Feeling stuck in your head? It might be time to listen to your body. In this powerful episode of Adulting with Autism, we’re 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 memory—but 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 healing—like her favorite micro-practice: "Quiet the mind, open the heart" while brushing your teeth.

Whether you’re autistic, ADHD, highly sensitive, or just overwhelmed by life’s chaos, this episode is your permission to slow down, feel more, and heal deeply.

🎧 You’ll Learn:

• Why your body reacts before your brain
• How trauma bonding forms (and how to break it)
• Tips for integrating somatic awareness into everyday life
• Why neurodivergent adults often carry unprocessed sensory trauma

💡 Ellen’s Offerings:

• Learn more about Head & Heart Healing at ellenslater.com
• Join her monthly virtual community and retreats
• Follow Ellen on Instagram: @headandheartwise

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👉 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.

Hey guys, hey—happy Wednesday! Welcome back to Adulting with Autism, the podcast where we say goodbye to “normal” and hello to neurodivergent brilliance. This week, we’re diving deep into the power of self-talk—not the scary, spiraling kind, but the kind that unlocks real transformation.

We’re 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 purpose—no glitter, just grounded growth.

👉 Whether you’re navigating autism, anxiety, or just adulting, this episode is your permission slip to live with intention and truth. We’re talking practical tools, emotional honesty, and why authenticity isn’t just another buzzword.

✨ Plus! We’re celebrating our 1,000th Discord member with a $100 Visa gift card giveaway and exclusive podcast merch!

Join our Discord now → https://linktr.ee/adultingwithautism

🌀 Connect with David Alan Brown:

📸 Instagram: @theauthordavidalanbrown

🌐 Website: https://www.davidalanbrown.com

🎥 LinkedIn: thewriterdab

Facebook: david.a.brown.940

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🎧 Tune in now and discover how to rewrite your inner script, one truth at a time.

Grab your favorite drink, hit play, and let’s get into the real, raw magic of becoming YOU.

🔥 Ever dreamt of quitting the 9-to-5 grind and radically rewriting your life? Meet Jamie Gantt — 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.

🧠 We talk:

• Why burnout is your body’s 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

💡 Whether you’re neurodivergent, neurocurious, or just plain exhausted from being everything to everyone, Jamie’s story offers a map back to your real self.

✨ Mentioned in this episode:

• Jamie’s coaching & speaker offerings → https://www.jamiegantt.com

• Upcoming book Becoming Myself (preorder link soon!)

👉 Let’s 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 🎧

🧡 Your transformation starts now. Press play, take notes, and don’t be afraid to burn what no longer fits.