When one small change wrecks your whole day. Neurodivergent change chaos is real — and routine disruption can feel like everything is breaking at once.

In this episode, we explore why routine matters so deeply for many neurodivergent people and what actually happens when that structure collapses.

This isn’t about rigidity. It’s about nervous systems, executive function, sensory load, and the real cost of sudden change. If disrupted plans feel physically overwhelming, this conversation will meet you there.
0:00 Cold open1:02 When Routine Isn’t Just a Preference3:32 What Actually Happens Internally4:36 Why It Feels Bigger Than It “Should”5:42 The Moment After the Disruption6:41 Building Flexibility7:46 Calm Is Still Available8:36 Closing

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