Wired Divergent is a show about nervous system regulation built specifically for neurodivergent brains. If you've ever been told to close your eyes, take a deep breath, and check in with where you feel emotions in your body, and it made you feel worse instead of better, this show is about why that happens and what you might want to try instead. Jen deHaan is autistic and ADHD, and she's spent years studying and certifying in nervous system regulation, the Community Resilience Model, and neurodivergent somatics. The thing she kept running into was how many of the tools and frameworks in this space were designed for nervous systems that work differently from hers. The show covers functional freeze, autistic burnout, sensory overload, and the exhaustion that comes from a full day of pretending to be wired like everyone else, along with exercises designed for people who can't always sit still, close their eyes, or label their emotions.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Many standard nervous system regulation tools were designed for neurotypes that process differently from autistic and ADHD brains.
• Wired Divergent covers what the research supports and also what the research doesn't support.
• Episodes include follow-along exercises built for people who struggle with stillness, eye closure, or emotion labelling.
• The show covers functional freeze, autistic burnout, sensory overload, and masking exhaustion.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 When "check in with your body" makes things worse

00:27 What Wired Divergent is about

00:53 Topics the show covers

01:15 What the exercises are designed for

01:36 How to subscribe and find transcripts

RESOURCES: Community Resilience Model (CRM): https://www.traumaresourceinstitute.com/ Full show with transcripts and companion articles: jendehaan.com

DISCLAIMER: Wired Divergent is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice. If you're in crisis or need clinical support, please reach out to a qualified professional. Crisis & Support Resources | Full Disclaimer.