Mind Vox Podcast

08/09/2023

Episode 46

Reflections of a Summer of AUDHD Burnout and Things I’ve Learnt Along the Way.

After two months of radio silence, Claire is back with a new Mind Vox episode.

This is more of an update to what’s been going on, as well as what she’s learnt through the current issues she’s faced, and what’s coming up for the pod.

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https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindvox/episodes/Reflections-of-a-Summer-of-AUDHD-Burnout-and-Things-Ive-Learnt-Along-the-Way-e2939d1

This episode explores:

-Why Claire hasn’t uploaded a pod episode in a while!

-Some of the symptoms she’s recognised as Autistic and ADHD Burnout.

-Recent transitions that have been adding pressure and increasing the burnout, including school transitions and holidays.

-The limitations she’s faced to recover, including summer holidays as a single parent and being a sandwich carer.

-What Claire’s been doing to reduce the burnout and which have been the most helpful.

-Things she’s learnt from this most recent burnout to take forward for the next time.

-Ideas for future episodes.

*Trigger warning*

Contains conversation about Burnout, ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, Sensory Processing, Perimenopause, AUDHD, Trauma and Social Isolation.

Links

Claire featured on the recently, and her interview can be found on episode 2.

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Music by Lesfm from Pixabay.

29/06/2023

Another great quote from the latest episode (45).

gives some great advice about building a Sensory Toolkit to help when doing activities outdoors!

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27/06/2023

Episode 45

Ways to Manage Sensory and Autistic Traits Outdoors: Making Adventures Accessible to Improve Wellbeing for Neurodivergent Adults & Young People. An Interview with Autistic Adventurer & Author Allie Mason.

Allie Wrote is a Children’s Author and a Landscape and Training Coordinator

She was diagnosed Autistic at the age of 23 in 2020, and wants to talk about her late-diagnosis journey and what she has put in place to help with the Autistic traits that affect her wellbeing

Allie describes herself as an Autistic Adventurer Extraordinaire, as she finds outdoor adventures help improve her wellbeing

She wants fellow neurodivergent people to get outdoors for the same reason, which has inspired her first non-fiction book

The Autistic Guide to Adventure was written to support Autistic young people to feel able to explore outdoor adventures if they have sensory processing issues that previously put them off attempting this

Allie talks about her late-diagnosis journey and the positive coping mechanisms she’s adopted since learning about her traits

This episode explores:

-Allie’s Autistic late-diagnosis journey

-Her reflections on being undiagnosed for 23 years, and misdiagnosed with other conditions

-What Allie’s learnt about Autism and how to manage her traits since diagnosis

-How Autism affects Allie’s wellbeing

-How the outdoors and adventuring improve Allie’s wellbeing

-Advice for ways other neurodivergent people can get outdoors when they’ve previously assumed it won’t work with their sensory needs and other traits

-Creating a Sensory Toolkit to help indoors and outdoors

-Exploring ways to enjoy nature with chronic pain and physical disabilities

-What inspired Allie to write a book for Autistic young people, and how she hopes it will help them

-How Allie managed the long editing and publishing process as a Neurodivergent

*Trigger warning*

Contains conversation about ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, Sensory Processing, Lockdown, Skin-Ripping and unhealthy coping mechanisms including Self-Harm and Social Isolation.

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26/06/2023

Here's a sneaky glance at a quote from the latest episode, coming out tomorrow!

Can you guess the theme of this one with ?

21/06/2023

Our lovely Daisy Cordell Whole & Home from episode 31 has now written some tips to help teens declutter to go with the episode.

The tips are linked in the shared post below, and to listen to the episode, visit this link

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindvox/episodes/How-Clutter-Affects-Wellbeing-Why-Its-Hard-to-Let-Go-of-Stuff-and-Ways-to-Make-Decluttering-Easier-Including-ADHD-strategies--Interview-with-Daisy-Cordell-e1tdi66

Teach teens to tidy with these six helpful tips from Professional Declutterer and Organiser, Daisy Cordell from Whole and Home.

03/06/2023

A quote from this week's episode, where Carrie explains why using functioning labels for Autistics can be seen as offensive and inaccurate.

