Autism, Anxiety & the Nervous System: A Somatic Approach with Ellen Slater
Feeling stuck in your head? It might be time to listen to your body. In this powerful episode of Adulting with Autism, weβre joined by Ellen Slater, somatic therapist, author, and founder of the Head & Heart Healing Model. Ellen takes us on a gentle but transformational journey through somatic therapy, helping us understand how trauma, especially in autistic and neurodivergent bodies, lives not just in memoryβbut in our nervous systems.We unpack trauma bonding, emotional shutdown, and the real reason talk therapy alone often isn't enough. Ellen also shares accessible tools to start your healingβlike her favorite micro-practice: "Quiet the mind, open the heart" while brushing your teeth.Whether youβre autistic, ADHD, highly sensitive, or just overwhelmed by lifeβs chaos, this episode is your permission to slow down, feel more, and heal deeply.π§ Youβll Learn:Why your body reacts before your brainHow trauma bonding forms (and how to break it)Tips for integrating somatic awareness into everyday lifeWhy neurodivergent adults often carry unprocessed sensory traumaπ‘ Ellenβs Offerings:Learn more about Head & Heart Healing at ellenslater.comJoin her monthly virtual community and retreatsFollow Ellen on Instagram: @headandheartwiseπ BONUS: Weβre still running our Discord giveaway! Be our 1,000th member and win a $100 Visa Gift Card + exclusive podcast merch. Join now: Discordπ Support the show by checking out our affiliates:Buy Me A Coffeeπ Ellenβs upcoming book & retreat guidesπ² Follow & connect with us:IG: @adulting_autismFaceBook: Adulting with Autismπ Listen now and start your somatic journey toward healing. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.Support this podcast at β https://redcircle.com/adulting-with-autism/donations
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Unlocking Your Inner Power: David Alan Brown on Identity, Healing & Self-Mastery
Hey guys, heyβhappy Wednesday! Welcome back to Adulting with Autism, the podcast where we say goodbye to βnormalβ and hello to neurodivergent brilliance. This week, weβre diving deep into the power of self-talkβnot the scary, spiraling kind, but the kind that unlocks real transformation.Weβre joined by David Alan Brown, a spiritual teacher, identity coach, and truth-teller who helps people move from stuck to soul-powered. In this episode, David shares how reclaiming your inner dialogue can lead to emotional clarity, freedom from perfectionism, and finally stepping into your purposeβno glitter, just grounded growth.π Whether youβre navigating autism, anxiety, or just adulting, this episode is your permission slip to live with intention and truth. Weβre talking practical tools, emotional honesty, and why authenticity isnβt just another buzzword.β¨ Plus! Weβre celebrating our 1,000th Discord member with a $100 Visa gift card giveaway and exclusive podcast merch!Join our Discord now β https://linktr.ee/adultingwithautismπ Connect with David Alan Brown:πΈ Instagram: @theauthordavidalanbrownπ Website: https://www.davidalanbrown.comπ₯ LinkedIn: thewriterdabFacebook: david.a.brown.940π¬ Letβs stay connected:π² Follow the show on IG: @adulting_autismπ₯ Watch full episodes + clips: Adulting with Autism PodcastποΈ Shop podcast merch: [Insert affiliate link]ποΈ Support the show: Buy Me A Coffeeπ§ Tune in now and discover how to rewrite your inner script, one truth at a time.Grab your favorite drink, hit play, and letβs get into the real, raw magic of becoming YOU.Support this podcast at β https://redcircle.com/adulting-with-autism/donations
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Burnout to Breakthrough: Jamie Ganttβs Journey from Corporate Hustle to Soulful Living
π₯ Ever dreamt of quitting the 9-to-5 grind and radically rewriting your life? Meet Jamie Gantt β former corporate climber turned world-traveling coach, speaker, and soon-to-be author of Becoming Myself. In this soul-stirring episode of Adulting with Autism, Jamie unpacks what it means to burn it all down to build a life rooted in purpose, especially as a neurodivergent woman reclaiming her voice.
π§ We talk:
Why burnout is your bodyβs wisdom, not failure
Redefining success outside neurotypical expectations
Why journaling is one of the most powerful tools for healing
How to honor your rhythm when the world moves too fast
π‘ Whether youβre neurodivergent, neurocurious, or just plain exhausted from being everything to everyone, Jamieβs story offers a map back to your real self.
β¨ Mentioned in this episode:
Jamieβs coaching & speaker offerings β https://www.jamiegantt.com
Upcoming book Becoming Myself (preorder link soon!)
π Letβs connect:
Follow Jamie on IG: @radicallyalive
Jamie's website: Radically Alive Coaching
Follow the podcast: @adulting_autism
Subscribe & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen π§
π§‘ Your transformation starts now. Press play, take notes, and donβt be afraid to burn what no longer fits.
Support this podcast at β https://redcircle.com/adulting-with-autism/donations
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Declutter Your Mind: How Trauma, Neurodivergence, and Emotions Fuel Clutter β with Helen Sanderson
Unmasking Authenticity: Healing, Identity & Faith with Rev. Jocelyn Jones | Autism, Trauma & Emotional Wellness
Hey there, beautiful soul! π Ready for a raw and powerful conversation that will inspire you to show up as your authentic self?
In this episode of Adulting with Autism, we sit down with Reverend Jocelyn Jonesβauthor, speaker, ordained minister, and founder of Faith on the Journeyβas she takes us on a transformative journey through faith, identity, emotional healing, and the courage to remove the mask.
π¬ Topics We Cover:
Breaking free from societal and cultural masking
Navigating life as a Black woman with autism
Healing childhood trauma and confronting generational pain
Reclaiming your identity through Christ and self-awareness
Growing your emotional intelligence and learning to set boundaries
This is for every listener who's ever felt misunderstood, pressured to perform, or disconnected from their true self. Whether you're neurodivergent, navigating grief, or rethinking your faithβyou belong here.
π Grab Jocelynβs Book
π Breaking the Power of the Mask β Amazon Affiliate Link
π Download Her Free Healing Workbook
π JocelynJJones.com
β Support the Podcast
π Buy Me a Coffee
π Stay Connected:
π§ Subscribe: Adulting With Autism on Apple, Spotify, Podbean & more
π² IG: @adulting_autism
π² Follow Jocelyn: @jocelynjjonesofficial
π Website: www.jocelynjjones.com
β¨ Don't forget to rate, follow, and share this episode to help others on their healing and identity journey. Your story isnβt overβit's just getting real.
Support this podcast at β https://redcircle.com/adulting-with-autism/donations