self-care, self-compassion, boundaries, perfectionism, mindfulness, communication, and creating a lifestyle that honors you
LINKS
Neurodivergent Online Course-- https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/neurodivergent-online-courses/
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Annoyance & Acceptance: Managing Emotions in Friendships
Jen and Patricia discuss the importance of naming and accepting emotions, including annoyance, as well as the challenges of communication and managing expectations in their friendship. They share personal experiences and strategies for navigating difficult feelings, emphasizing the value of patience and trust in their conversations. They discuss concepts like nonviolent communication and the impact of attachment wounds on relationships.
CO-HOST
Jen Perry, MSEd, MA, LPC
HIGHLIGHTS
Summary
Patricia and Jen discuss their recent experiences with physical activity and the importance of setting realistic expectations. They explore the tendency to have all-or-nothing thinking and the need for flexibility and self-compassion. Patricia shares her recent experiences with medication and managing her OCD symptoms. In this conversation, Patricia and Jen discuss Patricia's experience with OCD and how it affects her relationships. They explore the challenges of managing dysregulation and the importance of communication and authenticity in navigating difficult emotions. They also touch on the impact of past traumas on current relationships and the need for self-compassion and setting boundaries. The conversation highlights the importance of accepting and expressing emotions and the value of being honest about one's limitations.
Takeaways
Setting realistic expectations and being flexible is important when trying new activities.
Naming and accepting emotions is crucial for self-awareness and healthy relationships.
Communication and managing expectations are key in maintaining strong friendships.
Medication can be helpful in managing symptoms, but self-awareness and self-compassion are also important. OCD can manifest in different ways, such as excessive worry and fear of harm to loved ones.
Managing dysregulation can be challenging, and reaching out for support is important.
Authenticity and open communication are key in navigating difficult emotions and maintaining healthy relationships.
It's important to recognize and address past traumas that may impact current relationships.
Setting boundaries and being honest about one's limitations is crucial for self-care and maintaining healthy relationships.
Sound Bites
· "I went kickboxing. Yes, it was so much fun."
· "Finding ways to really lower the bar to just get my body there."
· "Are there ways that you can create a little bit more flexibility and options so that your life works for you?"
· "I worry every morning that my husband, you know, is dead."
· "I felt very disconnected from you, like everything just felt meh."
· "I wonder if you remembered about recording and you didn't say anything about recording."
Chapters (please adjust for the addition of the introduction)
00:00 Introduction and Kickboxing Experience
01:54 Setting Realistic Expectations and Lowering the Bar
04:15 Embracing Emotions and Practicing Self-Compassion
06:16 Communication and Expectations in Friendships
08:43 Managing Symptoms: Medication and Self-Awareness
20:43 Dysregulation and Feeling Disconnected
24:47 Navigating Uncertainty and Hurt Feelings
29:26 Being Present and Authentic in Relationships
33:18 Addressing Past Traumas and Setting Boundaries
40:13 The Importance of Honesty and Saying No
PODCAST HOST
Patricia was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 17 years, but she is now exclusively providing coaching. She knows what it’s like to feel like an outcast, misfit, and truthteller. Learning about the trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), then learning she is AuDHD with a PDA profile and RSD, helped Patricia rewrite her history with a deeper understanding, appreciation, and a sense of self-compassion. She created the podcast Unapologetically Sensitive to help other neurodivergent folks know that they aren’t alone, and that having a brain that is wired differently comes with amazing gifts, and some challenges. Patricia works online globally working individually with people, and she teaches Online Courses for neurodivergent folks that focus on understanding what it means to be a sensitive neurodivergent. Topics covered include: self-care, self-compassion, boundaries, perfectionism, mindfulness, communication, and creating a lifestyle that honors you
CO-HOST BIO
Jen Perry, MSEd, MA, LPC has been a psychotherapist for 20 years. She specializes in helping Highly Sensitive People thrive in love, work, and parenting Highly Sensitive Children. Jen is passionate about using mindfulness and compassion-based approaches to ameliorate human suffering.