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31/05/2023

Episode 44

Listen here
https://anchor.fm/mindvox/episodes/My-Depression--Anxiety-Was-Actually-Autistic-Burnout-Reflections-of-Growing-Up-Undiagnosed--Late-Diagnosis-and-Parenting-Neurodivergent-Children--An-Interview-with-Carrie-Kearns-e24rvp1

My Depression & Anxiety Was Actually Autistic Burnout: Reflections of Growing Up Undiagnosed, Late-Diagnosis and Parenting Neurodivergent Children. An Interview with Carrie Kearns

Carrie Kearns is a Veterinary CPD Tutor and Student Hypnotherapist and Counsellor.

They were a Pet Bereavement Counsellor for 22 years and are currently training as a Hypnotherapist

Carrie has two children and is a late diagnosed Autistic who uses They/Them pronouns

They were misdiagnosed with depression and anxiety before getting an Autism diagnosis, and their experience within the mental health system inspired them to now train as a counsellor

Carrie talks about their late diagnosis journey, why they think functioning labels can be harmful and their experience of the mental health system, both diagnosed and undiagnosed

This episode explores:

-Carrie’s misdiagnosis of depression and anxiety, which was actually Autism and ADHD, and their experience of burnout.

-How Carrie got through burnout and the work they’ve done to reduce future burnouts

-The abuse and struggles Carrie dealt with throughout their life

-Carrie’s late-diagnosis journey and how they’ve dealt with it

-Why Carrie feels functional labels can be harmful

-Carrie’s views on the mental health support offered in this country and how it could be improved for Autistics

-Why Carrie decided to train in Hypnotherapy

-The ways Carrie adjusted their parenting to meet their son’s Autistic needs, and their (suspected neurodivergent) daughter’s too

-Autistic Meltdowns, Shutdowns and Burnouts- the differences between them and how Carrie manages them

-Challenges Carrie has faced with trying to get their daughter assessed for Autism and ADHD, when she doesn’t present stereotypically

*Trigger Warning*

Contains conversation about Physical and Mental Health Conditions, Trauma, Stress, Anxiety, Autism, ADHD, Abuse, Bullying, 17q12 Duplication Syndrome, Suicidal Ideation and Attempts, OCD, Dyslexia, Medications, RSD, Pet Bereavement and Aphantasia

Links

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30/05/2023

New episode out today!

Here's a quote from it, from the wonderful Carrie Kearns.

Full details of this episode will be on the grid by tomorrow

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20/05/2023

Another quote from this week's episode.

talks about the various ways trauma and tension Releasing Exercises Can help both the body and mind

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17/05/2023

Episode 43

How Trauma & Tension Releasing Exercises Can Improve Physical & Mental Health: Includes Somatic TRE Tips and Tools. An Interview with TRE® Provider Sylvia Tillmann

is a TRE® (Trauma & Tension Releasing Exercises) Provider, specialising in teaching therapeutic ways to improve physical and mental wellbeing.

She’s founder of Tremendous TRE®, and is also trained in counselling, Jikiden Reiki and Laughter Yoga.

Sylvia feels that people hold too much tension in their bodies which can manifest in many forms, from chronic physical pain to mental health issues.

She believes TRE empowers us to learn to help and heal ourselves, rather than relying on others for various physical and psychological issues.

She has come onto the pod to talk about the benefits of TRE and to give examples of tools we can use to help ourselves at home.

This episode explores:

-What somatic tools are

-What TRE is and the benefits of it

-The benefits of somatic tools such as TRE

-Who TRE is designed for and what issues it can help with

-The impact that stress can have on our physical and mental wellbeing

-How we can improve our physical and mental wellbeing using TRE techniques

-Examples of TRE tools we can try at home for various issues and ailments

*Trigger Warning*

Contains conversation about Physical and Mental Health Conditions, Trauma, Lockdown, Stress, Anxiety, Autism, ADHD, Abuse, Trying to Conceive, War Zones, PTSD, Parkinson’s, MS and Alzheimer’s.

Links

Listen here https://anchor.fm/mindvox/episodes/How-Trauma--Tension-Releasing-Exercises-Can-Improve-Physical--Mental-Health-Includes-Somatic-TRE-Tips-and-Tools--An-Interview-with-TRE-Provider-Sylvia-Tillmann-e2468hn

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Music by Lesfm from Pixabay.

