277 Yes, I Twisted My Ankle. Yes, I Peed a Little
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Patricia Young discusses how neutral changes can be dysregulating for autistic and neurodivergent individuals and shares strategies for practicing flexibility.
Yes, I Twisted My Ankle. Yes, I Peed a Little Patricia Young (she/her) explores how change— even neutral change — can feel dysregulating, especially for autistic and neurodivergent people. From shifting family schedules and unexpected travel changes to navigating awkward neighbor dynamics and social gray areas, she shares real-life examples of practicing flexibility instead of binary thinking. WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE · Why neutral change can still feel deeply dysregulating · The nervous system impact of shifting routines · Family schedule changes and the emotional whiplash that can follow · Anticipating the worst when others are gone · Grumbly thinking vs. reality when loved ones return · The binary autistic brain: all-or-nothing thinking patterns · Practicing middle ground instead of rigidity · Adjusting dog-walking routines without spiraling · Letting your body rest without labeling it as failure · Listening to fatigue cues after high-output days · Using structure for regulation without becoming trapped by it · Creating supportive environments (like curating a digital photo frame) · Finding connection through shared routines (AquaFit, food, walking dogs) · Traveling…
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