726. The Gift of Neurodiversity: How to Harness Your Superpowers

Nov 12, 2024

In this conversation, Michelle Miller, a trauma-informed educator and advocate for neurodiversity, shares her transformative journey through neurodiversity and complex PTSD. She reveals how embracing self-acceptance and healing can reshape one’s life and teaching methods. The duo discusses the impact of social media on well-being, techniques for resetting the vagus nerve, and the significance of maintaining personal boundaries. Dive into the beauty of non-linear paths and learn how to harness the strengths that neurodiversity offers.

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Returning to BC

Michelle Miller returned to Boston College to teach, partly to empower women in the theater department.
She wanted to counteract the negative influence of a professor who had assaulted her.

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Youngest of Nine

Michelle, the youngest of nine, developed a people-pleasing tendency.
She aimed to balance the various personalities and mental health challenges within her family.

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Balm for Undergrads

Michelle's return to Boston College was driven by her desire to be a supportive figure for students.
She wanted to provide the kind of guidance she lacked during her undergraduate experience.

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In this episode, Lindsey sits down with Michelle Miller, a service-driven storyteller and educator, a trauma-informed University Professor, an advocate for neurodiversity and autoimmune accommodations in education and entertainment, and a mentor who meets students and clients where they are. Tune in for a deeply nourishing conversation about self-acceptance, healing from trauma, neurodiversity and more!

Ahead, Michelle shares her journey through neurodiversity, getting diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos, and experiencing complex PTSD, describing how these experiences shaped her approach to life and teaching. Lindsey reflects on her own struggles with self-abandonment and neurodivergence.

They also touch on the transformative power of artistic expression, the impact of social media on our nervous systems, and the significance of maintaining personal boundaries. Learn to embrace the beauty of your sacred and non-linear path with this gem of a convo!

We also talk about:

Techniques for resetting the vagus nerve
The addictive nature of phones + social media
Embracing self-forgiveness as a pathway to success
The impact of societal norms on individual authenticity
Sensory processing challenges, ADHD, and neurodivergence
The importance of personal boundaries + sacred choices
The role of AI + technology in creativity
Overcoming health struggles through self-awareness + self-care practices

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