16/05/2023

16/05/2023

Here's a look at our new episode out tomorrow!

This was a very interesting topic with the lovely so I'm keen to know what you think!

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11/05/2023

Vote for your host here!

https://www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/awards-2023/nominations/claire-jacobs/

05/05/2023

A quote from our latest episode with about the important messages she's giving to teenagers in her books around equality, consent and relationships.

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03/05/2023

EPISODE 42

Changing The Narrative: Educating Teens About Consent & Gender Equality, and Creating Positive Representations of Women and Autism in Literature: An Interview with Author, Sue Bordley.

Sue Bordley is an Author, English Teacher and mum to 2 teen sons

She’s Autistic, which was discovered when her children were formally diagnosed with Autism. Sue’s self-diagnosed, and has experienced stigma surrounding self-diagnosis

Her latest book features an Autistic family based on her own experience of family life

Sue uses the pen name Jess Molyneux for some books, including XY, Z, which aims to educate teenagers about s*x and consent. It also includes the message that women should be treated as equals in relationships

Surrounded by ‘chick lit’ where women are often depicted as stereotypical shopping-obsessed, wine-loving & looking for a man to depend on, Sue wanted to change the narrative

Sue chooses to empower women and girls through positive representation in literature, so female characters in her books are strong, sharp, funny & self-sufficient

Sue’s come onto Mind Vox to discuss parenting neurodivergent children, her self-diagnosis journey and how she’s empowering women and educating teenagers about equality, consent & s*x using books

This episode explores:

-Sue’s journey to becoming an author for both teenagers & adults

-Why Sue felt the need to educate teenagers about consent & gender equality within relationships by writing teenage fiction

-Advice for how parents can use books like XY, Z to educate their children about s*x, consent & relationships

-Sue’s feelings around how women are represented within ‘chick-lit’ fiction & how she’s trying to encourage more positive representation of women in her work

-Her experience of Autistic late self-diagnosis & reflections of being undiagnosed

-Sue’s experiences of parenting her Autistic and Dyspraxic children

-How she’s created an Autistic family in her latest book inspired by her own

*Trigger Warning

Contains conversation about Autism, ADHD, Sexual Consent, Gender Equality, Contraception, STIs, Andrew Tate, Sexuality & Dyspraxia

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02/05/2023

A glimpse into just one of the MANY topics covered in tomorrow's new pod episode with the lovely

Keep an eye out on the grid for the full details of the episode tomorrow!

28/04/2023

Another quote from our latest episode (41)

Emotional manipulation can be a large part of Grooming and abuse, and it's important to highlight the many ways this can happen and how it can feel when it happens to you

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26/04/2023

EPISODE 41

Recovering from Childhood Sexual Abuse By My Father: How I Healed and Found My Voice. An Interview with Lauren Sullivan

Listen here
https://anchor.fm/mindvox/episodes/Recovering-from-Childhood-Sexual-Abuse-By-My-Father-How-I-Healed-and-Found-My-Voice--An-Interview-with-Lauren-e2300pu
loz is a mother of two young daughters and is founder and illustrator of

She grew up without her father, until he came into her life when she was a teenager. He then groomed Lauren, supplied her with drugs, and abused her frequently. Lauren’s father was aware he was HIV-positive at the time

Lauren has Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD), Anxiety and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) as a result of the trauma from the abuse

Her father was jailed and has now completed his sentence. Lauren went through the restorative justice process which included writing an open letter to her father

During the last few years Lauren has found great healing from creative outlets, including illustrating which led to her current business

She waived her anonymity to help other abuse survivors, which has included speaking openly about her journey across social media and in the press

This episode explores:

-The abuse Lauren suffered at the hands of her father

-The impact of the abuse for her as a teenager and also presently

-The stigma of abuse and challenges of disclosing it, including judgment, shame and guilt

-What recovery from s*xual abuse has been like for Lauren, and the healing journey she’s been on

-The tools Lauren has used to try to heal the trauma, and how creative outlets help Lauren to heal

-The processes Lauren went through for justice and why she waived her right to anonymity around it

-What restorative justice is and Lauren’s experience of it

-How Lauren manages the CPTSD and other mental health conditions

-The other continued effects of the trauma for Lauren and how she manages what she refers to as her ‘life sentence’

*Trigger Warning*

Contains conversation about Self-Harm, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Grooming, Drugs, Solvent Misuse, BPD, CPTSD, Anxiety, Suicidal Attempts, Depression, Abusive Relationships and Dissociation

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25/04/2023

Tomorrow's new episode...

