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Shine the Spotlight: The Psychology of Health & Business
Shine the Spotlight is a podcast about how we actually function as humans — in our health, our work, and the lives we’re trying to build. My name is Nichi Morrin, clinical psychologist, writer, lifestyle architect, and entrepreneur. I explore the psychology behind health, business, and sustainable success.
Each episode brings practical, real-world conversations at the intersection of:
Applied psychology and human behaviour
Invisible health, energy, and nervous system regulation
Business psychology, leadership, and doing work smarter — not harder
Building freedom, meaning, and a life that supports you, not just your output
This is not therapy — and it’s not hustle culture.
It’s about understanding how your mind and nervous system shape your health, your choices, and your ability to create a life and business that actually works for you.
Whether you’re a founder, professional, creative, or high-functioning human who knows there has to be a better way to live and work, Shine the Spotlight offers insight, language, and perspective to help you move forward — without burning yourself out or abandoning what matters.
Because success shouldn’t cost your health. And a good life shouldn’t be postponed.
Shine the Spotlight: The Psychology of Health & Business
Ep. 10: Neurodivergence and the Overlap - EDS, POTS, Fatigue, MCAS, & Eating Issues
In this episode Nichi Morrin dives into the complex interplay between neurodivergence and chronic body-mind conditions like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Chronic Fatigue, and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). Nichi shares her insights from years of working closely with individuals facing these challenges, shedding light on how these conditions overlap and influence one another, particularly within neurodivergent populations.
Nichi explores how these invisible conditions can affect daily life, from joint pain and dizziness to brain fog, digestive issues, and sensory sensitivities. Throughout the episode, she emphasizes the importance of a holistic health story—viewing the body and mind as interconnected—to better understand, manage, and support those with these overlapping conditions.
Nichi also introduces her upcoming program, focused on autonomic nervous system awareness and regulation, and a new health story report service to help individuals communicate their unique health needs more effectively.
Key Takeaways:
- Understanding Neurodivergence and Health Conditions: Neurodivergent individuals (e.g., those with ADHD or Autism) often experience heightened sensory sensitivities and symptoms overlapping with conditions like EDS and POTS.
- Complex Impact of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS): EDS leads to a range of symptoms, from joint pain and dislocations to chronic fatigue and psychological impacts like anxiety.
- The Challenge of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS): POTS affects the autonomic nervous system, causing symptoms like dizziness, heart palpitations, and fainting when standing.
- Chronic Fatigue and Energy Management: Unlike ordinary tiredness, chronic fatigue impacts the body at a core level, often exacerbated by nervous system dysregulation.
- Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS): With MCAS, the immune system’s alarm system is overactive, leading to symptoms like hives, respiratory issues, and digestive discomfort.
- The Role of the Autonomic Nervous System: A hyperadrenergic state, where the body is “on high alert,” contributes to symptom severity.
- Holistic Health Story: Nichi’s new health story report service aims to improve healthcare communication and understanding for those with complex conditions.
- Register Interest for the Upcoming Program: https://nichole-morrin.mykajabi.com/signup
- Health Story Report Service: https://www.rewiredpsychology.com.au/
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Previous Intro and Outro music: Inspirational Acoustic - Organic Harmony by Sonican; and Andrii Poradovskyi from Pixabay. Current music: levgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay.
Disclaimer: This content is general in nature and intended for educational purposes only. It is not deemed as psychological treatment and does not replace the advice from your health professional or need for psychological treatment.