LINKS
Diane Poole-Heller: https://dianepooleheller.com/
Jen’s Links
Email: [email protected]
Jen’s website: https://heartfulnessconsulting.com/
Patricia’s Links
Neurodivergent Online Course-- https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/neurodivergent-online-courses/
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The Importance of Self-Regulation, Self-Compassion and Connection
Patricia discusses her feelings of annoyance and disappointment when her scheduled recording with Jen is cancelled. The conversation highlights the complexities of managing emotions and maintaining healthy boundaries in relationships. She also discusses her experience of transitioning from an expansive state to a contractive state and the challenges that come with it. She talks about managing dysregulation, the impact of trauma work and OCD, and the importance of self-compassion.
HIGHLIGHTS
Summary
Patricia explores her attachment style, OCD, and preoccupation with Jen, as well as her efforts to regulate her nervous system. Patricia also reflects on the challenges that arise from the different ways she and Jen navigate time and commitments. She emphasizes the importance of self-regulation and the need for connection in her relationship with Jen. Overall,
Takeaways
· Different individuals have different attachment styles and ways of navigating time and commitments.
· Self-regulation is important for managing emotions and maintaining healthy boundaries in relationships.
· Open communication and understanding can help navigate challenges in relationships.
· Recognizing and challenging OCD lies can prevent spiraling into negative thought patterns.
· Transitioning between expansive and contractive states is a normal part of being human.
· Managing dysregulation and finding ways to self-soothe are important during contractive states.
· Trauma work and OCD can add additional challenges to the process.
· Self-compassion and acceptance of all emotions and experiences are crucial.
· Validation and support from others can help navigate difficult times.
· Fears and anxieties as a parent are valid and should be acknowledged and addressed.
Sound Bites
"I'm annoyed and I'm disappointed."
"I have a need to be, feel like we've got autonomy over things."
"Timeliness, making commitments about things often are more challenging for her."
"I noticed probably about a week ago, I went into what I call an expansive state."
"I know that I do not maintain this expansive state and that at some point I will drop back into a contractive state."
"It felt nice to go into this very expansive space and I could feel myself kind of dropping down out of it."
Chapters
Navigating Attachment Styles and Time Management
Uncertainty and Preoccupation in Relationships
Challenging OCD Lies and Managing Emotions
Communication and Understanding in Relationships
Navigating the Expansive and Contractive States
Managing Dysregulation and Self-Soothing
Challenges of Trauma Work and OCD
The Power of Self-Compassion
Validating Fears and Anxieties
Finding Support and Acceptance
PODCAST HOST
Patricia was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 17 years, but she is now exclusively providing coaching. She knows what it’s like to feel like an outcast, misfit, and truthteller. Learning about the trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), then learning she is AuDHD with a PDA profile and RSD, helped Patricia rewrite her history with a deeper understanding, appreciation, and a sense of self-compassion. She created the podcast Unapologetically Sensitive to help other neurodivergent folks know that they aren’t alone, and that having a brain that is wired differently comes with amazing gifts, and some challenges. Patricia works online globally working individually with people, and she teaches Online Courses for neurodivergent folks that focus on understanding what it means to be a sensitive neurodivergent. Topics covered include: self-care, self-compassion, boundaries, perfectionism, mindfulness, communication, and creating a lifestyle that honors you
LINKS
Neurodivergent Online Course-- https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/neurodivergent-online-courses/
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Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com
Navigating Reconnection after Rupture: Messiness Is a Healthy Part of Relationships
Patricia and Jen discuss the challenges of reconnecting after a rupture in their relationship. They explore the fear of not being able to get back to normal and the desire for rupture and repair in significant relationships. They also discuss the importance of authenticity, setting boundaries, and being clear about needs and expectations. They touch on topics such as OCD, panic attacks, and the process of growth and transformation.
CO-HOST
Jen Perry, MSEd, MA, LPC
HIGHLIGHTS
Summary
In this conversation, Patricia and Jen discuss their current emotional states and the challenges they are facing. They explore topics such as discomfort, identity, accuracy in sharing personal experiences, and the process of unmasking. They also touch on the importance of honoring individual processes and the impact of communication and responsiveness in relationships. Patricia shares her experiences with OCD and the need for connection, while Jen reflects on the need for self-care and exploring new directions. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of self-awareness, authenticity, and growth.
Takeaways
· Honor your own process and don't feel pressured to share or show up in a certain way.
· Recognize the impact of communication and responsiveness in relationships.
· Embrace self-awareness and explore new directions for personal growth.