Here's a quote from episode 41 which is out tomorrow and it will be discussing a topic that sadly is still surrounded by a lot of stigma

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*xualabuse

24/04/2023

I felt inspired by the latest episode (40) of the pod and attempted my own vision board during Easter

All I used was some card and one old home decor mag that a neighbour was recycling

I didn't expect much to come whilst flicking through furniture images, but I began to notice words that resonated and cut them out

Before long I was also noticing images that spoke to me and I created a large vision board which divided into various parts of my life I'm struggling with

It included inspiring words and images, helpful reminders and some ideas for what needs to be focused on next

The entire process was just over an hour and it felt really powerful which came out of the blue

Now all I have to do is remember to look at it, reflect on each section and make time to see what they evoke from my feelings and thoughts so I can start making changes

And that's the area I have avoided since making it so hopefully this week I can try to sit with the images and see what comes up for me

I will probably show parts of the board on my personal page as I work out what I need to do over the coming weeks

Have you tried a board yet? How did it go?

Would love to hear if its inspired anybody else!

19/04/2023

A few statistics that emerged from the latest podcast episode which show why vision boards can be great for the mind, including neurodivergent minds!

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17/04/2023

Episode 40

Create the Life You Love: How to Reconnect with Yourself and Make Positive Changes Using Vision Boards (Includes tips for ADHD & Autistics): An Interview with Vision Boards For All

Listen here https://anchor.fm/mindvox/episodes/Create-the-Life-You-Love-How-to-Reconnect-with-Yourself-and-Make-Positive-Changes-Using-Vision-Boards-Includes-tips-for-ADHD--Autistics-An-Interview-with-Vanessa-Buck-e2248o2

Vanessa's a Vision Board Mentor specialising in helping people reconnect with how they want their life to be if they’ve become overwhelmed or lost

She was a successful business owner for 25 years and raised 2 children whilst experiencing grief & serious illness

With these factors at play, she began to feel stuck, so tried vision boards and managed to make changes to her life that improved her wellbeing

She believes vision boards help with a multitude of issues, including finding a new direction in your life, gaining motivation, focus & clarity

This episode explores:

-What vision boards are & how they help our practical life, emotions & mental health

-How vision boards helped Vanessa with her life stresses

-The theory behind vision boards

-The benefits to using vision boards to increase motivation, positive outlooks & life goals

-What our inner compass is, why we need to find it & how vision boards help us do this

-How vision boards help you reflect on your life & gain self-awareness of your current needs

-Types of vision boards & which work best for each type of issue, including holistic, digital & paper boards

-How vision boards can be useful for Autism and/or ADHD in areas such as impulsivity, decision paralysis & burnout

-Ways to use vision boards with children for their wellbeing & difficulties they might be experiencing

-Tips for creating vision boards, inc life wheels

-Ways to use the board effectively, including questions to ask yourself, how it can motivate you to achieve goals & using journaling/meditating alongside it as tools

-Using boards over long periods of time to assess how far you've come or to notice changes you’ve made when you assume you’re still stuck

*Trigger Warning*

Contains conversation about Grief, anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Children’s mental health & trauma

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16/04/2023

Mind Vox is back from the Easter break!

Here is a teaser of the latest episode that launches tomorrow, which has come at the perfect time to motivate me during my current burnout 👌🏾

Thanks to those who have donated the price of a coffee this week to help keep the pod going- if you want to donate, please use the link in the bio 💚

11/04/2023

Thanks to this person for another great 5 star rating and lovely worded review!

This means so much to me, as every review or star rating really helps the pod to reach other people who may benefit from it

If you enjoy the podcast, please do review it or give it a star rating, depending what your podcast service allows you to do!

