Recovering from Autistic Burnout with Dr. Alice Nicholls
Dr. Alice Nichols, an autistic clinical psychologist, shares her expertise on autistic burnout, its cycles, and the importance of self-compassion and community support in recovery. The discussion delves into the nuances of navigating stress, the role of neurodiversity, and practical strategies for creating sustainable living environments. Dr. Nichols emphasizes the significance of connection and compassion in managing the challenges faced by autistic individuals, while also addressing the differences between autistic and ADHD experiences.ResourcesThe Cycle of Autistic BurnoutThe Autistic Burnout Symptom Checklist (ABSC)How to Keep House While DrowningBanish Burnout (aff link)Connect with Dr. Alice: Website - InstagramConnect with Catherine: Website - Substack - InstagramEdited by Catherine QuiringShow Notes by Catherine Quiring and AILogo by Catherine Quiring
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Meeting Autistic Needs with Dr. Alice Nicholls
In this conversation, Dr. Alice Nicholls discusses the shame often associated with neurodivergent needs. She emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and understanding one's own needs while navigating societal expectations. Our discussion delves into the power of connection and compassion in healing. We also touch on what to do with the question, “how are you?”ResourcesBanish Burnout (aff link)Learn How to Trust Yourself Mini MasterclassConnect with Dr. Alice: Website - InstagramConnect with Catherine: Website - Substack - InstagramEdited by Catherine QuiringShow Notes by Catherine Quiring and AILogo by Catherine Quiring
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Inner Stillness with Max Komes
Episode: S3E7Title: Inner Stillness with Max KomesDescriptionIn my conversation with Max Komes, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Registered Intern, we discuss how various Eastern practices can inform our personal growth inside and outside of psychotherapy. Max shares the three different ways of being with our thoughts: reflection, contemplation, and meditation, and how each is helpful. Max also teaches us about different layers of human existence, known as koshas. We explore the wound of disconnection we all experience, and we explore creative ways to heal, reconnect, and foster healthy interconnection and community.ResourcesLiving Resistance by Kaitlin B. CurticeConnect with Max: Website - Instagram - SubstackConnect with Catherine: Website - Substack - InstagramEdited by Catherine QuiringLogo by Catherine Quiring
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Intuitive Wisdom with Asia Suler
Episode: S3E6Intuitive Wisdom with Asia SulerDescriptionIn my conversation with writer, healer, and Earth intuitive Asia Suler, we explore her book Mirrors in the Earth and her journey of motherhood as a sensitive person. Asia shares some of her primary connections to the more-than-human world. We discuss astrology, shamanism, ancestral healing, and dance. Asia gives a few hints about an upcoming book and her new podcast! Asia gives us permission to give our attention back to ourselves and care for ourselves.ResourcesMirrors in the Earth by Asia SulerMothering Depth - Asia’s SubstackRemember Why You Are Here - Asia’s PodcastEarth Healing Archetype QuizSandra IngermanQuotes“Longing for our caregivers to embody the divine mother and father is entirely natural. But it’s also unrealistic…If you can see your parents as regular-sized human beings, with all their beauty and imperfections, you can support your own healing, relieve them from godlike expectations, and move toward a more healthy, reciprocal, and realistic relationship.” - Daniel Foor, p.123-124 Ancestral MedicineConnect with Asia: Website - Instagram - Substack - PodcastConnect with Catherine: Website - Substack - InstagramEdited by Catherine QuiringLogo by Catherine Quiring
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Blending Practical Life and Spirituality with Jenna Richardson
In my conversation with Jenna Richardson, a full-time psychotherapist and part-time witch, we discuss the blending of practical life and spirituality. We discuss astrology, archetypes, seasons & cycles, writing, shamanism, blending Eastern and Western philosophies and the indigenous and the contemporary, and how Jenna’s recently been centered around art, nature, and magic. ResourcesConnect with Jenna: Website - Instagram19:48: Jenna reads a piece of their writingConnect with Catherine:Website -Substack -InstagramEdited by Jasmine Skye SmithLogo by Catherine Quiring
Come explore with me - how to trust and care for yourself. How to understand the inner physics of human nature, and our place in the world, where we can flow and live harmoniously. How to support each other, thrive, and collectively challenge worldviews and systems that feed off of, and perpetuate, harm.
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