· Practice authenticity and unmasking to find joy and connection. Reconnecting after a rupture in a relationship can be challenging and may require starting over to rebuild the connection.
· Fear of not being able to get back to normal after a rupture is common, but rupture and repair are a natural part of significant relationships.
· Authenticity, setting boundaries, and clear communication about needs and expectations are essential for maintaining healthy relationships.
· It is important to recognize and manage conditions like OCD and panic attacks, and to seek support and self-care when needed.
· Growth and transformation in relationships require navigating uncertainty and being open to change.
Sound Bites
· "Hey, Patricia, that feels like a trick question these days."
· "I'm feeling a little uncomfortable."
· "I get excited that we're willing to talk about some of the things that are difficult."
· "But it's not like when I reconnect with you, I go oh, we're connected. It's like I lose that and we almost have to start over again for me to get that connection."
· "The if onlys, right? The if only we do this right, then we're never gonna have to do it again."
Chapters (please adjust for the addition of the introduction)
00:00 Introduction and Expressing Discomfort
03:02 Navigating Identity and Accuracy in Sharing
07:58 The Impact of Communication and Responsiveness
11:52 Embracing Self-Awareness and Exploring New Directions
23:38 Reconnecting After Rupture
28:22 Authenticity and Setting Boundaries in Relationships
30:15 Managing Conditions like OCD and Panic Attacks
32:20 The Process of Growth and Transformation in Relationships
PODCAST HOST
Patricia was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 17 years, but she is now exclusively providing coaching. She knows what it’s like to feel like an outcast, misfit, and truthteller. Learning about the trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), then learning she is AuDHD with a PDA profile and RSD, helped Patricia rewrite her history with a deeper understanding, appreciation, and a sense of self-compassion. She created the podcast Unapologetically Sensitive to help other neurodivergent folks know that they aren’t alone, and that having a brain that is wired differently comes with amazing gifts, and some challenges. Patricia works online globally working individually with people, and she teaches Online Courses for neurodivergent folks that focus on understanding what it means to be a sensitive neurodivergent. Topics covered include: self-care, self-compassion, boundaries, perfectionism, mindfulness, communication, and creating a lifestyle that honors you
CO-HOST BIO
Jen Perry, MSEd, MA, LPC has been a psychotherapist for 20 years. She specializes in helping Highly Sensitive People thrive in love, work, and parenting Highly Sensitive Children. Jen is passionate about using mindfulness and compassion-based approaches to ameliorate human suffering.
LINKS
Diane Poole-Heller: https://dianepooleheller.com/
Jen’s Links
Email: [email protected]
Jen’s website: https://heartfulnessconsulting.com/
Patricia’s Links
Neurodivergent Online Course-- https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/neurodivergent-online-courses/
Receive the top 10 most downloaded episodes of the podcast-- https://www.subscribepage.com/e6z6e6
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Taking up Space and Expressing Your Feelings is Important for Healing Attachment Injuries
Patricia shares her experiences of her recent trip to Chicago. She discusses the challenges she faced in navigating changes in plans and the emotions that arose during her son's graduation from boot camp. Patricia also explores the importance of creating a secure attachment in her relationship with Jen and the need to ask for what she wants and needs with both Jen and her son. She emphasizes the significance of taking up space, expressing feelings, and finding support in managing attachment injuries.
HIGHLIGHTS
Takeaways
· Navigating changes in plans and unexpected events can be challenging, especially for individuals with attachment injuries.
· Creating a secure attachment in relationships involves open communication, asking for what you want and need, and being aware of your own emotions and triggers.
· Taking up space and expressing your feelings is important for healing attachment injuries and building healthier relationships.
· Finding support from trusted individuals can help regulate emotions and provide a sense of security.
· Managing attachment injuries is an ongoing process that requires self-awareness, self-compassion, and patience.
