Neurodivergence and Safer Spaces with Shara Tipton

Summary:
In this episode of Neurodivergent Spot, host Sam Marion speaks with Shara Tipton, a multiply neurodivergent executive function coach with a background in public school teaching. Shara shares insights into her neurodivergent journey, the challenges of executive dysfunction, and the importance of rest in self-management. They discuss the impact of shame in neurodivergent experiences, the transition from teaching to coaching, and practical strategies for overcoming demand avoidance. Shara also highlights the significance of meeting basic needs before tackling executive function struggles.

Quotes:

1. "When you are not properly nourished or rested, and you aren't having real brain rest, the difficulty level of everything is harder."

2. "A lot of neurodivergent people get stuck in a space where they keep pushing a task forward in their mind but never actually start it."

3. "Being in relationship with someone who does not feel shame about my dirty dishes or unopened emails anymore can be really healing."

Contact Information:

• Shara Tipton

  • Website: sharatipton.com

  • Instagram: @wellnesspun

Keywords:

• Executive function

• Neurodivergent coaching

• ADHD support

• Demand avoidance

• Rest and productivity

• Neurodivergent burnout

• Executive dysfunction

• Learning differences

• Self-management

• Neurodivergent shame

• PDA profile

• Brain rest

• Autistic adults

• ADHD strategies

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