{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"279 The Quiet Season: Healing, Routine, and \u201cNothing to Talk About\u201d","description":"The Quiet Season: Healing, Routine, and \u201cNothing to Talk About\u201d Patricia (she\/her) reflects on a quiet, low-drama season of life and how emotional regulation, routine, and healing can create a sense of calm\u2014but also unexpected challenges for creativity and productivity. She shares honest insights about AuDHD, executive functioning struggles, and the difficulty of initiating tasks when life slows down. Patricia also explores her deep connection to animals, the role of caregiving in neurodivergent lives, and how simplicity, routine, and lower expectations are supporting her wellbeing right now. WHAT YOU\u2019LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE \u00b7  Living with less emotional reactivity can feel unfamiliar (and even uncomfortable) \u00b7  A calm, drama-free life may feel \u201cboring\u201d\u2026 but it\u2019s actually a sign of healing \u00b7  Creativity doesn\u2019t always flow when life is stable and predictable \u00b7  Many neurodivergent folks create best from lived experience, not forced topics \u00b7  Lowering expectations can reduce overwhelm and increase peace \u00b7  Routine (like paddling, aquafit, dog walks) provides grounding and stability \u00b7  Executive functioning challenges can show up more when external pressure is low \u00b7  \u201cNothing getting done\u201d \u2260 failure \u2014 it may reflect a nervous system shift \u00b7  Caretaking (especially of animals) can feel easier than self-care \u00b7  A strong sense of responsibility can override inertia for others, but not for self \u00b7  Animals provide emotional regulation, connection, and daily structure \u00b7  Grief around pets looks different for different people\u2014and that\u2019s valid \u00b7  Neurodivergent people may deeply bond with animals in a way that feels natural and fulfilling \u00b7  Life becoming \u201csmaller\u201d can be a protective, restorative phase \u00b7  It\u2019s okay to pause, slow down, or rethink content creation rhythms   SOUND BITES \u00b7  \u201cThere just is not a lot of drama going on in my life\u2014and I am deeply, deeply grateful.\u201d \u00b7  \u201cIt feels like a very simple, quiet time in my life\u2026 which I really appreciate.\u201d \u00b7  \u201cI do my best recording when something is happening\u2014and right now, things are just calm.\u201d \u00b7  \u201cSometimes it\u2019s easier to take care of others than it is to take care of ourselves.\u201d \u00b7  \u201cIt\u2019s okay when there\u2019s not a lot going on.\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":"