Sound Bites
"Navigating changes in plans and unexpected events can be challenging"
"Creating a secure attachment in relationships involves open communication"
"Taking up space and expressing your feelings is important for healing attachment injuries"
Chapters please allow for the addition of the introduction
00:00 Introduction and Disappointment
08:27 Emotional Challenges of Departure and Goodbyes
13:46 Creating a Secure Attachment in Relationships
16:19 Taking Up Space and Expressing Feelings
28:00 Managing Attachment Injuries: An Ongoing Process
31:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
PODCAST HOST
Patricia was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 17 years, but she is now exclusively providing coaching. She knows what it’s like to feel like an outcast, misfit, and truthteller. Learning about the trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), then learning she is AuDHD with a PDA profile and RSD, helped Patricia rewrite her history with a deeper understanding, appreciation, and a sense of self-compassion. She created the podcast Unapologetically Sensitive to help other neurodivergent folks know that they aren’t alone, and that having a brain that is wired differently comes with amazing gifts, and some challenges. Patricia works online globally working individually with people, and she teaches Online Courses for neurodivergent folks that focus on understanding what it means to be a sensitive neurodivergent. Topics covered include: self-care, self-compassion, boundaries, perfectionism, mindfulness, communication, and creating a lifestyle that honors you
LINKS
Neurodivergent Online Course-- https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/neurodivergent-online-courses/
Receive the top 10 most downloaded episodes of the podcast-- https://www.subscribepage.com/e6z6e6
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e-mail-- [email protected]
Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive
Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com
Anger and Attachment: Navigating Different Neurotypes Within a Relationship
Patricia and Jen explore the dynamics of attachment injuries, ADHD, and autism within their friendship. They explore the challenges of communication, time orientation, and emotional regulation. They touch on the concept of platonic life partnership and the challenges navigating different attachment styles and the impact of past trauma on present interactions. They discuss the importance of setting expectations, creating safe containers for communication, and validating each other's emotions.
CO-HOST
Jen Perry, MSEd, MA, LPC
HIGHLIGHTS
Summary
The conversation delves into the complexities of attachment wounds, communication styles, and emotional regulation within a friendship.
Takeaways
· The impact of attachment injuries, ADHD, and autism on communication and emotional regulation in friendships.
· The challenges of navigating differences in time orientation and managing expectations within a friendship.
· The concept of platonic life partnership and its relevance in fostering secure attachments and meaningful connections in friendships.
· Navigating attachment wounds and communication styles in friendships can be complex and challenging.
· Understanding the impact of past trauma on present interactions is crucial for building empathy and connection.
· Setting clear expectations and creating safe containers for communication can help navigate emotional triggers and attachment injuries in friendships.
· Validating each other's emotions and experiences is essential for building trust and understanding in a friendship.
Additional Takeaways:
Sound Bites
"Having these conversations is important."
"I'm doing the best I can in my unmedicated, very sloppy way."
"Those are gonna be the labels that you're gonna have if you don't want the label."
"Navigating attachment wounds and communication styles in friendships can be complex and challenging."
"Understanding the impact of past trauma on present interactions is crucial for building empathy and connection."
"Setting clear expectations and creating safe containers for communication can help navigate emotional triggers and attachment injuries in friendships."
Chapters (please adjust for the addition of the introduction)
Chapters
00:00 Exploring Attachment Injuries and Gremlins in Friendship Dynamics
03:04 Understanding Time Orientation and Emotional Regulation in Relationships
08:20 Navigating Differences in Communication and Expectations
14:02 The Concept of Platonic Life Partnership and Friendship Dynamics
29:19 Understanding the Impact of Past Trauma on Present Interactions
39:22 Creating Safe Containers for Communication in Friendships
43:19 The Importance of Validating Emotions in Friendships
PODCAST HOST
Patricia was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 17 years, but she is now exclusively providing coaching. She knows what it’s like to feel like an outcast, misfit, and truthteller. Learning about the trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), then learning she is AuDHD with a PDA profile and RSD, helped Patricia rewrite her history with a deeper understanding, appreciation, and a sense of self-compassion. She created the podcast Unapologetically Sensitive to help other neurodivergent folks know that they aren’t alone, and that having a brain that is wired differently comes with amazing gifts, and some challenges. Patricia works online globally working individually with people, and she teaches Online Courses for neurodivergent folks that focus on understanding what it means to be a sensitive neurodivergent. Topics covered include: self-care, self-compassion, boundaries, perfectionism, mindfulness, communication, and creating a lifestyle that honors you
CO-HOST BIO
Jen Perry, MSEd, MA, LPC has been a psychotherapist for 20 years. She specializes in helping Highly Sensitive People thrive in love, work, and parenting Highly Sensitive Children. Jen is passionate about using mindfulness and compassion-based approaches to ameliorate human suffering.
