{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"278 The Radical Neurodivergent Act of Stopping Before You\u2019re Exhausted","description":"The Radical Neurodivergent Act of Stopping Before You\u2019re Exhausted Patricia (she\/her) shares what it\u2019s like when life is actuall calm. Without drama or big stories to tell, she reflects on learning to honor her energy limits. Patricia talks about pacing physical activity, noticing the urge to push past fatigue, and practicing self-compassion when her body needs rest. She also shares everyday moments\u2014from kayaking at sunrise to navigating workouts and dog walks\u2014while exploring what it means for autistic and neurodivergent people to find the \u201csweet spot\u201d between doing enough and doing too much. WHAT YOU\u2019LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE \u00b7       Sometimes life is peaceful and stable\u2014and that can make content creation surprisingly hard. \u00b7       Many creatives and neurodivergent people are used to generating insight during moments of stress or conflict. \u00b7       Learning to honor calm periods can be a form of nervous system healing. \u00b7       Patricia reflects on getting back into kayaking and being on the water, which brings joy and grounding. \u00b7       Physical energy levels can change over time, especially with chronic illness or post-exertional malaise. \u00b7       Pacing physical activity is an ongoing learning process. \u00b7       The urge to \u201cdo just one more thing\u201d can push the body past its limits. \u00b7       Choosing to stop while still feeling okay can prevent a crash later. \u00b7       Post-exertional malaise (PEM) can cause significant fatigue after physical or cognitive exertion. \u00b7       Some autistic and neurodivergent people experience PEM, especially with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) or related conditions. \u00b7       Finding the sweet spot between movement and rest is an ongoing experiment. \u00b7       Overexertion can lead to days of fatigue that disrupt daily functioning. \u00b7       Practicing restraint\u2014doing less than your maximum\u2014can actually support long-term wellbeing. \u00b7       Asking for help, like getting assistance with moving a kayak, is part of sustainable energy management. \u00b7       Even small tasks can become energy-intensive when managing chronic fatigue. \u00b7       Devices and metrics (like watches and headphones) can sometimes create frustration rather than helpful feedback. \u00b7       Everyday moments\u2014like figuring out how to climb out of a pool\u2014can become humorous reflections on aging and energy limits. \u00b7       Patricia shares updates about family, travel plans, and caring for pets while balancing energy. \u00b7       OCD thoughts still pop up, but she practices noticing and naming them rather than getting pulled into them. \u00b7       Life doesn\u2019t always need drama to be meaningful\u2014sometimes calm and connection are enough. SOUND BITES \u00b7 \u201cI create my best content when there\u2019s drama\u2014but I don\u2019t actually want any drama.\u201d \u00b7 \u201cEverything is going really well right now\u2026 and I just don\u2019t have a lot to talk about.\u201d \u00b7 \u201cI\u2019m really practicing holding back a little so there\u2019s something left in the tank.\u201d \u00b7 \u201cIt\u2019s that balance\u2014enough stimulation but not too much, enough movement but not too much.\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":"