The NeuroDivine: Spirituality & Neurodivergence

Episode 3: Grounding Through Sensory Overload (Short Practice)

Dr. Rabia Subhani Season 1 Episode 3

This episode offers a very short gentle grounding practice specifically designed for moments of sensory overload, created with neurodivergent nervous systems in mind.

Rather than asking listeners to “calm down” or change their internal state, this practice focuses on safety, choice, and simplicity. The language is slow, minimal, and permission-based, with clearly marked pauses to support those experiencing overwhelm, shutdown, or sensory flooding.

Listeners are invited to orient to safety, reduce sensory input, anchor in the body without force, and offer themselves compassionate reassurance, all at their own pace.

This practice can be used:

  • during acute sensory overload
  • in moments of shutdown or near-meltdown
  • as a short reset during an overstimulating day
  • or revisited as often as needed

No prior meditation experience is required.
Movement, stimming, eyes open or closed: all are welcome.

This is not a replacement for medical or mental health care.

It is a moment of gentleness, offered as support.

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