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Sleepy Sisters
Two sisters exploring the complicated and exhausting aspects of life. We're also neurodivergent small business owners and parents. We're convinced understanding your body's language is essential for everyone. Come hang with us in this unpolished space with the Sleepy Sisters.
The sisters:
Elizabeth Brink is a coach for neurodivergent adults who incorporates Somatic Experiencing and other body-based modalities to support clients' healing. You can connect with her online at www.thrivingsistercoaching.com or on social media as Coach Elizabeth Brink.
Sarah Durham is an author, artist, and coach for neurodivergent folks who are in the 'bumpy middle' of a life transition, whether that be in highschool, college, or later in life. Learn more about Sarah at www.kattywhompous.com or online as Coach Sarah Durham / Kattywhompous.
Episodes
37 episodes
37 - Masking Your Cool | Sleepy Sisters Podcast
Do you ever hide the you are because you don’t want people to draw closer? Masking is not always to help us fit in, sometimes we mask to keep ourselves separate. What do you think?
36 - The Hardest Decade of Life | Sleepy Sisters Podcast
Have you ever said that nobody could pay you ANY amount of money to redo your twenties? There's a reason we feel that - because they're so freaking HARD. This conversation left me feeling so compassionate and affectionate toward those currently...
35 - Reality TV Break | Sleepy Sisters Podcast
This episode is a real treat! You get to listen to us unpack all our thoughts and feelings about a current reality tv show we're watching -- Age of Attraction on Netflix. #sorrynotsorry
34 - Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria or Complex Trauma? | Sleepy Sisters
Are you intensely sensitive to criticism and rejection - even the perception of it? Do you become emotionally overwhelmed, even flooded, when you sense others' judgement of you? You're not alone. Some people call it Rejection Sensitive Dysphori...
33 - Imposter Syndrome: Is It Fueled by Giftedness? | Sleepy Sisters
Does everyone who experiences Imposter Syndrome have some experience with giftedness? Let's discuss! We also went on a tangent talking about developmental trauma and a scary story from Sarah's week. Come hang with us! So...
32 - Monotropism and Me
Monotropism is an attentional style experienced by many neurodivergent folks. The ability to deep dive into a topic can be a huge source of joy and struggle. Let's explore together! Can you relate?In this episode we mention th...
31 - When Good Change is Hard | Sleepy Sisters
Everybody knows change is hard, but often that statement is pointing to change that is unexpected or unwanted. What about when it's a good thing shifting and it feels hard? Let's talk about it...
30 - Embracing the Not Bad | Sleepy Sisters
Hear us out! We don't want to get on the toxic positivity train, but we do want to talk about The Not Bad stuff that is counter to our stress and painful experiences. Come along and let's see if we can embrace things that some might even call p...
29 - The Urge to Pick | Sleepy Sisters
The neurodivergent urge to pick at your skin, nails, scalp... is not uncommon. While sometimes serious, it can also be a way of self-soothing. Let's talk about it!
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28 - Why is trying so hard? | Sleepy Sisters
Why is trying something new so hard?! We've got thoughts - let's discuss.
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27 - In Transition Times, We Can't | Sleepy Sisters
When life is changing and our whole body is adjusting, there is a temptation to load a list of people you owe an explanation to. Life getting back to normal feels like an empty dream, but saying we can't feels worse. Let's chat about embracing ...
26 - Surprise! I'm Autistic | The Sleepy Sisters Podcast
Elizabeth shares her experience pursuing an Autism assessment through NeuroSpark, and how she's processing the news that she is, in fact, Autistic and ADHD. Plus, lots of side quests about how this is showing up in our families and daily lives....
25 - Adolescence, Independence, & Neurodivergence | The Sleepy Sisters Podcast
A LOT changes between childhood and adolescence, so how do we support kids growing in confidence and independence if we're not sure they can handle it? Sarah is a parent of three kids who have/are becoming teens, and is a former middle and elem...
24 - Masking for Life | The Sleepy Sisters Podcast
Most people hide parts of themselves based on the setting or people they're around. For many, these "masks" are acquired very early in life and, in some cases, people do not realize they are wearing them. Part of adulthood is coming to terms wi...
23 - When Fear is the Norm | The Sleepy Sisters Podcast
It's been a big week of big scaries. The fear mongering is intentional and feeling out of sorts is exactly what they want for us. Let's process a little of what that is like in our bodies and weave and bob through a few things together.
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22 - Are you bore out? | Sleepy Sisters Podcast
In this sorta part 2 of our last episode on Giftedness and Over-excitabilities, we're talking about the other piece of the puzzle --- being BORED! Many neurodivergent people struggle with boredom for a variety of reasons, but did you ever consi...
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21 - Embracing Over-Excitability | The Sleepy Sisters Podcast
Over-excitability is a complicated trait in many neurodivergent gifted folks, but what does it mean? We're getting into the details of giftedness and the types of over-excitability that are often mishandled by others leading to a lifetime of un...
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20 - Communicating with Significant Others | The Sleepy Sisters Podcast
Let's talk about how communication helps build intimacy AND how hard it is to do in relationships that really matter to you.
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19 - When Your Sensory Needs Clash With Theirs | The Sleepy Sisters Podcast
What happens when meeting your sensory needs upsets someone else's sensory needs? Let's talk about it!
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18 - Embarrassment | The Sleepy Sisters Podcast
Were you allowed to feel embarrassed as a kid? Did you feel it often? We're diving in and finding our own somatic experience with feeling embarrassed.
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17 - Decision Making | The Sleepy Sisters Podcast
Sometimes it feels like all of life is about decision making, so why do they feel so tricky? We're talking about all the things that come up when we need to make decisions and how to approach them with a somatic framework.
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16 - The Hard of Big Transitions | The Sleepy Sisters Podcast
Life is full of Big Transitions, but navigating them can be painstaking. Let's chat about how to identify when we're in a Big Transition and how to cope through them. This is a great discussion for anyone trying to adjust something new - a job,...
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15 - Sensory Everything | The Sleepy Sisters Podcast
Sensory seeking and sensory avoiding and sensory meltdowns... oh my! One of the trickiest parts of neurodivergent living is the sensory experiences we endure. In this episode we're going to start the conversation about all things sensory input....
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14 - Healthy Aggression | The Sleepy Sisters Podcast
What does healthy aggression have to do with me? Why are so many people walking around unable to tap into anger? Let's chat about it!
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13 - To Filter or Not to Filter | The Sleepy Sisters Podcast
CW: explicit language is used in this episodeWe use filters (and masks) to survive in the world, but what happens when they hurt us? It's hard enough to be human, so where can we find more ease and less hiding our full selves? Let's discuss...
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