Series 10: Neurodivergent in Wonderland

Episode 164: Tea with the Dormouse — Sensory Overload and Sensory Processing

Our Wonderland journey in “Neurodivergent in Wonderland” brings us to the tea table once again, where the quiet Dormouse reminds us of the delicate balance between rest and overwhelm.

In this episode, we explore sensory overload and sensory processing—how everyday sounds, lights, textures, and environments can either soothe or overwhelm a neurodivergent mind. Like the Dormouse who drifts in and out of sleep amidst the chaos of the tea party, many navigate the push and pull of sensory experiences, finding refuge where they can. We’ll discuss what sensory overload feels like, why it happens, and ways to create sensory spaces that foster calm and balance.

✨ Pour yourself some tea, settle in gently, and join us as we listen to what the Dormouse has to teach about navigating a world of sensations.

Series 10: Neurodivergent in Wonderland

Episode 163: The White Rabbit’s Time — Time Blindness and Executive Function

In this chapter of “Neurodivergent in Wonderland,” we hurry after the ever-rushing White Rabbit to explore the experience of time blindness and challenges with executive function.

For many neurodivergent minds, time doesn’t tick in neat, predictable ways—it slips, stretches, or vanishes altogether. Like the White Rabbit, always late yet always in motion, navigating deadlines, schedules, and daily tasks can feel both urgent and impossible. In this episode, we’ll unpack what time blindness really is, how it impacts executive function, and strategies to work with time instead of against it.

✨ Don’t be late—join us as we chase the White Rabbit through the winding paths of time and self-discovery.

Series 10: Neurodivergent in Wonderland

Episode 162: The Cheshire Smile — Navigating Social Interactions and Masking

Our adventure through “Neurodivergent in Wonderland” leads us to the mysterious grin of the Cheshire Cat—a symbol of presence, disappearance, and the art of showing only what others are meant to see.

In this episode, we explore the complex world of social interactions and masking in neurodivergent lives. Just as the Cheshire Cat appears and vanishes at will, masking often means hiding parts of ourselves to fit in, be understood, or simply feel safe. We’ll discuss why masking happens, the toll it can take, and the moments of freedom that come from letting our authentic selves shine through.

✨ Step into the forest, follow the Cheshire smile, and discover what lies behind the mask.

Series 10: Neurodivergent in Wonderland

Episode 161: The Mad Hatter’s Mind — Understanding ADHD and Racing Thoughts

The Wonderland journey continues in our new series, “Neurodivergent in Wonderland.” This time, we sit down at the Mad Hatter’s tea table to explore the whirlwind of ADHD and the experience of racing thoughts.

In this episode, we dive into what it feels like when the mind never slows down—jumping from idea to idea, thought to thought—much like the Mad Hatter’s endless riddles and chaotic tea parties. We’ll look at both the challenges and the hidden strengths of this fast-moving mind, offering insight, compassion, and a touch of Wonderland whimsy.

✨ Pull up a chair, pour yourself some tea, and let’s unravel the mystery of the Mad Hatter’s mind together.

Series 10: Neurodivergent in Wonderland

Episode 160: Down the Rabbit Hole — Discovering Neurodivergence

Welcome to the start of a brand-new series: “Neurodivergent in Wonderland.” In this whimsical yet deeply personal journey, we’ll be exploring life, identity, and self-discovery through the lens of neurodivergence—complete with a Wonderland twist.

In this opening episode, Down the Rabbit Hole, we step into the unknown and begin unraveling what it truly means to discover neurodivergence. From first realizations to the shifting perspectives that follow, this is where the adventure begins.

Join us as we follow the White Rabbit into conversations about identity, belonging, and the beauty of seeing the world through a different lens.

✨ New series. New adventures. A Wonderland of self-discovery awaits.

