We live in an extremely overstimulating society, where information is coming at us from all angles, and the brain is constantly working to make sense of it all. As we continue to unravel and understand ADHD, we're beginning to see it not just as a disorder, but as an adaptive response to the world. With this perspective, we can work with ADHD more effectively and with greater empathy. In today’s episode, Elisabeth and Jennifer are joined by Neuro-Somatic Intelligence (NSI) Coach Mari Del Luna, who specializes in trauma resolution and works with neurodivergent individuals. This conversation is packed with insights to help you better understand ADHD from an NSI perspective and reframe how it is approached. They explore why ADHD is not actually a deficit in attention, the reasons behind burnout and fatigue in those with ADHD, effective tools for managing ADHD, and how addiction can be a behavioral response to an overstimulating world—plus much more. Our brains and bodies are designed to seek safety and regulation by adapting to an overstimulating society. If we can learn compassionate tools to process information more effectively in the context of ADHD, we have a chance to bring relief to a growing population of neurodivergent individuals. It all starts with reframing and changing our perspective, and that’s what we aim to help you with today. Tune in to hear this and more! Topics discussed in this episode: Why ADHD is not a deficit in attention Fatigue associated with ADHD Hormonal reaction to sensory stimulus in ADHD How containment tools are key to working with ADHD Understanding high sensitivity in ADHD The role the cerebellum plays in expressing emotions How complex trauma develops in the brain What is attunement? How interoception works from an NSI perspective Addiction as a behavioral output to provide relief Alcohol dependency in social settings Contact us about private Rewire Neuro-Somatic Coaching: https://brainbased-wellness.com/rewire-private-neuro-somatic-coaching/ Learn more about the Neuro-Somatic Intelligence Coaching program and sign up for the fall cohort now! https://www.neurosomaticintelligence.com Get started training your nervous system with our FREE 2-week offer on the Brain Based Membership site: https://www.rewiretrial.com Connect with us on social media: @trauma.rewired Join the Trauma Rewired Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/761101225132846 FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use my exclusive offer: https://www.drinkag1.com/rewired This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com Trauma Rewired podcast is intended to educate and inform but does not constitute medical, psychological or other professional advice or services. Always consult a qualified medical professional about your specific circumstances before making any decisions based on what you hear. We share our experiences, explore trauma, physical reactions, mental health and disease. If you become distressed by our content, please stop listening and seek professional support when needed. Do not continue to listen if the conversations are having a negative impact on your health and well-being. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, or in mental health crisis and you are in the United States you can 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. If someone’s life is in danger, immediately call 911. We do our best to stay current in research, but older episodes are always available. We don’t warrant or guarantee that this podcast contains complete, accurate or up-to-date information. It’s very important to talk to a medical professional about your individual needs, as we aren’t responsible for any actions you take based on the information you hear in this podcast. We invite guests onto the podcast. Please note that we don’
Like threads of a complex tapestry, trauma and ADHD are often interwoven, each influencing the other in profound and unseen ways.
This comes from a quote from Gabor mate, and we are going to explore that complex intersection in depth today.
Welcome to Trauma Rewired, the podcast that teaches you about your nervous system, how trauma lives in the body, and what you can do to heal.
I'm your co host, Jennifer Wallace.
I'm a neurosematic psychedelic preparation and integration guide, and I bring NSI into your psychedelic healing spaces so that you can safely download and hear the messages that come from your body.
I'm also an educator at the neurosomatic Intelligence coaching certification.
And I'm Elizabeth Christof, your co host.
And I'm the founder of Brainbased, an online platform where we work together in community to rehab the nervous system for trauma resolution, behavior change and resilience.
And I'm also the founder of the Neurosomatic Intelligence Coaching Certification.
And today we are joined by one of our NSI practitioners, Mari del Luna.
And I'm so excited to have you here on the podcast.
Mari, welcome.
Hi.
Yes, thank you for having me here.
I am Mari Deluna and I'm a neurosomatic coach and I also work in trauma resolution.
I specifically enjoy working with neurodivergent folks, working through intimacy and relationships, and how to show up authentically and with agency.
Amazing.
I'm so looking forward to exploring ADHD and ADD with you today and neurodivergence in general.
Would you share with us how this topic became so important for you?
Yeah.