Why Practicing Self Compassion Is So Difficult (But You Should Do It Anyway)

Your meaty human brain is actively working against your ability to access self-compassion, and it is doing it on purpose. It's not because your brain is broken, but because it's doing its most important job.I'm covering three things I think every neurodivergent person should know:-what self-compassion actually is-why cognitive distortions block it-and how to start working with both todayShow notes, transcript and more: https://www.neurodiverging.com/self-compassion-is-difficult/_____________________________________________________________How do we create a neurodiversity-affirming society where people with all kinds of brains don't just live, but thrive? Neurodiverging serves practical strategies to improve our lives by amplifying the voices of neurodivergent leaders and thinkers, centering social justice. We're all in this together.Hosted by Danielle Sullivan, the founder of Neurodiverging. Learn more at www.neurodiverging.com.

Today I'm chatting with Amy Marie Ayres, an incredible indie author, writing coach, and solopreneur. We start with some chatter about what it takes to run a business as a solo neurodivergent person, and then delve into our creative processes, community building efforts, and stories about what we've learned. Check out Danielle's book: https://www.neurodiverging.com/embracing/ Check out Neurodiverging's upcoming events: https://www.neurodiverging.com/upcomingevents/ Amy's website: https://www.amymarieayres.com/ Amy's Substack: https://substack.com/@authoramyayres Transcript coming soon: https://www.neurodiverging.com/amy-ayres/ https://www.neurodiverging.com/amy-ayres/ __________________________________________________________________________ How do we create a neurodiversity-affirming society where people with all kinds of brains don't just live, but thrive? Neurodiverging serves practical strategies to improve our lives by amplifying the voices of neurodivergent leaders and thinkers, centering social justice. We're all in this together. Hosted by Danielle Sullivan, the founder of Neurodiverging. Learn more at www.neurodiverging.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I've spent 10 years working with neurodivergent adults (mostly), so I wrote a book for teens. Let me explain. Transcript and shownotes: https://www.neurodiverging.com/its-not-a-pivot/ How do we create a neurodiversity-affirming society where people with all kinds of brains don't just live, but thrive? Neurodiverging serves practical strategies to improve our lives by amplifying the voices of neurodivergent leaders and thinkers, centering social justice. We're all in this together. Hosted by Danielle Sullivan, the founder of Neurodiverging. Learn more at www.neurodiverging.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if "high-functioning" describes our support network more than our internal capacity? Let's talk about it. Transcript and more at https://www.neurodiverging.com/what-it-actually-means-to-be-high-functioning/ Learn more about Embracing Your ADHD Brain: An Actually Helpful Guide for Teens at https://www.neurodiverging.com/embracing/ *** We’d love to hear from you. Share a question, or situation you’d like support with in the comments, and we may feature it on our podcast. Or, leave a voice note: https://www.neurodiverging.com/leave-a-voice-note/ __________________________________________________________________________ How do we create a neurodiversity-affirming society where people with all kinds of brains don't just live, but thrive? Neurodiverging serves practical strategies to improve our lives by amplifying the voices of neurodivergent leaders and thinkers, centering social justice. We're all in this together. Hosted by Danielle Sullivan, the founder of Neurodiverging. Learn more at www.neurodiverging.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm back! Watch to learn more about what's been going on with Neurodiverging lately and where the podcast is going from here. Join the free community: www.neurodiverging.com/community My first book is now available for pre-order! 'Embracing Your ADHD Brain' is a neurodiversity-affirming self-help guide for teens. Pre-order anywhere you buy your books, or ask your local bookstore! Learn more here: https://www.neurodiverging.com/embracing Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome Back Update 00:50 Moving And Resetting 02:44 New Book Announcement! 04:15 Life Changes Recap 04:39 Closing Patreon Shift 06:27 New Community Hub 07:41 Group Coaching Focus 10:03 Podcast Plans Going Forward 10:38 Doing It Messy 12:39 Thanks And Subscribe __________________________________________________________________________ How do we create a neurodiversity-affirming society where people with all kinds of brains don't just live, but thrive? Neurodiverging serves practical strategies to improve our lives by amplifying the voices of neurodivergent leaders and thinkers, centering social justice. We're all in this together. Hosted by Danielle Sullivan, the founder of Neurodiverging. Learn more at www.neurodiverging.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're taking a break, but we'll be back soon! Until then, find us and everything we're up to at www.neurodiverging.com. __________________________________________________________________________ How do we create a neurodiversity-affirming society where people with all kinds of brains don't just live, but thrive? Neurodiverging serves practical strategies to improve our lives by amplifying the voices of neurodivergent leaders and thinkers, centering social justice. We're all in this together. Hosted by Danielle Sullivan, the founder of Neurodiverging. Learn more at www.neurodiverging.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Being an ADHDer or autistic can make building and maintaining friendships feel like navigating an invisible maze. Let's explore some common barriers and practical solutions for making friends as a neurodivergent adult. Download our free workbook, Managing Sensory Overwhelm for Neurodivergent Adults: https://neurodiverging.thrivecart.com/sensory-overwhelm-workbook/ Transcript, show notes, and more: https://www.neurodiverging.com/the-neurodivergent-guide-to-making-and-keeping-friends-in-2025/ Questions, comments, ideas? Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that Neurodiverging is over 5 years old, and we have over a hundred episodes? To celebrate, we're bringing back some oldies but goodies and sprinkling them in with our newer content. Like what we're doing? Leave an honest review on your favorite platform, wherever that may be. Then, take a screenshot and email it to us at [email protected] to receive a little thank you gift! See the transcript, show notes, and more information here: https://www.neurodiverging.com/autistic-burnout-and-autistic-rest-with-carole-jean-whittington/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we discuss strategies for neurodivergent individuals and their families to foster positive and productive relationships with educators. The episode covers practical tips on how to navigate school systems, communicate effectively via email, and advocate for necessary accommodations. Hosts Dr. Anne Elrod Whitney and Danielle Sullivan also highlight resources available through Neurodiverging and share personal experiences to help listeners better understand how to support neurodivergent students in educational settings. Show notes and transcript: https://www.neurodiverging.com/neurodivergent-relationships-with-teacher/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Neurodiverging Podcast, host Danielle Sullivan chats with Jessica Graham, a writer, meditation teacher, actor, and trauma-informed guide. Jessica discusses their new book, Being (Sick) Enough, which delves into living with chronic illness, neurodivergence, and childhood trauma. Topics include the healing power of meditation, the intersection of trauma and neurodivergence, and embracing pleasure. This conversation is a valuable resource for anyone navigating similar challenges or seeking to live authentically with neurodivergence and chronic illness. Show notes and transcript: https://www.neurodiverging.com/finding-refuge-in-your-body-with-jessica-graham/ Buy Jessica’s books (affiliate links): Being (Sick) Enough: Thoughts on Invisible Illness, Childhood Trauma, and Living Well When Surviving Is Hard Amazon: https://amzn.to/3IXwdaG Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/4824/9798889840008 Good Sex: Getting Off without Checking Out Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VQiuFC Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/4824/9781623172343 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices