AuDHD Flourishing 42 Connection & Safety with Natalie Ross
Mar 22, 2024
Natalie Ross is a passionate advocate for connection at a nervous system level. She discusses the power of emotional and sensory regulation, emphasizing how meaningful connections can enhance well-being, especially for those with ADHD. The conversation covers challenges individuals face in both online and in-person interactions and highlights the importance of co-regulation for a sense of safety. Natalie also introduces polyvagal theory to explain our responses to perceived threats, while offering insights on self-awareness and the energy dynamics of relationships.
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Crow Connection
- Mattia Murray jokingly commented about befriending crows.
- Natalie Ross found her website and offered to teach her, sparking their connection.
Connection and Nervous System
- Natalie Ross studies connection at a nervous system level, focusing on unconscious body responses and agency.
- This stems from her challenges with emotional dysregulation and her journey with complex trauma, ADHD, and neurodivergence.
Cost of Doing
- Natalie Ross emphasizes that getting things done always comes at a cost.
- She views this through the lens of energy exchange within ecosystems.