The Neurodivergent Brain: Lifestyle Awareness for Better Regulation with Carla Padilla

Neurodivergence is a word that’s becoming more common, but many people still wonder what it really means and how it shows up in everyday life. In this episode, we explore neurodivergence through a lifestyle and nervous system lens, focusing on awareness, regulation, and practical understanding.

In this episode we discuss:

• What neurodivergence means and how it can show up in daily life
• How lifestyle awareness and functional approaches can support nervous system regulation
• Understanding masking and why many neurodivergent individuals learn to hide or suppress their natural responses
• What demand avoidance is and how it can be misunderstood in relationships, and work
• Communication strategies that help neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals better understand each other

Guest Bio

Carla Padilla is a functional health coach specializing in helping clients moderate symptoms of ADHD and autism. Her personal experience with a completely neurodivergent household, along with her own recovery from chronic illness, informs her holistic framework of care—supporting mind, body, and spirit with each client. She offers private coaching, group classes, and corporate training. Learn more at neurospicysoulcare.com.

Carla Padilla website- Carlapadilla.com

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