726. The Gift of Neurodiversity: How to Harness Your Superpowers

Almost 30

Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik

Education, Alternative Health, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.6 • 3.9K Ratings

🗓️ 12 November 2024

⏱️ 119 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, Lindsey sits down with Michelle Miller, a service-driven storyteller and educator, a trauma-informed University Professor, an advocate for neurodiversity and autoimmune accommodations in education and entertainment, and a mentor who meets students and clients where they are. Tune in for a deeply nourishing conversation about self-acceptance, healing from trauma, neurodiversity and more! Ahead, Michelle shares her journey through neurodiversity, getting diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos, and experiencing complex PTSD, describing how these experiences shaped her approach to life and teaching. Lindsey reflects on her own struggles with self-abandonment and neurodivergence. They also touch on the transformative power of artistic expression, the impact of social media on our nervous systems, and the significance of maintaining personal boundaries. Learn to embrace the beauty of your sacred and non-linear path with this gem of a convo! We also talk about: Techniques for resetting the vagus nerve The addictive nature of phones + social media Embracing self-forgiveness as a pathway to success The impact of societal norms on individual authenticity Sensory processing challenges, ADHD, and neurodivergence The importance of personal boundaries + sacred choices The role of AI + technology in creativity Overcoming health struggles through self-awareness + self-care practices Resources: Instagram: @yourlittlebitofgood TikTok: @yourlittlebitofgood Facebook: Your Little Bit of Good YouTube: YourLittleBitofGood Sponsors: Fatty15 | Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 at checkout. Lolavie | Get 15% off LolaVie with the code A30POD15 at https://www.lolavie.com/A30POD15. Cymbiotika | Go to Cymbiotika.com/Almost30 and use code ALMOST30 for 20% off sitewide. Birch Living | Get 25% off ALL mattresses and 2 free eco-rest pillows at birchliving.com/Almost30. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/Almost30. Learn More: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/morningmicrodose almost30.com/courses Join our community:facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Find more to love at almost30.com! Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:01.0	Welcome to the Almost 30 podcast. I'm Lindsay and I'm Krista and we're your hosts, guides, and friends on this path.
0:07.6	Almost 30 is not about your age. It's about the feeling. All of us are almost something, seeking community and resources to support the rumblings of transformation within us.
0:17.6	Our conversations are deep dives, shepherded by our insatiable curiosity and desire for
0:23.2	connection, enduring inspiration, and a sense of levity that we can all benefit from. We're looking to
0:29.4	find the magic in the human experience. Buckle up, baby. Your evolution is waiting.
0:40.1	Hello there and welcome to almost 30.
0:43.7	Welcome to the show.
0:44.7	It's Lindsay and Krista.
0:45.8	So glad you're here.
0:47.0	Thanks for being with us.
0:49.4	I know a lot of OGs out there have been listening since the very beginning over eight
0:53.4	years ago and so many of you are new to the pod. So we're happy you're here. Yeah, we love you guys so much. I'm so grateful to be a part of your lives for so long. You're so meaningful. Everyone I meet is always so cool and so sweet. How's that possible? It's amazing. It's just crazy. They want to get rid of me.
1:11.7	They're like, I've got a appointment.
1:13.3	Literally, they'll be like, I have to go.
1:15.5	And I'm like, oh, we're not going to hang out all night.
1:19.1	I'm not going to tell you about my whole life.
1:20.7	You're going to tell me about your whole life.
1:21.7	I know everyone's so kind.
1:23.2	We've done retreats over the years. We've had events. We've gone on tours. So we've, I feel like that has set us apart in the podcasting world where we've really been able to meet and connect with our audience in a very special way.
1:36.7	Yeah, that was like our first mission was to not, like it wasn't to create community. But when we went and did the events, we're like,
1:48.9	oh, it's a great community and make people feel less alone. And even doing retreats now,
1:54.1	myself, like realizing that so much of the healing work happens in community, even in metamorphosis, the community, like people want to be seen, people want to be heard. You can heal on your own,
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