Liv Label Free | Neurodivergent Eating Disorder Recovery Invalidation is Trauma with Dr. Megan Anna Neff
Sep 8, 2024
Dr. Megan Anna Neff, a neurodivergent psychologist and founder of Neurodivergent Insights, talks about the heightened trauma risk for neurodivergent individuals. She reflects on her own mental health struggles as an undiagnosed autistic child and emphasizes the critical concept of traumatic invalidation. The discussion also touches on parenting neurodivergent children and the need for a supportive environment, as well as the importance of self-validation in healing. Dr. Neff’s insights into communication dynamics between autistic and allistic individuals further highlight the road to understanding.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Navigating Neurodivergence and Trauma
04:12 • 25min
Orbiting Identity: Navigating Disconnection and Escape
29:32 • 5min
Navigating the Pain of Burnout and Loss of Self
34:17 • 1min
Navigating Neurodivergent Family Dynamics
35:46 • 18min
Understanding Invalidation in Communication
53:31 • 8min
Exploring Sensory Preferences in Information Consumption
01:01:11 • 2min