A new episode will be out next week, as I've had a little Easter rest 💚

29/03/2023

A great quote from this week's episode about narcissism.

This time we look at how they create co-dependent behaviours in others and what this can result in

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28/03/2023

Episode 39

Narcissistic Parents: How They Present and Ways to Release Childhood Traumas Caused By Them. An Interview with Brooke Bownes

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Brooke Bownes is a Therapist, Brainspotting Practitioner and Trauma Coach, specialising in narcissistic abuse.

Throughout her life, Brooke has personal experience of trauma, a lack of self-confidence and imposter syndrome, until she found strategies to heal herself.

Referred to as the Trauma Breakthrough Queen, Brooke has also written a self-help book about the self-sabotage cycle.

Brooke’s mission is to raise awareness of The Mother Wound trauma from narcissist mothers, and educate others about ways to stop living in fear behind a mask, so they can be seen and heard.

She’s also a mother to four adult children, and has 9 grandchildren.

This episode will explore:

-How adults can try to heal childhood trauma.

-Brooke’s personal story and journey of being parented by a narcissistic mother.

-What narcissism is, including covert narcissism.

-What a narcissistic parent looks like, including how they treat each child differently, causing some to become co-dependent and others to also be narcissists.

-How gender can play a part in which child is targeted by the narcissist.

-The Mother Wound and Father Wound traumas, and how to heal from this.

-How narcissism can be misdiagnosed as other conditions, including Autism and Bipolar, and vice-versa.

-Ways to manage still having a narcissistic parent in your life when you’re an adult, to avoid further trauma.

-Advice for how to calm your nervous system.

-What to do if you recognise narcissistic behaviours within yourself.

*Trigger Warning*

Contains conversation about Childhood trauma, Narcissism, Covert Narcissism, Inner Child Wounds, EMDR, Brainspotting, Autism, ADHD, Gaslighting, Co-dependency and Domestic Violence.

Links
Listen here https://anchor.fm/mindvox/episodes/Narcissistic-Parents-How-They-Present-and-Ways-to-Release-Childhood-Traumas-Caused-By-Them--An-Interview-with-Brooke-Bownes-e217gpa

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27/03/2023

Can you guess what the topic of our new episode is?!

This is a quote from episode 39, out today, featuring

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22/03/2023

Another quote from this week's podcast episode with

Burnout is a serious issue that affects so many people, both neurodivergent and neurotypical

Suzy gives some great advice for ways to get through burnout, and also to try to prevent it on the episode, and she's even written about it on my website (link via my personal page )

20/03/2023

Episode 38

Natural Ways to Improve Self-Care and Self-Compassion to Reduce Burnouts: Interview with Functional Medicine Health Coach, Suzy Glaskie.

Suzy Glaskie is a Functional Medicine Health Coach and Founder of Peppermint Wellness.

During her career as a PR boss, Suzy became underweight, exhausted and constantly burnt-out.

Suzy believes her previous career created toxic stress hormones that led to a constant flood of inflammation in her body.

These health conditions and death of her father led Suzy to retrain as a health coach, where she learnt various ways to help reduce burnouts and improve wellbeing.

Suzy wants to share ways the body can heal itself and prevent future burnouts, using self-care and self-compassion tools.

This episode explores:

-What burnout can look like.

-Suzy’s personal journey through burnout.

-How the death of Suzy’s father was a catalyst for a career change.

-What functional medicine is.

-The benefits of natural lifestyle changes for wellbeing.

-Things we can do to reduce or prevent burnout.

-What self-care is and why it’s important.

-The benefits of self-compassion and ways to do it, including journaling using various voices.

-How food and drink can harm or heal.

-Suzy’s negative experience trying mushrooms for wellbeing.

*Trigger Warning*

Contains conversation about Grief, Weight Loss and Food, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Autism, Burnout, Breakdowns, Masking, Parenting and Psychedelics.

Links

Listen here

https://anchor.fm/mindvox/episodes/Natural-Ways-to-Improve-Self-Care-and-Self-Compassion-to-Reduce-Burnouts-Interview-with-Functional-Medicine-Health-Coach--Suzy-Glaskie-e20hvil

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