{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"277 Yes, I Twisted My Ankle. Yes, I Peed a Little","description":"Yes, I Twisted My Ankle. Yes, I Peed a Little Patricia Young (she\/her) explores how change\u2014 even neutral change \u2014 can feel dysregulating, especially for autistic and neurodivergent people. From shifting family schedules and unexpected travel changes to navigating awkward neighbor dynamics and social gray areas, she shares real-life examples of practicing flexibility instead of binary thinking. WHAT YOU\u2019LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE \u00b7       Why neutral change can still feel deeply dysregulating \u00b7       The nervous system impact of shifting routines \u00b7       Family schedule changes and the emotional whiplash that can follow \u00b7       Anticipating the worst when others are gone \u00b7       Grumbly thinking vs. reality when loved ones return \u00b7       The binary autistic brain: all-or-nothing thinking patterns \u00b7       Practicing middle ground instead of rigidity \u00b7       Adjusting dog-walking routines without spiraling \u00b7       Letting your body rest without labeling it as failure \u00b7       Listening to fatigue cues after high-output days \u00b7       Using structure for regulation without becoming trapped by it \u00b7       Creating supportive environments (like curating a digital photo frame) \u00b7       Finding connection through shared routines (AquaFit, food, walking dogs) \u00b7       Traveling compatibility and how that reveals relational ease \u00b7       Learning to self-regulate instead of outsourcing emotional regulation \u00b7       Missing daily co-regulation but recognizing growth \u00b7       Letting go of shame around aging-body moments (the sneeze\/cough reality) \u00b7       Neighbor conflict and not over-personalizing hostility \u00b7       Rejection sensitivity and the meaning we attach to social behavior \u00b7       Practicing social gray areas: cordial vs. friend vs. enemy SOUND BITES  \u00b7 \u201cChange isn\u2019t good or bad. But it can still be hard.\u201d \u00b7 \u201cJust because I feel grumbly doesn\u2019t mean that\u2019s the truth.\u201d \u00b7 \u201cIt doesn\u2019t have to be all or nothing. There is a middle ground.\u201d \u00b7 \u201cIt\u2019s not a failure to rest. It\u2019s listening to my body.\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":"