{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"272 Bold Moves: Purple Hair, a Tattoo, and No Take-Backs","description":"Bold Moves: Purple Hair, a Tattoo, and No Take-Backs Patricia (she\/her) reflects on what it really means to make bold moves\u2014and how we talk to ourselves when those decisions don\u2019t land the way we hoped. Through the very real experiences of dyeing her hair purple for the first time and getting a tattoo she isn\u2019t sure she likes, she explores autistic decision-making, sensory overwhelm, masking, regret, and self-compassion. This episode is about reframing regret as information, honoring neurodivergent needs in the moment, and learning how to be kinder to ourselves when we take risks and feel unsure afterward. WHAT YOU\u2019LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE \u00b7  End-of-year reflection: How has this year been, and what are we carrying into the next one? \u00b7 The desire to make bold moves\u2014and the fear that often comes with them \u00b7 Deciding to dye hair purple for the first time \u00b7 Letting excitement, doubt, and second-guessing coexist \u00b7 Experiencing a deeply neurodivergent-affirming salon appointment \u00b7 The importance of predictability, process explanations, and bodily autonomy \u00b7 Getting over-hungry, tech issues, and how small barriers can cascade into overwhelm \u00b7 Allowing a meltdown in a safe space instead of masking through it \u00b7 Not knowing immediately whether you like something\u2014and the pressure to perform enthusiasm \u00b7 Scheduling a tattoo the very next day as another bold move \u00b7 Sensory overload, unexpected pain, and difficulty advocating in the moment \u00b7 Masking through physical pain and being praised for \u201cdoing great\u201d \u00b7 Immediate tattoo regret and the awareness of permanence \u00b7 Naming regret without spiraling into shame or self-blame \u00b7 Reframing regret as data, not a moral failure \u00b7 Disconnecting from the body temporarily as a coping strategy \u00b7 How rigid rules around food, ownership, and permission show up in autistic lives \u00b7 The power of communicating needs instead of carrying silent embarrassment \u00b7 Challenging the belief that we must always make the \u201cright\u201d decision \u00b7 Ending with reminders about gentleness, lowered expectations, and honoring sensitivity SOUND BITES \u00b7 \u201cThe goal was to make bold moves\u2014and I did.\u201d \u00b7 \u201cIt\u2019s okay to have regrets. That doesn\u2019t mean I did something wrong.\u201d \u00b7 \u201cI allowed myself to feel what I was feeling instead of masking and falling apart later.\u201d \u00b7 \u201cWhat we tell ourselves about our experiences matters more than the experience itself.\u201d \u00b7 \u201cSensitivity is nothing to apologize for. It\u2019s how your brain is wired.\u201d SENSITIVITY IS NOTHING TO APOLOGIZE FOR; IT\u2019S HOW YOUR BRAIN IS WIRED You are not broken. You were shaped by systems that weren\u2019t built for you. You deserve rest, joy, and support exactly as you are. PODCAST HOST Patricia Young (she\/her) was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 17 years, but she is now exclusively providing coaching. She knows what it\u2019s like to feel like an outcast, misfit, and truthteller.  Learning about the trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), then learning she is AuDHD with a PDA profile, OCD and RSD, helped Patricia rewrite her history with a deeper understanding, appreciation, and a sense of self-compassion.  She created the podcasts Unapologetically Sensitive and Unapologetically AuDHD to help other neurodivergent folks know that they aren\u2019t alone, and that having a brain that is wired differently comes with amazing gifts, and some challenges.  Patricia works online globally working individually with people, and she teaches Online Courses for neurodivergent folks that focus on understanding what it means to be a sensitive neurodivergent. Topics covered include: self-care, self-compassion, boundaries, perfectionism, mindfulness, communication, and creating a lifestyle that honors you Patricia\u2019s website, podcast episodes and more: www.unapologeticallysensitive.com  LINKS  To write a review in itunes: click on this link https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/unapologetically-sensitive\/id1440433481?mt=2 select \u201clisten on Apple Podcasts\u201d chose \u201copen in itunes\u201d choose \u201cratings and reviews\u201d click to rate the number of starts click \u201cwrite a review\u201d Website--www.unapologeticallysensitive.com Facebook-- https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Unapologetically-Sensitive-2296688923985657\/ Closed\/Private Facebook group Unapologetically Sensitive-- https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/2099705880047619\/ Instagram-- https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/unapologeticallysensitive\/ Youtube-- https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCOE6fodj7RBdO3Iw0NrAllg\/videos?view_as=subscriber Tik Tok--https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@unapologeticallysensitiv Unapologetically AuDHD Podcast-- https:\/\/unapologeticallysensitive.com\/unapologeticallyaudhd\/ e-mail-- unapologeticallysensitive@gmail.com Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com   ","author_name":"Unapologetically Sensitive","author_url":"https:\/\/unapologeticallysensitive.com\/unapologetically-sensitive\/","html":"