Kelly Eyre: Overcoming Childhood Trauma and Navigating Autism

In this episode, I’m joined by Kelly Eyre, Pedagogy Lead for Dibber International South Africa, an expert in both education and mental health. Kelly, who is autistic and a mother to a child on the autism spectrum, brings invaluable insights from both a personal and professional perspective. With her background in counselling psychology and education, Kelly shares her expertise on childhood trauma, autism, and mental health.

Here’s what we cover:

1. Childhood Trauma:

• How childhood trauma shows up in our adult lives

• Effective ways to heal from childhood trauma

• The long-lasting impact of childhood experiences on who we become

• Kelly’s own journey with childhood trauma

2. Autism & Neurodiversity:

• Is everyone on the spectrum?

• What it’s really like being autistic

• The struggles and challenges of growing up with autism

• Why autism can be a superpower

• The connection between autism and self-harm

• Recognizing symptoms of ADHD

3. Mental Health:

• The stigma surrounding mental health

• Practical ways to stop negative thinking patterns

• The life-changing benefits of therapy

• How to manage and respond to criticism

This episode is packed with wisdom for anyone wanting to understand the lasting effects of childhood trauma, the complexities of autism and ADHD, and how to break free from mental health stigma. Kelly’s expertise and personal story will leave you feeling empowered to take control of your mental well-being and approach life with a new perspective.