Inside the Pickle Jar: Connecting with the Spectrum
Welcome to ‘Inside the Pickle Jar,’ the only podcast where being in a pickle is a good thing! It’s your go-to audio feast for all things neurodivergent. We’re like the crunchy dill to your sandwich, adding flavor to the way you see the world.
Each episode, we’ll dive headfirst into the kaleidoscope of neurodivergent life. Are you neurodivergent, or just neurocurious? A partner in crime to someone who marches to the beat of their own drum? Or maybe you’re a boss trying to decode the enigma of inclusive leadership? Buckle up, because this podcast is the Rosetta Stone for cracking the code of neurodiversity.
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Inside the Pickle Jar: Connecting with the Spectrum
Calming Your Nervous System as an Autistic Person with Dr. Corinna Freitag
If you’re autistic like me, your nervous system probably feels like it’s running Windows 95 on dial-up... during a thunderstorm. In this episode of Inside the Pickle Jar, I’m joined by Dr. Corinna Freitag — executive coach, fellow autistic adult, and someone who knows a lot about turning down the inner chaos dial.
We talk about:
- Why so many of us live in a constant state of “slightly freaking out”
- How autism shows up physically in the body (tummy feels, anyone?)
- Easy, doable techniques to ground yourself using your five senses
- What “mindfulness” actually means when your brain is doing cartwheels
- The power of building these tiny tools into your actual life — not just on calm days
This isn’t about becoming some zen monk who breathes lavender and speaks in mantras. This is about figuring out how to function, stay present, and not scream when someone’s chewing near you.
Whether you're autistic, love someone who is, or just need a better way to deal with sensory overload and everyday stress — this one’s for you.
Corinna’s links:
- Her website: https://www.corinnafreitag.de/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcorinnafreitag/
- Online tests for autism: https://embrace-autism.com/raads-r/#test , https://www.autism360.com/autism-test-for-adults/
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