Why Traditional Strategies Don’t Work if you’re Neurodivergent (And What To Do Instead)

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Sep 29
2 min read

I can’t be the only one who’s walked out of a coaching or therapy session feeling like the star pupil… only to spiral straight into:

“What’s wrong with me? Why can’t I just do the thing?”

If you’re neurodivergent, this might sound all too familiar.

You’re Not Doing It Wrong

Here’s what I know about you:

You’re smart.
You’ve been giving the “right” answers your whole life.
You see the patterns.
You even try to “do the work.”

And yet… somehow, you still end up burned out while everyone else seems to be moving forward.

Or maybe you’ve tried the yoga classes, the retreats, the spa days… but the second you slow down, your body crashes.

Or you’re sitting in a meditation class desperately wanting to fidget while everyone else looks blissfully zen.

Sound familiar?

Here’s the Truth

You’re not doing it wrong. And you’re definitely not alone.

This is so common for neurodivergent brains. Because the problem isn’t you, and it isn’t your effort.

It’s that traditional strategies don’t work unless your nervous system feels safe enough to let them land.

A New Approach

That’s exactly what I’m diving into in this week’s episode of The Limitless Series on my podcast Calm Your Nervous System.

In this episode, I cover:

Why the usual strategies backfire for ND high-achievers
The shame spiral no one talks about (and how to get out of it)
What actually makes habits stick when you’re wired differently

What’s Next

This episode is also a little taste of what’s coming inside The Limitless Circle. Doors open 10th October, and I can’t wait to show you how different life feels when you stop trying to fix yourself with strategies that were never designed for you.

✨ Because you don’t need more information.✨

You need safety, balance, and a community that gets it, and gets you.

Skip ahead to what you need:

[00:00] Breaking Free from Burnout

[02:53] The Power of Knowledge vs. Embodiment

[06:09] Overcoming Overwhelm: The Role of the Body

[08:55] Building Evidence and Celebrating Small Wins

[11:53] Rewiring Beliefs and Community Support

[14:40] Finding What Works for You

[17:59] Tuning into Your Needs and Energy Management

[20:53] Living a Limitless Life

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DISCLAIMER: Everything mentioned in this podcast is only my/my guests’ opinion and should not be a substitute for seeing a medical professional. Please seek advice from your doctor and confirm with them that they are happy for you to implement something you heard on the podcast.