Divergent Conversations

Episode 111 (Season 2): Not Your Neurotypical Wellness: Adaptations and Reflections

Jun 20, 2025
Exploring the intersection of wellness and neurodivergence, this discussion dives into the inadequacies of traditional health advice. It highlights creative adaptations like low-executive-function meal prep and sensory-aware shopping tips. The speakers share personal experiences with emotional challenges related to nutrition and the struggle of seeking help. They emphasize self-compassion and visual cues as tools for simplifying wellness routines. Engaging insights reflect on the importance of personalized approaches and community support for authentic living.
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ANECDOTE

Delivery as a Healing Accommodation

  • Patrick shares how ordering delivery is a helpful accommodation to avoid the executive function challenge of meal prep.
  • He feels grateful rather than guilty about this choice, highlighting the importance of such supports for neurodivergent people.
ADVICE

Use Meal and Grocery Services

  • Use meal delivery or meal services to ease food prep burdens without extensive planning.
  • Grocery delivery and pickup also massively reduce sensory and executive function stress in food routines.
ADVICE

Flexible Routines and Micro-Practices

  • Replace rigid schedules with "if-then" or habit stacking routines anchored to existing daily habits.
  • Allow micro-practices like one-minute reflections or gratitude words to avoid all-or-nothing thinking.
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