LINKS
Jen’s Links
Email: [email protected]
Jen’s website: https://heartfulnessconsulting.com/
Patricia’s Links
Neurodivergent Online Course-- https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/neurodivergent-online-courses/
Receive the top 10 most downloaded episodes of the podcast-- https://www.subscribepage.com/e6z6e6
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e-mail-- [email protected]
Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive
Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com
PDA & Empowering Autonomy: Navigating Uncertainty and Travel Preparation
Patricia discusses her experiences with attachment injuries, being activated, anxiety, and preparing for travel. She shares insights into managing her emotions and navigating relationships through the lens of autism with a PDA profile. Patricia asserts her need for autonomy, feelings of powerlessness, and the challenges of managing uncertainty. Patricia also explores her experiences with OCD, hypervigilance, and the impact of early childhood trauma on her current behaviors and thought patterns.
HIGHLIGHTS
Takeaways
· Exploring attachment injuries and the impact on relationships
· Managing anxiety and OCD symptoms
· Navigating travel preparations and the challenges of change and uncertainty
· Understanding the impact of early childhood trauma on current behaviors
· Coping with autism and sensory processing
Ways to reclaim a sense of agency and control when faced with feelings of powerlessness.
Strategies for travel to increase your sense of autonomy, reduce anxiety, and promote a smoother travel experience.
Sound Bites
"I think probably the easiest place to start is the attachment injuries."
"It's just fascinating to watch. It's also really annoying AF."
Chapters please allow for the addition of the introduction
00:00 Navigating Attachment Injuries and Emotional Management
13:39 Challenges of Travel Preparations and Coping Strategies
PODCAST HOST
Patricia was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 17 years, but she is now exclusively providing coaching. She knows what it’s like to feel like an outcast, misfit, and truthteller. Learning about the trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), then learning she is AuDHD with a PDA profile and RSD, helped Patricia rewrite her history with a deeper understanding, appreciation, and a sense of self-compassion. She created the podcast Unapologetically Sensitive to help other neurodivergent folks know that they aren’t alone, and that having a brain that is wired differently comes with amazing gifts, and some challenges. Patricia works online globally working individually with people, and she teaches Online Courses for neurodivergent folks that focus on understanding what it means to be a sensitive neurodivergent. Topics covered include: self-care, self-compassion, boundaries, perfectionism, mindfulness, communication, and creating a lifestyle that honors you
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Friendships Paradigms: Monogamy and Polyamory and Platonic Partnerships
Patricia discusses the concept of monogamy and polyamory in friendships and platonic partnerships. She explores how the traditional view of monogamy has a hierarchy when one person enters a romantic relationship. Neurodivergent folks often have closer friendships that are more like platonic partnerships. Patricia shares her insights on the importance of defining communication patterns and expectations in friendships. She also reflects on the challenges of permanence and attachment wounds in relationships.
HIGHLIGHTS
Takeaways
The traditional view of monogamy can impact friendships when one person enters a romantic relationship.
Defining communication patterns and expectations in friendships is important for maintaining connection and avoiding attachment wounds.
The challenges of permanence can affect neurodivergent individuals, leading to feelings of disconnection and uncertainty.
Embracing blended parts and honoring individual needs in relationships is essential for creating healthy and fulfilling connections.
Additional Takeaways
Sound Bites
"Attachment wounds and the challenges of permanence in relationships"
"Polyamory and platonic partnerships"
"Feeling left behind in a friendship"
Chapters please allow for the addition of the introduction
01:50 Monogamy and Platonic Partnerships
11:48 Defining Communication Patterns
15:24 Feeling Left Behind in Friendships
23:21 Permanence and Limited Communication
26:06 Embracing Blended Parts in Relationships
PODCAST HOST
Patricia was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 17 years, but she is now exclusively providing coaching. She knows what it’s like to feel like an outcast, misfit, and truthteller. Learning about the trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), then learning she is AuDHD with a PDA profile and RSD, helped Patricia rewrite her history with a deeper understanding, appreciation, and a sense of self-compassion. She created the podcast Unapologetically Sensitive to help other neurodivergent folks know that they aren’t alone, and that having a brain that is wired differently comes with amazing gifts, and some challenges. Patricia works online globally working individually with people, and she teaches Online Courses for neurodivergent folks that focus on understanding what it means to be a sensitive neurodivergent. Topics covered include: self-care, self-compassion, boundaries, perfectionism, mindfulness, communication, and creating a lifestyle that honors you
LINKS
Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma and Consensual Non-Monogamy by Jessica Fern
Episode 109: The Power of Attachment Styles with Jessica Fern https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/episode-109-the-power-of-attachment-styles-and-the-highly-sensitive-person-hsp-jessica-fern-ms/
Neurodivergent Online Course-- https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/neurodivergent-online-courses/
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Attachment: Self-Compassion, Recognizing & Healing Unblended Parts
Patricia and Jen discuss their personal experiences with attachment injuries and how it affects their relationship. They explore the challenges of communication and the impact of past traumas. Patricia shares insights from her recovery journey, drawing parallels between her eating disorder and her attachment struggles. They emphasize the importance of self-compassion and understanding in navigating these complex dynamics. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the value of conflict and the importance of welcoming all parts of ourselves.
