Some conversations require courage.

In this episode, we speak openly about ADHD, alcohol, addiction, and the shame that often keeps people silent. My guest shares her deeply personal journey of living in what she calls a “long toxic relationship” with alcohol — from the age of 15 until she chose radical sobriety five years ago.

We explore the connection between neurodivergence and addictive patterns, emotional regulation, and why traditional solutions don’t always work for everyone. This is not a story about perfection. It’s a story about radical honesty, responsibility, and choosing a different path.

Because when we don’t talk about these things, shame grows. And when we do, hope becomes possible.

Contact Natalie: https://neurodazzled.com/

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In this episode, I’m talking to Natalie, who has a diagnosed ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a neurodivergent condition that rewires how the brain experiences the world. ADHD can be thrilling, creative, and intensely powerful, but it can also spiral into chaos if ignored. Stay tuned to the end, because Natalie shares the hard truths, hidden superpowers, and life-changing strategies that could save your life or ruin it if overlooked.

Some journeys don’t begin with a plan, but with a quiet sense of wonder. This episode follows the remarkable solo journey of composer Amanda Lee Falkenberg, whose fascination with the Moon led to an unexpected collaboration with NASA scientists. Together, we explore how scientific data is transformed into emotional music, the role of intuition in the creative process, and the powerful meeting point of art, science, and storytelling within her Moons Symphony.