Love Sober Podcast 123 - 26.03.21

This week we are opening the discussion about neurodiversity ( ADHD, autism, Dyslexia, dyspraxia , SPD etc) - what it is and our reflections as mums, coaches and in our own experiences. We look at the spectrum of diversity and traits that we recognise that in part contributed to us developing a problematic relationship with alcohol such as exective function and identifying as highly sensitive. We talk about strengths and shame,  the all important topic of care for the carer, nervous system regulation in greater detail and why alcohol is never the right 'medicine.'  Because it's Autism Awareness Day in the Uk on April 2nd we wanted to keep talking and doing work to understand and support our families and to raise awareness. There are big links there for the sober community - Dr Gabor Mate has written books about ADHD and part of what we can do is try to raise awareness for schools and workplaces to be diversity supportive - neurodiversity  is one of the layers of othering that is traumatic for kids and adults and can affect peoples' lives and outcomes dramatically if not understood and supported. With20% of people identifying as neurodiverse we hope the tide is turning and we can embrace and foster different ways of learning and being in the world and these incredible gifts, not just saying that there is something wrong.  We also explore the phenomenon of Kate's 'Covid Armpit'. It's Ok , it's gone now.  Grab that cuppa and let's chat:)  Love Kate & Mandy x