Series 9: The Wall and the Wonderland: When They Don’t Want to Meet You There

Episode 159: The Locked Garden: When You’re Not Allowed In Their Inner World

In Wonderland, some gardens sparkle with beauty—yet remain hidden behind locked gates. No matter how curious you are, no matter how much you knock, the door won’t open.

In relationships, it can feel the same when someone walls off their inner world, keeping their thoughts, feelings, and true self out of reach.

In this episode, we’ll explore the pain of standing outside someone’s “locked garden,” wanting closeness but only meeting silence, secrecy, or barriers.

We’ll talk about the longing, the self-doubt it creates, and the toll it takes when connection is always just out of reach.

And most importantly—we’ll uncover how to stop waiting at the gate and instead nurture your own garden, where honesty and openness can finally take root.

Series 9: The Wall and the Wonderland: When They Don’t Want to Meet You There

Episode 158: Hiding in the Hedge Maze: When They Use Confusion to Avoid Closeness

In Wonderland, hedge mazes are designed to mislead—walls shifting, paths twisting, exits never quite where they seem. In real life, some relationships feel just the same.

In this episode, we explore what happens when people use confusion as a shield—dodging clarity, hiding behind mixed messages, and creating distance instead of connection.

We’ll wander through the maze of emotional deflection, talking about how it feels to constantly question if you’re lost, being led in circles, or simply not meant to find the center at all.

Together, we’ll look at the impact this has on trust, intimacy, and self-worth—and how to step out of someone else’s maze to find your own path forward.

Series 9: The Wall and the Wonderland: When They Don’t Want to Meet You There

Episode 157: Uninvited to Wonderland: When Your Identity Is the Problem

You didn’t break the rules—you just existed. But somehow, that was too much.

In this episode, we unlock the painful truth of being excluded, rejected, or sidelined not for something you did—but simply for who you are. Whether it's queerness, neurodivergence, disability, race, gender identity, or anything else that doesn’t fit their version of the script, there are spaces where Wonderland was never truly open to you.

Together, we’ll explore what it feels like when your identity becomes the unspoken reason for silence, distance, or cruelty—and what it means to reclaim your place anyway.

🌀 Inside this episode:

• The quiet violence of conditional acceptance

• The difference between misunderstanding and erasure

• Why “fitting in” isn’t the same as belonging

• Navigating grief, anger, and pride when your truth isn’t welcome

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Episode 156: The Court of Hearts: When One Person Poisons the Whole Garden

What happens when one person’s bitterness turns everything sour? In this episode, we step into the Court of Hearts—a place where blame blooms faster than healing and one voice dominate the entire garden. Whether it's a family member, coworker, or someone in your chosen circle, some people make connection impossible without control.

Through a Wonderland lens, we’ll explore what it feels like when a single person’s manipulation, cruelty, or unresolved wounds start to shape everyone else’s reality. The Red Queen doesn’t always shout “Off with their heads!”—sometimes, she just whispers lies behind the roses.

🔍 Themes we explore:

• Emotional triangulation

• The scapegoat and golden child dynamic

• When others enable toxicity to keep the peace

• What to do when the garden no longer feels safe

🪞 Gentle reflection and affirmations will guide you through reclaiming your space, recognizing what isn’t yours to carry, and remembering that a healthy garden doesn’t need thorns to thrive.

Series 9: The Wall and the Wonderland: When They Don’t Want to Meet You There

Episode 155: The Unopened Door: When Apologies Never Come

On this episode of Wonderland Unlocked, we’re standing in front of the door that never opens—the one where the apology should’ve been.

What happens when the people who hurt you never say sorry? When they rewrite history, brush it off, or act like nothing ever happened? Today, we explore the ache of waiting for words that may never come, and the complicated grief of carrying pain without acknowledgment.

Inside this episode:

• The emotional weight of the apology you deserved but never received
• How silence can be a second wound
• Why closure is not always a gift others will give
• Finding peace without permission or validation

If you’ve ever stood at that door—hopeful, angry, heart in hand—this one’s for you. You deserved more. And you still do.