Releasing the Shame of Your Past: Somatic Therapy for ADHD and Trauma Recovery
About this episode
This episode features Jennifer McKenzie discussing the impact of trauma and neurodivergence on the body and the healing process.
This week on the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Kate is joined by Jennifer McKenzie , a somatic trauma therapist and holistic educator. This week's episode covers something we haven't explored before: the impact of trauma, abuse, addiction and neurodivergence on the body resulting from years of masking, not fitting in, surviving and never quite feeling safe enough to stop. Jennifer speaks openly about her trauma and surviving homelessness, addiction, domestic abuse, and rape, raising four children whilst living with chronic pain and disability, and receiving her AuDHD diagnosis later in life. Jennifer's approach to healing is unapologetic and rebellious, reminding us that recovery and self-improvement are possible for everyone, no matter where they start. In this episode, we explore: Jennifer's personal story, the labels she received growing up, and how her lived experience shaped her path and her purpose How alcohol and substance use became a way of masking, functioning, and navigating a world that wasn't built for Jennifer Why AuDHD women can be particularly vulnerable to risk-taking behaviours, manipulation, and abusive relationships The impact of ADHD and autism on female…
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