CO-HOST
Jen Perry, MSEd, MA, LPC
HIGHLIGHTS
Summary
Patricia and Jen discuss the experience of being preoccupied with attachment injuries and how it affects their thoughts and behaviors. They explore the concept of being blended with certain parts and the importance of unblending to gain perspective. They also touch on the role of a catalyst in triggering attachment wounds and the process of healing and unblending. They emphasize the need for self-compassion and understanding when going through intense emotions and trauma work
Takeaways
· Attachment injuries can impact relationships and trigger past traumas.
· Communication can be challenging when attachment wounds are activated.
· Self-compassion and understanding are crucial in navigating attachment struggles.
· Recovery from past traumas requires self-reflection and self-awareness. Attachment injuries can lead to preoccupation with thoughts and behaviors related to the relationship.
· Being blended with certain parts can make it difficult to gain perspective and let go of preoccupations.
· The presence of a catalyst in triggering attachment wounds can provide an opportunity for healing and growth.
· Self-compassion and understanding are crucial when going through intense emotions and trauma work.
· Conflict can be seen as an opportunity for growth and understanding, rather than something negative or bad.
Sound Bites
"I'm actually doing really well. This is day four of feeling like I'm back to my grounded self."
"In the absence of having information and without a secure attachment, I made up a story in my head of like, you didn't even respond to this."
"Confidence is such a beautiful attribute sometimes, right? That I have the confidence that you have this."
"When I'm in a place where I'm struggling with my attachment injuries, I'm preoccupied about the thoughts that I have about you, where you are, where I am in the relationship."
"In IFS terms, we would say blended, right? When you're so completely blended, there's no other perspective."
"This preoccupied stuff is, oof, I mean, it can get so intense."
Chapters (please adjust for the addition of the introduction)
00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates
03:27 Parenting Challenges and Appreciation
05:10 Navigating Attachment Injuries and Communication Challenges
08:06 The Impact of Past Traumas on Relationships
11:25 Understanding the Complex Dynamics of Attachment
16:14 Articulating Experiences and Symbolic Communication
21:36 Blended Parts and Unblending
25:20 The Role of a Catalyst
29:59 Healing and Unblending
37:47 Conflict as an Opportunity
PODCAST HOST
Patricia was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 17 years, but she is now exclusively providing coaching. She knows what it’s like to feel like an outcast, misfit, and truthteller. Learning about the trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), then learning she is AuDHD with a PDA profile and RSD, helped Patricia rewrite her history with a deeper understanding, appreciation, and a sense of self-compassion. She created the podcast Unapologetically Sensitive to help other neurodivergent folks know that they aren’t alone, and that having a brain that is wired differently comes with amazing gifts, and some challenges. Patricia works online globally working individually with people, and she teaches Online Courses for neurodivergent folks that focus on understanding what it means to be a sensitive neurodivergent. Topics covered include: self-care, self-compassion, boundaries, perfectionism, mindfulness, communication, and creating a lifestyle that honors you
CO-HOST BIO
Jen Perry, MSEd, MA, LPC has been a psychotherapist for 20 years. She specializes in helping Highly Sensitive People thrive in love, work, and parenting Highly Sensitive Children. Jen is passionate about using mindfulness and compassion-based approaches to ameliorate human suffering.
LINKS
Jen’s Links
Email: [email protected]
Jen’s website: https://heartfulnessconsulting.com/
Patricia’s Links
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